Events

The Great Falls Discovery Center hosts community programs and events, rotating art exhibits in our Great Hall and a Coffee House hosted by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

  • Traditional Chinese Papercutting – Children ages 5-12 and Families

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Winter is coming! Squirrels and chipmunks are busy collecting acorns and hiding them. What birds migrate or stay? How do fish survive the winter? The Montague Public Libraries invite you […]

    Free
  • Great Hall Exhibit: Junior Duck Stamps

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    See the top Massachusetts youth entries for the 2023 Junior Duck Stamp competition! This state-wide art contest by students from Kindergarten to High School heightens awareness of the importance of […]

    Free
  • Orienteering with Zeke

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Join Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá to learn how to use a map and compass together to stay safe in the woods! Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Dress for the […]

    Free
  • Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    For all ages. Make Valentines to give to the ones you love, keep for yourself, or give to your favorite wildlife biologist— all in honor of your favorite animal. Meet […]

    Free
  • Nice & Easy Walks

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the […]

    Free
  • Nice & Easy Walks

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the […]

    Free
  • Nice & Easy Walks

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the […]

    Free
  • Earth Week Investigation Station and Indoor StoryWalk® – One Earth

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Join us at the welcome desk during school vacation week for activities to inspire taking care of where we live. Enjoy indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, crafts, and activities to […]

    Free
  • Park Serve Day: Give a Day, Make a Difference

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    The Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to the Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state parks. For any […]

    Free
  • StoryWalk® — Ruby’s Birds

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Ongoing, May 9—June 25 Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Ruby’s Birds by […]

    Free