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.

  • Investigation Station: Amphibians and Reptiles in Winter

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

    What are amphibians and reptiles up to during the winter? Join us at our investigation station by the Welcome Desk to find out. Explore through touchable artifacts and habitat diorama […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – When Will it Be Spring?

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

    For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Salamanders

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

    For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Frogs

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

    For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free
  • Ongoing: Indoor StoryWalk ® — One Earth

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

    Enjoy the indoor StoryWalk®, One Earth by Eileen Spinelli, which is an open invitation to both celebrate our planet and honor it through stewardship. Count the reasons to love the […]

    Free
  • Vernal Pool Variety Hour: Secrets to Frog and Salamander Survival

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

    Why are the still waters and muck of vernal pools the most attractive pieces of real estate for amphibians in the spring? What is a “Big Night”? Join us for […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Chipmunks

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

    Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied by […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Who Lives in a Tree?

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

    Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied by […]

    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 (DCR) invites you to the Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state parks. Bring […]

    Free
  • First Friday: Bird Migration Madness

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

    Birds make incredible journeys each year to find their perfect nesting spot in the North. Come play a bird migration game and see if you survive the many perils along […]

    Free
  • Shared Skies: Celebrating Migratory Birds and the Communities They Connect

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

    On World Migratory Bird Day, join ornithologist Chad Witko (Birding University) for an inspiring exploration of our avian migrants. Celebrate this year’s theme, Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities, […]

    Free