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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.

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  • Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: Fish Printing at Unity Park *

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    Unity Park 56 First Street, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    A free two-day celebration at Unity Park in Turners Falls, sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. This festival is the perfect combination of live music, drumming, dancing, storytelling, native crafts and food. On Saturday August 3, 10 a.m.— 5 p.m., families may visit the Northfield Mountain and Great Falls Discovery Center tent to make […]

    Free

  • Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: The Klines

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

    Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Michael and Carrie Kline with Joe Blumenthal and Jim Armenti. As folklorist-musicians The Klines weave songs and stories, evoking times that really matter; time with family and friends, spiritual times, wrapped in a patchwork quilt of vivid imagery. Refreshments […]

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  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – River Otters

    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, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.

    Free

  • Art Naturally Series: Papermaking *

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

    Discover nature and history through story, poetry, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by this place to take home. Learn how to make your own paper in a machine shop (the Great Hall) that used to fix machines […]

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  • A French/Breton Jam Session

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

    An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany, commonly known as bal folk. Please note, this is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in […]

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  • An Intro to French/Breton Dancing

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

    You’ve heard the music, now learn the dances! A very informal introduction to the dances that accompany the bal folk music played at the French/Breton session (see above). Note: to protect the floor of the Great Hall, bring clean soled or dance shoes for dancing. Please, no fresh-off-the-street shoes. Meet in the Great Hall.

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  • Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer *

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    Montague Center Library 17 Center Street, Montague, MA, United States

    For our Food, Farms, and Factories series, local author, Cathy Stanton, discusses her new book, Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer. Cathy Stanton is a writer and anthropologist who stumbled into the grocery business as part of a community effort to save a small food co-op in Orange. This presentation and conversation will share […]

    Free

  • Antenna Cloud Farm Presents: Dana Lyn & Kyle Sanna with Special Guest Seamus Egan

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

    Through the looking glass— A fresh approach to traditional Irish music. Renowned Brooklyn-based fiddle & guitar duo Dana Lyn & Kyle Sanna are joined by master instrumentalist Seamus Egan (Solas) for an evening of compelling new interpretations of traditional Irish music. For ticket pricing and purchasing information, please visit www.antennacloudfarm.com/2024-concerts. Meet in the Great Hall.

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  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Bees & Flowers

    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, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.

    Free

  • Nice & Easy Walk: Community Gardens – Food, Farms, and Factories Edition *

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    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 way. Join us as we explore downtown Turners Falls community gardens with a stop at the Great Falls Farmers Market. Dress for the weather with […]

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  • Find Us at the Farmers Market! *

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    Peskeompskut Park Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets, Turners Falls

    Montague Public Libraries is joining in our Food, Farms, and Factories fun with summer visits to the Farmers Market, with books and activities about growing food. The Great Falls Farmers Market is located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. * Food, Farms, & Factories: In 2024, the Friends of the […]

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  • Turtles to Toads: Herps of the North

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

    The reptiles and amphibians of Massachusetts are some of our least understood and most fascinating animals. Staff from the Vermont Natural History Museum present an interactive slideshow, introducing us to live animals and touchable artifacts. Afraid of snakes? Don’t worry, we can help. Meet in the Great Hall.

    Free