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.

  • The Good Old Days, Paintings by Lee Gray

    Painter Lee Gray brings us scenes from the good old days when  the world was good and kind. On view in the Great Hall during open hours.  

  • STORY WALK® SERIES: Thanks to the Animals

    Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the grounds of  the center for a FREE series of self-guided StoryWalks® featuring children’s picture books. Follow the path to […]

  • Great Hall Art Exhibit: Junior Duck Stamps

    On view in the Great Hall during open hours: see the top Massachusetts youth entries for the 2022 Junior Duck Stamp competition! This state-wide art contest by students from Kindergarten […]

    Free
  • Nice and Easy Walk

    An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join with others […]

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Ducks

    For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. […]

  • Nice and Easy Walk

    An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join with others […]

  • Gingerbread Houses

    The Turners Falls Carnegie Library presents Gingerbread Houses! Decorate a deliciously festive house using frosting, graham crackers, and various candies. Designed for children and their caregivers. Free!

  • Winter Solstice Walk

    Celebration the change in season. Join us for an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long, on a level paved surface. For adults and […]

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Deer

    For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. […]