Ongoing – Outdoor StoryWalk® — We All Play
Enjoy a story, fresh air, and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring We All Play by award winning Cree artist Julie Flett. […]
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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.
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Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States
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Great Hall Art Exhibit: Nature’s Colors
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesKate Marion Lapierre in her exhibit of paintings, Nature’s Colors, emphasizes the colors and beauty of landscapes and flowers particularly during the Spring and Summer season. Kate’s paintings are abstract […]
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First Friday: Turners Falls Brick-by-Brick Tour
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesUnder every cornice is a building with a story. This First Friday, learn about the brickmakers, builders and businesses behind the designs of the village blocks. Meet DCR staff outside […]
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19th Annual Free Family Fishing Day!
Barton Cove Day Use Area Barton Cove Road, Gill, MA, United States19th Annual Free Family Fishing Day! At Two Locations. Our annual Family Fishing Day, at Barton Cove, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Join us for a […]
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Artist Reception. Nature’s Colors
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesJoin painter Kate Marion Lapierre for an artist reception celebrating her exhibit, Nature’s Colors. Come experience the colorful beauty that nature brings through Kate’s artwork and enjoy light refreshments. Meet […]
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Turtles
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesFor 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, […]
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Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: On the Lam
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesJoin us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. On the Lam offers sweet harmonies and harmony-heavy Americana. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested […]
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Find Us at the Farmers Market!
Peskeompskut Park Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets, Turners FallsJoin DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. For all ages.
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Pride Hike
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesConnect with nature and community by hiking along the Canalside Rail Trail! Learn about birds, beavers and each other as we walk and talk beside a historic canal. This is […]
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Ongoing, Chill Out Indoor StoryWalks® – Fatima’s Great Outdoors
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesStoryWalk®: Fatima’s Great Outdoors, by Ambreen Tariq Come on inside and Chill Out with DCR! You can find “COOL” activities for kids and families inside, including indoor StoryWalk® all summer […]
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Nice & Easy Walks
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesEasy-paced, 1- to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for older adults, but open to all. Enjoy some natural and local history along […]
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Hummingbirds
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesFor 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, […]
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