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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
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SUMMARY:Fly Fishing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join MassWildlife to get started in this wonderful pastime. Learn about fly fishing gear\, how to rig\, and cast a fly rod\, as well as tips on how to fly fish. This class is designed for beginner fly anglers (ages 15+). Bring your own fly-fishing gear or borrow ours. Pre-registration required via EventBrite. Registration details coming soon\, or email Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov for more information. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/fly-fishing-101-2026/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Wildlife":MAILTO:meghan.crawford@mass.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T113000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Ants
DESCRIPTION: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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\n8/14: Ants\n8/21: Who Lives in a River?*\n8/28: Butterflies
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse: Austin & Elliot and The Boxcar Lilies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Austin and Elliot offers songs about love gone wrong and death done right and The Boxcar Lilies play folk\, country\, blues and bluegrass-tinged Americana. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, in support of educational programming at the Center. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-austin-elliot-and-the-boxcar-lilies/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T143000
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UID:6293-1786802400-1786804200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Geology Talk: Amazing “Deep Time” Mysteries of Turners Falls and Vicinity
DESCRIPTION:Why does Turners Falls have a waterfall? Why are the rare Jurassic Armored Mud Balls found here? Why is the Connecticut River in Franklin County so strange? It has sharp 90-degree bends plus mysterious 100-foot-deep holes in its riverbed! Did you know the Connecticut used to flow into Greenfield? Join Prof. Richard Little\, the discoverer of the Jurassic Armored Mud Balls\, as he explains the unique and dramatic Earth events preserved in our scenic views and in the rocks under our feet. After the program there is a short walk to look at some amazing rocks. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/geology-talk-amazing-deep-time-mysteries-of-turners-falls-and-vicinity/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geology,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000
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UID:6296-1786876200-1786881600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Cyanotype Sun Prints from the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create cyanotypes—or sun prints— to take home with sensitized paper\, plants or stencils\, glass\, and the power of UV light. Rain or shine (we’ll use special light boxes if it rains). For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30am for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-cyanotype-sun-prints-from-the-garden/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T143000
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UID:6299-1786890600-1786897800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French / Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. 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. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-32/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T110000
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CREATED:20260716T215158Z
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UID:6266-1787220000-1787223600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-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 the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-61/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T103000
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UID:6279-1787308200-1787311800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Who Lives in a River?
DESCRIPTION: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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\n8/21: Who Lives in a River?*\n8/28: Butterflies
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-who-lives-in-a-river/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000
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UID:6301-1787394600-1787403600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-17/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T123000
DTSTAMP:20260717T201830Z
CREATED:20260717T201830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T201830Z
UID:6303-1787481000-1787488200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in and Chill-out Activities: Sploot! How Animals Keep Their Cool
DESCRIPTION:Join us inside the Center for drop-in family-friendly activities and crafts all about how animals keep cool\, including a story about splooting squirrels. What can we learn from animals during the heat of summer? What’s your plan to keep cool? Come on in and chill out and make your own Flat Squirrely to take on cool adventures and consider painting a scene with acorn cap ink. For ages 4 and up including youth and adults.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/drop-in-and-chill-out-activities-sploot-how-animals-keep-their-cool-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260717T164438Z
CREATED:20260717T164438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T164438Z
UID:6268-1787824800-1787828400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-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 the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-62/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T181952Z
CREATED:20260717T181952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T181952Z
UID:6281-1787913000-1787916600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Butterflies
DESCRIPTION: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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\n8/28: Butterflies
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-butterflies-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260717T202228Z
CREATED:20260717T202228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T202228Z
UID:6305-1787997600-1788001200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:River Baron Walk: Reshaping New England’s Longest River
DESCRIPTION:Experience America’s longest log drive through the photos and stories of locals\, laborers and the infamous River Baron\, George Van Dyke. Join us for an easy 1.25-mile hike through downtown Turners Falls and along the Canalside Rail Trail. This walk is scheduled for rain or shine. For adults and children ages 9 and up. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/river-baron-walk-reshaping-new-englands-longest-river-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T202422Z
CREATED:20260717T202422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T202422Z
UID:6307-1788085800-1788091200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Source to Sea Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from tile\, pebbles\, marble and glue\, inspired by the Connecticut River’s annual Source to Sea Clean-up in September. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30am for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-source-to-sea-mosaics-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T185411Z
CREATED:20260621T185411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T185411Z
UID:6224-1789153200-1789160400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse: Jenny Burtis Duo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. The Jenny Burtis Duo offers originals favoring the Romantic tradition with irony and humor. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, in support of educational programming at the Center. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-jenny-burtis-duo/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T185615Z
CREATED:20260621T185615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T185615Z
UID:6226-1791572400-1791579600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse: A Touch of Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. A Touch of Class offers jazz tunes from the Great American Songbook. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, in support of educational programming at the Center. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-a-touch-of-class/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T185821Z
CREATED:20260621T185821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T185821Z
UID:6228-1794596400-1794603600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse: John Stacey & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. John Stacey & Friends offers a blend of Americana\, contemporary folk and country. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, in support of educational programming at the Center. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-john-stacey-friends/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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