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.

Nice & Easy Walk

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 along the way. […]

Free

First Friday: Navigate Your Neighborhood!

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

Every First Friday of the Month, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late for activities. Drop in to learn how to get your bearings with just a compass and […]

Free

The Secret Lives of Turners Falls Germans

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

After the canal was rebuilt in 1869, German immigrants were among the first to move to Turners Falls and first to witness the planned village’s growing pains. Join DCR staff […]

Free

Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife

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

For all ages, stop by our Welcome Desk to make Valentines to give to the ones you love, keep for yourself, or give to your favorite wildlife biologist — all […]

Free

Ongoing – Indoor StoryWalks® – Rabbit’s Snow Dance

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

Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife through stories. For ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. At the end of the […]

Free

Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Porcupines

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

Nice & Easy Walk

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 along the way. […]

Free

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

Building a Blizzard: Snowflakes in the Great Hall!

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

Get inspired by the story of Vermont’s Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley and his obsession with snowflakes. In this drop-in program make your own unique snowflake art. Keep it simple making paper […]

Free

Postponed until March 1st: A Bridge Too Far

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

We are postponing our program 'A Bridge Too Far' until March 1st, 2-3 p.m. See you then!  Here are the details:What about building new bridges in Gilded Age Turners Falls […]

Free

Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Winter Birds

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

Nice & Easy Walk

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 along the way. […]

Free