Ongoing – Indoor StoryWalk® – Under the Snow
Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife, in the book, Under the Snow, by Melissa Stewart. For ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the […]
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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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Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Deer
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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Art Naturally: Felting Life Under the Snow
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesDiscover nature through story, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create a wintry landscape “painting” with wool, fleece, pre-felt and water. Learn how different animals adapt […]
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UPDATE: First Day Hike is Cancelled. Hot Chocolate Reception is still on!
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesUpdate - unfortunately, icy trail conditions prevent us from offering a guided First Day Hike this year. However, we'd love to see you for a hot chocolate reception in the […]
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Bear
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesLearn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied by […]
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Art Naturally: Gel-Printing Snowflakes
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesDiscover nature through story, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Get inspired by the story of Vermont’s Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley. Build your own blizzard with paper […]
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Sunday Matinee Documentary Series: Werner Herzog’s Fireball from Sandbox Films
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesJoin us for the start of our free winter Sunday matinee documentary series from Sandbox Films beginning with Werner Herzog’s Fireball. Since before we existed, meteors have haunted our planet. […]
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Nice and Easy Walk
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 natural and local history along the […]
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Winter Birds
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesLearn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied by […]
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Second Friday Winter Local History Talk: Keeping It Cool — Ice Harvesting
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesHow much is a block of ice worth? It depends on the weather! Learn about the ice harvesting empire that started in Massachusetts. See the tools used by local ice […]
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Local Children’s Author Visit: Prudence Marsh
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesLocal author Prudence Marsh reads from her newest children’s book, “A Place for Poe.” The book, part of the “Pippa and Friends” series, follows the adventures of Pippa the squirrel […]
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Winter Local History Talk: The Strathmore aka Keith Paper Mill
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesThe Strathmore (a.k.a. Keith Paper) mill was the phoenix of Connecticut River mills. Few other mills could rally themselves and the town to come back from the brink. Join DCR […]
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