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.

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Beavers

    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 who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free
  • Nice and Easy Walk

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

    An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and […]

    Free
  • Park Serve Day: Give a Day, Make A Difference

    The Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state parks. For any special […]

    Free
  • Arbor Day—Montague Celebrates Trees!

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

    Friday, April 28 At 10:30 a.m., our story hour features the book, Who Lives in a Tree?, our ongoing outdoor story walk is We Planted a Tree, our 1 p.m. […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Trees

    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 who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free
  • Nice and Easy Walk – Trees

    An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – 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 who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free
  • Nice and Easy Walks

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

    An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and […]

    Free
  • Great Hall Exhibit: Visions of the Connecticut River Valley

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

    This group show showcases work from regional artists featuring the nature of the Connecticut River, all in support of the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center. See reception and […]

    Free
  • Puppet Parade! For Visions of the Connecticut River Valley

    1:30 p.m. Puppet parade starts at Peskeompskut Park 2:00—4:00 p.m., Reception in Great Hall Join musicians, artists, and puppeteers in a celebration of the nature of the Connecticut River watershed. […]

    Free
  • Great Hall Reception and Fundraiser: Visions of the Connecticut River Valley

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

    1:30 p.m. Puppet parade starts at Peskeompskut Park 2:00—4:00 p.m., Reception in Great Hall Join musicians, artists, and puppeteers in a celebration of the nature of the Connecticut River watershed. […]

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  • Story Walk® – Ruby’s Birds

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

    Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson, for readers […]

    Free