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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Winter Insects
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-winter-insects-2/
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:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T140000
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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 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-37/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
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UID:5823-1770249600-1774742399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Exhibit: Maps of River History by Joe Kopera
DESCRIPTION:Come see the secret histories of your favorite rivers! Geologist and cartographer Joe Kopera has studied the New England landscape for over 25 years. View the land like a geologist: Maps of River History\, reveals the hidden details in the topography of rivers and their floodplains\, clues to the past 15\,000 years of their work shaping the land on which we live.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-maps-of-river-history-by-joe-kopera/
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:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20260109T213930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T213930Z
UID:5830-1769954400-1769961600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee Documentary Series:  Fire of Love from Sandbox Films
DESCRIPTION:Our free winter Sunday matinee documentary series from Sandbox Films continues with Fire of Love. Curiosity is stronger than fear. This film tells the story of two French lovers\, Katia and Maurice Krafft\, who died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of our planet\, while simultaneously capturing the most explosive volcano imagery ever recorded. Along the way\, they changed our understanding of the natural world\, and saved tens of thousands of lives. Previously unseen hours of pristine 16-millimeter film and thousands of photographs reveal the birth of modern volcanology through an unlikely lens — the love of its two pioneers. Sandbox Films is an Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird\, messy\, brilliant way of navigating the world. Free hot chocolate. For adults and youth ages 12 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sunday-matinee-documentary-series-fire-of-love-from-sandbox-films/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20260109T205603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211957Z
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SUMMARY:Ongoing: Indoor Story Walk® — Rabbit’s Snow Dance
DESCRIPTION:Read master storytellers Joseph and James Bruchac’s Rabbit’s Snow Dance\, a hip and funny take on an Iroquois folktale about the importance of patience\, the seasons\, and listening to your friends. Rabbit loves winter. He knows a dance\, using an Iroquois drum and song\, to make it snow—even in summertime! When rabbit decides that it should snow early\, he starts his dance and the snow begins to fall. The other forest animals are not happy and ask him to stop\, but Rabbit doesn’t listen. How much snow is too much\, and will Rabbit know when to stop? Meet at the welcome desk. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/indoor-story-walk-rabbits-snow-dance/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Nature,Self-Guided,Stewardship,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T170853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T170853Z
UID:5619-1769868000-1769871600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Guest Speaker: The Secret World of Freshwater Mussels
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) – Young Professionals Committee presents a talk by Freshwater Malacologist\, Virginia Martell\, on the vital roles that freshwater mussels play in our aquatic ecosystems\, including water filtration and nutrient cycling. The talk includes discussion of Massachusetts’ populations of mussels that are at risk\, the evaluation process for environmental permits\, the fundamentals of freshwater mussel biology and ecology and their connection to Massachusetts’ environmental permitting requirements. Virginia Martell specializes in freshwater mussel restoration efforts targeting state and federally endangered species. For free registration visit: maccweb.org or call the center to learn more. For adults and youth 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-guest-speaker-the-secret-world-of-freshwater-mussels/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T113000
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CREATED:20251219T224921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T224921Z
UID:5588-1769769000-1769772600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Owls
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-owls/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T164338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T164450Z
UID:5604-1769691600-1769695200@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 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-36/
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:20260125T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T170425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T170425Z
UID:5617-1769351400-1769358600@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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-25/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251207T211757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T211818Z
UID:5495-1769263200-1769270400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist Reception and Nature Journal Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:From forest floor to canopy\, Will Close’s exhibition\, Home\, of original watercolor and mixed media paintings invites viewers to rediscover the beauty and complexity of the natural world that surrounds us. Join Will Close for an artist reception and for a demonstration on nature journaling. Refreshments include hot chocolate and cookies! For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-and-nature-journal-demonstration/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251219T221701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T221701Z
UID:5586-1769164200-1769167800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Groundhogs
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-groundhogs-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T162321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T162321Z
UID:5602-1769086800-1769090400@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 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-35/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251219T220421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T220421Z
UID:5583-1768559400-1768563000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Possums
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-possums/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T161302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T161302Z
UID:5600-1768464000-1768496400@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 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-34/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251219T211447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T211447Z
UID:5574-1768348800-1769903999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Indoor StoryWalk®- Tracks in the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife in the book Tracks in the Snow by Wong Herbert Yee. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-indoor-storywalk-tracks-in-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Self-Guided,Story Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T170126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T170126Z
UID:5614-1768140000-1768145400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee Documentary Series: Nocturnes from Sandbox Films
DESCRIPTION:Our free winter Sunday matinee documentary series from Sandbox Films continues with Nocturnes. In the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas\, moths are whispering something to us. In the dark of night\, two curious observers shine a light on this secret universe. Together\, they are on an expedition to decode these nocturnal creatures in a remote ecological “hot spot” on the border of India and Bhutan. The result is a deeply immersive film that transports audiences to a rarely seen place and urges us all to look more closely at the hidden interconnections of the natural world. Sandbox Films is an Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird\, messy\, brilliant way of navigating the world. Free hot chocolate! Meet in the Great Hall. All ages. (Snow date: January 18).
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sunday-matinee-documentary-series-nocturnes-from-sandbox-films/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T165743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T165743Z
UID:5611-1768053600-1768057200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Local History Talk: The Strathmore aka Keith Paper Mill
DESCRIPTION:The 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 staff for photos\, maps\, and stories that showcase the determination\, labor\, and paper that kept the Strathmore mill in business for 122 years. For ages 10 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/winter-local-history-talk-the-strathmore-aka-keith-paper-mill/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T165236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T165236Z
UID:5608-1768042800-1768046400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Local Children’s Author Visit: Prudence Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Local 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 and her forest friends. For children ages 3-10 accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. Free. (Snow date: January 24).
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/local-childrens-author-visit-prudence-marsh/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T164726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T164726Z
UID:5606-1767974400-1767978000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Friday Winter Local History Talk: Keeping It Cool — Ice Harvesting
DESCRIPTION:How 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 harvesters\, making it easier to preserve staples like milk\, meat and fish. For ages 10 and up. Downtown Turners Falls’ monthly First Friday event is changing this month only to the second Friday. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/second-friday-winter-local-history-talk-keeping-it-cool-ice-harvesting/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251219T213335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T213335Z
UID:5579-1767954600-1767958200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Winter Birds
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-winter-birds-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T155104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T155104Z
UID:5598-1767877200-1767880800@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 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-33/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T154440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T154440Z
UID:5595-1767535200-1767542400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee Documentary Series: Werner Herzog’s Fireball from Sandbox Films
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. Over billions of years\, extraterrestrial bombardments have reshaped the very nature of our planet\, causing species to perish or flourish — and perhaps even seeding the initial building blocks for life on Earth. Today we can still hear the echo of these meteor impacts\, ringing through culture\, mythology\, and scientific research. Fireball takes viewers into the mystery at the heart of these fallen stones\, exploring their origins and their impacts on civilization. Sandbox Films is an Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird\, messy\, brilliant way of navigating the world. Free hot chocolate! For adults and teens aged 14 and up. Meet in the Great Hall. (Snow date January 17). 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sunday-matinee-documentary-series-werner-herzogs-fireball-from-sandbox-films/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251220T153740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T153740Z
UID:5592-1767436200-1767439800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Gel-Printing Snowflakes
DESCRIPTION:Discover 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 snowflakes through instruction and gel-printing techniques. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up accompanied by an adult. All materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-gel-printing-snowflakes/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251219T211855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T211855Z
UID:5577-1767349800-1767353400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bear
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-bear-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251128T221610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T181924Z
UID:5489-1767272400-1767279600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:UPDATE: First Day Hike is Cancelled. Hot Chocolate Reception is still on!
DESCRIPTION:Update – 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 Great Hall from 1 – 3 p.m. instead!  We we will have an activity on mammal winter adaptations and scavenger hunts for our Connecticut River habitat dioramas. Join us and help us kick off the New Year! \n……………………. \nEnjoy a leisurely three-mile stroll down the Canalside Rail Trail and get the New Year started off on a Great Falls note! This family friendly hike follows a gentle route and provides an opportunity to discover the abundant natural\, historical\, and cultural features that make the Great Falls Discovery Center and Canalside Rail Trail such an amazing State Park! Be prepared for cold weather: dress in layers and wear winter boots. Dogs are welcome on-leash. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center. Meet in the Great Hall. Hike begins at 1:15 p.m. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-day-hike-2026/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251128T221304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T212148Z
UID:5487-1766917800-1766923200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Felting Life Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Discover 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 to snow\, whether foraging or waiting out the cold. For teens\, adults and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-felting-life-under-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251123T224401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T224401Z
UID:5467-1766745000-1766748600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Deer
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 welcome.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-deer-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251219T210919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T211146Z
UID:5572-1766707200-1768175999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Indoor StoryWalk® - Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION: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 welcome desk. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-indoor-storywalks-under-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Story Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251128T221013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T221113Z
UID:5485-1766707200-1767571199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - School Vacation Week: Mammal Adaptation Investigation Station
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations. Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in their winter habitats. Explore through touchable artifacts (pelts\, replica skulls\, and replica tracks)\, and habitat diorama scavenger hunts. For ages 4 and up. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-school-vacation-week-mammal-adaptation-investigation-station-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164531
CREATED:20251128T220801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T220801Z
UID:5483-1766327400-1766334600@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. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-24/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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