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.

  • 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
  • Author Reading with Astrid Sheckels

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

    All ages. Local author, Astrid Sheckels, reads Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery. Look for animals from the story with a Map of Mystery scavenger hunt! Sponsored by the […]

    Free
  • A French/Breton Jam Session

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

    All ages. 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free