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.

« All Events

Second Friday Winter Local History Talk: Keeping It Cool — Ice Harvesting

January 9, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Free

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.

Details

  • Date: January 9, 2026
  • Time:
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
  • Cost: Free
  • Event Categories: ,

Organizer

Venue

  • Great Falls Discovery Center
  • 2 Avenue A
    Turners Falls, MA 01376 United States     + Google Map
  • Phone 4138633221