Discover us on Avenue A! We are joining the fray of harvest fun this fall during the Great Falls Fest, also known as Pumpkin Fest. Kids and families— make fall seasonal animal crafts at our outdoor … [Read more...] about Great Falls Fest
Events Archive
This is a collection of events that were offered at the Discovery Center from 2013 to 2022, before the launch of our new website.
Exhibit: 25 Years of Cider Days, Great Hall
Over twenty-five years, CiderDays has evolved to a three day, county-wide festival celebrating the apple in all of its forms and providing sessions on every aspect of apple usage. The Great Falls … [Read more...] about Exhibit: 25 Years of Cider Days, Great Hall
Annual Rag Shag Parade, Avenue A
Special Halloween open hours until 6 p.m. because we have candy! The Turners Falls VFW invites all ghouls, goblins, and ghosts to a parade on Avenue A. Meet at Food City Parking lot at dusk for the … [Read more...] about Annual Rag Shag Parade, Avenue A
Alvah Crocker: From the Rugged Hand of Poverty to Visionary Leader
Cliff Schexnayder, author of Builders of the Hoosac Tunnel, presents why Alvah Crocker is an example of what today is termed a “lifelong learner.” Because of his lonely travels on bad roads to sell … [Read more...] about Alvah Crocker: From the Rugged Hand of Poverty to Visionary Leader
Power Town History Stroll
Meet at the Main Entrance to the Center, and enjoy a walk back in time along the popular Canalside Rail Trail in Turners Falls. Join local historian Ed Gregory, Northfield Mountain’s Kim … [Read more...] about Power Town History Stroll
Art Naturally: Discover Nature Through Story and Art
This is the fourth in a series of water-themed programs featuring stories and art, soaking up the natural world as we go. The story book pages from Water is Water by Miranda Paul are on display in the … [Read more...] about Art Naturally: Discover Nature Through Story and Art