Dinosaur Footprint Walks, Art, Theater & Museum Events for All Ages
Dino Trail Week 2: Evolution Revolution runs July 11-19, 2026, with events across Gill, Turners Falls, Greenfield, Holyoke, and Amherst. The week celebrates the Connecticut River Valley’s dinosaur footprints — where the first scientific study of dinosaur tracks took place. Highlights include:
- Saturday, July 11, 1-2 PM: Dinosaur Footprints at Barton Cove, Gill – Guided walk with Sarah Doyle (rain date July 18).
- Sunday, July 12, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Art Naturally: Gel Printing Trace Fossils at Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls.
- Monday-Friday, July 13-17: Dino Drama Workshop at Greenfield Public Library (ages 5-12; full).
- Tuesday, July 14, 9:30 AM & 10:15 AM: Dino Double Header – Wistariahurst Museum (Holyoke) + Trustees Dino Footprint Site (Route 5, Holyoke) with Fred Venne.
- Wednesday, July 15, 10 AM-3 PM: Dino Trail Day at Beneski Museum of Natural History, Amherst – Scavenger hunts, tours, Story Wizards at 11 AM.
- Saturday, July 18, 10 AM-12 PM: Great Greenfield DinoFest on the Greenfield Common.
- Sunday, July 19, 12-3 PM: Dino Family Fun Day at Wistariahurst Museum – Sensory-friendly activities, Story Wizards at 1 PM.
- Sunday, July 19, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Art Naturally: Jurassic Dinosaur Habitat Diorama at Great Falls Discovery Center.
For full details and updates, visit dinotrail.org.
