The Great Greenfield DinoFest

7th Annual Festival: The Great Greenfield DinoFest DinoFest, presented by Piti Theatre and PVMA, is a celebratory in-person and online series of performances, films, interactive exhibits and activities for children and more celebrating our local dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts and related history. Why? Because this is where the first scientific study in the world of dinosaur footprints took place! 11-11:45 AM: Come to the Garden Theater 361 Main Street for a documentary preview screening of "The Princes of Deerfield" which expands the lens of DinoFest to look at local history in Deerfield in the late 1700's. The film blends documentary with a story that imagines a group of children in Deerfield gathering at the former barn of Lucy Terry and Abijah Prince. Lucy Terry is known as the first African American poet and we know she was popular among the children of Deerfield in part due to her storytelling abilities. Recommended ages 7+.   12-12:30 PM: Reception + Dino Themed Version of "Story Wizards" at Greenfield Public Library. 12:30-1:15 PM: Story Wizards: Dino Drama- Story Wizards is Piti Theatre's latest family audiences show where the story is created ( and performed) by the audience with Piti's actors. Recommended for ages 6+. 7 PM The Everlasting Gobstopper at LAVA 324 Main Street, Greenfield. Christopher Janke's sculptural performance about the Connecticut River, lollipops, and deep time is appropriate for all brave ages, lasts about 30 minutes, and includes a conceptual gift bag for the future. Following the show, special guest Richard Little, Professor Emeritus, Greenfield Community College make a short presentation about Armored Mud Balls in the area.      

Admission: Free admission. Reserve your free tickets here. 

Contact: Jonathan Mirin