The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit. You are invited to submit your event. Events encouraged to be submitted are art openings, dance concerts, open mic events, cultural lectures. Events not allowed on the calendar are, political fundraisers, city meetings and daily specials from restaurants.
A monthly event featuring poetry, spoken word, & stories hosted by Paul Richmond. Doors are at 7pm, open mic starts at 7:30pm with 5-minute time slots. Featured writers start at 8:30, each have 15 minutes. Join us at Judd’s Restaurant before the event, take a stroll through the Small Works Gallery, and browse the books […]
Steven Vecchiarelli + Friends perform at The Divine Theater–this is going to be a great evening! Join us before the show for dinner at Judd’s Restaurant. Doors open at 7:00 and jokes start at 8:00.
Holyoke Farmers' Market is on every First and Third Saturday from 10am - 2pm on 310 Appleton Street. The winter market begins December 3rd and continues to March 18th. The Holyoke Farmers' Market accepts SNAP and HIP. Spanish interpreter and translations available at every market. The market is co-organized by it's partners which include the […]
Join us on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th for a special Holiday Open House! Wistariahurst will be decorated for Christmas and open to the public for a weekend of live music, activities, and local vendors! Come kick off the holiday season with us, enjoy the festive atmosphere and get some holiday shopping done!
Join us for Holyoke's Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights at City Hall for a night of Holiday festivities
Santa invites children of all ages and abilities to celebrate Santa in an inclusive atmosphere. Families are invited to attend Sensory Santa on Sunday, December 4, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Café Square to ensure children with autism and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa in […]
Bring your furry friends Holyoke Mall on Monday, December 5 and 12 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Café Square for Pet Night with Santa! Santa is comfortable with most pets, however, please leave snakes and rodents at home. Various photo packages will be available for purchase during the event. Various photo packages will […]
Come out and hear some outrageous, funny and heartwarming true stories told in five minutes by your friends and neighbors from around the valley. The audience picks the winner, and a storytelling star is born! Grab a beer and get ready for a night of great entertainment. The winners of each slam will go on […]
Join Chef Tracy Carter in re- creating this traditional Italian American menu from scratch. First up is homemade Caesar dressing to toss with crisp fresh hearts of Romaine and buttery hand torn croutons. Next we will make a robust meat sauce layered with pasta and creamy Béchamel sauce. What better way to end the meal […]
Greenclub – “Live by the sword, die by the sword”…For Western Mass rock icons, greenclub, the sword is a 59 Stratocaster® cranked through a Marshall stack. Lives of Crime – Lives of Crime delivers a unique blend of rock influenced song writing, delivered in a clean, straight-ahead package. Mike Frank Band – Hartford County based […]
The real deal…a TOM PETTY & The Heartbreakers experience! Dine at Judd’s before the show. We open at 5!
Bring your furry friends Holyoke Mall on Monday, December 5 and 12 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Café Square for Pet Night with Santa! Santa is comfortable with most pets, however, please leave snakes and rodents at home. Various photo packages will be available for purchase during the event. Various photo packages will […]
