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.
The Robert E. Barrett Fishway at the Holyoke Dam opens for the season on May 10th. Come see our amazing fish elevator and the underwater fish viewing windows. Open May 10 through June 18 Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Also open Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 2023
Holyoke Gas & Electric’s Annual Shad Derby is a FREE event that invites the region's anglers to fish the waters of the Connecticut River in a contest to catch the largest shad. Contestants must bring their fish to the official weighing station located by the Robert E. Barrett Fishway, near the Route 116 Bridge. Official weighing is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Derby Days. Prizes will be awarded at the tournament's conclusion on Sunday, May 21 at 5PM. 2023 Derby Days: May 13-14 & 20-21 For official rules please visit www.hged.com/shadderby
For adults and teens. Migrant birds are now returning from various regions in the south. Join the park interpreter today, on World Migratory Bird Day, to search for birds on canals, trees, ground cover and riverside. Learn of the amazing distances they travel, difficulties they face, and how climate change is affecting them. Be ready to walk around Holyoke Heritage State Park and up to Pulaski Park. Bring binoculars. A few sets are available to borrow. A spotting scope is available for participants’ use. Program is free. Meet at the Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Dress for the weather. […]
Join Bob Comeau for a 1.5 mile tour of Four Burial Grounds located in South Hadley Center. Learn the fascinating history of the Old South Hadley Burial Ground, Evergreen Cemetery, John Preston's grave, and Mary Lyon's grave. Many Holyokers have friends and family who are lying in rest across the Connecticut River. Dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. Be prepared to be on your feet for at least 2 hours. Consider using bug spray. Park and meet in the back of Evergreen Cemetery. No need to print a ticket. Check in at the event.
Join tree expert, Tom Kass, for a free tour through the landscapes of Holyoke on the PVTA Trolley. You will have the unique opportunity to get up close and learn about the Cucumber tree, the Silverbell, Camperdown Elm, Sycamore, Aspen, Gingko and yes, the Redwood. Holyoke resident and professional forester Tom Kass will lead a trolley tour of some of Holyoke’s notable trees. Visit trees planted by past residents as well as naturally grown trees in celebration of Holyoke’s 150th year as a city. Many of these trees have a story to tell which Tom will share Seating is VERY […]
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
From Saturn to Western Massachusetts to Los Angeles, California, EDDIE SATURN has moved around for one mission: to spread love and human growth throughout Earth. In 11 years of his art career in Massachusetts, EDDIE was a producer for a lot of artists like his old hip hop group DUBSEE and the founder of the Pass the Soul festival.. There he worked with artists like ANSON RAP$, DJ Lucas, Donny Darkpop & MUDA! He is now based out of the LA area. EDDIE SATURN is walking revenge of the hopeless romantic, revenge of the nerd, and revenge of the 80s. […]
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit.
From small local ethnically rich options to the nationally known Holyoke’s restaurant options has your favorite meal waiting for you and your new favorite meal ready to be discovered.
This unique colorful book includes our Holyoke history, the City Hall dedication, all community events throughout the year, and highlights the Masquerade Ball and the closing of the Time Capsule in December.