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
Join Holyoke Medical Center and other community organizations to learn more about strokes - from signs & symptoms to rehab & recovery - every Thursday throughout May at the Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center. Staying Strong #Together Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Mental Health for Stroke Recovery: Patients and Caregivers with Melissa Perry, RN, Health Integration Manager at River Valley Counseling Center Resources for the Caregiver with Maryann Linnehan, Community Options Supervisor, & Sara Colegrove, Caregiver Specialist at Western Mass Elder Care Pioneer Valley Stroke & Aphasia Support Group with Wayne Wyckoff, Pioneer […]
Welcome to Wistariahurst’s Landscape Tours! Our immersive tours offer a unique and in-depth experience of the historic gardens at Wistariahurst. Led by knowledgeable and passionate guides, our tours provide an engaging discussion of the gardens’ rich history and how they have been preserved over time. As you stroll through our gardens, you’ll learn about the history of Wistariahurst and how its landscapes have evolved over the years. Our guides will share stories about the gardens’ creation and how they have been lovingly maintained and restored to their former glory. You’ll discover how our skilled gardeners continue to work tirelessly to […]
Love to paint? Love to drink? Then this event was made for you! Come join us for an evening of step by step painting instructions hosted by Andrea Newland. Bring home your very own creation to hang on your walls! Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts is open for dinner the night of the show, make a reservation here!
SPONSORED BY CANNA PROVISIONS Ready to get on stage and sing? Ready for American Idol? Can’t carry a tune in a bucket? Even better…come on down for food, drinks and fun! Judd’s will be open for dinner. Hosted by Kaliis Smith of Cloud 9 Productions. https://www.cloud9productions.net/ Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts is open for dinner & drinks the night of the show. Make a reservation here!
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.
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.
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit.