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
For adults and teens. Two tours in one! Holyoke’s canals were the key to this planned industrial city. Paper and textile mills set up shop as soon as sections were completed to reap the waterpower the canals provided. Learn how the waterways were constructed, how they work, and tour parts of first and second level canals. End up at the Robert E. Barrett Fishway. There you will receive a guided tour of HG&E’s powerhouse and the fishway where you can see the fishlift in operation and observe fish that have been transported over the dam. Limit 15 people. Registration Required. […]
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Mind Left Body is a New England-based ensemble specializing in performing thoughtful interpretations of classic Grateful Dead music. Hailing from the Pioneer Valley, performances showcase vocal harmonies and expansive musical explorations while also staying deliberate and focused on the beautiful songwriting talent that propelled the Grateful Dead to the ranks of one of America’s best rock & roll bands. Have for dinner at Judd’s before the show! Brian Marchese – Drums Gordon Clark – Guitar, Vocals Dan Cornely – Guitar, Vocals Seth Deysher – Bass, Vocals James “Mac” Doherty – Keyboard
THE START: Jami D, Stevie Nicks Tribute Artist, has been singing Stevie Nicks songs since she, herself, was on the Edge of Seventeen: On Stevie Nicks’ birthday, May 26, 2015 WILD HEART TRIBUTE began its work developing a Tribute to the solo career of Stevie Nicks. One year later the Tribute added the fine works of the rest of Fleetwood Mac, along with the back stories, the emotional moments, and all that made Fleetwood Mac who they were and who they would become to music appreciators all over the world! THE RESULT: As now the 4th most POPULAR Stevie Nicks/ […]
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.
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.