The Explore Holyoke community events calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city of Holyoke 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, daily specials from restaurants and events outside the city of Holyoke.
Things Aren’t What They Seem is an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Ryan Patience Rushing, a multidisciplinary artist and designer. Rushing’s engagement with letterforms is the bedrock of her practice, and a point from which she examines physics, philosophy, psychology. A philomath and amateur cosmologist, Rushing’s interests span Simulation […]
Converting the power of falling water to usable energy takes age-old technology. Topography and the Connecticut River's character gave rise to a prosperous city in the 19th century. Today, water continues to power Holyoke. Come enjoy a presentation on the history of Holyoke inside the Visitor Center utilizing exhibits and […]
Holyoke Historic Nutcracker The Massachusetts Academy of Ballet performs its whimsical rendition of the Nutcracker with an homage to Holyoke. The production is set in the Wistariahurst Mansion and the Holyoke Opera House and weaves bit of the Skinner family and weaves inventive choreography danced by students at MAB and […]
Join us for "Paper City Talent Show," a vibrant community talent show brought to you by Nueva Esperanza Inc and Star Dancers Unity, with generous financial sponsorship from Casella Waste Services. This unique collaboration between an organization and a business is dedicated to fostering unity within our community and showcasing […]
Converting the power of falling water to usable energy takes age-old technology. Topography and the Connecticut River's character gave rise to a prosperous city in the 19th century. Today, water continues to power Holyoke. Come enjoy a presentation on the history of Holyoke inside the Visitor Center utilizing exhibits and […]
Discover the Pioneer Valley’s top destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located off I-91 and I-90, Holyoke Mall offers nearly 150 stores, eateries, and attractions, including Dick’s House of Sport opening spring 2028!
The fastest-growing sport in the country is waiting for you. Now’s the perfect time to get in the game. Grab a paddle. Join the fun. Get a complimentary first lesson free!
Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities, and events including workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations designed to be of service to and enhance the quality of life of Holyoke residents.