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SUMMARY:From Cocoon to Tycoon
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Skinner and Sons Silk Mill site (1874—1980) for a fascinating tale of old industrial Holyoke. Grasp the laborious process of silk manufacturing and feel what it was like to work in the mill. See real silkworm cocoons\, raw silk skeins\, and wedding dresses made from the final product. Easy\, short leisurely stroll in and near the park. \nTours are free and open to the public. Meet at Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Severe weather cancels.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/from-cocoon-to-tycoon/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:South Hadley Canal
DESCRIPTION:The South Hadley Canal built in 1794 is the first canal for navigation in the United States.  Holyoke has owned it since 1848.  We will walk from Riverside Park of South Hadley up to the woods beyond Bicentennial Park.  Be ready to walk two miles.  Learn about the Holyoke Dam and the lock system of the canal.  Free and open to the public so sign up at Eventbrite. \nLocation: Meet at the South Hadley Public Parking Lot across from the Saint Patrick’s Church
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/south-hadley-canal/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Market at Wistariahurst Museum
DESCRIPTION:Soak up the sun and shop for gifts and goodies for mom- or yourself!  Wistariahurst Museum welcomes spring with our second annual Mother’s Day Market being held Saturday\, May 3rd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Our Mother’s Day Market features local vendors selling a variety of products such as art\, jewelry\, food\, and other amazing items. Vendors will be stationed outdoors in Wistariahurst’s gardens\, weather permitting. If the April showers trickle into May\, then vendors will be located indoors throughout the first floor of the museum. Guests are welcome inside the Carriage house as well\, where they can shop our gift shop\, take photos in the carriage\, and view the frog circus. The fun doesn’t stop there! Wander around the first floor of the museum for special Mother’s Day activities and games! \nWistariahurst’s gardeners will also be hosting the first On-Site Plant Sale of the year during the market this year from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Pre-ordering for plants by Wednesday\, April 30th\, is required to pick up your plants during the market. Otherwise\, visitors are welcome to order plants during the market to be picked up at a later date. Proceeds from purchases made from our plant sale or gift shop purchases go towards funding for future programs that you will see at Wistariahurst Museum\, so you can support your local museum while buying a sweet gift for your special someone. \nWistariahurst Museum’s 2nd annual Mother’s Day Market offers something for everyone. From textile pieces and prints\, to candles and crystals- you’re bound to find something your parent will love. We’re excited to welcome the public to enjoy the array of local vendors\, explore the grounds\, and shop for plants for you and your mother’s garden. Best of all\, this event is admission-free and open to the public\, so that all can celebrate their beloved maternal figures. \nDisfruta del sol y compra regalos y golosinas para mamá… ¡o para ti mismo!  El Museo Wistariahurst da la bienvenida a la primavera con su segundo mercado anual del Día de la Madre\, que se celebrará el sábado 3 de mayo de 10:00 a 13:00 horas. Nuestro Mercado del Día de la Madre cuenta con vendedores locales que ofrecen una gran variedad de productos como arte\, joyas\, comida y otros artículos sorprendentes. Los vendedores se instalarán al aire libre en los jardines de Wistariahurst\, si el tiempo lo permite. Si las lluvias de abril hacen acto de presencia en mayo\, los vendedores se instalarán en el interior\, en la primera planta del museo. Los visitantes también serán bienvenidos en el interior de la Casa de Carruajes\, donde podrán comprar en nuestra tienda de regalos\, hacerse fotos en el carruaje y ver el circo de ranas. La diversión no acaba aquí. Pasee por la primera planta del museo para disfrutar de actividades especiales del Día de la Madre y juegos. \nEste año\, los jardineros de Wistariahurst también organizarán la primera venta de plantas in situ del año durante el mercado\, de 10.00 a 12.00 horas. Para poder recoger las plantas durante el mercado\, es necesario encargarlas antes del miércoles 30 de abril. De lo contrario\, los visitantes pueden pedir plantas durante el mercado para recogerlas más tarde. Los beneficios de las compras realizadas en nuestra venta de plantas o en la tienda de regalos se destinan a la financiación de futuros programas que podrá ver en el Museo Wistariahurst\, por lo que puede apoyar a su museo local a la vez que compra un dulce regalo para su persona especial. \nEl segundo mercado anual del Día de la Madre del Museo Wistariahurst ofrece algo para todos los gustos. Desde piezas textiles y estampados hasta velas y cristales\, seguro que encuentras algo que le encantará a tu madre. Nos complace dar la bienvenida al público para que disfrute de la variedad de vendedores locales\, explore el recinto y compre plantas para su jardín y el de su madre. Lo mejor de todo es que este evento es gratuito y está abierto al público\, para que todos puedan celebrar a sus queridas figuras maternas.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/mothers-day-market-at-wistariahurst-museum/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Flywheel Zine Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Flywheel ZineFest returns for another year at the Holyoke Senior Center. Come see dozens of amazing artists and zine creators from throughout the northeast. \nWhat’s a zine? A zine (ZEEN; short for magazine or fanzine) is a small-circulation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images. Zines are the product of either a single person or of a very small group\, and are popularly photocopied into physical prints for circulation. A fanzine (blend of fan and magazine) is a non-professional and non-official publication produced by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon (such as a literary or musical genre) for the pleasure of others who share their interest. The term was coined in an October 1940 science fiction fanzine by Russ Chauvenet and popularized within science fiction fandom\, entering the Oxford English Dictionary in 1949.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/2025-flywheel-zine-fest/
LOCATION:Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get Inky! Print Day Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Print Day in May with us at the Print Shop! “Get Inky!” is a free open studio event for all ages\, featuring live printmaking demos\, hands-on activities\, studio tours\, and artist meet-and-greets. Whether you’re a seasoned printmaker or just curious about ink and paper\, it’s a great chance to explore Holyoke’s community makerspace and try something new. \nPrint Day in May is a global celebration of printmaking that takes place annually on the first Saturday in May. Join the fun and share your creations online using #printdayinmay! \nAdmission: Free & open to the publicFamily-friendly: YesWebsite: printshopholyoke.org
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/get-inky-print-day-open-studio/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Paint Pouring Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Kids get to explore the magic of fluid art by paint pouring on their own 3D creature! Artist Emily Pacheco will lead participants in creating a masterpiece in this fluid art technique. No experience needed—just come ready to have fun and get creative! Fee and registration required. \nYouth session (for ages up to 18) Saturday May 3   $25 \nAn adult session (for ages 19 and up) is offered Saturday May 24   $35 \nContact Emily to register: emisuecreations@gmail.com
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/paint-pouring-workshop/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Post 351 Mini Pool Tournament
DESCRIPTION:New and being added to our schedule is our bi-weekly mini pool tournament\, Beginning on Saturday March 8th at 1 PM and every other Saturday thereafter all you hustlers and wannabes have a place to a place to show what you got. There will be a prizes for first\, second\, and third place.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/post-351-mini-pool-tournament/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:American Legion Post #351\, 50 St. Kolbe Drive\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soil Analysis\, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience / Análisis de Suelos\, Muestreo de Carbono y Diseño para la Resiliencia
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis\, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological\, physical and chemical properties of soils\, including compaction\, infiltration rate\, soil texture and structure\, surface biology\, soil aggregate stability\, root behavior\, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with Nuestras Raíces to transform a portion of their working landscape into a refugia for at-risk native bees\, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse\, perennial and productive native plant communities. \n————— \nEn este taller práctico\, los participantes aprenderán a tomar muestras de suelo con precisión para un análisis químico integral\, incluyendo el carbono orgánico del suelo (SOC) y el perfil de nutrientes. Analizaremos in situ las propiedades biológicas\, físicas y químicas del suelo\, incluyendo la compactación\, la tasa de infiltración\, la textura y estructura del suelo\, la biología superficial\, la estabilidad de los agregados del suelo\, el comportamiento de las raíces\, la temperatura del suelo y la densidad aparente. Este enfoque integrado proporciona una comprensión profunda de la salud del suelo combinando datos cuantitativos con observaciones cualitativas. \nLos participantes también tendrán la oportunidad de conocer la colaboración entre Landscape Interactions y Nuestras Raíces para transformar una parte de su paisaje productivo en un refugio para abejas nativas\, mariposas y polillas en riesgo\, mediante la incorporación de comunidades de plantas nativas perennes y biodiversas con valor productivo.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/soil-analysis-carbon-sampling-and-designing-for-resilience-analisis-de-suelos-muestreo-de-carbono-y-diseno-para-la-resiliencia/
LOCATION:Nuestras Raíces\, 329 Main Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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