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SUMMARY:Holyoke's Historic Canals and Dam Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the park interpreter for a 2-hour walk along Holyoke’s canal system. We explore engineering prowess\, mill operation\, historic visionaries\, and the power of water as we walk along parts of the first and second level canals of this fascinating planned industrial city. \nAlong the way we will see headraces\, tailraces\, intakes\, a Boyden Turbine assembly\, flywheels\, and get an eyeball tour of Holyoke Gas and Electric’s dam complex. Maps of the canal system are available. Distance: 2.0 miles. \nMeet at the Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Rain or extreme heat cancels. Call to inquire.  Reservations requested but not required. 413-534-1723.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/holyokes-historic-canals-and-dam-tour-3/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibit "Tiny Treasures: A closer Look at our Valuable Neighborhood Creatures"
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Exhibition Hall in the Visitor Center to get an up-close and personal view of some of the little creatures that share our world.  Renee Hill’s exquisite macrophotography opens your eyes to the details of salamanders\, spiders\, grasshoppers and other creatures you may have never seen – even in your own backyard. \nThis free exhibit is accompanied by an art table for children\, and children-at-heart\, to color their own tiny creature to hang alongside the exhibit. \nOpen daily 12pm to 4pm until July 30. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/photo-exhibit-tiny-treasures-a-closer-look-at-our-valuable-neighborhood-creatures/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Sizzling Summer with the Skinner Servants Tour
DESCRIPTION:Spice up your summer with our Sizzling Summer with the Skinner Servants tour on July 19th\, 2024. Explore the first and second floors of the mansion while being escorted by one of the former housemaids. Beat the heat with this special ticketed event that will educate guests on the lives of the servants and workers who helped maintain and keep the household running back in the day. Guests will encounter the family nurse\, housekeeper\, chauffeurs\, butlers\, and private secretary\, whose tales are documented in the Skinner Family archive. Seas the chance to explore the servants’ perspectives towards the family they worked for and understand the daily tasks they were entrusted with. \nOur house tours at Wistariahurst offer a unique and unforgettable journey for its guests\, and the Sizzling Summer with the Skinner Servants tour will surely delight all who attend. Two tours are available at 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm. General admission is $18\, but admission for people with museum memberships is $15. Guests are sure to enjoy this enriching walk as they journey back in time to explore the house and the perspective of labor from the workers’ point of view. Make this summer unforgettable and buy your tickets today! \nAnime su verano con nuestra visita Verano chisporroteante con las sirvientas Skinner el 19 de julio de 2024. Explore la primera y la segunda planta de la mansión acompañado por una de las antiguas criadas. Evite el calor con este evento especial con entrada\, en el que los visitantes conocerán la vida de los criados y trabajadores que ayudaron a mantener y mantener la casa en funcionamiento en su día. Los invitados conocerán a la enfermera de la familia\, el ama de llaves\, los chóferes\, los mayordomos y el secretario privado\, cuyas historias están documentadas en el archivo de la familia Skinner. Tendrá la oportunidad de conocer las opiniones de los criados sobre la familia para la que trabajaban y comprender las tareas cotidianas que se les encomendaban. \nNuestras visitas guiadas a la casa de Wistariahurst ofrecen un viaje único e inolvidable a sus huéspedes\, y la visita Verano Ardiente con los Sirvientes de Skinner hará sin duda las delicias de todos los asistentes. Hay dos visitas disponibles\, a las 12:30 y a las 13:00 horas. El precio de la entrada general es de 18 $\, pero la entrada para los miembros del museo es de 15 $. Seguro que los invitados disfrutarán de este enriquecedor paseo mientras viajan en el tiempo para explorar la casa y la perspectiva del trabajo desde el punto de vista de los trabajadores. ¡Haga que este verano sea inolvidable y compre sus entradas hoy mismo!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/sizzling-summer-with-the-skinner-servants-tour/
LOCATION:Wistarihurst
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SUMMARY:Watercolor with Gretchen
DESCRIPTION:Professional watercolor artist Gretchen Holesovsky is offering a three hour watercolor class. She will teach watercolor basics and lead the class in a simple painting. You will learn about color and color mixing and some simple techniques to enhance a painting. Everyone will leave with knowledge of the medium and a painting. \n\nJuly 26 from\n1:00- 4:00pm\n$40\nAdditional supplies\, sent in your confirmation email\, are *required* for this class\, and should be purchased before the workshop.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/watercolor-with-gretchen/
LOCATION:The Artery\, 289 High St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Race St. Salsa Fest Day Two | Featuring Las Karamba
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a rhythmic revolution as Las Karamba lights up De La Luz with their electrifying blend of Latin tradition and modern flair. Born in Barcelona and powered by women from Venezuela\, Cuba\, Argentina\, France\, and Catalonia\, this all-female powerhouse fuses salsa\, cha-cha-chá\, timba\, and son with rap\, samba\, and urban groove. It’s more than music—it’s cultural resistance wrapped in joy\, rhythm\, and fire. \nStart your day with brunch at Comfort Bagel\, open from 7 AM until 1 PM. After 11 AM\, head to the patio to enjoy your bagel with a Bloody Maria or Paloma Mimosa while catching more live acoustic sets outdoors\, running from 11 AM–2 PM. \nAt 1:00 PM\, the kitchen flips over to Chef Sara Barnes\, serving up bold\, soulful dishes inspired by the Latin diaspora\, while the bar continues its multi-margarita lineup and other craft cocktail offerings. \nAfternoon highlights include: \n\n\n2:00 PM – A kids’ concert with Latin Grammy Winner\, MISTER G in the Soundstage \n\n\n2:00–5:00 PM – Salsa canning workshop in the Dining Room—learn to preserve the flavor and heat of summer \n\n\n7:00 PM – Free Salsa Dance Lesson with McCoy Jamison in the Soundstage \n\n\nEvening performances feature two high-energy acts not to be missed: \n\n\n8:00 PM – Miguel Periche brings his deep Afro-Cuban roots to the Divine Theater. A dancer\, teacher\, and choreographer originally from Holguín\, Cuba\, Miguel was Artistic Director of Iroko Nuevo\, a Western Mass-based company. His shows are known for their passion\, rhythm\, and cultural depth. \n\n\n9:00 PM – Las Karamba lights up the Soundstage with an irresistible fusion of salsa\, timba\, son\, and cha-cha-cha\, infused with rap\, samba\, and rumba. Formed in Barcelona and composed of six women from across Latin America and Europe\, their performance is joyful\, fierce\, and fully captivating—led by powerhouse vocalist Ahyvin Bruno. \n\n\nThe night closes with a late-night drum circle—a communal\, high-energy sendoff to a weekend of rhythm\, connection\, and celebration. \nRace Street SalsaFest at De la Luz is free and open to all\, with donations welcome. Come dance\, eat\, learn\, and feel the beat in downtown Holyoke’s Puerto Rican Cultural District. Register to get updates and secure your spot.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/race-st-salsa-fest-day-two-featuring-las-karamba/
LOCATION:De La Luz Soundstage\, 114 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Stop by Science
DESCRIPTION:For kids and their families. Explore a range of topics including turbines\, birds\, insects\, animals\, and more. Stay as long or briefly as you like. Find the Park Interpreter at a picnic table along the sidewalk every Monday\, Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. Stop by for new hands-on science investigations each week. \nPrograms are free and open to the public.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Rain or extreme heat may cancel. For more information\, call (413) 534-1723.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/stop-by-science-8/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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