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SUMMARY:A Nutcracker Preview / Un Pre-estreno de Cascanueces
DESCRIPTION:A Nutcracker Preview\nPerformed by the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet against the backdrop of our historic building.\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025 11:00 AM (come early for a seat!) \nplus… DIY Gift Wrapping (9:30-12:00)\, DIY Ornaments (age 3-adult\, 11:30-12:30)\, Digital family portraits (all day)\, Nutcracker Ticket give-away\, and more. Free \nUn Pre-estreno de Cascanueces\nInterpretado por la Academia de Ballet de Massachusetts con nuestro edificio histórico como telón de fondo.\nBiblioteca Pública de Holyoke \nSábado\, 6 de Diciembre de 2025\n11:00 AM (venga temprano para conseguir un asiento)\nAdemás… Envoltura de regalos DIY (9:30-12:00)\, Adornos DIY (de 3 años a adultos\, 11:30-12:30)\, Retratos familiares digitales (todo el día)\, Sorteo de boletos para del ballet El Cascanueces\, y más. Gratis.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/a-nutcracker-preview-un-pre-estreno-de-cascanueces/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wistariahurst Holiday Open House and Festive Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our halls for music\, holiday vendors\, and historical fun on December 6th and 7th from 11:00am-2:30pm. \nThere’s snow place like Wistariahurst during the holiday season!Wistatiahurst’s upcoming Holiday Open House and Festive market is perfect for those pine-ing for some holiday cheer\, gifts from local businesses and artists\, and family fun. The museum will be open December 6th and 7th from 11:00am-2:30pm for this joyous event. The halls will be decked with the splendor of the holiday season\, complete with our massive Wisty Railroad train set running throughout Wistariahurst’s gallery. Visitors will be able to explore the first floor of the museum\, listen to holiday-themed music\, and discover one of a kind goodies from local vendors and artists. The festive market will feature a variety of products such as art\, jewelry\, and other amazing items perfect for your gift exchanges this year. Our Holiday Open House is guaranteed to bring joy to your world with historical fun and holiday cheer. \nBut that’s not all! Guests can enjoy family friendly activities like a holiday storytime\, family photos in our historic carriage\, and get a holiday balloon animal. There’s something for everyone to enjoy- snow-one will be left out of the fun. \nWistariahurst Museum’s 5th Annual Holiday Open House and Festival Market truly offers something for everyone\, and we’re so excited to welcome the entire community to join us and share in the joy of the season. Our event is a time for celebration and a time to make cherished memories\, so we’ve made sure to make admission to this event free and open to the public. Don’t fir-get to join us at this event on December 6th and 7th from 11:00am-2:30pm at Wistariahurst Museum! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! \nThis event is sponsored in part by the Adams Foundation of South Hadley\, Bank ESB\, Duryea Electric\, and Holyoke Gas and Electric. \n¡No hay ningún lugar como Wistariahurst durante las fiestas navideñas! La próxima jornada de puertas abiertas y el mercado festivo de Wistariahurst son perfectos para aquellos que anhelan el espíritu navideño\, los regalos de los comercios y artistas locales y la diversión en familia. El museo estará abierto los días 6 y 7 de diciembre\, de 11:00 a 14:30\, para este alegre evento. Las salas estarán decoradas con todo el esplendor de la temporada navideña\, con nuestro enorme tren Wisty Railroad recorriendo la galería de Wistariahurst. Los visitantes podrán explorar la primera planta del museo\, escuchar música navideña y descubrir artículos únicos de vendedores y artistas locales. El mercado festivo contará con una gran variedad de productos\, como obras de arte\, joyas y otros artículos increíbles perfectos para tus intercambios de regalos de este año. Nuestra jornada de puertas abiertas navideña le garantizará alegría con diversión histórica y alegría navideña. \n¡Pero eso no es todo! Los invitados podrán disfrutar de actividades para toda la familia\, como cuentos navideños\, fotos familiares en nuestro carruaje histórico y globos con forma de animales. Hay algo para que todos disfruten\, nadie se quedará fuera de la diversión. \nLa quinta edición anual de la jornada de puertas abiertas y el mercado navideño del Museo Wistariahurst ofrece algo para todos los gustos\, y estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a toda la comunidad para que se una a nosotros y comparta la alegría de estas fiestas. Nuestro evento es un momento para celebrar y crear recuerdos inolvidables\, por lo que nos hemos asegurado de que la entrada sea gratuita y abierta al público. ¡No se olvide de acompañarnos en este evento los días 6 y 7 de diciembre\, de 11:00 a 14:30\, en el Museo Wistariahurst! ¡Es la época más maravillosa del año! \nEste evento está patrocinado en parte por la Fundación Adams de South Hadley\, el Banco ESB\, Duryea Electric y Holyoke Gas and Electric.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/wistariahurst-holiday-open-house-and-festive-market/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:FREE! Community Lunch - GRATIS! Almuerzo Comunitario
DESCRIPTION:Your story matters. Tu historia importa. \nJoin our Community Lunch & Listen as we talk about rising costs\, community needs\, and the future we want to build together. \nÚnete a nuestro Almuerzo Comunitario y Conversación para hablar sobre el costo de vida\, las necesidades de nuestra comunidad y el futuro que queremos construir juntos. \nSaturday/Sabado Dec. 6th\, 2025 at Lighthouse Holyoke – 114 Race St \n11:30 Doors Open. \nHousing\, Healthcare & Family Resource Reps available to chat. Reps de Vivienda\, Cuidado médico y Recursos Familiares disponibles para conversar\nFood available\nChild activities and Babysitters will be available on site. Habrá actividades para niños y servicio de cuido disponible en el lugar \n12:00 Convo begins! Comienza la conversación! \n2:00 Close \n2-2:30 Resource Reps available to chat. Representantes de recursos disponibles para conversar. \nPreguntas? Questions? Contact: Holyoke-Care-Circle@N2NMA.ORG
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/free-community-lunch-gratis-almuerzo-comunitario/
LOCATION:LightHouse Holyoke\, 92 Race St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01060
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SUMMARY:Show Close Party for Memes\, Screams and Dreams
DESCRIPTION:We have been honored by this amazing show which inaugurated our new space. Please join us to celebrate with music\, print activities\, refreshments\, and more. As part of this special closing event\, we are including our signature Fresh Pressed event activity where you can print an image of each participating artists’ work onto clothing or household items. Don’t miss! \nSaturday\, December 6\, 2026\n12-3pm\n144 High Street Holyoke MA 01040 \nThank you to our 13 artists in this show: \nTim Champoux\, Christina White\, Don Wilhelm\, Richard Bulda\, David Fadden\, Larry Daniels\, Mary Breveleri\, Pete Dellert\, Billy Myers\, Julian Halpern\, Charlie Gould\, Lee Moonan\, Gabriela Sepuvelda \nThank you to our sponsors MassDevelopment TDI Holyoke\, Art for the Soul Gallery\, Framework Galleries\, and VModern Design Studio.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/show-close-party-for-memes-screams-and-dreams/
LOCATION:Paper City Clothing Company\, 144 High Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet Madge Evers: Edges and Tolling Bells
DESCRIPTION:Grab a friend and come check out work by Madge Evers on Saturday\, December 6 from 12–3 pm. \nUp from December 4–27\, 2025\, Edges and Tolling Bells is the latest work by Evers who uses foraged materials to explore decomposition and regeneration and has adapted the mushroom spore print form to make works on paper. \nMadge uses alternative photography\, mushroom spores\, and painting to combine actual landscape details and imagined flora. She has exhibited throughout New England and attended residencies in Massachusetts\, Virginia\, Ireland\, and New York. Evers lives and works in western Massachusetts; her book about the cyanotype process will be published by Storey in 2026. \nThis event is free\, and light snacks are provided. Street parking is free on Saturdays.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/meet-greet-madge-evers-edges-and-tolling-bells/
LOCATION:The Artery\, 289 High St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holyoke's Annual Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights Events
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season with Holyoke’s beloved Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights! Families can enjoy free rides at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round\, photos with holiday characters\, and festive balloon creations by DazzleDay Artists. \nLater in the afternoon\, City Hall will open its doors for warm refreshments\, treats\, and live holiday music performed by the Holyoke High School Bell and Madrigal Choirs. \nThe celebration will conclude as Mayor Joshua  Garcia leads the Parade of Lights and the lighting of the City’s Christmas tree. \nJoin your neighbors for this festive community tradition full of music\, lights\, and holiday cheer!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/holyokes-annual-tree-lighting-parade-of-lights-events/
LOCATION:Holyoke City Hall\, 536 Dwight Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jack and His Guitar
DESCRIPTION:THIS SATURDAY! Live at Pic’s Pub\nJack N His Guitar • Saturday\, December 6th • 3:00–7:00 PM • Holyoke\, MA \nLooking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon?\nHead to Pic’s Pub — “Where friends meet” — and catch Jack N His Guitar bringing great music and great energy. \n\nIce-cold drinks\nAwesome pub food\nLive music that hits the spot\nThe perfect excuse to get out of the house\n\nBring a friend. Bring all your friends.\nLet’s pack the place and make it a day to remember!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/jack-and-his-guitar/
LOCATION:Pic’s Pub\, 910 Hampden St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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