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SUMMARY:Charlie Gold's Detour Art Show
DESCRIPTION:We’re happy to collaborate with talented painter Charlie Gold for a solo show this Spring featuring his stunning oil paintings depicting New England scenes\, mostly painted en plein air. \nGallery is open:\nWednesdays 2:30-6:30pm\nThursdays 12-5pm\nFridays 2:30-6:30pm\nSaturdays 9am-3pm \nWe had a packed house for celebrating the opening of this show on April 10 and are excited to keep enjoying it through the end of May\, 2026.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/charlie-golds-detour-art-show/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Paper City Clothing Company\, 144 High Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mini Golf and Games at the Library
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce plans for “Mini Golf and Games at the Library!” 2026 – A series of FUN activities inside and outside of the Holyoke Public Library on Saturday\, May 2nd:Mini Golf in the Library\, Free for all ages\, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm\, 18 holes of miniature golf inside the building\, on all floors! \nGames outside in Library Park\, 10:30 am – 3pm\, featuring outdoor games and activities for all ages.\nLucky Ticket auction with a range of donated prizes and services available. \nSince 2016\, “Mini Golf in the Library!” has been a significant fundraiser for our Library.  This weekend event also includes games OUTSIDE the library. \nProceeds will be used to augment services and programming\, especially Summer Reading and other Literacy programs\, for Children\, Teens and Adults.  These funds can help provide workshops that engage kids and adults in arts and crafts\, robotics\, and technology. \nOur goal for this event is $15\,000 via sponsorships\, ticket sales\, and auction proceeds. \nYou are invited to join the fun and help enhance programming at the Holyoke Public Library.   We look forward to hearing from you.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/mini-golf-and-games-at-the-library-3/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Market and Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Wistariahurst Museum welcomes spring with the second annual Mother’s Day Market being held Saturday\, May 2nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. This event features local vendors selling a variety of locally made products such as art\, jewelry\, and food. Vendors will be stationed indoors throughout the first floor of the museum. As guests shop and explore\, the Brookline Trio will be playing live music for visitors to enjoy. Guests are also welcome inside the Carriage House as well\, where they can shop our gift shop\, take photos in the carriage\, and view the frog circus. \nWistariahurst’s gardeners will also be hosting the first On-Site Plant Sale of the year during the market from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Witariahurst has an array of annuals and perennials to brighten up any garden. Best of all\, visitors can take home one plant for free thanks to Bank ESB\, which is sponsoring this event. There is a limited supply of free plants\, so make sure not to miss out. \nWistariahurst Museum’s Mother’s Day Market offers something for everyone. From plans\, to textile pieces and prints\, vases\, and home decor- you’re bound to find something your parent will love. This event is admission-free and open to the public\, so that all can celebrate their beloved maternal figures.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/mothers-day-market-and-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:1st Saturdays at the Print Shop
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays at the Print Shop is a free monthly series of hands-on art and design workshops held on the first Saturday of each month at the Print Shop Makerspace in downtown Holyoke. These drop-in sessions invite families\, creatives\, and curious community members of all ages to explore the tools and technology of a working print shop and classroom space. No prior experience is required\, and all materials are provided while supplies last. \nEach month features a different make-and-take activity: \nFebruary 7: Valentine’s Card Lab – create handmade cards using colorful papers\, professional cutters\, color copier\, and scoring tools \nMarch 7: Sticker Studio – design and print custom stickers using wide-format printing equipment \nApril 4: Wear Your Art: Heat Transfer Vinyl – make a custom tote bag\, hat\, or T-shirt using sublimation\, vinyl cutting and heat presses \nMay 2: Print Day in May Open House – a special expanded event celebrating an international day of printmaking with hands-on activities and demonstrations \nWorkshops take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Print Shop Makerspace\, 62 Main Street\, Holyoke. First Saturdays are free\, family-friendly\, and open to all ages; youth must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis program is made possible in part by a grant from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council\, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/1st-saturdays-at-the-print-shop/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:The Print Shop\, 62 Main St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Salsa Social
DESCRIPTION:Join SALSA SQUAD for a pre-Cinco de Mayo Salsa Social.  Free Bachata class at 8pm and free Salsa class at 8:45. Then test drive your skills on the dance floor til 1am. \nNo Cover!  Kitchen open til 10pm
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/salsa-social/
LOCATION:Fame Lounge/Eatery\, 386 Dwight St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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