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.
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Join us Monday evenings from 5–8 PM at Beyond Armour Yard — Holyoke's outdoor space for food, music, and community, set among the artist-painted shipping containers created by Beyond Walls in the heart of the city. On the menu Weekly Food Truck Lemonade Stand by A Good Mix Bar Service […] 
Chuck Abel Presents: Pictorally Speaking: Modern Holyoke Photographed Through a 125-Year-Old Lens Photographer Charles Abel is bringing an exhibit to Wistariahurst Museum’s Gallery that shows visitors a view of Holyoke they’ve never seen before. Pictorally Speaking features cameras from Wistariahurst’s archive alongside photos Abel has taken of Holyoke. Abel captures views of […] |
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Chuck Abel Presents: Pictorally Speaking: Modern Holyoke Photographed Through a 125-Year-Old Lens Photographer Charles Abel is bringing an exhibit to Wistariahurst Museum’s Gallery that shows visitors a view of Holyoke they’ve never seen before. Pictorally Speaking features cameras from Wistariahurst’s archive alongside photos Abel has taken of Holyoke. Abel captures views of […] 
Musical Bingo at Donovan's Irish Pub. Four rounds, a gift certificate awarded each round |
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No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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Presented by Nueva Esperanza Join us every Friday this summer for the Night Market at the Armour Yard in Holyoke. Each evening brings local vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun for the whole family. Come support small businesses, connect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a great night out […] 
Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […] |
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Chuck Abel Presents: Pictorally Speaking: Modern Holyoke Photographed Through a 125-Year-Old Lens Photographer Charles Abel is bringing an exhibit to Wistariahurst Museum’s Gallery that shows visitors a view of Holyoke they’ve never seen before. Pictorally Speaking features cameras from Wistariahurst’s archive alongside photos Abel has taken of Holyoke. Abel captures views of […] |
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Holyoke Public Library and Mitra: Healing Centered Yoga present a free yoga series for all adults regardless of experience, ability, race or gender. Whether you would like to participate from a chair or a mat on the floor, Angelica will meet you where you’re at: “At the heart of my […]
Chuck Abel Presents: Pictorally Speaking: Modern Holyoke Photographed Through a 125-Year-Old Lens Photographer Charles Abel is bringing an exhibit to Wistariahurst Museum’s Gallery that shows visitors a view of Holyoke they’ve never seen before. Pictorally Speaking features cameras from Wistariahurst’s archive alongside photos Abel has taken of Holyoke. Abel captures views of […]
Musical Bingo at Donovan's Irish Pub. Four rounds, a gift certificate awarded each round |
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No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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Presented by Nueva Esperanza Join us every Friday this summer for the Night Market at the Armour Yard in Holyoke. Each evening brings local vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun for the whole family. Come support small businesses, connect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a great night out […]
Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […] 
Free Community Meal the 2nd Friday of each month. Join us for a delicious meal and conversation. Bring the family, come and eat, watch a movie or both. All are welcome. 50/50 Raffle and door prizes. |
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Join us Monday evenings from 5–8 PM at Beyond Armour Yard — Holyoke's outdoor space for food, music, and community, set among the artist-painted shipping containers created by Beyond Walls in the heart of the city. On the menu Weekly Food Truck Lemonade Stand by A Good Mix Bar Service […] |
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Looking for helpful resources, local programs, and connections in the community? Join us for the MassHire Holyoke Community Resource Fair! Come meet local organizations, learn about services available to you and your family, and discover resources that can help you move forward. Plus — giveaways & raffles throughout the event! […]
Musical Bingo at Donovan's Irish Pub. Four rounds, a gift certificate awarded each round |
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This Wednesday at 6:00pm at Holyoke Media, we are showing a 25- minute documentary that will give Holyoker's a perspective on Holyoke you’ve probably never seen before. You’ll see what’s underneath and around the city we call home, learn why this infrastructure is critical, and get a glimpse of the […] |
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Looking for something Fun and FREE to do with the family? Why not join us for Karaoke Night on Thursday, September 17th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm? All ages and abilities are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. Just come and enjoy some music, laughter and community. See you […]
No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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Presented by Nueva Esperanza Join us every Friday this summer for the Night Market at the Armour Yard in Holyoke. Each evening brings local vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun for the whole family. Come support small businesses, connect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a great night out […]
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This annual cleanup, organized by the Connecticut River Conservancy, takes place all along the Connecticut River. Help DCR, the city of Holyoke, and Holyoke High School to do our part along the Connecticut River in Springdale Park. Registration is required by visiting Holyoke Partners with HHS - Source to Sea […]
Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […] |
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Pick up the perennials, shrubs and trees you need at the Wisty Plant Sale! Don’t miss the plant sale Saturday, September 19th at Wistariahurst! Perennials, shrubs, and small trees will be on sale. Place an order online, shop in person, or both! Thank you for supporting your local museum. When […]
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The Roaring Twenties Newsreel: an afternoon of dance, music and news from the 1920’s with Small Planet Dancers! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! This 75-minute program focuses on the transitionary decade following World War I. It features Vaudeville entertainment, flapper dances and sing-alongs. Also highlighted is the impact the […]
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Turn up the heat on Saturday, September 19 with a night of salsa in the Divine Theater at De la Luz. At 8:30 PM, Roshay of Roshay’s Latin Dance kicks things off with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson—perfect if you’re brand new, a little rusty, or just want to get comfortable before the floor fills up. […] |
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Join us for a live stop on NEPM's DinoMap! Meet a scientist for a Q&A, take a guided tour highlighting the site's dinosaur track history, and get your passport book stamped along the way. Fun for the whole family — no registration required.
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Wistariahurst Museum will be celebrating our 2026 Indigenous Joyfest, happening Sunday, September 20th, from 12-3 pm. Join Andre Strongbearheart Gaines Jr., Founder of No Loose Braids, Sito Zapaktli, José Lugo, Tracey-Mae Chambers, and other indigenous presenters as they share indigenous history and culture through music, art, and informative talks. This […] |
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Join us Monday evenings from 5–8 PM at Beyond Armour Yard — Holyoke's outdoor space for food, music, and community, set among the artist-painted shipping containers created by Beyond Walls in the heart of the city. On the menu Weekly Food Truck Lemonade Stand by A Good Mix Bar Service […]
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Holyoke and the American Revolution will happen on Monday September 21 2026 from 6 to 7 PM in the Community Room of the Holyoke Public Library. Learn about houses, gravestones, and more that were used by veterans of the American Revolution. Ties to the Holyoke Preservation Trust (HPT) art show […] |
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Musical Bingo at Donovan's Irish Pub. Four rounds, a gift certificate awarded each round |
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Drop-in Genealogy Lab in the Computer Classroom – 2:30 – 5:00 Our two, professional genealogists offer support to family history researchers on one Wednesday per month. Both have wide expertise and Iris also offers specialized, bilingual help with Spanish-language genealogy sources. Come to research in good company, ask questions, or […]
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Teen Clothing and Accessory Swap/Free Thrift at the Library! Sept 23 4-7pm. Free shop to drop! All style, zero dollars! Teens only! Now accepting donations of clothing, jewelry, shoes, bags, and accessories in the Teen Room at the Holyoke Public Library. Please no children's sizes, underwear, swimsuits, or stained/damaged clothing. […] |
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The Get Hired Job Fair provides employers the opportunity to interview and hire workers on the spot and connect job seekers with area businesses who need their skills. Employers from a variety of industries will be in attendance looking for candidates at all skill levels. This event is open to the public […]
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Family history once relied on old letters and printed photographs. Now our pasts are contained in emails, social media posts, and digital files of many kinds. Archivist and genealogy consultant Rhonda Chadwick will walk us through preserving our digital pasts. She will also discuss scanning your old photos and getting […]
No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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Presented by Nueva Esperanza Join us every Friday this summer for the Night Market at the Armour Yard in Holyoke. Each evening brings local vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun for the whole family. Come support small businesses, connect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a great night out […]
Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […] |
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Join Resilient Community Arts for a FREE afternoon of painting outdoors, also known as “Plein Air” painting. We provide all materials, plus instruction. Get inspired by your natural surroundings and create a unique piece of art to commemorate your summer afternoon in Holyoke. All ages and abilities are welcome! |
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Join us Monday evenings from 5–8 PM at Beyond Armour Yard — Holyoke's outdoor space for food, music, and community, set among the artist-painted shipping containers created by Beyond Walls in the heart of the city. On the menu Weekly Food Truck Lemonade Stand by A Good Mix Bar Service […] |
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Joseph Lee discusses his book over Zoom: "Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity" Join Wistariahurst Museum for an engaging discussion about the 2026 Massachusetts Great Reads title Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity by Joseph Lee. Registered participants […]
Musical Bingo at Donovan's Irish Pub. Four rounds, a gift certificate awarded each round |
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Join Flamenco Boston for an evening of flamenco music and dance featuring special guest artists from NYC and Spain. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Funded, in part, by a grant from the Holyoke Cultural Council, a local agency, and the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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Wistariahurst Museum will be welcoming October with a haunting exhibit all about death and dying in the Victorian era Wistariahurst Museum will be welcoming October with a haunting exhibit all about death and dying in the Victorian era. Visitors will see historic items relating to mourning, while learning what mourning […]
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There is a place in Mexico where the mountains tumble toward the Gulf, where Spanish melodies met African rhythms and Indigenous traditions, and where, for generations, people have gathered around a wooden platform to make music together. This is Veracruz, birthplace of son jarocho, one of Mexico’s richest musical traditions. Its […]
No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
1 event,
Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […] |
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OLD AIC IS COMING BACK! It’s official — the HOMECOMING AFTER PARTY is here! 90’s vs. 2000’s — Old School vs. New School. We’re bringing everybody back together for one night to reconnect with old classmates, celebrate our old stomping grounds, and bring back that AIC energy. The music. The […] |
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