The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city 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 and daily specials from restaurants.
Stop by the Visitor Center to try your hand at making a piece of homemade paper. Holyoke was home to many paper mills, manufacturing quality paper for worldwide distribution. This earned Holyoke's nickname of "The Paper City." Kids and adults will enjoy getting your hands wet to make a special piece of paper to take home with you. Every Sunday for September and October, 2022.
Join us for a magical performance of music and dance in the beautiful gardens of this historical Holyoke Museum. Choreographer Michelle Marroquin presents a program of original dances and familiar favorites, including Garden of Sprites, performed by young ballerinas of the Academy of Ballet Arts. You'll also witness Michelle & Zazie Tobey's butoh inspired collaboration with Maggie Nowinski's biomorphic drawings called wHoles. Musical interludes feature the sweet vibrations of Tony Silva's Spanish guitar. $5 off coupons will be available at the Holyoke Senior Center as of 9/5. This production is supported by a grant from the Holyoke Cultural Council, a […]
Do you ever wonder why you should take the time and effort to learn to use a computer? If you are new to using computers you may think that it is too hard, too expensive, or not for people like you. You are not alone. Take these courses to learn why using a computer can be worth the time and effort, and to take a closer look at what steps you can take to learn computers one skill at a time. Classes on different topics to be held every: Monday @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - […]
Why do we have so many acorns one year, and very few other times? How are the native wildlife preparing for the winter, and what can we see at this time of year? What is the science behind the leaves changing colors? What are the true hibernating mammals? Join Patti Steinman, Mass Audubon Education Coordinator to explore these questions as well as others. This leisurely walk will take place on the Wistariahurst grounds, or indoors if inclement weather.
Do you ever wonder why you should take the time and effort to learn to use a computer? If you are new to using computers you may think that it is too hard, too expensive, or not for people like you. You are not alone. Take these courses to learn why using a computer can be worth the time and effort, and to take a closer look at what steps you can take to learn computers one skill at a time. Classes on different topics to be held every: Monday @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - […]
Eventos de la comunidad vertiginosos y divertidos que ayudan a los emprendedores en las etapas iniciales a obtener exposición valiosa y comentarios sobre una idea de negocios. Excelente oportunidad para crear una red, validar una idea de negocios y competir para ganar un premio en efectivo. Los emprendedores pueden postularse sin cargo y todos pueden asistir gratis. Los Concursos Lanza Tu Idea de EparaTodos son eventos participativos de dos horas que ofrecen a los emprendedores la oportunidad de presentar sus ideas de negocios ante un público cordial y recibir valiosos comentarios de jueces experimentados. Se promueven ideas de negocios en […]
Do you ever wonder why you should take the time and effort to learn to use a computer? If you are new to using computers you may think that it is too hard, too expensive, or not for people like you. You are not alone. Take these courses to learn why using a computer can be worth the time and effort, and to take a closer look at what steps you can take to learn computers one skill at a time. Classes on different topics to be held every: Monday @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - […]
Join the Holyoke Conservation Commission and DCR in this 4-state effort to clean up the Connecticut River at Slim Shad Point. This annual cleanup event sponsored by the Connecticut River Conservancy is in its 26th year. Hundreds of people all along the river's 410 miles get out on this day to clean up their communities along the river. Let's do the same for Holyoke Gloves, supplies, and snacks will be provided. Come on out for the comradery and give some love back to the river that built this city.
Join us for the Annual Fall Festival at St. Paul's Church, 485 Appleton Street. The Festival is on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. It is an Indoor and Outdoor event featuring: Bake Sale ~ Plant Sale ~ Gift Basket Raffle ~Exhibitor Tables ~ 50/50 Raffle ~ Lunch Café and more
For kids and their families every Saturday. For junior scientists ages 7 and older and their families. Follow, observe and document animal behavior. Guided study of birds, squirrels, insects and other urban wildlife. Topics vary weekly. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Join us on Race Street every Saturday from 10:30AM-3PM (entrance off of Middle St.) for the Holyoke Farmers' Market. You will find a range of goods from fresh veggies, meats, cheese, soaps, and more! Únase con nosotros en Race Street todos los Sabados 10:30AM-3PM (entrada de Middle St.) para el Mercado de Agricultores de Holyoke. ¡Se encontrará una variedad de productos desde verduras frescas, carnes, queso, jabones y más!
Join us at La Finca urban farm to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Saturday Sept 24, 2022 NOON - 4pm. GREAT Food, Live Music, Dancing, a Farmer's Market, Kids Activities, and more! Featuring live music by Raquel y su Nuevo Impacto & Sensation Urbana. FREE ADMISSION. Raffles & Door Prizes. RAIN DATE OCT 1. Come celebrate on September 24, 2022 from 12 pm – 4 pm at LA FINCA 24 Jones Ferry Rd Holyoke, MA 01040 Please contact Hilda Roque at (413) 535-1789 ext 205, or Kendy Capois at ext 204 for more information!
Sat, June 15 from 1pm to 3pm – Get creative as we craft collages from vintage materials like classic magazines and comic books. Take home several handmade collages as keepsakes or gifts!
Thursday May 23 at 5:45pm 208 Race Street – Downtown Holyoke
This event aims to gather local content creators and photography/videography enthusiasts to explore the City of Holyoke.
