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.
The Robert E. Barrett Fishway at the Holyoke Dam opens for the season on May 10th. Come see our amazing fish elevator and the underwater fish viewing windows. Open May 10 through June 18 Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Also open Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 2023
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Celtic Musicians Welcome! Kira Jewitt + John Tabb/ Leads! John Tabb on button accordion, Kira Jewett on fiddle and Jim Bunting on guitar, vocals and bouzouki. Together they play traditional tunes with tight, driving rhythm, interspersed with Jim’s unique take on Ireland’s song repertoire. John Tabb is well known throughout southern New England for his box playing and leads weekly sessions at the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England. He has performed with The Healys, The Dustmen and his dad Chris Tabb, and appears on the recording Apples in Winter. Kira Jewett started playing classically when she was just three years […]
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Holyoke and All Saints Church, South Hadley will co-host a Spaghetti Supper and Bake Sale fundraiser on Sunday, May 28, 2023, 6-8pm in the auditorium at St. Paul's Church, 485 Appleton Street, Holyoke. Ticket Price: $25.00pp, kids under 10 eat one serving free. Menu: Spaghetti with either Plain or meat sauce, Italian Sausage, Salad, bread, coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine (6oz. pour, no more than 2 glasses), music, cash bake sale and 50/50 cash raffle.
As a way of remembering, honoring, and recognizing our Veterans we will be participating and challenging YOU to do 22 pushups before our Memorial Day ceremony. An estimated 22 veterans are tragically lost to suicide every single day. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us, donuts and coffee will be provided after the challenge and our Memorial Day program will follow.
The IVHF Battle of the Badges Volleyball Tournament is back for an eighth year featuring members of the New York City Fire Department going head to head with teams of emergency personnel from Holyoke, Springfield and greater New England. Spectator admission is free and doors will open at 8:45am with pool play starting at 9am and playoffs beginning around 1pm. Free parking is available in Lot M. For more information email events@volleyhall.org or call the International Volleyball Hall of Fame at 413-536-0926.
For adults and teens. Two tours in one! Holyoke’s canals were the key to this planned industrial city. Paper and textile mills set up shop as soon as sections were completed to reap the waterpower the canals provided. Learn how the waterways were constructed, how they work, and tour parts of first and second level canals. End up at the Robert E. Barrett Fishway. There you will receive a guided tour of HG&E’s powerhouse and the fishway where you can see the fishlift in operation and observe fish that have been transported over the dam. Limit 15 people. Registration Required. […]
Join Bob Comeau as he takes us down a three-mile memory lane on Holyoke's historic Oak Street. Learn about the the history of Avery Field and its surrounding land. Enjoy walking along Oak Street as he takes you on a journey learning about the area's history, the homes and some of the early and important residents. Dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. Be prepared to be on your feet for at least 2 hours.
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Girls and their guardians are invited to a FREE Pop-Up event on Saturday, June 3, from 12:00-2:00PM. Your girl can do a planting activity or have a snack while you learn more about Girl Scouts. Join us and discover creative ways to form a new troop together! Where: Community Field 1 Community Field Road, Holyoke This event is for girls entering kindergarten and first grade in the fall, who are not currently Girl Scouts. RSVP by May 30 at https://bit.ly/ieholyoke. For information on Girl Scouts contact Hannah, HLaprade@gscwm.org 508-749-3604. About Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Girl Scouts […]
Genuine Culture, LLC presents: From Jazz to Hip-Hop will highlight the late, great pianist/composer/innovator Ramsey Lewis. Ramsey Lewis Music has inspired countless hip-hop artists which includes The Fugees, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, A Tribe Called Quest and many more. Join us on a celebratory musical journey that connects Jazz, Hip-Hop and the Great Ramsey Lewis. Featuring: Michael Carabello- Keys; Musical Director Joel Hewitt-Bass Dwayne Keith-Drums Ghazi Omair-MC Keila Myles-Vocals Assad Jackon "DJ Stealth"- DJ After-Party Vibes featuring DJ Rec. Spinning the best o Hip-Hop and Jazzy Grooves Sponsored by Holyoke Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council
Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts is open for dinner the night of the show, make a reservation HERE! ‘From Jazz to Hip-Hop’ will highlight the late, great pianist/composer/innovator Ramsey Lewis. Ramsey Lewis’ music has inspired countless hip-hop artists including The Fugees, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, A Tribe Called Quest and many more. Join us on a celebratory musical journey that connects Jazz, Hip-Hop and the great Ramsey Lewis! Featuring: Michael Carabello- Keys; Musical Director Joel Hewitt-Bass Dwayne Keith-Drums Ghazi Omair-MC Keila Myles-Vocals Assad Jackon “DJ Stealth”- DJ After-Party Vibes featuring DJ Rec. Spinning the best o Hip-Hop and Jazzy […]
This unique colorful book includes our Holyoke history, the City Hall dedication, all community events throughout the year, and highlights the Masquerade Ball and the closing of the Time Capsule in December.
From small local ethnically rich options to the nationally known Holyoke’s restaurant options has your favorite meal waiting for you and your new favorite meal ready to be discovered.
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit.