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
SUMMER YOGA MINI-SESSIONS on Race St. HOLYOKE SESSION I ($80 for 4 weeks) Mondays 6/5-6/26 LEVEL 1: 5:30-6:30 PM INTRO YOGA: 7-8 PM SESSION II ($100 for 5 weeks) Mondays 7/10-8/7 LEVEL 1.5: 5:30-6:30 PM LEVEL 1: 7-8 PM SESSIONS I + II ($160 for 9 weeks) Sign up for both sessions for discounted pricing. These are instructional yoga courses for students who want to learn yoga asana (postures) or who wish to deepen their practice. Classes will focus on the alignment and mechanics of yoga asanas. We will cover standing poses, twists, back bends, and forward folds. The series […]
Launching in Holyoke: June 15th – June 30th Join us for the second year in a row as Beyond Walls collaborates with city officials, local business leaders, educators, and nonprofits across the state to create over 25 large scale, world-class murals in 2023 that celebrate the vibrant and diverse communities of Massachusetts. When? The installations will commence in Holyoke on June 15th and continue for two weeks till June 30th. Artists will transform the city’s exterior walls, some as tall as 50 feet high and 170 feet long, into a vibrant display of art. What’s New? In addition to the mesmerizing art […]
Join us for a mid-day dance showing at Holyoke Media! LOCULUS Collective shows a new work created in collaboration with PVPA's Catalyst Dance Company and Lailye Weidman shows a work in progress. The show will be less than an hour and free so swing by on your lunch break and watch some dance!
The National Blank Book Company at the foot of Cabot Street (and later in Chicopee) was a Holyoke fixture for nearly a century and a half, producing internationally-distributed products from workforce ledgers, to diaries, to custom binders. It ingrained itself in local factory culture in the process. As one former employee explained, "If you talked to a Holyoker and they didn't know someone who worked there or hadn't worked there themself, you knew they were new in town." Join us on Thursday, June 15 at 5pm for a Community Room panel discussion, Every Book Guaranteed Perfect: The National Blank Book Company in Retrospect. The History […]
Learn the tricks of the trade to become a kitchen wizard in a cooking class taught by Nadim Kashouh, Chef and Owner of Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill. Enjoy an evening of hands-on instruction, beer & wine, and of course decadent homemade food. Seating is limited so please register ASAP!
Welcome to the Wistariahurst Plant Sale, where beauty blooms and history is preserved! All of our plants are lovingly grown right here on our property, ensuring that they are acclimated to our unique climate and soil. By purchasing our plants, you’re not only getting a piece of Wistariahurst’s history, but also investing in the health and vibrancy of your own garden. Our selection includes a wide variety of perennial favorites, such as delicate Bleeding Hearts, vibrant Primroses, and bold Daylilies. We also offer fragrant Catmint, towering Foxgloves, and many other unique and hard-to-find varieties. Not only will these plants add […]
The South Hadley Canal was the first canal made for navigation within the United States having been ready for use in 1795. For 160 years (that is, since 1863) the canal has been owned by Holyoke institutions. Walk from Riverside Park near the South Hadley Public Library up to Canal Park. Be capable of walking 2 miles. Please, sign up at the Eventbrite link.
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Join the Holyoke LGBTQ+ community in celebrating Pride! There will be food trucks, arts and craft vendors, drag and other performances at Veterans Park - Saturday, June 17 from 12pm-6pm More info at www.holyokepride.org
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Join us at Wistariahurst Museum on June 19th, 2023, from 1-5pm for an unforgettable day of celebration! It’s time to commemorate freedom and embrace our country’s second independence day in the most joyful way possible! Experience lawn games, incredible music, delicious treats from local Black vendors, stunning face painting, and hands-on art projects. Capture your story through oral history activities and be part of history. Let’s celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Black history, life, and culture that has shaped Holyoke. Juneteenth is a reminder of the incredible resilience of Black life. It symbolizes the struggles and triumphs of formerly enslaved […]
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit.
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.