Community Calendar

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 as we bring Trash Bags to the Streets to Holyoke on June 24th! Help us keep the city clean while also getting a tour of epic murals! Before we celebrate the vibrant Noche de San Juan, let’s come together to show some love to our beautiful city of Holyoke! Join us for “Trash Bags to the Streets,” a community clean-up event that aims to keep our city looking its best. As we collect trash along and near Main St., we’ll also have the opportunity to tour the stunning murals that adorn our city. Not only will we be […]

Take dance class as part of SIDEWAYS DOOR II: a weekend of ecstasies & escape routes!  Individual classes are sliding scale $15 - $30, take both for $25 - $50. 10-11:30am - Class with Laila J. Franklin This contemporary movement class is interested in excess, fatigue, virtuosity, and care. Drawing from my background in Countertechnique and contact improvisation, we will explore ways to move in and out of the ground, to move with and through space, and to move amongst one another with deep bodily and spatial awareness. This class will include guided improvisation, learned exercises, and phrase work. 12:30-2pm […]

Enjoy a day of family fun at Holyoke Heritage State Park. Unlimited Merry-Go-Round rides, free admission to the Children’s Museum & Volleyball Hall of Fame. Touch-a-truck, Live entertainment, food truck, make-and-take shopping bag, live animal program and more. Rain date the next day. Tickets must be purchased beforehand: $10 each or $35 family 4-pack www.holyokemerrygoround.org/tickets  

Nasty Habit CrossFit and Holyoke Rows Present: Marathon for Pride - A fundraiser for The OUT Foundation Join us in this fundraiser benefiting The Out Foundation - Their mission is to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals' access and participation in fitness, health and wellness to ensure their success. They are dedicated to nurturing, empowering, and celebrating LGBTQ+ bodies and minds to guarantee that our community thrives. Get your team together for the Marathon row/bike! Team of up to 6 people will either row 42,195 meters on the Concept2 Rower or bike 60 miles on the Echo bike. We will have room for 16 row […]

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]