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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Holyoke Mall for their FREE, summer program, Tykes Tuesday this Tuesday, August 1, morning featuring Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory on the lower level in Macy’s Court from 11:00 AM to noon. This Week’s Activity: Learn about butterflies and other exotic animals with Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. Magic Wings is an 8000 square-foot tropical conservatory with nearly 4000 free-flying tropical and native butterflies from all over the world! They also have exotic reptiles, frogs, fish, birds & insects to see up close and personal. About Tykes Tuesday: Tykes Tuesday is the shopping center’s summer program for families looking for fun, […]

We are proud to display a poster exhibit depicting events and causes championed by indigenous peoples from around the world. The display is throughout the Exhibition Hall in Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. These posters are a part of a vast collection by Stephen Lewis. Stephen is a retired union leader. He has been collecting and exhibiting posters for the past four years, mostly at public libraries and includes the Holyoke and Lawrence Heritage State Parks. The exhibit can be enjoyed during visitor center hours of operation:  12:00 - 4:00 daily.

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to introduce Wisty Wednesdays in the gardens, a fantastic new program designed to provide families in Holyoke City with an opportunity to come together, have fun, and create lasting memories. Join us for an exciting and joyful outing amidst the charming backdrop of our picturesque gardens. Wisty Wednesdays offer a delightful blend of games, music, and a perfect venue for those long-awaited picnics you’ve been longing for. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a day filled with laughter and excitement, as we create an atmosphere that celebrates the magic of family moments. Best of all, admission […]

Local artist Lora Barrett will have a solo showing of new paintings of old Holyoke mills in the gallery at Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke. Barrett is a long time city resident and well-know educator.

2nd-year Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke, a four-day long festival dedicated to the patron saint of the city, Our Lady of Guadalupe and includes a wide variety of music styles and genres as well as dancing, food, art and more the celebration of our culture.

The Hues of Holyoke Paintings of the Holyoke Mills by Lora Barrett Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Holyoke Wistariahurst Museum Opening Reception August 3, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 pm paintings on view August 3-30 "The mills of Holyoke are among my favorite subject matter for painting. People may think these buildings are plain and lacking in warmth and color, but I find them anything but. Quite the contrary, I find the mills to be stately, powerful representations of so much of the city’s shared history. Have you ever looked at the grandness of our mills? Every time I pass one, I […]

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute. Join us for a presentation on the importance of healthy eating on brain health, and potentially lowering your risk for cognitive decline or dementia. Learn about the research on nutrition, exercise, social engagement, and brain health. The program also includes a cooking demonstration and the chance to sample healthy snacks.