The Explore Holyoke community events calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city of Holyoke 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, daily specials from restaurants and events outside the city of Holyoke.
This 6-panel exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute explores Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895, examining his escape from slavery, his work as an abolitionist, and his relentless fight for equality for all individuals during the Jim Crow era. Presented in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration […]
Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […]
Join artist Angelica Olstad for a meditative sound bath walk through Holyoke Heritage State Park. Drawing on the traditions of sound healing, forest bathing, and mindful movement that inform her practice, Olstad has composed and mapped music to the landscape of the park. This experience is designed to slow you […]
Dino Day at Sensory Friendly Sunday Funday will entertain you and the little ones with dinosaur-themed activities galore! Wistariahurst Museum has a new, fun dino-themed scavenger hunt to celebrate Dino Day. Follow alongside Patty the Dinosaur and learn all about Massachusetts's state dinosaur, Podokesaurus Holyokensis. Best of all, there is […]
This 6-panel exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute explores Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895, examining his escape from slavery, his work as an abolitionist, and his relentless fight for equality for all individuals during the Jim Crow era. Presented in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration […]
Get the kids outside this summer with Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp in partnership with Holyoke parks & Recreation! This eight-week program offers a variety of outdoor activities and weekly themes designed for adventure, skill-building, and fun. Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp runs from June 29th to August […]
This Monday, we're inviting Holyoke to come out for lunch and an early dinner at Beyond Armour Yard. For one week only, we're moving to daytime hours, noon to 6pm, so the whole community can stop by, whether that's a lunch break or a relaxed evening meal while the sun's […]
Join N2N and Nuestras Raíces for a workshop on garlic harvesting! Learn about how to grow, harvest and dry garlic, and take some Holyoke-grown garlic home with you! Open to all ages. Spanish Translation available! Únase N2N y Nuestras Raíces para un taller sobre la cosecha de ajo. Aprende cómo […]
This 6-panel exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute explores Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895, examining his escape from slavery, his work as an abolitionist, and his relentless fight for equality for all individuals during the Jim Crow era. Presented in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration […]
Get the kids outside this summer with Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp in partnership with Holyoke parks & Recreation! This eight-week program offers a variety of outdoor activities and weekly themes designed for adventure, skill-building, and fun. Summit 1202’s Youth Outdoors Summer Camp runs from June 29th to August […]
Summer is just around the corner, and that means our Tykes Tuesday program is back Tuesday mornings from 11:00 AM to noon in Macy’s Court! The fun starts July 7 and runs to August 18. The kids’ program is free, open to the public, and is best suited for children […]
Musical Bingo at Donovan's Irish Pub. Four rounds, a gift certificate awarded each round
Pulp Art Gallery is committed to showcasing a diverse range of local, national, and international artists from varied backgrounds.
Offering programs, workshops, concerts, lectures, and events designed to enhance the quality of life for Holyoke residents.
Kick off your week with good vibes, great food, and community spirit. Every Monday is Holyoke’s summer tradition on Race Street!
Join us Fridays this summer for the Night Market at the Armour Yard in Holyoke. Vendors, food, music, and fun for the whole family.
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