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.
Join us for a virtual, and visual, exploration of the origins of American military uniforms. From colonies to republic, Americans used military clothing to do more than just identify soldiers and keep them warm. Military uniforms reinforced the legitimacy of American independence and create a sense of national identity. This […]
Be a part of the team that presents exceptional cultural and recreational experiences in, and around Holyoke at our beautiful State Parks! Jobs include Park Interpreters and Facilities staff at Holyoke Heritage State Park, the Holyoke Range and Skinner State Park, Mt. Tom and more! Jobs for all levels and […]
MassHire Holyoke will be hosting this outdoor job fair event June 16, 1:00pm - 300pm at Heritage State Park. This is always a fun event and people get jobs too!!! You can view the participating employers here: www.masshireholyoke.org The rain or shine date is on Friday, June 17 1:00-3:00.
Join City Historian, Penni Martorell, and Wistariahurst Master Gardener, Phyllis Barrett, for a guided tour of Wistariahurst’s historic gardens and grounds. Learn about how the landscape and gardens have evolved over the years; what has been planted here historically, and the history of this plot of land. Your guides will […]
Holyoke Heritage State Park is home to 30 different tree species. Some are native and some originate in far-off lands. Come stroll with the Park Interpreter to get to know some of these magnificent plants decorating the park. Suitable for ages 6 and up.
Visit us here at Wistariahurst in the garden on the third Friday of each month for in-person plant sales! Offerings will include some annuals as available, perennials as they are culled and separated from our garden plants. This is an opportunity to purchase healthy, well cared for garden plantings at […]
Stop by the Park Interpreter’s picnic table to participate in science investigations. Look through microscopes, compare tree leaves, study ants and worms. Follow a map trail to a treasure or make a nature journal. Each week learn something new, so come often. Rain cancels. For kids and their families. Meet outside […]
Join researcher Michaela Wright on a tour of some of Holyoke’s notable trees! We will start at the Wistariahurst Museum and make our way around the Churchill Neighborhood and Forestdale Cemetery. The full Historic Trees of Holyoke guide can be viewed and downloaded here: https://www.holyoke.org/historic-trees/
Join us on Race Street every Saturday from 10:30AM-3PM (entrance off of Middle St.) for the Holyoke Farmers' Market. You will find a range of goods from fresh veggies, meats, cheese, soaps, and more! Únase con nosotros en Race Street todos los Sabados 10:30AM-3PM (entrada de Middle St.) para el […]
Holyoke Pride is the annual celebration commemorating the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in the City of Holyoke. Holyoke PrideFest will be held at Veterans Park.
Opening reception Saturday, June 18th from 5-7pm. 3 person art show curated by Ali Osborn. With work by Sarah Pater, Kelly Main and Ilana Harris-Babou in the main gallery. In the Front Room Gallery there are graphite drawings on 19th century ledger pages by Dean Brown. 80 Race Street, Holyoke […]
Holyoke Historic and Cultural Tourism Plan Public Outreach Event The City of Holyoke Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) will be co-hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, June 22nd, between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Holyoke Senior Center on 291 Pine […]
Discover the Pioneer Valley’s top destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located off I-91 and I-90, Holyoke Mall offers nearly 150 stores, eateries, and attractions—all in one place!
This new indoor club will feature 15 fenced courts, a pro shop, and a snack bar, offering outdoor-style play with indoor benefits. Construction starts soon, with an opening planned for late 2025 near JCPenney.
Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities, and events including workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations designed to be of service to and enhance the quality of life of Holyoke residents.