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.
Reception for Artist Justin Kim at Pulp, Saturday, October 15th from 12-2pm. Justin Kim’s work explores perception and memory - specifically how information received is fragmented and elusive, yet made whole through our bodies, where our experience of the world oscillates between dissolution and synthesis. Kim wants the work to […]
Artist Reception for David Hornung, Saturday, October 15th from 12-2pm. David Hornung creates cyanotype collages inspired by quilt makers who recycle scraps of printed fabric to construct new compositions. Hornung is a painter and collage artist who has exhibited widely. He is the author of Color: A Workshop for Artists […]
Doors Open Holyoke is proud to present a performance by Bomba De Aqui in the City Hall Ball Room. As part of a Day in the Yoke' come enjoy a free performance open to the public. About the group: "Bomba de Aquí is directed by Brendalíz Cepeda, also our lead […]
Guests in small groups will be led along the meandering pathways of beautiful Forestdale Cemetery. Costumed characters will embody the spirits and souls of some of Holyoke’s remarkable citizens and tell their stories. Monuments, Markers, Crypts and Crosses are but a few of the sights you will see on this […]
Invertir Holyoke and the Greater Holyoke Chamber are thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Paper City Food Festival which will be held on Saturday, October 15, from 3pm-9pm on High Street between Appleton and Dwight Streets. The Paper City Food Festival is thrilled to celebrate Holyoke’s diversity and heritage through […]
Join Bob Comeau for a great late afternoon tour of Gateway City Arts, formerly the historic Judd Paper Company, and the Canal District area. This tour will take place on the same day as Doors Open Holyoke - October 15th. After the tour you can enjoy a few cocktails and/or […]
Laurence Cotton will give a visual tour of "Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., as well as his two sons and the Olmsted Bros. landscape architecture firm, as the footprint of their works literally stretch across the entire continent of North America, with something of a focus on New England, in particular […]
Converting the power of falling water to usable energy takes age-old technology. It’s what birthed Holyoke, and continues to power the city to this day. An introduction to waterpower and the vision of Holyoke’s founders begins in the Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. The tour continues outside as we […]
Stop by the Visitor Center to try your hand at making a piece of homemade paper. Holyoke was home to many paper mills, manufacturing quality paper for worldwide distribution. This earned Holyoke's nickname of "The Paper City." Kids and adults will enjoy getting your hands wet to make a special […]
Creep through the darkened hallways and rooms of the spooky Wistariahurst Mansion. Explore the home by candlelight and feel the energy of those who lived here and those who worked here. Learn about the Skinner family, how the house came to Holyoke, and how silk, wisteria, and antique musical instruments transformed […]
This lecture will explore the settlement of Puerto Ricans in public housing in New York City between 1945-1970. Drawing on demographic data, city documents, and housing statistics from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the lecture will highlight the history of Puerto Ricans in public housing in the mid-twentieth […]
Converting the power of falling water to usable energy takes age-old technology. It’s what birthed Holyoke, and continues to power the city to this day. An introduction to waterpower and the vision of Holyoke’s founders begins in the Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. The tour continues outside as we […]
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.
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.
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!