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.
Host a brunch that everyone can enjoy! Here we will introduce you to breakfast foods that are completely plant-based but definitely exciting. Learn tips and tricks to heightening flavors. Learn how to cook a fluffy tofu scramble with turmeric... and make it delicious. We will rediscover other breakfast favorites such as savory […]
For adults and teens. Migrant birds are now returning from various regions in the south. Join the park interpreter to search them out in canals, trees, ground cover and riverside. Learn of the amazing distances they travel, difficulties they face, and how climate change is affecting them. Be ready to […]
Come celebrate spring outside at the Holyoke Public Library. Holyoke resident and professional forester Tom Kass will lead a tour of the library’s grounds and introduce the many species of trees in Library Park. The flowering cherries will be in full display and are a must see. While other trees […]
Deborah Leopold and David Sacks, and the Holyoke History Room, invite you to a celebration of the donation of The Esther and Edward Sacks Press Photograph Collection. Eddie and Esther Sacks were for many years a fixture in Holyoke's political and cultural scene. Both Holyoke natives, Eddie (auctioneer, realtor, Constable and Deputy Sheriff for […]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music as Wistariahurst welcomes John Dalton and his trio, a talented group of musicians and leaders of the Spheres of Influence ensemble, to perform on April 15th. With their modular ensemble that specializes in original compositions, standards, and well-known repertoire, this group promises […]
Gallery hours are Mondays 10:30am-12:30am and Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm For the month of March Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will exhibit the The Body / The Self, works by artists who identify as female and non-binary in a celebratory show for Women’s History Month in March. The Body/The Self, asks artists to grapple with the […]
Gallery hours are Mondays 10:30am-12:30am and Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm For the month of March Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will exhibit the The Body / The Self, works by artists who identify as female and non-binary in a celebratory show for Women’s History Month in March. The Body/The Self, asks artists to grapple with the […]
The Greater Holyoke Council for Human Understanding presents its second annual Book Group Event on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 4:30-6:30pm at the Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut St., Holyoke. Co-sponsored with Holyoke Community College and the Holyoke Public Library, the featured book is "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo. […]
Wednesdays, 7:30am-8:15am starting April 19th Hybrid: Chair and Mat Yoga Location: City Hall Ballroom Open to all levels of practice (beginners welcome!) *Please bring your own mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you can move in easily. All Dates Include: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, (no 5/31), 6/7, 6/14 7/19, […]
Come to an engaging naturalist program for ages 12 and up. What can you tell about an animal by examining its skull? Educator Bob Kidd shares over 40 skulls with you, pointing out features that tell us what its former owner ate, how it saw the world, its size, and […]
Boomer from the Springfield Thunderbirds will be behind the counter at LugNutz Cafe on Thursday, April 20th from 11a-1pm as their Guest Chef. Stop by to enjoy great food, photographs and autographs. For every order placed, we will donate $2 to Boomer's charity of choice.
This 90 minute arts class will introduce learners to a number of different approaches to creating all manner of different creative creature creations. Learners will experiment with hand-lettering and calligraphy through introductory techniques, inking and penciling, and developing a creative letter-based style of their own design. We’ll play a fun […]
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.
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 unique colorful book includes our Holyoke history, the City Hall dedication, all community events throughout the year, and highlights the Masquerade Ball and the closing of the Time Capsule.