The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city 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 and daily specials from restaurants.
Spring means it's time for Holyoke Row's FREE* comeptetive High School Crew! This rowing team focuses on speed, teamwork, and competes in regattas across the region. Practices Monday - Friday 3-5pm Season begins March 10th. Join anytime in March Beginners welcome All equipment provided Registration is open now on our website. Come be a part of an exciting water sport right here on the Connecticut River.
First of all each and every Monday evening at seven is our pitch club. With prizes for first, second, and third its easy to come home a winner. So if your looking for fun evening and meeting new people the post is the place. Never played before, no problem, there are plenty of good folks who are more than happy to teach.
Spring means it's time for Holyoke Row's FREE* comeptetive High School Crew! This rowing team focuses on speed, teamwork, and competes in regattas across the region. Practices Monday - Friday 3-5pm Season begins March 10th. Join anytime in March Beginners welcome All equipment provided Registration is open now on our website. Come be a part of an exciting water sport right here on the Connecticut River.
Join fellow readers for engaging conversations covering aging, feminism, and racial identity. Kim McLarin's "Everyday Something Has Tried to Kill Me and Has Failed" captures the endless cycle of progress and backlash that has long shaped race and gender. Readers will investigate McLarin's narrative and delve into conversations on these topics. This book discussion group will end with a culminating Meet and Greet featuring Kim McLarin, sponsored by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, which will take place at Wistariahurst on Tuesday, May 20th at 6 p.m. Kim McLarin is the author of three critically acclaimed novels, several essay collections, and James Baldwin's Another Country: Bookmarked. Her work has appeared in the New England Review, The Sewanee Review, The Sun […]
Spring means it's time for Holyoke Row's FREE* comeptetive High School Crew! This rowing team focuses on speed, teamwork, and competes in regattas across the region. Practices Monday - Friday 3-5pm Season begins March 10th. Join anytime in March Beginners welcome All equipment provided Registration is open now on our website. Come be a part of an exciting water sport right here on the Connecticut River.
Whiskey Cocktails Tastings Super cool vibes Smooth Tunes
The annual Holocaust Remembrance Event presented by The Greater Holyoke Council for Human Understanding will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:30-7:00 pm at the Holyoke Council on Aging. Come join us for a meaningful event dedicated to remembering the Holocaust. The Greater Holyoke Council for Human Understanding invites you to a special gathering at the Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center. Let’s honor the memory of those affected by this tragic event and reflect on the importance of tolerance and understanding in our community. This is a yearly tradition created by founding members of the CHU, Dolores Stein & Sue Ellen Panitch, and we continue in their memory. The event will include a guest speaker, Henny Lewin, the […]
Interested in gardening but don't know where to start? Join Neighbor 2 Neighbor, Holyoke Food and Equity Collective, Neighborhood Grow Plan, and Pa'lante for a bucket gardening workshop! We'll teach you how to make a garden in a bucket and give you plants, seeds, and soil to get started; all you need to bring is a food-grade 5-gallon bucket. ¿Quieres cultivar un jardín pero no sabes cómo empezar? Unirse a Neighbor 2 Neighbor, Holyoke Food and Equity Collective, Neighborhood Grow Plan, y Pa'lante en un taller comunitario de jardinería con cubos. Le enseñaremos cómo construir un jardín en un cubo y darle plantas, semillas, y tierra a empezar. ¡Traiga su proprio balde de grado alimenticio de 5 galones y lo […]
Wepa Wednesdays – Salsa & Bachata in Holyoke Join us every Wednesday for Salsa & Bachata lessons (beginner & intermediate) Then dance the night away with the best Latin beats Free Parking Kitchen open till 10PM Affordable Drinks 7:30 PM – Salsa 8:30 PM - Bachata 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM - Social Dance $20 Social Dance and 2 Lessons Dance $15 1 Lesson + Social Dance $10 Dance Only Text 413-212-8218 for more info
Spring means it's time for Holyoke Row's FREE* comeptetive High School Crew! This rowing team focuses on speed, teamwork, and competes in regattas across the region. Practices Monday - Friday 3-5pm Season begins March 10th. Join anytime in March Beginners welcome All equipment provided Registration is open now on our website. Come be a part of an exciting water sport right here on the Connecticut River.
no frills karaoke. We don’t even use capital letters. every thursday at 8:00. you, a microphone, and your destiny. bring your own fame.
Two tours in one! Holyoke’s canals were key to making this planned industrial city. Join this easy 1- mile walking tour of the first and second level canals to discover how they were built and how they work. The walk culminates at Holyoke Gas & Electric’s Robert Barrett Fishway, where we join a Fishway Guide to take a tour of the powerhouse, the amazing fish lift and viewing room. Afterward, walk back to the park visitor center. Tours are free and open to the public. Meet at Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Severe weather cancels. Tour limit 15 people. To register call (413) 534-1723, or email nancy.condon@mass.gov.
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.
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.
