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.
All Are Welcome to join us for Dinner and a Movie! On February 10, 2023 we'll have our monthly Community Meal at 5pm, this month featuring grilled cheese and either tomato or chicken noodle soup. After, we'll screen a family-friendly film at 6pm. This is FREE and we hope to see everyone there! United Congregational Church of Holyoke, 300 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA
EDWARD HITCHCOCK was one of 19th-century America's most eminent scientists. He was the first American scientist to publicly embrace the theory of continental glaciation, but he is better known for his landmark research on what he called the "fossil footmarks" of the Connecticut Valley. Although he was subject to criticism and ridicule at the time, Hitchcock became recognized as the first scientist to find evidence of dinosaurs in North America. No biography had been written of him until 2021, when All the Light here Comes from Above: The Life and Legacy of Edward Hitchcock was published by retired HCC biology professor […]
In this online class, learners will make a flying fish inspired by Japanese carp streamers, called koinobori, using basic craft items like glue sticks and gift tissue paper, with a cardboard toilet paper tube as the base, using whatever colors and materials they choose. This programming is funded by a grant from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council, a program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. There is no cost to register. Registration includes a kit of basic supplies needed to complete the class as well as instructions in English and Spanish and any supplies you may need to provide (scissors or […]
Gateway City Arts presents the RACE STREET BAZAAR starting January 22, 2023! Open to the public EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM – 2 PM in the large music hall. Our café will be open offering coffee, tea, soda, snacks and pastries for purchase. The BAZAAR will feature used clothing/items, collectibles, housewares, records, books, toys & more! VENDORS: tables cost $25/day or prepay 4 weeks for $20/week. Vendors can share a table or rent multiple tables. Vendors must remove everything they bring at the end of the day–donation options will be available at the event. For more information or to reserve a table, email hello@gatewaycityarts.com […]
Join us for a 45 minute tour of holiday decorated Wistariahurst, home of textile industrialist William Skinner and his family. Learn about how and why the building was moved from the Skinnerville to Holyoke. This docent lead tour includes The great hall, library, gallery, leather room, dining room, butlers' pantry and breakfast room Second floor walk through to see private living spaces Family and business history and context to the community Stories of the staff who worked here Dinosaur tracks Free access to the gardens and grounds
Gallery hours are Mondays 10:30am-12:30am and Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm For the month of February Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will display a poster exhibition entitled Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow organized and distributed by the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library with lead support for this traveling exhibition provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Black Americans gained monumental new liberties after the Civil War and the end of slavery. The era known as Reconstruction brought freedom, citizenship, and, for men, the right to vote. By the early 1900s, these liberties had been sabotaged by a […]
Gallery hours are Mondays 10:30am-12:30am and Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm For the month of February Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will display a poster exhibition entitled Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow organized and distributed by the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library with lead support for this traveling exhibition provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Black Americans gained monumental new liberties after the Civil War and the end of slavery. The era known as Reconstruction brought freedom, citizenship, and, for men, the right to vote. By the early 1900s, these liberties had been sabotaged by a […]
Speaker: "Black Resistance Through Sports: Combating Discrimination & Other Social Injustices" Speaker Billy McBride serves as the Associate Athletic Director for Diversity & Inclusion, the Director of Club Sports, and a Senior Coach at Amherst College. He is the department's liaison to the Center for Community Engagement, Admission Office, Dean Office, and Human Resources Office and served as a NESCAC conference Diversity Inclusion Equity Committee Member in 2021 and as Amherst's Diversity & Inclusion representative to the NCAA in 2019. McBride specializes in how athletes can use sports to combat discrimination and other social injustices, and diversity and inclusion in higher […]
MassHire Holyoke’s Recovery Ready Workplace initiative presents Pillars of the Community Workforce, a new initiative funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development’s Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program. A live event to kick off this initiative will take place at the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House located at 555 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA Friday, February 17th 1:00 to 3:00. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pillars-of-the-community-workforce-tickets-510839433497
Holyoke Farmers’ Market is on every First and Third Saturday from 10am – 2pm on 310 Appleton Street. The winter market begins December 10th and continues to March 18th. The Holyoke Farmers’ Market accepts SNAP and HIP. Spanish interpreter and translations available at every market. The market is co-organized by it’s partners which include the Holyoke Greater Chamber of Commerce, Holyoke Health Center, Mass in Motion, 5210, and the Holyoke Food & Equity Collective.
Explore the world of winter wildlife at Holyoke Heritage State Park. The Visitor Center features an interactive gallery for kids and families to make artful contributions to the “Wildlife Whereabouts” mural. Follow the indoor StoryWalk® Under the Snow as it leads you upstairs to the immigration exhibits. Go on an “Exhibit Quest” scavenger hunt to discover the many visitor center displays. Bring out your artistic talent at the “Winter Birds” coloring table where you can post your creation for all to see. Don’t forget to stop by the “Investigation Station” to explore the insides of trees. Plenty to do for […]
Join the St. Patrick's Parade Committee of Holyoke for the final stage of the 2023 Grand Colleen Pageant, a beloved Holyoke tradition. We will also be celebrating our award winners for their contributions to the St. Patrick's Parade & Road Race.
Thursday May 23 at 5:45pm 208 Race Street – Downtown Holyoke
This event aims to gather local content creators and photography/videography enthusiasts to explore the City of Holyoke.
Sat, June 15 from 1pm to 3pm – Get creative as we craft collages from vintage materials like classic magazines and comic books. Take home several handmade collages as keepsakes or gifts!
