Community Calendar

Holyoke Parks and Recreation Spring Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Holyoke Heritage State Park Crafts ~ Pony Rides ~ Balloons Unlimited Free Rides at the Holyoke Merry Go Round Take your picture with the Easter Bunny Visit with the Holyoke Fire Department Egg Hunt Times 10:00 am   Toddler                           10:30 am    4-6 year olds 11:00 am    7-9 year olds                  11:30 am    10 - 12 year olds Rain or Shine!!!  […]

Holyoke Heritage State Park is proud to host the works of one who has made the city of Holyoke his home. Pieces created by J. Bryant II will showcase in the Exhibition Hall of the park’s visitor center from April 1, 2023 until May 31. Through his medium of color pencil & ink as well as illustrative marker & watercolor the artwork of J. Bryant II expresses the beauty of uniqueness and a vivid view of the simplicity of the shared moment. He states, "I believe art should inspire joy in the individual who looks upon it and each time this is […]

Join us as architectural historian Alain Munkittrick presents images and stories from his new book, Historic Houses of the Connecticut River Valley (Arcadia, 2023). Three years in the making, the book takes readers on a series of thematic historic tours along the river’s 410 miles, focusing on the homes of the businessmen, landowners, social reformers, and intellectuals who settled up and down the valley. Munkittrick’s process involved locating over 300 period images held by libraries and archives, some of which have never before been published online or in print.  His presentation will feature a few of the many stories he […]

You may be eligible to have your MA record expunged or sealed! Come to this free event on April 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College (303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke) to get free legal advice, obtain a copy of your CORI, connect with local services, and meet with employers who want to hire YOU! **Please bring a picture ID.** Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bder46th No appointment necessary. Please call 413.265.5232 with any questions.

2023 marks the 150th Anniversary of the City of Holyoke... a historic sesquicentennial event!! Our community will honor the date of our City's incorporation with a ceremony on the front steps of City Hall (Dwight Street) with a reception to follow in the City Hall Ballroom. The first inhabitants of this area of the Connecticut River Valley include: Native Americans – the Algonguins, including the Nipmucs, Pequots, and Mohegans, as well as Agawams to the south, and the Nonotucks and Pocumtucs to the north. Eventually early European settlers obtained the land that would be incorporated into the future boundaries of […]

Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing diabetes-friendly meals.

"Pan Seared Scallops with a Creamy Corn Risotto & Confit Tomatoes." A flavorful and rich entrée that will satisfy your cravings. However, we are completely Plant-Based. In this course, we will transform King Oyster Mushrooms into delicious "scallops", make a creamy risotto without the use of cream, and compose a dish that is balanced and flavorful. Discover the art of infusing and layering flavors that will satisfy even those who shy away from plant -based cooking.

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 walk around Holyoke Heritage State Park and up to Pulaski Park. Bring binoculars. A few sets are available to borrow. A spotting scope is available for participants’ use. Program is free. Meet at the Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Dress for the weather. Severe weather cancels. Call for more […]

Come meet and view the works of J. Bryant II. His large and vibrant illustrative pieces are now on exhibit.  Finger food will be provided. This temporary exhibit is on display from April 1 to May 31. Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center also hosts permanent exhibits depicting waterpower, mill industries, Mountain Park, and immigrant lives. Public programs and tours are also offered throughout the year. A complete listing of children and adult programs and further park information is available at the park’s website. Admission is free. Visitor Center is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday, from noon until 4:00. The […]