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.
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Join us as we kick off our summer season in the NECBL with our opening weekend. There are four games slated from June 8th-June 11th. Games on Thursday June 8th, Friday June 9th, and Saturday June 10th start at 6:35pm EST. Our game on Sunday June 11th starts at 3:00pm EST. Gates will open one hour prior to game start.
Armour Yard is back! Every Monday 5 to 8 P.M. starting on June 5 through September 25th. Join us for a fun time and enjoy craft brews from White Lion Brewing and Holyoke Craft Beer. Food by Holyoke Hummus Company, CRAVE, and Thai Chili Food Truck. Additional offerings will be announced via Instagram and Facebook. MONDAY IS STILL THE NEW SUNDAY AT ARMOUR YARD HOLYOKE! 164 Race Street, Holyoke (Next to The Cubit)
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, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26 Please make sure you can commit to more than half the sessions! Space is limited so sign up today! Special shout out to the Board of Health for sponsoring this amazing opportunity for us to move together! *Debra Vega (YT-350) - Debra has always had movement in […]
Launching in Holyoke: June 15th – June 30th Join us for the second year in a row as Beyond Walls collaborates with city officials, local business leaders, educators, and nonprofits across the state to create over 25 large scale, world-class murals in 2023 that celebrate the vibrant and diverse communities of Massachusetts. When? The installations will commence in Holyoke on June 15th and continue for two weeks till June 30th. Artists will transform the city’s exterior walls, some as tall as 50 feet high and 170 feet long, into a vibrant display of art. What’s New? In addition to the mesmerizing art […]
Join us for a mid-day dance showing at Holyoke Media! LOCULUS Collective shows a new work created in collaboration with PVPA's Catalyst Dance Company and Lailye Weidman shows a work in progress. The show will be less than an hour and free so swing by on your lunch break and watch some dance!
The National Blank Book Company at the foot of Cabot Street (and later in Chicopee) was a Holyoke fixture for nearly a century and a half, producing internationally-distributed products from workforce ledgers, to diaries, to custom binders. It ingrained itself in local factory culture in the process. As one former employee explained, "If you talked to a Holyoker and they didn't know someone who worked there or hadn't worked there themself, you knew they were new in town." Join us on Thursday, June 15 at 5pm for a Community Room panel discussion, Every Book Guaranteed Perfect: The National Blank Book Company in Retrospect. The History […]
Learn the tricks of the trade to become a kitchen wizard in a cooking class taught by Nadim Kashouh, Chef and Owner of Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill. Enjoy an evening of hands-on instruction, beer & wine, and of course decadent homemade food. Seating is limited so please register ASAP!
Welcome to the Wistariahurst Plant Sale, where beauty blooms and history is preserved! All of our plants are lovingly grown right here on our property, ensuring that they are acclimated to our unique climate and soil. By purchasing our plants, you’re not only getting a piece of Wistariahurst’s history, but also investing in the health and vibrancy of your own garden. Our selection includes a wide variety of perennial favorites, such as delicate Bleeding Hearts, vibrant Primroses, and bold Daylilies. We also offer fragrant Catmint, towering Foxgloves, and many other unique and hard-to-find varieties. Not only will these plants add […]
The South Hadley Canal was the first canal made for navigation within the United States having been ready for use in 1795. For 160 years (that is, since 1863) the canal has been owned by Holyoke institutions. Walk from Riverside Park near the South Hadley Public Library up to Canal Park. Be capable of walking 2 miles. Please, sign up at the Eventbrite link.
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Join the Holyoke LGBTQ+ community in celebrating Pride! There will be food trucks, arts and craft vendors, drag and other performances at Veterans Park - Saturday, June 17 from 12pm-6pm More info at www.holyokepride.org
From small local ethnically rich options to the nationally known Holyoke’s restaurant options has your favorite meal waiting for you and your new favorite meal ready to be discovered.
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 in December.
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit.