Community Calendar

Tom Tom Club’s Mystic Bowie brings his Talking Dreads to Gateway City Arts! Talking Dreads is a unique project that blends the iconic songs of The Talking Heads with reggae vibes, creating an exciting and groovy musical experience. If you're a fan of either The Talking Heads or reggae music, this concert would be an ideal opportunity to witness an innovative and entertaining performance by Mystic Bowie and his Talking Dreads. It's sure to be a memorable night of great music and an enjoyable tribute to two beloved musical styles. 

For kids and families. Stop by to participate in hands-on science investigations. Look through microscopes. Learn how a water turbine works. Examine birds, feathers and nests. Each week explore something new. Stay as long or briefly as you like. Find the park interpreter at the picnic table along the sidewalk.

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

For teens and up. Discover revitalization efforts in Holyoke on a guided 2-mile walk. Visit some innovative businesses that have put life back into old mill buildings.

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Join Holyoke Mall for their FREE, summer program, Tykes Tuesday this Tuesday, July 25, morning featuring Sound of Science with Mad Science on the lower level in Macy’s Court from 11:00 AM to noon. This Week’s Activity: Join Mad Science for fun, hands-on, and educational activities and demonstrations. Mad Science’s mission is to spark the imagination of children and inspire curiosity though interactive and educational activities that demonstrate the importance of science and how it affects the world. About Tykes Tuesday: Tykes Tuesday is the shopping center’s summer program for families looking for fun, educational activities each week. The kids’ […]

For Teens and up. Visit the Skinner and Sons Silk Mill site (1874—1980) for a fascinating tale of old industrial Holyoke. Relive the lives of 1800s Holyoke millworkers and the Skinner family who owned the mill. Uncover the history of silk in America. Feel real silkworm cocoons and raw silk skeins.