Community Calendar

Join us to celebrate another year of creative community at the Print Shop - with all the upgrades and new equipment, if you have not been to the Print Shop Makerspace & Classroom in awhile, or ever, come check out all the shared tools in this incredible community resource. All are welcome. Free to attend.

Holyoke has always been a hardware innovation city. The hardtech companies growing here today are building physical solutions to the world’s toughest problems. Cofab Design, Clean Crop Technologies, the City of Holyoke, and FORGE are hosting this gathering to celebrate the startups, technologists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, and ecosystem service providers building new physical products in and around the city Join us for drinks, appetizers, and a showcase of local projects and resources. You don’t want to miss this one – Holyoke’s hardtech ecosystem is thriving and this is the place to get involved!

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 […]

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, August 15, morning featuring Animal Craze Traveling Petting Zoo on the lower level in Macy’s Court from 11:00 AM to noon. This Week’s Activity: Meet, greet, and learn to feed and care for the farm animals of Animal Craze’s Traveling Petting Zoo. The petting zoo features bunnies, lambs, piglets, and more! About Tykes Tuesday: Tykes Tuesday is the shopping center’s summer program for families looking for fun, educational activities each week. The kids’ program is free, open to the public, and is best suited for children ages 12 […]

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to introduce Wisty Wednesdays in the gardens, a fantastic new program designed to provide families in Holyoke City with an opportunity to come together, have fun, and create lasting memories. Join us for an exciting and joyful outing amidst the charming backdrop of our picturesque gardens. Wisty Wednesdays offer a delightful blend of games, music, and a perfect venue for those long-awaited picnics you’ve been longing for. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a day filled with laughter and excitement, as we create an atmosphere that celebrates the magic of family moments. Best of all, admission […]

The Children's Museum at Holyoke is excited to announce that we are partnering with the Highland Street Foundation for the 2023 August Adventures program. Each day, there will be one museum, zoo, nature sanctuary, or historical site in Massachusetts open for FREE! Modeled after Highland Street’s long-standing Free Fun Fridays program, August Adventures' aim is to increase the public's access to the chosen institutions across the state while welcoming new and diverse audiences through our doors. Come visit us on Thursday, August 17th, for FREE with August Adventures! Registration is not required.

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 […]

For teens and adults. Trees cool hot cityscapes, filter polluted air, provide relaxing views, slow runoff and more. Discover beneficial traits of urban trees in Holyoke Heritage State Park. A short leisurely stroll & stop.