The Explore Holyoke community events calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city of Holyoke 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, daily specials from restaurants and events outside the city of Holyoke.
8pm | The Divine Theater - 92 Race St, Holyoke | $15 - 30 in advance, $18 - 35 at the door Kick off the festival and celebrate our 10 year birthday with us! We will start the night with NIGHT MOVES, our open level dance class. NIGHT MOVES always […]
LOCULUS presents the fourth annual-ish SIDEWAYS DOOR festival September 19 - 21, 2025! SIDEWAYS DOOR brings together local and visiting artists for three days of performances, classes, and talks in Holyoke MA. This year we will also be celebrating our 10 year birthday! All tickets are offered on a sliding […]
Summit 1202 and Holyoke Parks & Recreation will host another community gathering group walk at Mount Tom! We hope to see our Paper City family and the surrounding towns there. We will be walking around the Whiting Reservoir Loop. This is a relatively easy walk around the reservoir making it […]
New and being added to our schedule is our bi-weekly mini pool tournament, Beginning on Saturday March 8th at 1 PM and every other Saturday thereafter all you hustlers and wannabes have a place to a place to show what you got. There will be a prizes for first, second, […]
LOCULUS presents the fourth annual-ish SIDEWAYS DOOR festival September 19 - 21, 2025! SIDEWAYS DOOR brings together local and visiting artists for three days of performances, classes, and talks in Holyoke MA. This year we will also be celebrating our 10 year birthday! All tickets are offered on a sliding […]
Step into the shadows at Wistariahurst. One night only—step into a world where shadows sing and monsters speak. On September 20, the historic halls of Wistariahurst will come alive with Literary Monsters—a queer, multi-sensory performance blending shadow puppetry, live music, and gothic literature. Created and performed by singer-songwriter Jess Martin, puppeteer Amy West, and […]
Part concert, part puppet show, part ghost story. This 50-minute multimedia performance reimagines classic literary monsters through queer, musical shadow theater and features a world premiere video. Join ensemble Shadow, Sound, Spectacle for a fresh perspective on the works of Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley, Emily Dickinson, Anne Rice, and […]
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of original one act plays! This isn't just a show. It's a theatrical marathon where creative minds come together to write, direct, and stage brand new plays in just one day! Come celebrate community, creativity, and collaboration! This festival honors the legacy of […]
The most upscale comedy events in all of Massachusetts, right here in Holyoke. The newly and beautifully renovated Wyckoff Country Club is not just Great Golf, they're bringing the best in Food and Entertainment. There's always something to do at the Wyckoff Country Club, but the Comedy Nights are completely […]
A leisurely walk geared for seniors but open to all. Join the park interpreter for some exercise along the streets of Holyoke with informal, on-the-go interpretation. Each roughly 1 to 1.5 mile walk features a topic such as local history, architecture, plants and wildlife. Meet at the Visitor Center of […]
Step into Holyoke's past by embarking on a Wistariahurst Guided House Tour! This historic house offers an immersive experience that will transport you back in time to the lives and times of the people who shaped this vibrant community. Our expert guides will take you through the halls and rooms, […]
LOCULUS presents the fourth annual-ish SIDEWAYS DOOR festival September 19 - 21, 2025! SIDEWAYS DOOR brings together local and visiting artists for three days of performances, classes, and talks in Holyoke MA. This year we will also be celebrating our 10 year birthday! All tickets are offered on a sliding […]
Discover the Pioneer Valley’s top destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located off I-91 and I-90, Holyoke Mall offers nearly 150 stores, eateries, and attractions—all in one place!
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.
Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities, and events including workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations designed to be of service to and enhance the quality of life of Holyoke residents.
This new indoor club will feature 15 fenced courts, a pro shop, and a snack bar, offering outdoor-style play with indoor benefits. Construction starts soon, with an opening planned for late 2025 near JCPenney.