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.
Join Us for Barrio Boogie – Free Community Event on October 17! Dear Community Members, We’re excited to invite you to our Barrio Boogie Event on Friday, October 17, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM! This fun-filled event is free and open to everyone. Bring your family and friends to […]
Hailed as ‘The Halloween Horror Nights of the North’ by SFNE Online and echoed by The Hauntfinder General, DementedFX features 20,000 square feet of GIANT MONSTERS, HOLLYWOOD QUALITY SETS and PROPS, surrounded by HAIR RAISING SOUND DESIGN, and INTERACTIVE VIDEO that's sure to send you home with no voice.…and possibly needing a […]
A guided, easy, 2-mile walk along Holyoke’s canal system. Explore the history of this fascinating planned industrial city, its engineering prowess, mill operation, and the power of water along the first and second level canals. Tour is free and open to all. Meet at Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. […]
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, […]
The Magic For Maddie event is on October 18th, 2025 at Ashley Reservoir / Holyoke Elks. Join us to celebrate and honor Maddie as well as raise funds to fuel research for pediatric brain cancer and support local families in the fight. Magic For Maddie is a 501c3 organization that […]
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of trick-or-treating from car to car in our parking lot. Dress up in your spookiest costume and collect candies and treats from creatively decorated car trunks. This event is perfect for families looking for a safe and enjoyable Halloween celebration. Don't miss out on […]
As All Hallows’ Eve approaches and the nights grow darker, peer behind the veil and explore the eerie depths of Wistariahurst Museum with the Spirit Sisters. Join us for a spine-chilling night of ghostly adventures where you will dive into a paranormal investigation inside our halls. Learn about essential ghost-hunting […]
Hailed as ‘The Halloween Horror Nights of the North’ by SFNE Online and echoed by The Hauntfinder General, DementedFX features 20,000 square feet of GIANT MONSTERS, HOLLYWOOD QUALITY SETS and PROPS, surrounded by HAIR RAISING SOUND DESIGN, and INTERACTIVE VIDEO that's sure to send you home with no voice.…and possibly needing a […]
Come experience a night full of non-stop entertainment. First, we bring a hip hop concert backed by some of New England's strongest independent acts. We will then close out the night with an all out afterparty. Bottles and surprises. Many special guests to announce. You will experience two events in […]
Get ready for another amazing Dia de Los Muertos celebration with Attack Bear Press and Wistariahurst Museum with a special calaveras (skull) painting event. Dia de Los Muertos is a special tradition that allows people to celebrate and remember deceased loved ones by decorating an ofrenda, a communal altar dedicated […]
Sunday, October 19th at 2:00pm in Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel at Providence Place; Heart of the Valley Chorus; an all women's a Capella choir from Northampton: featuring contemporary and timeless pieces to celebrate love and remind us that music adds something special to our lives. Free and open to […]
Independent artist and musician Madison McFerrin has come into her own. The daughter of legendary vocalist Bobby McFerrin, Madison’s distinct vocal and meticulously layered stylings of a capella and self-harmonizing culminate in work that blends the genres of R&B, pop, soul and jazz, all with a sense of softness. Her genre-bending […]
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 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.
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 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.