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.
All Are Welcome to join us for our May Community Meal on Friday, May 10th at 5pm. We'll be serving Shepherd's pie and BBQ Pork Sandwiches. We'll follow that up with a Family Film at 6pm. It's absolutely FREE, and Everyone Eats. Join us!
Holyoke Heritage State Park has a new and innovative program for groups this spring. This is a customizable program for all ages - youth groups, church groups, school groups, university groups, and senior living facilities. Additional interpretive opportunities are offered for individuals and families. Because the Robert Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public this year, we are teaming up with the Fishway Guides for a collaborative program called, “Connecting with the Connecticut River." This interactive program is offered on select dates. (see below). In this program we will explore various connections to our river through stories of: how […]
Enjoy a Bike Ride touring Holyoke's murals with Mayor Joshua Garcia Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5 PM beginning at City Hall for a 45 minute ride End at Fame Cafe for food and tee shirts
Holyoke Heritage State Park has a new and innovative program for groups this spring. This is a customizable program for all ages - youth groups, church groups, school groups, university groups, and senior living facilities. Additional interpretive opportunities are offered for individuals and families. Because the Robert Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public this year, we are teaming up with the Fishway Guides for a collaborative program called, “Connecting with the Connecticut River." This interactive program is offered on select dates. (see below). In this program we will explore various connections to our river through stories of: how […]
Join us this May for the annual Bruce E. Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke! It will be a fun filled day of golf, challenges, prizes, and even a 50/50 raffle!
Join us for our end-of-season FREE Spring Showing to celebrate our work from Trimester-3 and beyond. Prepare to be entertained by excerpts from musicals such as: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN and SOMETHING ROTTEN, as well as a tribute to the pop classic, These Boots Are Made For Walkin’. Our Youth/Teen and Adult programs will all be showcasing in this short 30-40 minute showing. BBJ is excited to return to Holyoke Media’s Performance Space located at the bottom Suffolk Street in Holyoke. Event is FREE and open to the public!
Holyoke Heritage State Park has a new and innovative program for groups this spring. This is a customizable program for all ages - youth groups, church groups, school groups, university groups, and senior living facilities. Additional interpretive opportunities are offered for individuals and families. Because the Robert Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public this year, we are teaming up with the Fishway Guides for a collaborative program called, “Connecting with the Connecticut River." This interactive program is offered on select dates. (see below). In this program we will explore various connections to our river through stories of: how […]
Americorps Service workers host a resource and vendor fair in Springdale Park. There will be music, games for kids, food and a showcase of local community resources and creators.
Holyoke Heritage State Park has a new and innovative program for groups this spring. This is a customizable program for all ages - youth groups, church groups, school groups, university groups, and senior living facilities. Additional interpretive opportunities are offered for individuals and families. Because the Robert Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public this year, we are teaming up with the Fishway Guides for a collaborative program called, “Connecting with the Connecticut River." This interactive program is offered on select dates. (see below). In this program we will explore various connections to our river through stories of: how […]
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, the History Room’s free genealogy drop-ins offer community, expert advice from professional genealogists, and assisted access to History Room resources two afternoons per month. Now Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Computers are available for patron use—or bring your own. May 8: Hillary Schau May 22: Irisneri Alicea Flores & Hillary Schau
Do you have any questions, concerns, or comments about PVTA service in Holyoke? Join us at the Holyoke Open House on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Old Tax Collectors Office in Holyoke City Hall, located at 536 Dwight St. This is your opportunity to meet with PVTA staff and share your feedback on what we're doing well and areas where we can improve.
Starting May 23rd at 3pm, a team of ten spirited, local 60-70-year-olds is aiming for a world record by rowing continuously on one rowing machine until they reach 1,000,000 meters! If they finish in four days of 24/ hour erging, they will be earn a world record for the first mixed-gendered team of 60-70 year olds to do this! The team is full but there are plenty of ways to join in the fun! Come down to the boathouse and cheer on the team, who will be rowing on a rowing machine in shifts for FOUR DAYS Hop on a […]
Sat, June 15 from 1pm to 3pm – Get creative as we craft collages from vintage materials like classic magazines and comic books. Take home several handmade collages as keepsakes or gifts!
Thursday May 23 at 5:45pm 208 Race Street – Downtown Holyoke
This event aims to gather local content creators and photography/videography enthusiasts to explore the City of Holyoke.
