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.
This groundbreaking trio, led by Max ZT’s mesmerizing hammered dulcimer, alongside Moto Fukushima’s innovative six-string bass and Ignacio Rivas-Bixio’s dynamic percussion, creates a sound that defies categorization—blending elements of jazz, world music, and progressive rock into something entirely unique and captivating. From the first note, House of Waters will transport […]
Second Annual Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K (and 1 mile walk) Registration open November 1, 2024: sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Holyoke/HolyokePrideRainbowRun5K 5K Race: $25 through April 30th at 11:59 p.m. $30 May 1st through June 13th at 11:59 p.m. (cutoff for guaranteed shirt is May 25th) $35 same day registration. 1 […]
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, […]
This hands-on make-and-take workshop will combine art appreciation with practice of techniques as we "mimic the masters" by looking closely at Charles Rennie Macintosh’s rose motif. Participants will learn about Macintosh’s work and then get the chance to practice his techniques using mixed media (watercolor and marker). Participants will create […]
Yale in Holyoke: Join us for the world premiere of “Cancionero de luto" (Mourning Songbook) by composer Armando Bayolo and the reprise of Johanny Navaro’s “Belén: Un canto sagrado a mis ancestros” (A sacred chant to my ancestors). The MIFA Victory Players will join the Yale Choral Artists within the […]
A cultural event celebrating Juneteenth, and the Afro-Caribbean cultural representation in the City of Holyoke. Drums, dancers, singers, and food trucks will make this festivity a venue to celebrate and acknowledge the multicultural heritage of the region and its legacy! The event starts with drumming and dancing workshops on both […]
Featuring Brendaliz Cepeda and Bomba de aquí (Puerto Rico), as well as Maestros Lázaro Galarraga, Tomás Román, and Danys Perez La Mora (Cuba), we gather in Holyoke, MA., to honor the cultural systems of the circum-Caribbean as an innovating force in Our Americas. This second annual Juneteenth event highlights the […]
This summer, Beyond Walls returns to Holyoke to bring new life to downtown. We’re transforming the long-vacant lot at Race & Main into a vibrant public gathering space filled with art, culture, and community. Celebrated muralists Golden 305 and Ruben Ubiera, along with other featured artists, will breathe life into […]
MORE LOVE. We’re welcoming the start of summer with a higher call: more inclusivity, diversity and movement. A new global dance night exploring the past, present and future of dance music across a broadening spectrum of genres — from disco to dembow, afrobeats to amapiano — an expanding palette of […]
Noche Caliente is a sizzling Latin dance party that will set your nights ablaze! Come and experience the heat as you dance the night away to the fiery rhythms of salsa, bachata, merengue, and more. With electrifying music and a vibrant atmosphere, Noche Caliente is the ultimate destination for Latin […]
DCR's NICE & EASY WALKS occur every Sunday and Monday in June. Join the Park Interpreter for some exercise along the streets and canals of Holyoke with informal, on-the-go interpretation. A leisurely walk geared for seniors but open to all. Each roughly 1 to 2 mile walk features a topic such […]
DCR's NICE & EASY WALKS occur every Sunday and Monday in June. Join the Park Interpreter for some exercise along the streets and canals of Holyoke with informal, on-the-go interpretation. A leisurely walk geared for seniors but open to all. Each roughly 1 to 2 mile walk features a topic such […]
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.
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!
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.