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.
A special day at the historic Holyoke Public Library: 11:00-12:00: Dancers from Holyoke's own Massachusetts Academy of Ballet will be performing previews of The Nutcracker on the main floor on the Library—with mice and tin soldiers in attendance! The directors and dancers will be available to discuss what it takes […]
Join us on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th for a special Holiday Open House! Wistariahurst will be decorated for Christmas and open to the public for a weekend of live music, activities, and local vendors! Come kick off the holiday season with us, enjoy the festive atmosphere and […]
Join us for Holyoke's Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights at City Hall for a night of Holiday festivities
Join us on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th for a special Holiday Open House! Wistariahurst will be decorated for Christmas and open to the public for a weekend of live music, activities, and local vendors! Come kick off the holiday season with us, enjoy the festive atmosphere and […]
Santa invites children of all ages and abilities to celebrate Santa in an inclusive atmosphere. Families are invited to attend Sensory Santa on Sunday, December 4, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Café Square to ensure children with autism and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of […]
Bring your furry friends Holyoke Mall on Monday, December 5 and 12 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Café Square for Pet Night with Santa! Santa is comfortable with most pets, however, please leave snakes and rodents at home. Various photo packages will be available for purchase during the […]
Come out and hear some outrageous, funny and heartwarming true stories told in five minutes by your friends and neighbors from around the valley. The audience picks the winner, and a storytelling star is born! Grab a beer and get ready for a night of great entertainment. The winners of […]
Join Chef Tracy Carter in re- creating this traditional Italian American menu from scratch. First up is homemade Caesar dressing to toss with crisp fresh hearts of Romaine and buttery hand torn croutons. Next we will make a robust meat sauce layered with pasta and creamy Béchamel sauce. What better […]
Greenclub – “Live by the sword, die by the sword”…For Western Mass rock icons, greenclub, the sword is a 59 Stratocaster® cranked through a Marshall stack. Lives of Crime – Lives of Crime delivers a unique blend of rock influenced song writing, delivered in a clean, straight-ahead package. Mike Frank […]
Holyoke Farmers’ Market is on every First and Third Saturday from 10am – 2pm on 310 Appleton Street. The winter market begins December 10th and continues to March 18th. The Holyoke Farmers’ Market accepts SNAP and HIP. Spanish interpreter and translations available at every market. The market is co-organized by […]
WASSAIL! A Victorian Holiday Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1:00 Holyoke Public Library Small Planet Dancers You are cordially invited to a 90-minute program of Victorian dancing, sing-alongs, readings and seasonal music. Help us to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year, as we welcome you into our home to […]
The real deal…a TOM PETTY & The Heartbreakers experience! Dine at Judd’s before the show. We open at 5!
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 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.
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.