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 a morning of community fun & connection! Hosted by: Neighbor to Neighbor Holyoke. Location: Holyoke Heritage State Park Contact Jeannette@n2nma.org for more information
Visit some of Holyoke’s most exciting gardens! This year’s self-guided tour features home gardens, community gardens, historic estate gardens and orchards. The event also includes the Wistariahurst Plant Sale and presentations on honey bees from the state’s Apiary Program.
Kick off your Saturday morning with this energetic art class using anything except brushes! Students will create a painting with any kind of durable and safe materials allowing their minds to explore the elements of art. All materials are included, and paint-safe clothes should be worn.
Join us July 12th at Holyoke Heritage State Park from 11 AM - 1 PM for a FREE afternoon of painting outdoors, also known as "Plein Air" painting. We provide all materials, plus instruction. Get inspired by your natural surroundings and create a unique piece of art to commemorate your […]
Come to the Exhibition Hall in the Visitor Center to get an up-close and personal view of some of the little creatures that share our world. Renee Hill's exquisite macrophotography opens your eyes to the details of salamanders, spiders, grasshoppers and other creatures you may have never seen - even […]
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 Piet Mondrian's later abstract work. Participants will learn about some of the concepts and ideas behind his body of work then get the chance to practice them, using acrylic […]
For kids and their families. Explore a range of topics including turbines, birds, insects, animals, and more. Stay as long or briefly as you like. Find the Park Interpreter at a picnic table along the sidewalk every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. Stop by for new hands-on science investigations each […]
The #2 New England ranked Maine Northmen come to town to compete with the #3 Ranked Paper City Oaks in fast paced Box Lacrosse action. The Oaks look to avenge a June 14th 17-14 loss in Maine. Never seen Box Lacrosse? Think full contact basketball, played in an ice rink.
Join us for the third installment of our 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 sounds, beats, and languages. Riobamba is a first-generation, Ecuadorian-Lithuanian sound […]
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 […]
A leisurely walk geared for seniors but open to all. Join the Park Interpreter for some exercise along the streets and canals of Holyoke with informal, on-the-go interpretation. Each roughly 1 to 2-mile walk features a topic such as local history, architecture, plants, and wildlife. Meet at the Visitor Center. […]
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.
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.