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.
Spring is on the horizon! Christine Copeland’s artwork welcomes the season to Holyoke Heritage State Park. Fish, dogwoods, ephemeral flowers and birds dance among sun and shadow in her exquisite watercolors brimming with delicate colors. Come enjoy this exhibit that teems with the energy of SPRING! in the Visitor Center Exhibition Hall between March 5 and April 28, 2024.
You're invited to join us for our April Community Meal on Friday, April 12th at 5pm. We'll be serving a traditional Puerto Rican meal, featuring roast pork, rice and beans, bread pudding and fried plantains. We'll follow that up with a Family Movie at 6pm. There is no cost. Todos son bienvenidas (All Are Welcome). See you there!
Geared for seniors but open to all ages. Join the park interpreter for some exercise along the Canal Trail of Holyoke, and beyond. On-the-go interpretation of old mills, how the canals work, the Connecticut River, current businesses and more. Two miles. Dress for the weather. Severe weather cancels. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Spring is on the horizon! Christine Copeland’s artwork welcomes the season to Holyoke Heritage State Park. Fish, dogwoods, ephemeral flowers and birds dance among sun and shadow in her exquisite watercolors brimming with delicate colors. Come enjoy this exhibit that teems with the energy of SPRING! in the Visitor Center Exhibition Hall between March 5 and April 28, 2024.
Spring is on the horizon! Christine Copeland’s artwork welcomes the season to Holyoke Heritage State Park. Fish, dogwoods, ephemeral flowers and birds dance among sun and shadow in her exquisite watercolors brimming with delicate colors. Come enjoy this exhibit that teems with the energy of SPRING! in the Visitor Center Exhibition Hall between March 5 and April 28, 2024.
City Sports Bar excited to invite you to a FREE Kids/Teens Pop-Up Shop at City Sports Bar & Lounge on Sunday April 14th. This event is designed to support and showcase the talents of young entrepreneurs. Let's come together and teach our youth the basics of business.
The Wilbraham Choral Society Men's Glee Club will be performing a selection of challenging contemporary works, chanty sea shanties, traditional folk songs, familiar pop tunes and patriotic works. Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Providence Place Chapel 5 Gamelin Street Holyoke 413-534-9700 Free and Open to the Public
Celebrate Women’s History Month by viewing the Nature/Nurture Art Exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum in March! Artists identifying as female or nonbinary were asked how they viewed the theme of nature versus nurture. This debate centers around our genes and surroundings, with both factors playing a role in mental and physical well-being while shaping personalities. This exhibition showcases a variety of viewpoints on the complex interplay between nature and nurture. Some artworks delve into the powerful impact of genetics, examining how inherited traits and biological tendencies can shape a person’s path. Others highlight the nurturing side, underscoring the importance of upbringing, […]
Spring is on the horizon! Christine Copeland’s artwork welcomes the season to Holyoke Heritage State Park. Fish, dogwoods, ephemeral flowers and birds dance among sun and shadow in her exquisite watercolors brimming with delicate colors. Come enjoy this exhibit that teems with the energy of SPRING! in the Visitor Center Exhibition Hall between March 5 and April 28, 2024.
Celebrate Women’s History Month by viewing the Nature/Nurture Art Exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum in March! Artists identifying as female or nonbinary were asked how they viewed the theme of nature versus nurture. This debate centers around our genes and surroundings, with both factors playing a role in mental and physical well-being while shaping personalities. This exhibition showcases a variety of viewpoints on the complex interplay between nature and nurture. Some artworks delve into the powerful impact of genetics, examining how inherited traits and biological tendencies can shape a person’s path. Others highlight the nurturing side, underscoring the importance of upbringing, […]
Calling all budding artists! Come learn painting techniques from watercolor artist Christine Copeland. Explore perspective, colors, leaf printing, brush strokes, and more. Display your finished artwork on the forest mural next to Christine’s exhibited works in the visitor center. Create some pieces to take home. Materials will be supplied, but bring your own if you like. Wear old clothes. Two sessions will be offered: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Ages 6 -9 Leaf printing and color usage (11:30 am – 12:30 pm Ages 10-15 Brush strokes and perspective) The program is FREE but registration is required by calling 413-534-1723. Please specify […]
Calling all budding artists! Come learn painting techniques from watercolor artist Christine Copeland. Explore perspective, colors, leaf printing, brush strokes, and more. Display your finished artwork on the forest mural next to Christine’s exhibited works in the visitor center. Create some pieces to take home. Materials will be supplied, but bring your own if you like. Wear old clothes. Two sessions will be offered: (10:00 am - 11:00 am Ages 6 -9 Leaf printing and color usage) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Ages 10-15 Brush strokes and perspective The program is FREE but registration is required by calling 413-534-1723. Please specify […]
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 in December.
The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city to help plan your visit.
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