Community Calendar

Considered by many to be the greatest American architect of the 19th century, Henry Hobson Richardson and his firm were commissioned to design more than two dozen railroad stations, many along the east-west line of the Boston & Albany Railroad. Only one, his 1885 Holyoke Passenger Station, was completed in his lifetime on the north-south line between New York and Montreal (the Connecticut River Railroad). When rail passenger service to Holyoke was abandoned nearly 80 years later, the station was altered into automobile parts and machine shops. It sat empty for decades until local businessman David White bought the building […]

You don’t need leaves to identify trees. A 1/4-mile leisurely guided walk helps you become familiar with tree characteristics and overwintering strategies. Examine bark, buds, and growth patterns, and you’ll soon identify all the trees in the park! Dress for the weather. Severe weather cancels. Meet at the visitor center.  

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.  Dress for the weather.  Severe weather cancels. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Join the park interpreter for some exercise in Holyoke's downtown mill district. Discover how a city originally designed as an industrial mill town is being reimagined. Learn about some innovative businesses and developers that have, and are continuing to, put life back into old mill buildings. 1.5-mile walk. Dress for the weather. Severe weather cancels.  Meet at Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center.

Every Bunny is Welcome to join us on March 30 from 11 am until 2pm for an Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza! We'll have games, door prizes, crafts, a scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and more-- including an Easter Egg Hunt, of course! It will be fun for the whole family. Come join us at 300 Appleton St., Holyoke. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org or by calling 413-532-1483. See you there!

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, […]