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.
Drop-in Genealogy Lab: Our two, professional genealogists visit once a month to offer support to family history researchers. Both have wide expertise and Iris also offers specialized, bilingual help with Spanish-language genealogy sources. Hillary Schau (2:30-4:30) Irisneri Alicea Flores (3:30-5:30) Laboratorio de Genealogía: Nuestras dos genealogistas profesionales visitan una vez al mes […]
Wepa Wednesdays – Salsa & Bachata in Holyoke Join us every Wednesday for Salsa & Bachata lessons (beginner & intermediate) Then dance the night away with the best Latin beats Free Parking Kitchen open till 10PM Affordable Drinks 7:30 PM – Salsa 8:30 PM - Bachata 9:30 PM - 12:30 […]
With Robert Comeau. On Thursday, May 27, 1875, during a celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi, a fire ignited in the temporary wooden building that served as the Precious Blood Church. It took dozens of lives, became national news, and led to new building code standards in Holyoke. The […]
no frills karaoke. We don’t even use capital letters. every thursday at 8:00. you, a microphone, and your destiny. bring your own fame.
Two tours in one! Holyoke’s canals were key to making this planned industrial city. Join this easy 1- mile walking tour of the first and second level canals to discover how they were built and how they work. The walk culminates at Holyoke Gas & Electric’s Robert Barrett Fishway, where […]
Enjoy giveaways, refreshments and more as you tour our newly transformed space. We hope you can join us in celebration at our newly renovated space, set to become the permanent home of Paper City Clothing Company. Enjoy giveaways, free printing activities for all ages, refreshments and more as you tour […]
Join us on Friday, May 31 from 9am–1pm at the Holyoke Senior Center (291 Pine St) for a fun and festive plant sale! Shop a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, enter our raffle to win great prizes, and support the Senior Center's ongoing garden projects. Come grow with […]
Visit the Skinner and Sons Silk Mill site (1874—1980) for a fascinating tale of old industrial Holyoke. Grasp the laborious process of silk manufacturing and feel what it was like to work in the mill. See real silkworm cocoons, raw silk skeins, and wedding dresses made from the final product. […]
A new mural is popping up this summer on Dwight Street and we want your input! Join us for pizza and an imaginative afternoon of hands-on collage style artmaking with The Color Collaborative and the Children's Museum at Holyoke.
Come out for an afternoon splash of color, and say hello to Jey Weisgerber, one of the Artery's newest vendors. Jey's project, Found & Faded, includes stickers, notebooks, pins, bookmarks, and size-inclusive clothing that has been altered and hand-dyed. This M&G Jey will also hold a fashion show featuring some […]
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, […]
FREE Golden Prom for Ages 55+! Join us for a magical evening at the Western Mass Golden Prom — a FREE celebration just for our 55+ community! Saturday, May 31 | 4:00–8:00 PM War Memorial, 310 Appleton St #106A, Holyoke, MA Enjoy a live salsa band, DJ, dinner, dancing, and […]
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.
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!