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.
The Holyoke Preservation Trust is pleased to announce Bob Comeau's first tour of the season. Join us on April 12th as we begin our celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation with a very informative FREE TOUR of Elmwood Cemetery, the final resting place of several […]
Come join the Greater Holyoke YMCA and the Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative for a fun-filled morning of dominoes at our cultural community event! Middle and high schoolers, don’t miss out—come learn this exciting game and have a blast! Food will be provided. Please register by Saturday, April 5th.
Join us as we welcome the Westfield State University Chorale on Saturday, April 12th at 7pm as they perform Connections: a choral concert exploring the bonds of human experience. The concert will feature music by Ola Gjello, Zanaida Robles, Josquin Despres, Emma Lou Diemer, William Dawson, and Margrit Kits. This […]
We’re leaning into 2025 with a higher call: more inclusivity and diversity and movement. A 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 […]
Wistariahurst Museum is egg-static to bring back our Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt for a second year! This festive egg hunt focuses on gentle exploration and enjoyment. Designed for families with sensory sensitivities, this egg-ceptional event is tailored so every bunny feels comfortable and welcome. This year’s egg hunt will take place […]
Lizzie No is an indie-folk singer-songwriter and revolutionary artist in the Black Womanist tradition. Their acclaimed genre-defying third studio album, ‘Halfsies,’ was released in 2024. Rolling Stone named Lizzie one of their “Future 25” artists of the year, and country ballad “The Heartbreak Store” was nominated for International Song of […]
Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating the Third Annual Women’s History Month juried art showcase. This year, the theme is Love, in all forms. An opening reception will be held on March 13, 2025. “Love, in all forms” is an array of artwork of varying mediums that analyzes how love impacts our […]
Spring means it's time for Holyoke Row's FREE* comeptetive High School Crew! This rowing team focuses on speed, teamwork, and competes in regattas across the region. Practices Monday - Friday 3-5pm Season begins March 10th. Join anytime in March Beginners welcome All equipment provided Registration is open now on our […]
UMass professor Kathryn McDermott and Willow Kwak explore the 1991 tax override votes, part of a tumultuous period in Holyoke politics. McDermott and Kwak conclude that the repeated, unsuccessful efforts to pass a Proposition 2 ½ override for the schools were a turning point in the relationship between Holyoke and […]
First of all each and every Monday evening at seven is our pitch club. With prizes for first, second, and third its easy to come home a winner. So if your looking for fun evening and meeting new people the post is the place. Never played before, no problem, there […]
Spring means it's time for Holyoke Row's FREE* comeptetive High School Crew! This rowing team focuses on speed, teamwork, and competes in regattas across the region. Practices Monday - Friday 3-5pm Season begins March 10th. Join anytime in March Beginners welcome All equipment provided Registration is open now on our […]
Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating the Third Annual Women’s History Month juried art showcase. This year, the theme is Love, in all forms. An opening reception will be held on March 13, 2025. “Love, in all forms” is an array of artwork of varying mediums that analyzes how love impacts our […]
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.