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.
Explore the magic of fluid art through paint pouring. Artist Emily Pacheco leads adults (ages 19 and above) in this workshop of color and movement. Goodies provided. Fee and registration required. This workshop takes place at Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Contact Emily to register: emisuecreations@gmail.com. $35
The Holyoke Preservation Trust is pleased to announce Bob Comeau’s Footsteps of Faith and Survival: Legacy of Holyoke's Precious Blood Church Tour to be held on May 24th. This walking and bus tour is sponsored by the Office of Planning and Economic Development's Tourism Advisory Board and the Massachusetts Cultural […]
East Granby Connecticut’s Old New-Gate Prison will be presenting while Prison Reimagined is on view. The Saga of New-Gate, hosted by Old New-Gate Prison’s Curator, Morgan Bengel will dig into the tumultuous beginnings of the prison and the experimental way our criminal justice system was established. Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine is […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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.
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.