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.
Nationally-known, prize-winning author and former public editor of the New York Times Daniel Okrent will visit us virtually on May 4 at 5:00 PM on the big screen in the Holyoke Public Library Community Room. The author of six books, Okrent has been described by Publishers Weekly as “one of […]
May the Fourth be with you! This month we’re heading back out to a long time ago and far, far away. Emily Rome The Wacky History of Restoration-Era Shakespeare Performance A happy ending for “King Lear,” opera numbers for the “Macbeth” witches, and a mash-up of “Much Ado About Nothing” […]
It’s hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his founding of Irish-American powerhouse band Solas in 1996, to his current work as one of the leading composers and interpreters of the tradition, Egan has […]
For adults and teens. Migrant birds are now returning from various regions in the south. Join the park interpreter to search for birds in canals, trees, ground cover and riverside. Learn of the amazing distances they travel, difficulties they face, and how climate change is affecting them. Be ready to […]
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Arts & Crafts fair featuring 8 additional vendors at the ARTery. Perfect chance to buy 'Gifts for mothers and others'.
Maple Street Walking Tour will walk from the circle near Mater Dolorosa to 10 blocks up Maple Street. Learn about parks, churches, buildings, schools, and other institutions along the way. meet at the Maple Street circle at the northern end of the street
Spafford are known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s […]
Southern Rock at it’s finest! Come check out the show, you won’t be disappointed. New York’s Southbound Renegades (A Southern Rock Show) brings you back to the glory days of Skynard and the Allman Brothers. They say playing these songs is all about the details, these guys really hit the […]
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Looking for a unique and engaging way to step back in time and explore Holyoke’s fascinating history? Look no further than Wistariahurst, where our house tours offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped this vibrant community. Get ready to travel back in time as you step […]
First Sunday of every month: featuring poetry, spoken word, & stories hosted by Paul Richmond! Doors are at 1:30pm, open mic starts at 2:00pm with 5-minute time slots. Featured writers start at 3:00, each have 15 minutes. Join us at Judd’s Restaurant for Sunday Brunch (10am-2pm), take a stroll through […]
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!