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.
MassHire Holyoke’s Recovery Ready Workplace initiative presents Pillars of the Community Workforce, a new initiative funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development’s Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program. A live event to kick off this initiative will take place at the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House […]
Holyoke Farmers’ Market is on every First and Third Saturday from 10am – 2pm on 310 Appleton Street. The winter market begins December 10th and continues to March 18th. The Holyoke Farmers’ Market accepts SNAP and HIP. Spanish interpreter and translations available at every market. The market is co-organized by […]
Explore the world of winter wildlife at Holyoke Heritage State Park. The Visitor Center features an interactive gallery for kids and families to make artful contributions to the “Wildlife Whereabouts” mural. Follow the indoor StoryWalk® Under the Snow as it leads you upstairs to the immigration exhibits. Go on an […]
Join the St. Patrick's Parade Committee of Holyoke for the final stage of the 2023 Grand Colleen Pageant, a beloved Holyoke tradition. We will also be celebrating our award winners for their contributions to the St. Patrick's Parade & Road Race.
For tickets, please contact Barbara: 413 374 3482 or twinsmommy@aol.com Tickets are $85
Gateway City Arts presents the RACE STREET BAZAAR starting January 22, 2023! Open to the public EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM – 2 PM in the large music hall. Our café will be open offering coffee, tea, soda, snacks and pastries for purchase. The BAZAAR will feature used clothing/items, collectibles, housewares, records, […]
Gallery hours are Mondays 10:30am-12:30am and Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm For the month of February Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will display a poster exhibition entitled Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow organized and distributed by the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library with lead support for this traveling exhibition provided by the […]
Gallery hours are Mondays 10:30am-12:30am and Tuesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm For the month of February Wistariahurst Museum and Garden will display a poster exhibition entitled Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow organized and distributed by the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library with lead support for this traveling exhibition provided by the […]
From Feb. 23-26, Amherst College will host the eighth annual LitFest, a literary festival celebrating fiction, nonfiction, poetry and spoken-word performance, along with the College’s extraordinary literary life. This year’s lineup includes Pulitzer Prize winner Hilton Als, MacArthur Fellowship winner Valeria Luiselli, and 2022 National Book Award finalists Meghan O’Rourke […]
Join us for the third annual Battle of the Bars to Support the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke! Friday, 2/24 at the Knights Of Columbus in Holyoke This event will feature one bartender from each of the Bars listed below. They will battle each other to see who can raise […]
Shake off the winter blues and join us for a FUN and ENTERTAINING evening of Song and Dance showcasing the dancers of Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB) and the new "Broadway Brings Joy" (BBJ) musical theater training program! Proceeds benefit the Mass Academy of Ballet Educational Training Association (MABETA) scholarship […]
Irish Night in Holyoke is Back! Doors open at 5pm, dinner served at 6:30pm Advanced Registration IS required! Tickets or table reservations until February 20 by Joe O’Connor 413-627-7148 or Fran Hennessy 413-785-5687 Or buy your tickets online by clicking here
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 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!