The Explore Holyoke community calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city 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 and daily specials from restaurants.
To celebrate the City of Holyoke’s 150th, Holyoke Preservation Trust in collaboration with Holyoke Heritage State Park is calling all Pioneer Valley artists to show their best artwork inspired by Holyoke’s history and/or vision for the city’s future. Submissions must be delivered to Holyoke Heritage State Park by August 25, 2023. If chosen, it will […]
The Robert E. Barrett Fishway at the Holyoke Dam opens for the season on May 10th. Come see our amazing fish elevator and the underwater fish viewing windows. Open May 10 through June 18 Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Also open Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 2023
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Celtic Musicians Welcome! Kira Jewitt + John Tabb/ Leads! John Tabb on button accordion, Kira Jewett on fiddle and Jim Bunting on guitar, vocals and bouzouki. Together they play traditional tunes with tight, driving rhythm, interspersed with Jim’s unique take on Ireland’s song repertoire. John Tabb is well known throughout southern New England for his […]
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Holyoke and All Saints Church, South Hadley will co-host a Spaghetti Supper and Bake Sale fundraiser on Sunday, May 28, 2023, 6-8pm in the auditorium at St. Paul's Church, 485 Appleton Street, Holyoke. Ticket Price: $25.00pp, kids under 10 eat one serving free. Menu: Spaghetti with either Plain or meat sauce, […]
As a way of remembering, honoring, and recognizing our Veterans we will be participating and challenging YOU to do 22 pushups before our Memorial Day ceremony. An estimated 22 veterans are tragically lost to suicide every single day. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us, donuts and coffee will be provided after the challenge […]
The IVHF Battle of the Badges Volleyball Tournament is back for an eighth year featuring members of the New York City Fire Department going head to head with teams of emergency personnel from Holyoke, Springfield and greater New England. Spectator admission is free and doors will open at 8:45am with pool play starting at 9am […]
For adults and teens. Two tours in one! Holyoke’s canals were the key to this planned industrial city. Paper and textile mills set up shop as soon as sections were completed to reap the waterpower the canals provided. Learn how the waterways were constructed, how they work, and tour parts of first and second level […]
Join Bob Comeau as he takes us down a three-mile memory lane on Holyoke's historic Oak Street. Learn about the the history of Avery Field and its surrounding land. Enjoy walking along Oak Street as he takes you on a journey learning about the area's history, the homes and some of the early and important […]
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Girls and their guardians are invited to a FREE Pop-Up event on Saturday, June 3, from 12:00-2:00PM. Your girl can do a planting activity or have a snack while you learn more about Girl Scouts. Join us and discover creative ways to form a new troop together! Where: Community Field 1 Community Field Road, Holyoke […]
Genuine Culture, LLC presents: From Jazz to Hip-Hop will highlight the late, great pianist/composer/innovator Ramsey Lewis. Ramsey Lewis Music has inspired countless hip-hop artists which includes The Fugees, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, A Tribe Called Quest and many more. Join us on a celebratory musical journey that connects Jazz, Hip-Hop and the Great Ramsey […]
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 through the doors of this […]
Energy clearing yoga sequence • Guided DIY Tarot • Smudge stick and crystal favors Taking its name from the delicious berries that ripen as we approach the month of June, the Strawberry Full Moon is likewise calling us to acknowledge the ways that we too have ripened and are brimming with sweetness. This full moon […]
SUMMER YOGA MINI-SESSIONS on Race St. HOLYOKE SESSION I ($80 for 4 weeks) Mondays 6/5-6/26 LEVEL 1: 5:30-6:30 PM INTRO YOGA: 7-8 PM SESSION II ($100 for 5 weeks) Mondays 7/10-8/7 LEVEL 1.5: 5:30-6:30 PM LEVEL 1: 7-8 PM SESSIONS I + II ($160 for 9 weeks) Sign up for both sessions for discounted pricing. […]
Armour Yard is back! Every Monday 5 to 8 P.M. starting on June 5 through September 25th. Join us for a fun time and enjoy craft brews from White Lion Brewing and Holyoke Craft Beer. Food by Holyoke Hummus Company, CRAVE, and Thai Chili Food Truck. Additional offerings will be announced via Instagram and Facebook. […]
Wednesdays, 7:30am-8:15am starting April 19th Hybrid: Chair and Mat Yoga Location: City Hall Ballroom Open to all levels of practice (beginners welcome!) *Please bring your own mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you can move in easily. All Dates Include: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, (no 5/31), 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26 Please make […]
Join us as we kick off our summer season in the NECBL with our opening weekend. There are four games slated from June 8th-June 11th. Games on Thursday June 8th, Friday June 9th, and Saturday June 10th start at 6:35pm EST. Our game on Sunday June 11th starts at 3:00pm EST. Gates will open one […]
Join us as we kick off our summer season in the NECBL with our opening weekend. There are four games slated from June 8th-June 11th. Games on Thursday June 8th, Friday June 9th, and Saturday June 10th start at 6:35pm EST. Our game on Sunday June 11th starts at 3:00pm EST. Gates will open one […]
Judd’s Restaurant at Gateway City Arts is open for dinner the night of the show, make a reservation here! Formed in the fall of 2012, The Glad Machine set out to write some of the catchiest rock songs on the vibrant Western Massachusetts music scene. Drawing influence from Cheap Trick, The Posies, Jellyfish, The Beach Boys […]
Holyoke Preservation Trust (HPT) is hosting its 3rd Annual Holyoke Garden Tour! We are excited to showcase NEW AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL gardens that are located in Holyoke. On June 10th, you will check in at HPT located at Gateway City Arts at 92 Race Street to pick up your wristband and collect a map with […]
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Join us as we kick off our summer season in the NECBL with our opening weekend. There are four games slated from June 8th-June 11th. Games on Thursday June 8th, Friday June 9th, and Saturday June 10th start at 6:35pm EST. Our game on Sunday June 11th starts at 3:00pm EST. Gates will open one […]
EXPLORE THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE MIFA Victory Theatre and NEPM Present Sí Se Puede (Yes We Can)MIFA Victory Players in Concert June 10, 2023, @7:30PM McCulloch Auditorium,Pratt Hall, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA Parking: Gorse Lot, 27 Morgan Street Tickets: $20.00, www.mifafestival.org Under Music Director Tianhui Ng, Sí Se Puede (Yes We Can) will include premieres of compositions by […]
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Join us as we kick off our summer season in the NECBL with our opening weekend. There are four games slated from June 8th-June 11th. Games on Thursday June 8th, Friday June 9th, and Saturday June 10th start at 6:35pm EST. Our game on Sunday June 11th starts at 3:00pm EST. Gates will open one […]
Armour Yard is back! Every Monday 5 to 8 P.M. starting on June 5 through September 25th. Join us for a fun time and enjoy craft brews from White Lion Brewing and Holyoke Craft Beer. Food by Holyoke Hummus Company, CRAVE, and Thai Chili Food Truck. Additional offerings will be announced via Instagram and Facebook. […]
Wednesdays, 7:30am-8:15am starting April 19th Hybrid: Chair and Mat Yoga Location: City Hall Ballroom Open to all levels of practice (beginners welcome!) *Please bring your own mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you can move in easily. All Dates Include: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, (no 5/31), 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26 Please make […]
The National Blank Book Company at the foot of Cabot Street (and later in Chicopee) was a Holyoke fixture for nearly a century and a half, producing internationally-distributed products from workforce ledgers, to diaries, to custom binders. It ingrained itself in local factory culture in the process. As one former employee explained, "If you talked to a […]
Learn the tricks of the trade to become a kitchen wizard in a cooking class taught by Nadim Kashouh, Chef and Owner of Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill. Enjoy an evening of hands-on instruction, beer & wine, and of course decadent homemade food. Seating is limited so please register ASAP!
Welcome to the Wistariahurst Plant Sale, where beauty blooms and history is preserved! All of our plants are lovingly grown right here on our property, ensuring that they are acclimated to our unique climate and soil. By purchasing our plants, you’re not only getting a piece of Wistariahurst’s history, but also investing in the health […]
The South Hadley Canal was the first canal made for navigation within the United States having been ready for use in 1795. For 160 years (that is, since 1863) the canal has been owned by Holyoke institutions. Walk from Riverside Park near the South Hadley Public Library up to Canal Park. Be capable of walking […]
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Join the Holyoke LGBTQ+ community in celebrating Pride! There will be food trucks, arts and craft vendors, drag and other performances at Veterans Park - Saturday, June 17 from 12pm-6pm More info at www.holyokepride.org
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Join us at Wistariahurst Museum on June 19th, 2023, from 1-5pm for an unforgettable day of celebration! It’s time to commemorate freedom and embrace our country’s second independence day in the most joyful way possible! Experience lawn games, incredible music, delicious treats from local Black vendors, stunning face painting, and hands-on art projects. Capture your […]
Armour Yard is back! Every Monday 5 to 8 P.M. starting on June 5 through September 25th. Join us for a fun time and enjoy craft brews from White Lion Brewing and Holyoke Craft Beer. Food by Holyoke Hummus Company, CRAVE, and Thai Chili Food Truck. Additional offerings will be announced via Instagram and Facebook. […]
Wednesdays, 7:30am-8:15am starting April 19th Hybrid: Chair and Mat Yoga Location: City Hall Ballroom Open to all levels of practice (beginners welcome!) *Please bring your own mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you can move in easily. All Dates Include: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, (no 5/31), 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26 Please make […]
Muscle Tough, Philadelphia’s premier futuristic funk fusion trio will play the Divine Theater at Gateway City Arts Wednesday, June 21. City of Four will open the show. Muscle Tough specializes in a heavily improvised blend of modal jazz, funk, and rocking psychedelia. Their creative use of sound design and group-minded improvisation blurs the line between […]
Attention Job Seekers! Don't miss out on the career opportunity of a lifetime at our upcoming Job Fair! Get those resumes Ready!!! Check out the confirmed employers so far: bit.ly/GoodJobsGoodEats Raffles, Food, and LOTS of Jobs!
Welcome to Wistariahurst’s Landscape Tours! Our immersive tours offer a unique and in-depth experience of the historic gardens at Wistariahurst. Led by knowledgeable and passionate guides, our tours provide an engaging discussion of the gardens’ rich history and how they have been preserved over time. As you stroll through our gardens, you’ll learn about the […]
Join us for the kick off performance of SIDEWAYS DOOR II: a weekend of ecstasies & escape routes!! SIDEWAYS DOOR II is the second semi-annual festival celebrating multi-disciplinary performance, process and practice organized by LOCULUS. The performance features contemporary dance works by Karinne Keithley Syers, Laila J. Franklin, LA Samuelson, and Leah Fournier + Amelia […]
Come dance to an all vinyl DJ set by Matt Krefting at Fame Lounge/Eatery to celebrate the first night of SIDEWAYS DOOR II: a weekend of ecstasies & escape routes! Free! Everyone welcome! The kitchen will be open until 10. The bar will be open all night. SIDEWAYS DOOR II is the second semi-annual festival […]
Enjoy a day of family fun at Holyoke Heritage State Park. Unlimited Merry-Go-Round rides, free admission to the Children’s Museum & Volleyball Hall of Fame. Touch-a-truck, Live entertainment, food truck, make-and-take shopping bag, live animal program and more. Rain date the next day. Tickets must be purchased beforehand: $10 each or $35 family 4-pack www.holyokemerrygoround.org/tickets […]
Nasty Habit CrossFit and Holyoke Rows Present: Marathon for Pride - A fundraiser for The OUT Foundation Join us in this fundraiser benefiting The Out Foundation - Their mission is to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals' access and participation in fitness, health and wellness to ensure their success. They are dedicated to nurturing, empowering, and celebrating LGBTQ+ […]
Take dance class as part of SIDEWAYS DOOR II: a weekend of ecstasies & escape routes! Individual classes are sliding scale $15 - $30, take both for $25 - $50. 10-11:30am - Class with Laila J. Franklin This contemporary movement class is interested in excess, fatigue, virtuosity, and care. Drawing from my background in Countertechnique […]
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Come join us on June 24th from 11-3pm for Noche de San Juan at Carlos Vega Park. There will be food, bounce houses, a domino tournament, dance classes and water activities. You can also get your Holyoke Healthy Living Passport stamped! See you there.
Every Sunday, vendors sell Vintage, Second Hand, used Clothing, books, vinyl records, crafts, collectibles, and more.
Prepare to be transported to a bygone era of sizzling summers at Wistariahurst with the “Sizzling Summer with the Skinner Servants” tour. Join us on June 25th, 2023, for an immersive experience that will take you on a captivating journey through time. As you step into the tour sessions at 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm, […]
Armour Yard is back! Every Monday 5 to 8 P.M. starting on June 5 through September 25th. Join us for a fun time and enjoy craft brews from White Lion Brewing and Holyoke Craft Beer. Food by Holyoke Hummus Company, CRAVE, and Thai Chili Food Truck. Additional offerings will be announced via Instagram and Facebook. […]
The Greater Holyoke Council for Human Understanding invites you to the 1st annual Legacy Fundraiser in honor of founding members; Dolores Stein and Sue Ellen Panitch. The event will be on Monday, June 26, 2023, 6:00-9:00pm, at Summit View, 555 Northampton Street, Holyoke. Tickets are $60.00pp. Tables seat 8. Check-in and hors d'oeuvres at 6:00pm. […]
Wednesdays, 7:30am-8:15am starting April 19th Hybrid: Chair and Mat Yoga Location: City Hall Ballroom Open to all levels of practice (beginners welcome!) *Please bring your own mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes you can move in easily. All Dates Include: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, (no 5/31), 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/19, 7/26 Please make […]
Join us for the Holyoke Farmers Market every Saturday, 10:30am-3pm from May 6th to October 28th! Snap and HIP accepted!
Holyoke has a rich history and we invite you all to celebrate and follow a long for a year of events to commemorate 150 years!
Since 1890, the Greater Holyoke Chamber has been the center for business advancement in the greater Holyoke area.
Coffee. Lunch. Sweets. Drinks. Dinner. Open for lunch Mon thru Fri: 11am to 3pm and for dinner and drinks Fri thru Sat: 5pm to 11pm
