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.
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Join us Monday evenings from 5–8 PM at Beyond Armour Yard — Holyoke's outdoor space for food, music, and community, set among the artist-painted shipping containers created by Beyond Walls in the heart of the city. On the menu Weekly Food Truck Lemonade Stand by A Good Mix Bar Service […]
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A free course exploring where Jazz music comes from and how it works. We listen to the great recorded performances and discuss them. Free and open to the public. Just come and enjoy! Contact Abbey at abuedinger@holyokelibrary.org with questions This program is supported in part by a grant from the […] 
Meet people and practice English for free! For speakers of any language and level. Gain confidence through real conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. No registration is required, but we appreciate you letting us know if you are interested. |
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For anyone wanting a nice and easy walk, join the park interpreter for a tour of a small sampling of Holyoke’s 37 beautiful murals. The artists of Beyond Walls have colored the downtown urban landscape with murals that tell stories and celebrate culture. Learn the stories they tell and of […]
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Joseph Lee discusses his book over Zoom: "Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity" Join Wistariahurst Museum for an engaging discussion about the 2026 Massachusetts Great Reads title Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity by Joseph Lee. Registered participants […] 
Musical Bingo at Donovan's Irish Pub. Four rounds, a gift certificate awarded each round |
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Join Flamenco Boston for an evening of flamenco music and dance featuring special guest artists from NYC and Spain. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Funded, in part, by a grant from the Holyoke Cultural Council, a local agency, and the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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Wistariahurst Museum will be welcoming October with a haunting exhibit all about death and dying in the Victorian era Wistariahurst Museum will be welcoming October with a haunting exhibit all about death and dying in the Victorian era. Visitors will see historic items relating to mourning, while learning what mourning […]
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There is a place in Mexico where the mountains tumble toward the Gulf, where Spanish melodies met African rhythms and Indigenous traditions, and where, for generations, people have gathered around a wooden platform to make music together. This is Veracruz, birthplace of son jarocho, one of Mexico’s richest musical traditions. Its […] 
No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […] |
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OLD AIC IS COMING BACK! It’s official — the HOMECOMING AFTER PARTY is here! 90’s vs. 2000’s — Old School vs. New School. We’re bringing everybody back together for one night to reconnect with old classmates, celebrate our old stomping grounds, and bring back that AIC energy. The music. The […] |
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Four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist, and songwriter Cedric Watson is one of the most influential voices in contemporary Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco music. Originally from Texas and deeply immersed in the musical traditions of South Louisiana, Watson blends ancestral Creole melodies, driving Zydeco rhythms, and original compositions into a sound […] |
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Join us Monday evenings from 5–8 PM at Beyond Armour Yard — Holyoke's outdoor space for food, music, and community, set among the artist-painted shipping containers created by Beyond Walls in the heart of the city. On the menu Thai Place Food Truck Adult beverages by White Lion Brewing Company […]
Meet people and practice English for free! For speakers of any language and level. Gain confidence through real conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. No registration is required, but we appreciate you letting us know if you are interested. |
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For anyone wanting a nice and easy walk, join the park interpreter for a tour of a small sampling of Holyoke’s 37 beautiful murals. The artists of Beyond Walls have colored the downtown urban landscape with murals that tell stories and celebrate culture. Learn the stories they tell and of […]
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Your next opportunity could start with a conversation! Looking for a job, a fresh start, or a new career direction? Join us at the All Abilities Job Fair to connect with local employers, learn about current openings, and explore resources to support your job search—all in a welcoming, inclusive environment. […]
Musical Bingo at Donovan's Irish Pub. Four rounds, a gift certificate awarded each round
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Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk artists, captivating audiences worldwide from stages […] |
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No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […] 
Free Community Meal the 2nd Friday of each month. Join us for a delicious meal and conversation. Bring the family, come and eat, watch a movie or both. All are welcome. 50/50 Raffle and door prizes. |
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Join the park interpreter for a 2-hour walk along Holyoke’s canal system. Explore the history of this fascinating planned industrial city. Tour starts with a bit of historical background. Along our route see headraces, tailraces, intakes, a Boyden Turbine assembly, flywheels, and get an eyeball tour of the Holyoke dam […] 
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St. Paul’s Church invites the community to its Hispanic Festival on October 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 485 Appleton Street in Holyoke. Guests will have the opportunity to sample delicious foods from different Hispanic cultures while enjoying a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is invited to join […]
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Step past the cemetery gates and peer behind the veil with Wistariahurst as our volunteers channel the spirits of Holyoke's ancestors, leading you through the meandering paths of Forestdale Cemetery. Established in 1860, Forestdale Cemetery is a serene yet beautiful landscape and the final resting place for many of Holyoke's […]
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BASIC is what happens when three fearless musical explorers strip everything down to rhythm, texture, and instinct. Guitarist Chris Forsyth, drummer and electronic percussionist Mikel Patrick Avery, and bassist/guitarist Douglas McCombs draw from art rock, trance, jazz, dub, psychedelia, and global rhythms to create immersive instrumental music that is hypnotic, groove-driven, and constantly evolving. As […] |
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Enjoy Festive Fun at Holyoke Mall’s Fall-A-Palooza! Join us on Monday, October 12 in JCPenney Court for fall family fun featuring Something Royal Party Company and Clowntique! Enjoy free face painting, balloons*, glitter tattoos, crafts*, and a visit with everyone’s favorite *snap snap* Gothic Teen. Ask her about her creepy, […]
Meet people and practice English for free! For speakers of any language and level. Gain confidence through real conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. No registration is required, but we appreciate you letting us know if you are interested. |
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For anyone wanting a nice and easy walk, join the park interpreter for a tour of a small sampling of Holyoke’s 37 beautiful murals. The artists of Beyond Walls have colored the downtown urban landscape with murals that tell stories and celebrate culture. Learn the stories they tell and of […] |
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Get to know Wistariahurst Museum after dark as you're lead through our halls by candlelight. Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to welcome guests for our Darkened Hallways Tours this fall. Immerse yourself in an evening of spine-tingling discovery and feel the lingering energy of past inhabitants and workers that once occupied […] |
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Looking for some Free family-friendly fun? Do you love to sing? If you answered yes to one of these questions (or even if you didn't), join us for Karaoke on Thursday, October 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. All ages and abilities are welcome. We'll have music, laughter, community, fun, […]
No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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We will be hosting an Open House on Friday, October 16th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. We would love if you could stop in. State Rep. Patricia Duffy will be with us, and we are having a bake sale. All funds from the bake sale will go into a member emergency […]
Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […]
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Step into the halls of Count Orlok's castle during a screening of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu in Wistariahurst Museum's historic gardens Step back in time and into the halls of Count Orlok's castle during a screening of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu. This horror classic is the perfect way to […] |
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Hop aboard the “Holyoke Express” and explore our city in a whole new way! Join us Saturday, October 17th from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM to Explore Holyoke by Bus & Discover Our Stories! Sit back, relax, and experience some of Holyoke’s most vibrant murals, then enjoy a special stop at Wistariahurst […] 
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A Day of Exploration & Fun in Holyoke! One city. So many places to discover. And it’s all FREE! Come explore Holyoke on Saturday, October 17th for a day packed with family fun, local history, art, culture, and plenty of surprises along the way! Tour the beautiful Ballroom at City […]
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History of the Mount Tom Station Area will be a historical walking from Underwood Avenue to East Street to the Mount Tom North Trail. To be held on Saturday October 17 2026 from 10 AM to noontime. Park on the odd side of Underwood Avenue by driving to its end […]
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Jess Martin and Kim Hoff share original music and poetry inspired by landscapes and communities across New England, exploring nature as a source of solace, connection, and resilience. The program includes two new works created in response to Wistariahurst’s Memento Mori exhibition. Free; registration encouraged but not required.
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Exploring Hispanic Genealogy & Indigenous and African Caribbean Roots is an engaging and educational presentation that introduces participants to the rich, complex history of Caribbean and Latin American ancestry. Led by local genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores, this program explores how Indigenous Taíno, African, and Spanish histories intersect and are reflected […] |
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St. Peter's Lutheran is hosting a free Halloween Spooktacular, this year featuring King Gray's Spooky Bus, a Trunk or Treat, games and a free snack. The public is invited and the event is free of charge.
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The Holyoke Civic Symphony opens its 2026–2027 season, “Significant Figures,” on Sunday, October 18 at 3 p.m. with Old Wine in New Bottles, a program that brings together a world-premiere performance, a contemporary concerto, and one of the most recognizable works in the orchestral repertoire. The free concert will take […]
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The Holyoke Civic Symphony will present its fall concert, "Old Wine in New Bottles," on Sunday, October 18th, 3 pm, at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA. This free performance from the symphony's 2026-2027 Season includes Lauren Bernofsky's "Overture on Themes from The Mensch," as well as Quinn Mason's "Trombone […] |
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Meet people and practice English for free! For speakers of any language and level. Gain confidence through real conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. No registration is required, but we appreciate you letting us know if you are interested. |
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The legendary Blind Boys of Alabama bring their transcendent harmonies and spiritual power to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s iconic album Songs in the Key of Life. This special presentation pairs many of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs with beloved selections from the Blind Boys’ own celebrated repertoire, blending gospel, soul, […] |
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Come learn all about Art+Feminism, a global initiative addressing the gender gap on Wikipedia by improving content on cis and trans women, gender non-binary people, the arts, and feminism. Participants will walk through the basics of Wikipedia editing and have the chance to contribute to this global platform. RSVP
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Trunk or Treat is Back! Get ready for some spooky, safe, family-friendly fun on October 22nd from 5 - 7 pm in the Maple Street parking lot. Dress to impress in your favorite costume and come see the trunks decorated for Halloween...and get treats! All Are Welcome. See you there...if […]
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Join us on Thursday October 22, 5-7pm at the Paper City Clothing Company gallery on High Street in Holyoke for a cultural evening unlike any other. The evening will center around work by Dali Vera of Guerrera Writer and Michelle Falcón Fontanez, who will screen the film Ashes in my […]
No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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Wistariahurst Museum’s "Skeletal Secrets" tour unveils ghostly guides and eerie tales of death and spirits. Do you dare to learn more? As the night grows long and a chill lingers in the air, Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to announce a new, frightfully fantastic character tour: Skeletal Secrets with the Skinner […]
Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […] |
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Join the park interpreter for a 2-hour walk along Holyoke’s canal system. Explore the history of this fascinating planned industrial city. Tour starts with a bit of historical background. Along our route see headraces, tailraces, intakes, a Boyden Turbine assembly, flywheels, and get an eyeball tour of the Holyoke dam […]
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Join us Saturday, October 24, from 1:00–4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton Street, Holyoke, for an afternoon of Halloween fun! This is a free community event. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and remember to bring a bag or basket for treats. We hope to see […]
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All Are Welcome to join us on Saturday, October 24th for a homemade Roast Pork Dinner! We'll be serving roast pork and gravy, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, applesauce, rolls and butter and apple crisp... all homemade. Doors open at 5:30 pm and dinner starts at 6pm. Tickets are $17 each […] |
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Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to bring another fang-tastic and ghoulishly delightful sensory-friendly event into our halls! Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to bring another fang-tastic and ghoulishly delightful sensory-friendly event into our halls for the Halloween season! Our bewitching trick-or-treat event will let you and your little goblins enjoy an adventure […] |
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Meet people and practice English for free! For speakers of any language and level. Gain confidence through real conversations in a relaxed atmosphere. No registration is required, but we appreciate you letting us know if you are interested. |
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Jewelry and gravestones may seem to be an unlikely combination, but both reflect society’s beliefs about death and mourning in similar ways. Though we may identify mourning jewelry and sentimental gravestone symbolism with the Victorian period, their roots and usage go back to antiquity: looking back just a few hundred […] |
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Join us for a ghoulishly FUN time at Mall-O-Ween at Holyoke Mall! Bring the whole boo crew for a safe, family-friendly evening of trick-or-treating throughout the mall. Mall-O-Ween is free and open to the public.
No frills. No judgements. You do you. Join us every Thursday at 8pm for music, laughter, and some unforgettable performaces! Everyone is welcome. Todos son bienvenidos! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 10pm. |
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Music for Healing is a free exhibition of visual, sound, and performance art by interdisciplinary artist Angelica Olstad. At its center is Transmission (2025), a video work in which Olstad performs her original score at the piano while wearing an EEG machine, making her brainwave activity visible in real time. […]
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A Spooky Musical Theater Extravaganza! Join us for our 3rd annual family-friendly (and very popular) BBJ SPOOKY SPECTACULAR highlighting our Broadway Brings Joy Musical Theater Program ages 4 to adult! Friday, October 30th De La Luz Soundstage, 114 Race Street in Holyoke 6pm Doors Open 7pm Showing FREE and Open […] 
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As All Hallows’ Eve approaches and the nights grow darker, peer behind the veil and explore the eerie depths of Wistariahurst Museum with the Spirit Sisters. Join us for a spine-chilling night of ghostly adventures where you will dive into a paranormal investigation inside our halls. Learn about essential ghost-hunting […] |
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Join the park interpreter for a 2-hour walk along Holyoke’s canal system. Explore the history of this fascinating planned industrial city. Tour starts with a bit of historical background. Along our route see headraces, tailraces, intakes, a Boyden Turbine assembly, flywheels, and get an eyeball tour of the Holyoke dam […] |
Kick off your week with good vibes, great food, and community spirit. Every Monday is Holyoke’s summer tradition on Race Street!
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Join us Fridays this summer for the Night Market at the Armour Yard in Holyoke. Vendors, food, music, and fun for the whole family.
Pulp Art Gallery is committed to showcasing a diverse range of local, national, and international artists from varied backgrounds.
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