Community Calendar

For kids 8 and up and their families. What comes to mind when you think of camping? Tents? Campfires? Starry Skies? Being outdoors?  All of this is possible when you go camping.  Come learn about camping at Holyoke Heritage State Park. Take a "Leave No Trace" hike. Set up a tent. Try out camping equipment.  Enjoy a guided StoryWalk® of "The Camping Trip" with Spanish interpretation. Learn where you can go camping nearby. This program is co-sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club Family Outings Committee, and Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Free and open to the public.  All children […]

Primeras Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke Kioskos, musica, orquestas, en fin, un fin de semana come en nuestra isla! Jueves 8/4: 5pm - 9pm Musica Cristiana / Dia Familiar Viernes 8/5: 5pm Convocatoria y Bienvenida 6pm Luisito y Sus Amigos (Salsa) 7:15pm Rika Swing (Merengue) 8:30pm Domenic Marte (Bachata) Sabado 8/6: 2pm Unity Stars Dancers (Grupo Baile) 3:30pm Carlos y Su Momento Musical (Musica Tipica Puertorriqueña) 5pm Aky Salas (Bachata) 7pm Juancho (Merengue) 8:30pm Viti Ruiz (Salsa) Domingo 8/7: 2pm Bomba de Aqui (Bomba y Plena) 3:30pm Iluxxion (Bachata) 5pm Jesus Pagan (Salsa) 6:30pm Grupo Mania (Merengue) Gracias a Holyoke Medical […]

Join City Historian, Penni Martorell, and Wistariahurst Master Gardener, Phyllis Barrett, for a guided tour of Wistariahurst’s historic gardens and grounds. Learn about how the landscape and gardens have evolved over the years; what has been planted here historically, and the history of this plot of land. Your guides will share stories about how the Skinner family came to be here and what the property looked like when they lived here. Named after the wisteria vine that flowers in May, Wistariahurst was home to two generations of the Skinner family who loved to garden.  Begun by Sarah Skinner in the […]

Our park is home to almost 30 different tree species. Join the park interpreter for a guided stroll to discover the varied gifts these beneficial plants provide. Learn of the relationship between Juniper and crabapple trees. What tree is taking the place of long lost elms on city streets? Join us to get to know these hardy urban trees. Bring your cell phone to try some tree identification apps. Meet outside Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center.

Primeras Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke Kioskos, musica, orquestas, en fin, un fin de semana come en nuestra isla! Jueves 8/4: 5pm - 9pm Musica Cristiana / Dia Familiar Viernes 8/5: 5pm Convocatoria y Bienvenida 6pm Luisito y Sus Amigos (Salsa) 7:15pm Rika Swing (Merengue) 8:30pm Domenic Marte (Bachata) Sabado 8/6: 2pm Unity Stars Dancers (Grupo Baile) 3:30pm Carlos y Su Momento Musical (Musica Tipica Puertorriqueña) 5pm Aky Salas (Bachata) 7pm Juancho (Merengue) 8:30pm Viti Ruiz (Salsa) Domingo 8/7: 2pm Bomba de Aqui (Bomba y Plena) 3:30pm Iluxxion (Bachata) 5pm Jesus Pagan (Salsa) 6:30pm Grupo Mania (Merengue) Gracias a Holyoke Medical […]

Primeras Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke Kioskos, musica, orquestas, en fin, un fin de semana come en nuestra isla! Jueves 8/4: 5pm - 9pm Musica Cristiana / Dia Familiar Viernes 8/5: 5pm Convocatoria y Bienvenida 6pm Luisito y Sus Amigos (Salsa) 7:15pm Rika Swing (Merengue) 8:30pm Domenic Marte (Bachata) Sabado 8/6: 2pm Unity Stars Dancers (Grupo Baile) 3:30pm Carlos y Su Momento Musical (Musica Tipica Puertorriqueña) 5pm Aky Salas (Bachata) 7pm Juancho (Merengue) 8:30pm Viti Ruiz (Salsa) Domingo 8/7: 2pm Bomba de Aqui (Bomba y Plena) 3:30pm Iluxxion (Bachata) 5pm Jesus Pagan (Salsa) 6:30pm Grupo Mania (Merengue) Gracias a Holyoke Medical […]

Celebrating another year, Print Shop Inc. invites current & former members, their friends & family, donors and community partners, and any one interested in exploring what's new at the Print Shop to a backyard barbeque along the tracks with some food, fun and friends. Free to attend. All are welcome.

Primeras Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke Kioskos, musica, orquestas, en fin, un fin de semana come en nuestra isla! Jueves 8/4: 5pm - 9pm Musica Cristiana / Dia Familiar Viernes 8/5: 5pm Convocatoria y Bienvenida 6pm Luisito y Sus Amigos (Salsa) 7:15pm Rika Swing (Merengue) 8:30pm Domenic Marte (Bachata) Sabado 8/6: 2pm Unity Stars Dancers (Grupo Baile) 3:30pm Carlos y Su Momento Musical (Musica Tipica Puertorriqueña) 5pm Aky Salas (Bachata) 7pm Juancho (Merengue) 8:30pm Viti Ruiz (Salsa) Domingo 8/7: 2pm Bomba de Aqui (Bomba y Plena) 3:30pm Iluxxion (Bachata) 5pm Jesus Pagan (Salsa) 6:30pm Grupo Mania (Merengue) Gracias a Holyoke Medical […]

Join Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory for a special presentation during Tykes Tuesday. Come meet and learn about their butterflies and other exotic animals. Magic Wings is an 8000 square-foot tropical conservatory with nearly 4000 free-flying tropical and native butterflies from all over the world! They also have exotic reptiles, frogs, fish, birds & insects to see up close and personal. We will also be joined by Dazzle Day Face Painters!

Open to the public 3-part cooking series: 8/9, 8/16 & 8/23 Canning, Freezing & Pickling products grown straight from the garden. Instructor Chef Lauren Kendzierski

Caleb Cooley Dickinson of Hatfield, Massachusetts (1804 – 1882) founded the Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts with a bequest of $100,000, making an enormous contribution to the area. Considered an eccentric personality, Dickinson never married, was gender non-conforming, and was revealed to be a crossdresser upon his death. Dickinson legally adopted his closest companion James Donnell in order to form a family unit and to include Donnell in his will. One-hour slide presentation including a Q and A. This series of three talks taking place this summer is based on original research conducted by the Sexual Minorities Archives about pre-Stonewall […]

Converting the power of falling water to usable energy takes age-old technology. It’s what birthed Holyoke, and continues to power the city to this day.  An introduction to waterpower and the vision of Holyoke’s founders begins in the Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. The tour continues outside as we walk along the first level canal. Our 1/4 mile walk terminates at Open Square where we will get to see the turbines that once powered Lyman mill, still servicing the many businesses located in Open Square. Limited to 20 participants. Registration required. (413) 534-1723 or nancy.condon@mass.gov Meet at the Visitor […]

STARCHILD PRODUCTIONS Presents The Spradley’s “BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE” CLASSIC R&B MUSIC With Special Guests Family Affair (Formerly known as The Dreamtones) Capacity is Limited – Advanced Tickets Only, $40 Doors open @ 7:00pm – Show time @ 8:00pm For more information contact: starchildproductionsllc@gmail.com or 413-534-6889

We encourage everyone in Holyoke and in Western MA to participate in our 1Wall Handball event. This is a great opportunity to learn about handball, watch how is played, and meet local players. Roberts Sports Complex  

Take part in StoryWalk Adventures with the Boy Scouts! StoryWalk is a unique and enjoyable way for children – and adults! – to enjoy reading. This activity will be held indoor and in place on the Lower Level in Macy’s Court. Participation from the audience is welcomed and encouraged. We will also be joined by Dazzle Day Face Painters!

Calling all DJs, Record Junkies, Vinyl Enthusiasts – we’re asking the collective community to join us monthly for a night of all vinyl music. Get your sets ready, organize those 45s and come to signup and spin. Got some LPs to trade? Join the swap. Appearances by professional DJs. Don’t know how to DJ? Our hosts will guide your playlist with you by their-side. Judgement free, all genres, all vinyl. 21+ Free Event, $5 suggested donation to DJ Sponsored by Canna Provisions ! Crates to dig from Spin That Records. Dine at GCA! Judd’s Bar & Restaurant is open Wednesday […]

Visit us here at Wistariahurst n the garden on the third Friday of each month for in-person plant sales!  Offerings will include some annuals as available, perennials as they are culled and separated from our garden plants.  This is an opportunity to purchase healthy, well cared for garden plantings at a competitive price, and support the gardens at Wistariahurst.  Our gardeners will also be selling their excess gardening supplies, and pots. Here are the upcoming dates, so mark your calendars! • Friday, September 16th • Friday, October 21st

Our park is home to almost 30 different tree species. Join the park interpreter for a guided stroll to discover the varied gifts these beneficial plants provide. Learn of the relationship between Juniper and crabapple trees. What tree is taking the place of long lost elms on city streets? Join us to get to know these hardy urban trees. Bring your cell phone to try some tree identification apps. Meet outside Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center.

Cut loose with your best jumps during Tykes Tuesday! Altitude provides families with a safe environment for action-oriented entertainment. This indoor adventure park features a ninja course, trampolines, dodgeball, battle beam and trampoline basketball. Please fill out waiver prior to arrival: https://altitude.active8pos.com/public/waiver?loc=Holyoke We will also be joined by Dazzle Day Face Painters!

Our park is home to almost 30 different tree species. Join the park interpreter for a guided stroll to discover the varied gifts these beneficial plants provide. Learn of the relationship between Juniper and crabapple trees. What tree is taking the place of long lost elms on city streets? Join us to get to know these hardy urban trees. Bring your cell phone to try some tree identification apps. Meet outside Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center.

Save the date! First Grecian festival to benefit local charities!!… Greek food, Music, Youth activities, Vendors, and Greek pastries!!

For kids 8 and up and their families.  Hiking is good fun and great exercise. You get to see nature, hear birds, smell fresh air, and be outside.  Come learn about hiking at Holyoke Heritage State Park.  Learn to follow a map.  Take a scavenger hunt to pack a daypack.  Enjoy a guided StoryWalk® of Hiking Day with Spanish interpretation. Learn where you can go hiking nearby. This program is co-sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club Family Outings Committee and Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Free and open to the public.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. […]

The Chicopee Canal in Chicopee Center was made by the same person who made the Holyoke Canal System - John Chase.  Come learn about the similarities and the differences between the two canals.  Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-walking-tour-chicopee-canal-system-tickets-401709101737

Stop 1: There were two canal systems in Chicopee. The first was built in 1823 along the Chicopee Falls section of the Chicopee River. That canal and dam are now gone. A second canal was built in Chicopee in 1832 (started April 1 and water enters it December 8) along the lower part of the Chicopee River. Its dam and canal still exists and is visible off the dirt path that once held the railroad tracks. Includes Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee Canal, Chicopee River Raceway, Cabot, Dwight and Perkins Mills and lots more. Total of 13 stops. Meet within the […]

Join Holyoke Mall on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Lower Level in Macy’s Court for a FREE Back-to School Safety Fair. Children and their families will meet local first responders, tour their emergency vehicles,  learn about back-to-school safety information, get SWAG, and more! Don’t miss Officer Tabb and K9 Jori of the Holyoke Police Department for a special K9 demonstration at 2:00 p.m. outside Planet Fitness. Participating Departments Include: Action Ambulance Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Holyoke Fire Department Holyoke Police Department