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.
Stop by the Visitor Center to try your hand at making a piece of homemade paper. Holyoke was home to many paper mills, manufacturing quality paper for worldwide distribution. This earned Holyoke's nickname of "The Paper City." Kids and adults will enjoy getting your hands wet to make a special […]
Halloween Mall-O-Ween is BACK! Bring your little goblins and ghouls to Holyoke Mall on October 31 from 4PM to 6PM for an spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating across the shopping center.All treats, no tricks! Snap a pic of your trick-or-treating adventure around the shopping center and enter our Halloween Social Media Costume […]
Visit Gary Rome Hyundai to experience the 2nd Annual Trees of Hope Event to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield! Our entire showroom has been transformed into a winter wonderland, full of decorated holiday, Christmas and themed trees from November 5 to the 18th. Purchase raffle tickets for as […]
A multi-dimensional celebration honoring Indigenous cultures. Events include a scholarly discussion by guest speaker Rhonda Anderson, Western Massachusetts Commissioner on Indian Affairs; exhibition of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women painting project by Nayana LaFond; traditional cultural presentations including eastern woodland social songs by Andre StrongBearHeart; family storytelling in the […]
Architects give houses their shape, but people give them life. Join us as Robert Comeau tells the story of 181 Linden Street through the biographies of the families who lived there in the past. In the nineteenth century, 181 Linden (then 215 Linden) was one of Holyoke’s most magnificent Queen […]
21+ Free Event Sponsored by Canna Provisions Crates to dig from Spin That Records 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 […]
Tour includes the park's history as a park alongside the Irish Catholic St. Jerome's Church Campus. Free Event Join Bob Comeau as he takes us on a tour of Veterans' Memorial Park. Learn about the fascinating history of this neighborhood. You will learn about the park's designation as part of […]
Get ready, Holyoke: Gypsy Layne is heading your way for an event you won’t want to miss—and that you won’t soon forget. Gypsy Layne Cabaret Co., the beloved Berkshire-based burlesque troupe, will make its grand debut at Gateway City Arts on Saturday, November 12, in TITLE, an exuberant evening of joyous entertainment. This […]
Stop by Gary Rome Hyundai on Sunday October 13th between noon and 4pm for a Holiday Market…featuring over 30 vendors. Everything from crafts, jewelry, skin care products, food, books…and so much more! The Holiday Market is planned in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Trees of Hope Event to benefit the […]
Join us for a 45 minute tour of 2 floors of Wistariahurst, home of textile industrialist William Skinner and his family. Learn about how and why the building was moved from the Skinnerville to Holyoke. This docent lead tour our includes The great hall, library, gallery, leather room, dining room, […]
Community Meeting Come join us to participate in a Mass in Motion event! There will be refreshments! Date: Wednesday November 16, 2022 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Flats Community Center 43 N Canal Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 There will be a raffle for 5 free Turkeys and 5 free Pork Shoulders! The […]
| John F. Sears Auditorium at Holyoke High Holyoke High School Theater Company Presents CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! See Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma […]
Join Chef Tracy Carter in preparing a Freshly fried falafel, paired with a creamy tahini. A Bright and lemony tabouli salad packed with fresh herbs and ripe tomatoes. For dessert, strawberries roasted with warm spices to bring out their natural sweetness with cold creamy ice cream for an interesting contrast.
Thu, Nov 17 | John F. Sears Auditorium at Holyoke High Holyoke High School Theater Company Presents CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! See Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, […]
$15 GETS YOU A SEAT + 10 GAMES OF BINGO! WE WILL HAVE TWO SPECIAL DRAG PERFORMERS JOINING US FOR THE EVENING. STAY TUNED… THE FUN KICKS OFF AT 8 P.M. FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE SO COME HUNGRY! SPONSORED BY WHITE LION BREWING.
Fri, Nov 18 | John F. Sears Auditorium at Holyoke High Holyoke High School Theater Company Presents CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! See Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, […]
Open Jam – bring your gear (simple set-up); backline of drums, amps, mics and PA available. The Friday Experiment is a monthly music festival focusing on experimental & improvised music. Curated by internationally-renowned experimental musician Bonnie Kane, the series is unique to the Pioneer Valley scene in its offering, presenting
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) is excited to announce the annual IVHF Girls High School Volleyball All-Star Teams and All-Star Showcase presented by PeoplesBank. All-Stars will be recognized for their achievements on Tuesday, November 22nd, at Holyoke Community College. Play begins at 6:30pm with a 3-set 2nd team […]
Santa Claus is coming to Holyoke Mall! Help us welcome Santa to the shopping center as he arrives by firetruck this Black Friday from noon to 2PM by the Uno Pizzeria & Grill entrance. Kick off the holiday season with festive fun in Café Square featuring free face painting by […]
A monthly event featuring poetry, spoken word, & stories hosted by Paul Richmond. Doors are at 7pm, open mic starts at 7:30pm with 5-minute time slots. Featured writers start at 8:30, each have 15 minutes. Join us at Judd’s Restaurant before the event, take a stroll through the Small Works […]
Steven Vecchiarelli + Friends perform at The Divine Theater–this is going to be a great evening! Join us before the show for dinner at Judd’s Restaurant. Doors open at 7:00 and jokes start at 8:00.
Join us on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th for a special Holiday Open House! Wistariahurst will be decorated for Christmas and open to the public for a weekend of live music, activities, and local vendors! Come kick off the holiday season with us, enjoy the festive atmosphere and […]
A special day at the historic Holyoke Public Library: 11:00-12:00: Dancers from Holyoke's own Massachusetts Academy of Ballet will be performing previews of The Nutcracker on the main floor on the Library—with mice and tin soldiers in attendance! The directors and dancers will be available to discuss what it takes […]