Community Calendar

For kids and families. Stop by to participate in hands-on science investigations. Look through microscopes. Learn how a water turbine works. Examine birds, feathers and nests. Each week explore something new. Stay as long or briefly as you like. Find the park interpreter at the picnic table along the sidewalk.

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Join Holyoke Mall for their FREE, summer program, Tykes Tuesday this Tuesday, August 1, morning featuring Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory on the lower level in Macy’s Court from 11:00 AM to noon. This Week’s Activity: Learn about butterflies and other exotic animals with Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. 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. About Tykes Tuesday: Tykes Tuesday is the shopping center’s summer program for families looking for fun, […]

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to introduce Wisty Wednesdays in the gardens, a fantastic new program designed to provide families in Holyoke City with an opportunity to come together, have fun, and create lasting memories. Join us for an exciting and joyful outing amidst the charming backdrop of our picturesque gardens. Wisty Wednesdays offer a delightful blend of games, music, and a perfect venue for those long-awaited picnics you’ve been longing for. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a day filled with laughter and excitement, as we create an atmosphere that celebrates the magic of family moments. Best of all, admission […]

The Hues of Holyoke Paintings of the Holyoke Mills by Lora Barrett Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Holyoke Wistariahurst Museum Opening Reception August 3, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 pm paintings on view August 3-30 "The mills of Holyoke are among my favorite subject matter for painting. People may think these buildings are plain and lacking in warmth and color, but I find them anything but. Quite the contrary, I find the mills to be stately, powerful representations of so much of the city’s shared history. Have you ever looked at the grandness of our mills? Every time I pass one, I […]

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association and the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute. Join us for a presentation on the importance of healthy eating on brain health, and potentially lowering your risk for cognitive decline or dementia. Learn about the research on nutrition, exercise, social engagement, and brain health. The program also includes a cooking demonstration and the chance to sample healthy snacks.

For teens and adults. Trees cool hot cityscapes, filter polluted air, provide relaxing views, slow runoff and more. Discover beneficial traits of urban trees in Holyoke Heritage State Park. A short leisurely stroll & stop.  

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Join Holyoke Mall for their FREE, summer program, Tykes Tuesday this Tuesday, August 8, morning featuring Connecticut Science Center on the lower level in Macy’s Court from 11:00 AM to noon. This Week’s Activity: The Connecticut Science Center is bringing science to you! The program features a mix of science demonstrations and hands-on activities that spark students’ scientific curiosity and encourage students to explore how science is part of their own everyday experiences. Their Classroom Programs are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. About Tykes Tuesday: Tykes Tuesday is the shopping center’s summer program for families looking for fun, […]

Join us to celebrate another year of creative community at the Print Shop - with all the upgrades and new equipment, if you have not been to the Print Shop Makerspace & Classroom in awhile, or ever, come check out all the shared tools in this incredible community resource. All are welcome. Free to attend.

Holyoke has always been a hardware innovation city. The hardtech companies growing here today are building physical solutions to the world’s toughest problems. Cofab Design, Clean Crop Technologies, the City of Holyoke, and FORGE are hosting this gathering to celebrate the startups, technologists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, and ecosystem service providers building new physical products in and around the city Join us for drinks, appetizers, and a showcase of local projects and resources. You don’t want to miss this one – Holyoke’s hardtech ecosystem is thriving and this is the place to get involved!

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Join Holyoke Mall for their FREE, summer program, Tykes Tuesday this Tuesday, August 15, morning featuring Animal Craze Traveling Petting Zoo on the lower level in Macy’s Court from 11:00 AM to noon. This Week’s Activity: Meet, greet, and learn to feed and care for the farm animals of Animal Craze’s Traveling Petting Zoo. The petting zoo features bunnies, lambs, piglets, and more! About Tykes Tuesday: Tykes Tuesday is the shopping center’s summer program for families looking for fun, educational activities each week. The kids’ program is free, open to the public, and is best suited for children ages 12 […]

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to introduce Wisty Wednesdays in the gardens, a fantastic new program designed to provide families in Holyoke City with an opportunity to come together, have fun, and create lasting memories. Join us for an exciting and joyful outing amidst the charming backdrop of our picturesque gardens. Wisty Wednesdays offer a delightful blend of games, music, and a perfect venue for those long-awaited picnics you’ve been longing for. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a day filled with laughter and excitement, as we create an atmosphere that celebrates the magic of family moments. Best of all, admission […]

The Children's Museum at Holyoke is excited to announce that we are partnering with the Highland Street Foundation for the 2023 August Adventures program. Each day, there will be one museum, zoo, nature sanctuary, or historical site in Massachusetts open for FREE! Modeled after Highland Street’s long-standing Free Fun Fridays program, August Adventures' aim is to increase the public's access to the chosen institutions across the state while welcoming new and diverse audiences through our doors. Come visit us on Thursday, August 17th, for FREE with August Adventures! Registration is not required.

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 and vibrancy of your own garden. Our selection includes a wide variety of perennial favorites, such as delicate Bleeding Hearts, vibrant Primroses, and bold Daylilies. We also offer fragrant Catmint, towering Foxgloves, and many other unique and hard-to-find varieties. Not only will these plants add […]

For teens and adults. Trees cool hot cityscapes, filter polluted air, provide relaxing views, slow runoff and more. Discover beneficial traits of urban trees in Holyoke Heritage State Park. A short leisurely stroll & stop.  

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Join us for the last two weeks of summer of fun on the water for youth and families--A perfect introduction to kayaking, fishing, and dragon boating for all families. Mondays and Wednesdays Aug 21-Aug 30, 5:30pm-7:30pm. +Mondays--Family kayaking and dragon boating +Wednesdays--Adaptive kayaking/ rowing for people with disabilities and their families & Family fishing Drop-In, no experience or registration required. Rain or shine (no on the water activities during thunder/ lightening). All are welcome. Thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for their support of this program.

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Join Holyoke Mall for their FREE, summer program, Tykes Tuesday this Tuesday, 22, morning featuring Adventures at Altitude Trampoline Park on the lower level in Macy’s Court from 11:00 AM to noon. This Week’s Activity: Jump into the fun at Tykes Tuesday! Join us for our last Tykes Tuesday of the summer at Altitude Trampoline Park for a FREE hour of high energy entertainment featuring Extreme Dodgeball, basketball, a Ninja course, battlebeam, and more. All participating families must fill out waiver prior to arrival. About Tykes Tuesday: Tykes Tuesday is the shopping center’s summer program for families looking for fun, […]

Join us for the last two weeks of summer of fun on the water for youth and families--A perfect introduction to kayaking, fishing, and dragon boating for all families. Mondays and Wednesdays Aug 21-Aug 30, 5:30pm-7:30pm. +Mondays--Family kayaking and dragon boating +Wednesdays--Adaptive kayaking/ rowing for people with disabilities and their families & Family fishing Drop-In, no experience or registration required. Rain or shine (no on the water activities during thunder/ lightening). All are welcome. Thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for their support of this program.

*The New Music Alliance and Holyoke Media have partnered to present this special show at Holyoke Media's brand new $2.5 million state-of-the-art facility. *Performers were selected as 4 of the Best New Voices in Western New England Music Enjoy a great show in a superb acoustically-optimized listening room environment- Unique to this area. Who's Appearing? 1) Charlie Diamond, Enfield, CT 2) Jared Fiske, Ware, MA 3) Sean Lemkey, Hartford, CT 4) Dylan Patrick Ward, Bellows Falls, VT (See More Information on the artists below) - Performers will each do a 30 minute set that will showcase their original compositions - […]

Join OneHolyoke as we Come together as a community in the great outdoors to walk or roll (wheelchair, bicycle, stroller) along Canal Street. This event celebrates our collective efforts to promote the well-being of our community so that OneHolyoke Thrives. The event begins at Lawler’s Insurance, 1 Main St. It ends at the intersection of Race and Middle St. Saturday, August 26, 2023 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration Begins at 8:30 a.m.

Save the date! Second Annual Greek Festival to benefit local charities!!… Greek food, Music, Youth activities, Vendors, and Greek pastries!!

Join the Friends of Scott Tower group to clean up and beautify the area, then hear from city officials on the upcoming restoration plans for Anniversary Hill Park. All are welcome! 9AM-11:30AM Scott Tower Cleanup (driving access to Scott tower will be available from the Community Field Parking Lot) 1PM-2PM Restoration Update (Community Field picnic pavilion) Questions? Call the Office of Conservation & Sustainability at 413-322-5615  

The Hibernias of Hampden/Hampshire Counties invite the public to attend a traditional Summer Picnic featuring Jim O'Connor and the Boston Blackthorn Band at Hamel's Summit View Pavilion 555 Northampton St. on Sunday, August 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Tickets are $30 per person for adults and children ages 16 and up. For reservations call John Gaughan @ 860-904-3056 or Fran Hennessey @ 413-785-5687 by Sunday, Aug. 20. The Hibernians will celebrate Holyoke's 150th anniversary and also present the Maurice A. Donahue Memorial Scholarship to Gavin Sullivan, Patrick Sweeney and Caroline Taylor.             Irish/American food, cash bar, […]

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Join us for the last two weeks of summer of fun on the water for youth and families--A perfect introduction to kayaking, fishing, and dragon boating for all families. Mondays and Wednesdays Aug 21-Aug 30, 5:30pm-7:30pm. +Mondays--Family kayaking and dragon boating +Wednesdays--Adaptive kayaking/ rowing for people with disabilities and their families & Family fishing Drop-In, no experience or registration required. Rain or shine (no on the water activities during thunder/ lightening). All are welcome. Thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for their support of this program.

Discover the enchantment of Wistariahurst Museum's first floor during our Self-Guided Tour hours! Join us every Monday and Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm, starting June 26th until the end of September. Explore each captivating room, from the elegant marble lobby to the captivating music room, with our insightful guided pamphlets as your companions. These informative resources are designed to enhance your experience and provide valuable insights in both English and Spanish. Best of all, our self-guided tours come at no cost for admission, although any donations to support the museum are greatly appreciated. Don't pass up this remarkable chance to […]

Join us for the last two weeks of summer of fun on the water for youth and families--A perfect introduction to kayaking, fishing, and dragon boating for all families. Mondays and Wednesdays Aug 21-Aug 30, 5:30pm-7:30pm. +Mondays--Family kayaking and dragon boating +Wednesdays--Adaptive kayaking/ rowing for people with disabilities and their families & Family fishing Drop-In, no experience or registration required. Rain or shine (no on the water activities during thunder/ lightening). All are welcome. Thank you to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for their support of this program.

On Saturday, September 2nd, Bob Comeau will narrate a wonderfully informative 3-mile tour of the Chicopee Canal System and its neighborhood. Many of us frequently drive by the canals and look at the flowing water without really taking a moment to really look at this wonderful and important system. Not only will you learn about the Chicopee canal system with its mills but also about the mill owners and the workers.