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.
Second Annual Holyoke Pride Rainbow Run 5K (and 1 mile walk)
Registration open November 1, 2024:
sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Holyoke/HolyokePrideRainbowRun5K
5K Race:
$25 through April 30th at 11:59 p.m.
$30 May 1st through June 13th at 11:59 p.m.
(cutoff for guaranteed shirt is May 25th)
$35 same day registration.
1 mile walk:
$20 through April 30th at 11:59 p.m.
$25 May 1st through June 13th at 11:59 p.m.
(cutoff for guaranteed shirt is May 25th)
$30 same day registration.
Everyone who registers will receive a free one week trial membership to the Holyoke YMCA.
We are thrilled to announce that Jammin 100.1 and Bomba 104.5 will be broadcasting from the event!
We’ll also have Wicked Whisk Food Truck on hand, as well as Journey’s Lemonade and Mels Threadz offering their products for sale!
Bib pickup and same day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Prizes for top finishers, age group winners (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Please note that dogs are not allowed at public reservoirs, including Ashley Reservoir, per the Holyoke Water Commission.
Discover the Pioneer Valley’s top destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located off I-91 and I-90, Holyoke Mall offers nearly 150 stores, eateries, and attractions—all in one place!
Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities, and events including workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations designed to be of service to and enhance the quality of life of Holyoke residents.
Beyond Armour Yard is Holyoke’s newest community space, created in partnership with Beyond Walls. Just steps from the original Armour Yard, it hosts “Mondays at the Armour Yard” and is open for events all week long.
This new indoor club will feature 15 fenced courts, a pro shop, and a snack bar, offering outdoor-style play with indoor benefits. Construction starts soon, with an opening planned for late 2025 near JCPenney.
This unique colorful book includes our Holyoke history, the City Hall dedication, all community events throughout the year, and highlights the Masquerade Ball and the closing of the Time Capsule.