Holyoke 150th Commemorative Book
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.
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.

This annual two-day event celebrates our community’s culinary and artistic talents, drawing visitors from across the region! Held on a beautifully closed-off main street, this annual fall event transforms the area into a lively hub of activity. Attendees can savor a diverse array of culinary delights from local food trucks, explore unique offerings from local vendors, and enjoy captivating performances by regional bands and artists.
Each year, proceeds of the event go directly to a family in Holyoke impacted by cancer. Recipients have been Rays of Hope, and Laila Strong. This year, 2024, we honor Rich Perez, local community leader for the youth, who has been battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. New for 2024, we will be holding a walk in support of the Perez Family where 100% of the proceeds will go to the family.
Paper City Food Festival presents the Rich Perez Walk!
Join us 12pm-8pm on Sunday, October 20th, and help us raise money for a local, Holyoke family at 10am!