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.
Join us for Day One of the inaugural Race Street SalsaFest at De la Luz—a full day of food, rhythm, culture, and connection on the edge of Holyoke’s Puerto Rican Cultural District. Everyone is welcome and registration is requested to secure your spot.
Start your day early at Comfort Bagel, open at 7 AM (Newly reopened with us in Holyoke!) After 11 AM, head to the patio with your bagel (make it spicy!) and enjoy a Bloody Maria or Paloma Mimosa, paired with the first of four outdoor acoustic sets happening throughout the weekend.
At 1:00 PM, local chef Neftalí Durán takes over the kitchen, serving up delicious, authentic Mexican dishes while the bar rolls out a multi-margarita menu (plus other craft cocktail options).
At 4:00 PM, the kitchen closes in preparation for the Holyoke Food and Equity Collective’s Summer Gathering Meal—a shared community dinner open to all, with a sliding scale from $0–$20. (Advance registration appreciated.)
Latin fusion inspired menu and kids menu available throughout the event!
The evening lineup includes:
6:00 PM – Mezcal Talk + Tasting (separate ticket required)
7:00 PM – Free Salsa Lesson with McCoy Jamison in the Soundstage
8:00 PM – Live performance by local favorites Sharina y su Conjunto Guajiba in the Divine Theater
9:00 PM – Orquesta El Macabeo (Puerto Rico) brings down the house with a 14-piece live salsa explosion in the Soundstage
10:30 PM – Late Night Latin DJ in the Divine
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!
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.
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 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.