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.
You’re invited to our first annual Shad Festival–
a celebration of the Connecticut River and the annual shad migration in western Massachusetts!
Join us for delicious food, crew races, kayak adventures, river-themed arts and crafts, fishing, shad planking, vendors*, music and much more.
Date: June 8
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: Holyoke Rows, 25 Jones Ferry Rd., Holyoke, MA
Parking: Free parking along both sides of Main Street & in the William Dean Voc. Tech High School parking lot at 1045 main st
Schedule:
*We have space for more vendors! If you are a Holyoke business or organization, come join us. Participation is free. Please reach out to Stephanie Moore, Director of Holyoke Rows, at smoore@holyokerows.org
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!
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.
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.