An Open Door to the Paper City
Doors Open Holyoke provides an opportunity to discover hidden architectural gems in the city of Holyoke, and to see behind doors that are rarely open to the public for free. Our goal is to connect people to local destinations in Holyoke of cultural, historical and architectural significance, bridging communities and inspire new perspectives.
This event is a self-guided and self-paced tour of the City Center buildings. You’re welcome to visit just a few buildings or visit them all! Start your tour at either the Visitors Center in Heritage State Park, or choose any participating building to begin! All of our Buildings on Tour will have maps available for pick up.
Our greatest thanks & appreciation to all of our in-kind sponsors and the volunteers, restaurants, building owners, business owners, and attendees for supporting our event in 2021 and 2022. See you again in 2023!
We look forward to celebrating the city with you!
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Join St. Pauls for Doors Open festivities 10-12!
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Doors Open 10am-12
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Holy Trinity Greek orthodox church
Doors Open Event-105 year old byzantine style Greek Orthodox Church
Picknelly Adult & Family Education Center (PAFEC)
the Picknelly Adult & Family Education Center (PAFEC) was established by members of the Juntos Collaborative, Holyoke Public Schools, and Holyoke Community College to provide Holyoke residents with adult basic education and related services in an easily accessible location.
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Doors Open Hours 10am-2pm
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Print Shop Inc.
The Print Shop is a non-profit makerspace and classroom providing community access to commercial printing tools, production space, classroom space and programing, and an affordable resources for artists, makers, entrepreneurs, local businesses and community organizations to make signs, copies, flyers, banners, posters, tshirts, and so much more.
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Doors Open Hours 1pm-3pm, Regular By appointment - book online
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OneHolyoke CDC Tiny House
Founded in 1971, OneHolyoke CDC is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving housing for low- and moderate-income Holyoke residents. Since its establishment, the organization has created over 160 new homes in the Flats, Churchill and South Holyoke neighborhoods, rehabilitated hundreds of apartments and provided thousands of home improvement grants to homeowners through the Neighborhood Improvement Program.
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Doors Open Hours 10AM-12 and 1PM-3PM
Beyond Walls Tour – Holyoke
Beyond Walls is a non-profit placemaking agency that uses a creative lens to address community needs. We are a diverse group that believes cities best thrive when they are full of art and have engaged stakeholders and active spaces. Our work revolves around our mission to activate spaces to strengthen communities.
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Holyoke Media
Holyoke Media is an independent, non-profit, multimedia organization funded through the local cable franchise, which was founded with the goal of bringing local media to the city’s residents. Ever since public access television was first established in the United States in 1971, its promise has been to connect people with government, educational opportunities, and with one another. We achieve this by providing local journalism, offering educational courses in media production and literacy, and by supporting and fostering the arts, civic dialog and access to local government.
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Doors Open Hours 10AM-12
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
The Blessed Sacrament Church staff and community welcome you to our parish! We invite you to attend our masses and experience our communal spirit for yourself. Blessed Sacrament is unique because we are a Church in the round. Wherever you sit, you see a friendly face looking back at you.
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Doors Open Hours 1PM-3PM
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Our Lady of the Cross Parish
Our Lady of the Cross Parish was founded on July 1, 2011, the result of a diocesan-mandated merger of two venerable Holyoke parishes, Mater Dolorosa (founded 1896) and Holy Cross (founded 1905). The worship site is at the former Holy Cross parish, just 1.2 miles from the former Mater Dolorosa parish church. The administration of the new parish has been entrusted to the Conventual Franciscan Friars.
St. Jerome’s Parish
St. Jerome's Parish was established in 1856 and features a brick, Gothic Revival-style design and, like many other Catholic churches of the era, was designed by prominent Irish-born architect Patrick Keely.
The United Congregational Church of Holyoke
An Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ located in the heart of Holyoke, Massachusetts. They welcome and invite into their community persons of every age, gender, race, nationality and heritage.
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Doors Open Hours 10AM-12 and 1PM-3PM
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Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
Doors Open Registration on the Holyoke Chamber website. The classes at the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet emphasize classical ballet technique, musicality, artistry, and creativity. Students receive individual attention and discover that the joy of studying classical ballet is learning how to accept a challenge, take a risk, achieve a personal goal and improve from day to day.
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Doors Open Hours 1PM-3PM
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Open Square
A diverse community of businesses in seven spacious, historically-significant brick and wood mill buildings. Gorgeous event space and retail spaces (Mill 1) and commercial spaces (Mill 4) are infused with gorgeous custom design, modern materials, and superb craftsmanship.
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Doors Open Hours 10AM-12
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H. H. Richardson Station
This is a historic building designed by H.H. Richardson in the 1800s. Richardson is one of America’s premier architects and this was one of the last stations he designed. Currently it is being restored but people are welcome to tour the structure and view repairs in progress.
Baustein Building
Baustein houses a newly established artist and maker community on the third floor of the former American Thread Factory building. We have over twenty art studios filled with makers, artists and entrepreneurs. Please come visit!
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Doors Open Hours 1PM-3PM
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Holyoke Masonic Temple
The building and association exist primarily for the purpose of providing a meeting place for Holyoke's Masonic groups. Providing space for other civic institutions, fraternal orders, social or civic gatherings are important secondary purposes.
The HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute
A 20,000 square-foot facility designed for hands-on training, community engagement, and workforce development. Two floors of the Cubit house four state-of-the-art kitchens, a bakery, dining room space, classrooms, a computer lab, and conference room. The latest technology is embedded with video recording and live stream capabilities.
Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center
Holyoke's history is retold in the Visitor Center. The permanent exhibits depict water power, industries, and people's lives. Changing exhibits often include art, environmental, and cultural topics.
Children’s Museum at Holyoke
Step, climb, or crawl your way into a world of imagination and play. The Museum's mission is to enhance the educational and cultural awareness of all children through the arts, the sciences, and the world around them.
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Tuesday-Friday: 9am-12pm &1-4pm Saturday: 10am-12pm & 1-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
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Historical Tours of Greater Holyoke
Historical Tours of Greater Holyoke gives tours of canals, churches, cemeteries, parks, reservoirs, and streets in and around Holyoke. Numerous free public tours are on my web site. Paid private group and organization tours are also possible.
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By public schedule or by arrangement
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Holyoke Public Library
Holyoke’s “Library in a Park” combines the city’s rich history with state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of resources for children, teens, and general library users. Our historic 1902 building and murals were fully restored in 2013. The Library’s free meeting spaces can be reserved by non-profits for community events.
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Open 6 days a week most of the year. Please see our website for full hours.
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Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
Located alongside the Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor’s Center, Children’s Museum of Holyoke and Volleyball Hall of Fame, the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is a picture-perfect venue for your family gathering, whether you’re planning a birthday party, business social or wedding ceremony. The carousel at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is handicap accessible.
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Saturday and Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM
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Wistariahurst Museum
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.
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Doors Open Hours 1pm-3pm
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Gateway City Arts
Gateway City Arts is a venue for events, entertainment, dining, art-making, teaching and learning.
