Doors Open Holyoke 2024

Thank you for making Doors Open Holyoke a success this past Sat Oct, 19th – your support and participation made it all possible!

Victory Theatre Tours

Tour the historic Victory Theatre during Doors Open Holyoke 2024 and witness the restoration progress! Join MIFA’s Executive Artistic Director, Don Sanders, for a guided tour featuring special Maraggliotti mural restoration photos, completed construction plans, and insights into the MIFA Victory Theatre Project Construction Team.

Registration and Tour Times

Holyoke Mural Tours – Part of Doors Open Holyoke 2024

Holyoke Mural Tours – Part of Doors Open Holyoke 2024

Join Al Wilson from Beyond Walls for one of three mini-walking tours showcasing the amazing murals in downtown Holyoke. The mural tours are part of the 2024 Doors Open Holyoke event.

Learn More

Masschusetts Academy of Ballet

Masschusetts Academy of Ballet

The doors are open at the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet.  Stop by our studios at 4 Open Square Way Suite 403 on October 19th from 10 am to 1 pm. This is a great opportunity to check out the studio, watch classes and speak with the directors, Rose and Charles Flachs

Learn More

DOH24 Free Rides at the Holyoke Merry Go Round

DOH24 Free Rides at the Holyoke Merry Go Round

As part of Holyoke’s Doors Open 2024 and the Day in the Yoke Representative Patria Duffy and Senator John Velis are once again sponsoring two hours of Free Merry Go Round rides for all.

Enjoy free rides from noon to 2pm at the Holyoke Merry Go Round.

Learn More

High Street Walking Tour

Join the Historical Tours of Greater Holyoke and the Holyoke Preservation Trust to explore the North High Street Historic District, a five-block area on the Federal Register of Historic Places. The tour covers notable buildings such as the Guyott Block, Steiger Block, City Hall, the Caledonia, and the Wright Blocks, starting in front of 326 High Street in Holyoke.

Learn More

FREE Guided Tour of Holyoke’s Masonic Temple

Looking for something to do for 2 hours on Saturday morning?
Ever wonder what the Masonic Temple looked like on the inside?
Join the Holyoke Preservation Trust and the Masonic Temple for a great FREE tour!

Learn More

Anniversary Hill Park Guided Tour

Anniversary Hill Park Guided Tour

Join Holyoke’s Office of Conservation and Sustainability and Kestrel Land Trust on a guided tour of Anniversary Hill Park to explore the Phase 1 trail improvements. There will be a shuttle with limited seating that leaves City Hall at 9:45 AM, arriving at Anniversary Hill Park by 10:00 AM. The shuttle will return at 11:00 AM and participants will arrive back at the City Hall by 11:15 AM. There will also be free parking available at the trailhead, 1 Overlook Drive in Holyoke.

Reserve Your Spot

Trees to the Rescue Jr.

Trees cool hot cityscapes, filter polluted air, provide relaxing views, slow runoff and more. Discover beneficial traits of urban trees in Holyoke Heritage State Park as you stamp your chart during this short leisurely stroll. This free program is perfect for families and children ages 8 and up. Come learn to love trees.

Learn More

Featured Participants for 2024 Doors Open Holyoke

Click here for the 2024 Doors Open Map & Guide and plan your perfect day of art, culture, and history across the city’s most iconic locations.

MIFA Victory Theatre

MIFA Victory Theatre

REGISTER FOR DOORS OPEN: https://www.universe.com/events/victory-theatre-tours-doors-open-holyoke-2023-tickets-DPJ76F MIFA’s mission is to present the finest examples of contemporary practice in the performing, visual and literary arts for the purposes of educating, entertaining and enriching lives. MIFA serves the economic revitalization of Holyoke through the preservation and reopening of the historic landmark Victory Theatre.
Hours:
10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
Address:
56 Suffolk Street, Suite 300, Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone:
(413) 540-0200
Website:
https://www.mifafestival.org/
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

Doors Open- On October 14th, 2023 free entry between 10am-12pm. 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.
Hours:
Regular Hours Saturday and Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM; Doors Open- On October 14th, 2023 free entry between 10am-12pm.
Address:
221 Appleton Street, Holyoke MA 01040
Phone:
(413) 538-9838
Website:
https://www.holyokemerrygoround.org/
Gran Cocina/Great Kitchen

Gran Cocina/Great Kitchen

Gran Cocina is a shared use community kitchen, where the community and food entrepreneurs can cook in a licensed commercial kitchen. There's also space for community meals and events to build connections, engage in hands on activities, cooking demonstrations, or think about collective strategies to build a thriving community.
Hours:
By appointment
Address:
112 High St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone:
(413) 461-8203
Website:
https://grancocina.org/
Holyoke Public Library

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.
Hours:
Open 6 days a week most of the year. Please see our website for full hours.
Address:
250 Chestnut St., Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone:
(413) 420-8101
Website:
http://www.holyokelibrary.org
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet

Massachusetts Academy of Ballet

Founded in 2005, the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet is a training school for students interested in pursuing a career in classical ballet and for all students who value excellent training and artistic education. The Academy’s creative and positive approach to teaching provides every student with high quality training. Doors open October 14th Massachusetts Academy of Ballet Open House. Drop in to meet the directors and watch classes. Rose Marie Flachs Artistic Director and Owner Massachusetts Academy of Ballet massacademyofballet.com 413-536-6200 like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Massachusetts-Academy-of-Ballet-138225562918248/ Founding member CORPS de Ballet International Inc. www.corps-de-ballet.org Dance Professor Emerita Mount Holyoke College
Hours:
Monday through Friday 4 pm to 8 pm Saturdays 9:00-4:00
Address:
4 Open Square Way ste 403, Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone:
(413) 536-6200
Website:
https://massacademyofballet.com
Paper City Clothing Company

Paper City Clothing Company

Founded in 2016 by business owner Carlos Peña, Paper City Clothing Company is a social enterprise working to expand creative and economic opportunities for youth in Holyoke, through offering the highest quality custom apparel services, creative retail, and unique cultural events.
Hours:
To open late fall 2024
Address:
144 High Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Website:
https://www.papercityclothingcompany.com/
Holyoke Masonic Temple

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.
Address:
235 Chesnut Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
H. H. Richardson Station

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.
Address:
12 Bowers Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
International Volleyball Hall of Fame

International Volleyball Hall of Fame

The International Volleyball Hall of Fame was founded to honor extraordinary players, coaches, officials, and leaders who have made significant contributions to the game of volleyball. The Hall of Fame is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at the local YMCA.
Hours:
Monday through Friday 11am - 3pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm, Closed Sundays
Address:
444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone:
(413) 536-0926
Website:
http://www.volleyhall.org/