Fun Things to Do With Kids in 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.

Western’s New England’s premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination! Home to 150 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues including Macy's, Apple, Best Buy, Sephora, Altitude Trampoline Park, Round1 Bowling & Amusement, 110 Grill, Sumo Japanese Steakhouse & more! Exit 45 off I-90 and Exit 12 off I-91.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The park contains shaded sitting areas with benches, a water spray pad, walkways, and open green space. The water spray pad was installed in 2015. On-street parking is available.

The park contains a playscape for 3-5-year-olds, swings and open space. There is on-street parking available on Arthur Street.