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 the City of Holyoke for the first Natural Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan Update public workshop! Hazards such as floods, wind storms, and heat waves do not affect people equally. Have you experienced loss or disruption from natural hazards and climate change? We would like to hear from […]
Join us as we journey through the styles of 1912, the WWI era, and the 1920s. Fashion Historian Ren Antonowicz will look at how war, the Jazz Age, Prohibition, and women’s newly-earned right to vote affected style and dress in these periods. Her talk will also discuss the impact of […]
Venga con nosotros a un Conversatorio Público con el Podcaster de Historia Ramón A. González-Arango López y la Genealogista Latina Irisneri Alicea Flores. La conversación invitará a los oyentes a conectar con su herencia hispana y descubrir las narrativas nacionales y regionales que han dado forma a las identidades culturales […]
Meet the author of the new book: Project Eagle: The Top-Secret Operation that sent Polish Spies behind German Lines during World War Two. After the Germans had surprised Allied troops at the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, the OSS (Office of Strategic Services--forerunner of the CIA) […]
Drop-in on the 4th Wednesday, 2:00-4:00, at the Holyoke History Room to receive guided assistance with your family history research. Two professional genealogists and History Room staff will be here to help. Next date: August 28: Hillary Schau & Iris Alicea Flores. Hillary can help with a wide variety of […]
Drop by on any 2nd or 4th Wednesday, 2:00-4:00, to receive guided assistance with your family history research. In addition to History Room staff, we have 2 professional genealogists ready to help. Next Date: July 24 (4th Wednesday): Hillary Schau & Iris Alicea Flores. Hillary can help with a wide variety […]
RootsMagic is a powerful software program that allows you to construct a family tree on your own computer, attach documents and images, input notes, color code family members, choose if and how to share your tree, and much more. This free workshop on July 10 by experienced genealogist and presenter […]
Whether you have brick walls or breakthroughs to share, our drop-ins have something to offer: expert advice, community, and assisted access to History Room resources. Next date: June 26, 2:00-4:00! Iris Alicea Flores & Hillary Schau, professional genealogists Info: 413-420-8107 Tanto si tienes muros de ladrillo como avances que compartir, […]
Join us for a preview of two new walking tours of South Holyoke and The Flats that will be available soon as a downloadable mobile app and as a website. Each bilingual tour offers glimpses into the history of each neighborhood from the distant past to recent times. A collaborative project, the […]
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, the History Room’s free genealogy drop-ins offer community, expert advice from professional genealogists, and assisted access to History Room resources two afternoons per month. Now Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Computers are available for patron use—or bring your own. May […]
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, the History Room’s free genealogy drop-ins offer community, expert advice from professional genealogists, and assisted access to History Room resources two afternoons per month. Now Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Computers are available for patron use—or bring your own. May […]
Free genealogy consultations with a professional genealogist 2 afternoons a month at the Holyoke History Room. Next date: Wednesday, April 10, 2:00-4:00 Hillary Schau brings 20 years of experience and special expertise in organizing your records and using RootsMagic family tree software. Drop in for help or just for the […]
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.
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.
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!
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.