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.
Kick off the Christmas season with ornament painting! Gretchen will teach mandala dotting techniques on a Christmas bulb using acrylic paints and dotting tools. Students will leave with a beautiful finished bulb to hang on their tree or to give as a gift. Enjoy an afternoon of learning this craft. […]
Grab a friend and come check out work by Madge Evers on Saturday, December 6 from 12–3 pm. Up from December 4–27, 2025, Edges and Tolling Bells is the latest work by Evers who uses foraged materials to explore decomposition and regeneration and has adapted the mushroom spore print form […]
Happening Every Saturday in November! Sign up for one or all sessions. Join this class to make your own Chibi-style portrait painting inspired by manga and anime. You'll learn how to paint a portrait of themselves or someone else in this playful and expressive style. Ashley will provide technical info […]
Get together with friends and family for Small Business Saturday! At the Artery we work with over 150 local artists and makers, and shopping small means directly supporting their work. Drop in for a mini SPLATery session throughout the day or sign up online for an afternoon painting class, Chibi […]
Happening Every Saturday in November! Sign up for one or all sessions. Join this class to make your own Chibi-style portrait painting inspired by manga and anime. You'll learn how to paint a portrait of themselves or someone else in this playful and expressive style. Ashley will provide technical info […]
Learn to design, draw, and paint your own Sassy Dame on a canvas -- this is a make & take workshop where each participant will be walked through the process of creating a Sassy Dame based on yourself (or your bestie, we don't mind). Materials will be provided for use […]
Happening Every Saturday in November! Sign up for one or all sessions. Join this class to make your own Chibi-style portrait painting inspired by manga and anime. You'll learn how to paint a portrait of themselves or someone else in this playful and expressive style. Ashley will provide technical info […]
Dora Dylanne Reyes is a baker turned watercolorist/graphic artist and the creator of Luvfish Greeting Cards & Art. Don Carter (aka Edgar Allan Slothman) is a graphic artist specializing in bird illustration. Together as Luvfish & Slothman the two artists created the series, Birds & Desserts. This is a free […]
Happening Every Saturday in November! Sign up for one or all sessions. Join this class to make your own Chibi-style portrait painting inspired by manga and anime. You'll learn how to paint a portrait of themselves or someone else in this playful and expressive style. Ashley will provide technical info […]
Rockstars and Oddities: The Cartoon Portrait Art of Marc Lapierre is on view at the Artery through October 31st. Marc is an illustrator with a strong love for bringing dynamic characters and tales of bold adventures to vivid life. Specializing in vibrant, detailed images of sci-fi scoundrels, spooky ghouls, and […]
Jill Kovalchik: Featured Artist ExhibitionOn View: September 4–27, 2025Meet & Greet: Saturday, September 6, 12–3pmLocation: The ARTery, 289 High Street, Holyoke, MA Join us at The ARTery in downtown Holyoke for a featured exhibition of work by Jill Kovalchik, a seasoned visual artist, designer, and scenic painter. With a career […]
Join this weekly drawing class for adults! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw from life, and try fun exercises to help us relax and have fun. $25 per class All materials are included […]
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.
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!
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.