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 Wistariahurst Museum for an evening with poet Sarah Levine, whose collection Each Knuckle with Sugar received Poetry Honors in the Massachusetts Book Awards. This program will feature a reading from the collection, followed by a conversation with the poet and an audience Q&A. Attendees are invited to engage […]
Wistariahurst Museum welcomes spring with the second annual Mother’s Day Market being held Saturday, May 2nd, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. This event features local vendors selling a variety of locally made products such as art, jewelry, and food. Vendors will be stationed indoors throughout the first floor of the museum. As […]
Come view "Fans, Fashion and Feminism" an exhibit that will reveal and demonstrate the secret language of the Victorian hand fan. Wistariahurst Museum is delighted to announce that on April 21, it will exhibit, reveal, and demonstrate the secret language of the Victorian hand fan. The event will feature an […]
Spring into Holyoke's past by embarking on the next Wistariahurst Guided House Tour on Saturday,m April 11th at 12:30 pm! This historic house offers an immersive experience that will transport you back in time to the lives and times of the people who shaped this vibrant community. Our expert guides […]
Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating the Fourth Annual Women’s History Month juried art showcase. This year, the theme is women’s labor and community building efforts. An opening reception for this exhibit entitled Liberty and Labor will be held on March 10th, 2026. Liberty and Labor includes the work of artists who […]
Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating the Fourth Annual Women’s History Month juried art showcase. This year, the theme is women’s labor and community building efforts. An opening reception for this exhibit entitled Liberty and Labor will be held on March 10th, 2026. Liberty and Labor includes the work of artists who […]
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Wistariahurst Museum! Have you been interested in learning more or volunteering at Wistariahurst Museum? On April 2nd at 5:30pm, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, dedicated Wistariahurst team members, and discover the exciting ways in which you can contribute to preserving history […]
Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating the Fourth Annual Women’s History Month juried art showcase. This year, the theme is women’s labor and community building efforts. An opening reception for this exhibit entitled Liberty and Labor will be held on March 10th, 2026. Liberty and Labor includes the work of artists who […]
Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating the Fourth Annual Women’s History Month juried art showcase. This year, the theme is women’s labor and community building efforts. An opening reception for this exhibit entitled Liberty and Labor will be held on March 10th, 2026. Liberty and Labor includes the work of artists who […]
Kids ages 6-12, are guided by instructor Laura Amazeen LaPlante as they create their own paintings! Have a creative kiddo in your life? Don't miss the next Kids Art class at Wistariahurst Museum. Instructor Laura Amazeen-LaPlante will instruct children ages 6-12 in this guided painting class. To make this class […]
Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating the Fourth Annual Women’s History Month juried art showcase. This year, the theme is women’s labor and community building efforts. An opening reception for this exhibit entitled Liberty and Labor will be held on March 10th, 2026. Liberty and Labor includes the work of artists who […]
Wistariahurst Museum is celebrating the Fourth Annual Women’s History Month juried art showcase. This year, the theme is women’s labor and community building efforts. An opening reception for this exhibit entitled Liberty and Labor will be held on March 10th, 2026. Liberty and Labor includes the work of artists who […]
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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.