Schedule
The 2012 Holyoke Winter Carnival will take place across the City of Holyoke in more then 15 different locations beginning Sunday January 29 and continuing through Saturday February 4 – snow, rain or shine. The carnival offers fun events for the whole family, live music and dance, sledding, hockey, snowshoeing, and plenty of hot chocolate. Admission is free to most events. Parking is usually available next to most venues.
Schedule of Events
| TIME | COST | EVENT | LOCATION |
| SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 | |||
| 12:00 p.m. | free | Domino Tournament | Salsarengue Restaurant |
| 12:00 p.m. | free | Hockey Game: Holyoke Fire Fighters vs. Franklin County Sheriff’s | Fitzpatrick Arena |
| 1:00 p.m. | free | “Hot Dogs on a Cold Day – Holyoke Dog Show” | Holyoke High School |
| 3:00 p.m. | cost: $10.00 adults, $5.00 children | Pioneer Valley Capella | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church |
| MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 | |||
| 9:00 – 11:00 a.m | free | Special Library Open House | City Hall Auditorium, Holyoke Public Library |
| 2:00 p.m. | free | Western Mass Senior Performing Band | Holyoke War Memorial |
| TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012 | |||
| 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | free | ZUMBA for Seniors | War Memorial (downstairs) |
| 5:30 p.m. | free | Family Movie Night, Despicable Me | United Congregational Church |
| 3:30 pm | free | Multi-Generational Music Performance | EWT School |
| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 | |||
| 10-11 a.m. | free | Beginner Tai Chi/QiGong | War Memorial (upstairs) |
| 3:00 p.m. | free | Alotta Hoopla | Kid’s Zone |
| 5:30 p.m. | free | Carnival Community Dinner: Spaghetti, plus musical performance by Zydeco Connection | Holyoke Elks Lodge |
| THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 | |||
| 10:20-11:20 a.m. | free | Advanced Tai Chi/QiGong | War Memorial (upstairs) |
| 10:30 am | free | Snowshoeing for Seniors (60+) | Mt. Tom State Reservation, Rt. 5, Bray Lake |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | free | Hot Cocoa Social | Holyoke Merry-Go-Round |
| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 | |||
| 10:00-11:00 a.m. | free | Chair Yoga | War Memorial (upstairs auditorium) |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | free | Gentle Aerobics | War Memorial (downstairs auditorium) |
| 12:00-5:00 p.m. | free | Bowling for Seniors and Youth | Funtime Lanes |
| 7:00-9:00 p.m. | free | “45 Days to the Parade” Party | Brennan’s Place |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012 | |||
| 8:30 a.m. | free | Pancake Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, with strong hot coffee | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church |
| 10:00 a.m. | free | Sledding and Hot Chocolate – CANCELLED DUE TO WARM WEATHER | Anniversary Hill, behind former Lynch Middle School |
| 11:00 a.m. | free | Accessible Outdoor Recreation – CANCELLED DUE WARM WEATHER | Mt. Tom State Reservation, Rt. 5, Bray Lake |
| 11:00-1:00 p.m. | free | “Before the Curtain Call:” Art at Victory Theatre | Victory Theatre |
| 12:00-4:00 p.m. | free | Holyoke Winter Carnival Finale | Holyoke Heritage State Park |
| 12:00-4:00 p.m. | free | Snowman Public Art Exhibit | Located on Sidewalk next to Canal |
| 12:15-12:30 p.m. | free | Tom McCabe, Storyteller | Trap Rock Stage (outside) |
| 12:00-3:00 p.m. | free | Cake Decorating Contest (Display 12-3 pm; Judging 2:30 pm) |
Wauregan Market Hall |
| 12:00-3:30 p.m. | free | Origami Demonstration & Workshop | Volleyball Hall of Fame |
| 12:00-3:30 p.m. | free | Open House – Holyoke Public Library | City Hall Auditorium, New temporary home |
| 12:00-3:30 p.m. | free | Scavenger Hunt | Volleyball Hall of Fame (Starting Point) |
| 12:00-3:30 p.m. | free | YMCA Family Fun Obstacle Course | Volleyball Hall of Fame (Starting Point) |
| 12:30 p.m. | free | St. Patrick’s Day Parade Colleen Finalists | Trap Rock Stage (Outside) |
| 12:30-1:00 p.m. | free | Carpe Diem | Visitor’s Center |
| 12:30-1:00 p.m. | free | Paper City Zumba | Trap rock Stage (Outside) |
| 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 p.m | free | Mr. Tim Reads Stories to Children | City Hall Auditorium, New temporary home |
| 1:00-1:30 p.m. | free | Holyoke High School Marching Band | Trap Rock Stage (Outside) |
| 1:00-3:30 p.m. | free | Arts & Crafts | Volleyball Hall of Fame |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | free | Snow Volleyball Demonstration | Volleyball Hall of Fame (Outside) |
| 1:30-5:00 p.m. | free | Chili Cook-Off Contest (Regis. 12:30; Judging begins@1:30 p.m.) | Wauregan Market Hall |
| 2:00-2:30 p.m. | free | Peggy Melanson | Visitor’s Center |
| 2:30 p.m. | free | Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Jordyn Jagolinzer-Machado | Volleyball Hall of Fame |
| 2:30-3:00 p.m. | free | Kinetic State Youth Ensemble | Visitor’s Center |
| 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. | free | Expandable Brass Band (2 shows) | Holyoke Heritage State Park |
| 3:00-3:30 p.m. | free | Tango Performance | Visitor’s Center |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m. | free | Kinetic State Youth Ensemble | Trap Rock Stage (Outside) |
| 3:45-4:00 p.m. | free | Winners Circle (Blue Ribbon Winner’s of Holyoke Dog Show Contest) | Trap Rock Stage (Outside) |
| 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Regular admission | Children’s Museum | Holyoke Heritage State Park |
| 12:00-4:00 p.m. | Regular admission | Merry-Go-Round | Holyoke Heritage State Park |
