Saturday March 2, 2013 Gateway City Arts 92-114 Race St. 4:00 p.m. During the cake decorating contest and chili cookoff on Saturday, children will have their own special table to decorate cupcakes. They can pick their frosting colors, and a wide variety of toppings at the cupcake table!! Sticky fingers, smiles and yummy fun are encouraged [...]

Battle of the Bridge Ice Classic Sunday March 3, 2013 1:00 p.m. Fitzpatrick Ice Arena The Holyoke Winter Carnival is proud to announce the Holyoke Firefighters Hockey club will square off against the Chicopee Firefighters Hockey club in a “Battle of the Bridge” Charity Ice Classic on Sunday March 3, at 1:00 p.m. The event [...]

Pre-Carnival Worship Service Sunday, February 24, 2013 10:00 a.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 485 Appleton St.  The Holyoke Winter Carnival has always believed that involving the faith community in the planning of the Winter Carnival was essential to reaching out to all residents of Holyoke. Thus, before the fun begins, The Rev. Barbara Thrall and [...]

Sunday, March 3, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Stone House Visitor’s Center (next to at the junction of Christopher Clark Road and Reservation Road) How do you get through the winter?  How do plants and animals do it? Discover several strategies for survival as we take a short walk on easy terrain through the woods.  Suitable for families with [...]

Stop by the Library anytime between 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to take part in making a winter craft. We will be offering sketch art as well as snowflake ornaments as long as supplies last. Contact Children’s Librarian Nathan Hayes at (413) 322-5635 for more information. This event will take place in the Library at [...]

The Holyoke Winter Carnival’s opening night event on Friday, March 1, at the new Community Field, is a Luminaria, and the public is invited to participate by creating their own to be a part of this great community event. What is a luminaria or farolito and why should you come to see it? According to [...]