Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to revive their family summer event, Wisty Wednesdays!

Come and join them in the gardens for Wisty Wednesdays right in the heart of Holyoke every first and third Wednesday of the month, from June until the end of September.

Enjoy competing in fun lawn games with friends in the historic gardens that are brought to life by the vibrant plants and foliage. Children and adults can also stop by to enjoy free face painting for the first hour of Wisty Wednesdays. Join neighbors, families, friends, and local community members to share some fun and make amazing memories that will last for years to come.

When you finally work up an appetite after all of this fun and games, there will be local food trucks to satisfy your cravings. Mis Frituras is back for another exciting summer season at Wistariahurst. Their empanadillas, tacos, pollo fritos, and fresh juices will satisfy your cravings.

Wisty Wednesdays are your ticket to a spontaneous date night or a fun-filled family outing. Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, and experience a whirlwind of excitement at these fantastic happenings.

Registration

Click/tap the button below to learn more about this offering.

Admission to Wisty Wednesdays is completely free and open to the public.

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to revive their family summer event, Wisty Wednesdays!

Come and join them in the gardens for Wisty Wednesdays right in the heart of Holyoke every first and third Wednesday of the month, from June until the end of September.

Enjoy competing in fun lawn games with friends in the historic gardens that are brought to life by the vibrant plants and foliage. Children and adults can also stop by to enjoy free face painting for the first hour of Wisty Wednesdays. Join neighbors, families, friends, and local community members to share some fun and make amazing memories that will last for years to come.

When you finally work up an appetite after all of this fun and games, there will be local food trucks to satisfy your cravings. Mis Frituras is back for another exciting summer season at Wistariahurst. Their empanadillas, tacos, pollo fritos, and fresh juices will satisfy your cravings.

Wisty Wednesdays are your ticket to a spontaneous date night or a fun-filled family outing. Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, and experience a whirlwind of excitement at these fantastic happenings.

Registration

Click/tap the button below to learn more about this offering.

Admission to Wisty Wednesdays is completely free and open to the public.

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to revive their family summer event, Wisty Wednesdays!

Come and join them in the gardens for Wisty Wednesdays right in the heart of Holyoke every first and third Wednesday of the month, from June until the end of September.

Enjoy competing in fun lawn games with friends in the historic gardens that are brought to life by the vibrant plants and foliage. Children and adults can also stop by to enjoy free face painting for the first hour of Wisty Wednesdays. Join neighbors, families, friends, and local community members to share some fun and make amazing memories that will last for years to come.

When you finally work up an appetite after all of this fun and games, there will be local food trucks to satisfy your cravings. Mis Frituras is back for another exciting summer season at Wistariahurst. Their empanadillas, tacos, pollo fritos, and fresh juices will satisfy your cravings.

Wisty Wednesdays are your ticket to a spontaneous date night or a fun-filled family outing. Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, and experience a whirlwind of excitement at these fantastic happenings.

Registration

Click/tap the button below to learn more about this offering.

Admission to Wisty Wednesdays is completely free and open to the public.

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to revive their family summer event, Wisty Wednesdays!

Come and join them in the gardens for Wisty Wednesdays right in the heart of Holyoke every first and third Wednesday of the month, from June until the end of September.

Enjoy competing in fun lawn games with friends in the historic gardens that are brought to life by the vibrant plants and foliage. Children and adults can also stop by to enjoy free face painting for the first hour of Wisty Wednesdays. Join neighbors, families, friends, and local community members to share some fun and make amazing memories that will last for years to come.

When you finally work up an appetite after all of this fun and games, there will be local food trucks to satisfy your cravings. Mis Frituras is back for another exciting summer season at Wistariahurst. Their empanadillas, tacos, pollo fritos, and fresh juices will satisfy your cravings.

Wisty Wednesdays are your ticket to a spontaneous date night or a fun-filled family outing. Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, and experience a whirlwind of excitement at these fantastic happenings.

Registration

Click/tap the button below to learn more about this offering.

Admission to Wisty Wednesdays is completely free and open to the public.

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to revive their family summer event, Wisty Wednesdays!

Come and join them in the gardens for Wisty Wednesdays right in the heart of Holyoke every first and third Wednesday of the month, from June until the end of September.

Enjoy competing in fun lawn games with friends in the historic gardens that are brought to life by the vibrant plants and foliage. Children and adults can also stop by to enjoy free face painting for the first hour of Wisty Wednesdays. Join neighbors, families, friends, and local community members to share some fun and make amazing memories that will last for years to come.

When you finally work up an appetite after all of this fun and games, there will be local food trucks to satisfy your cravings. Mis Frituras is back for another exciting summer season at Wistariahurst. Their empanadillas, tacos, pollo fritos, and fresh juices will satisfy your cravings.

Wisty Wednesdays are your ticket to a spontaneous date night or a fun-filled family outing. Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, and experience a whirlwind of excitement at these fantastic happenings.

Registration

Click/tap the button below to learn more about this offering.

Admission to Wisty Wednesdays is completely free and open to the public.

On June 19th, join Wistariahurst Museum and Genuine Culture in the gardens as they host their second annual Juneteenth event, Celebrate Juneteeth at Wisty Wednesdays!

It's time to commemorate freedom and embrace our country's second independence day in the most joyful way possible. Enjoy competing in fun lawn games with friends in the historic gardens that are brought to life by the vibrant plants and foliage. Brace yourself for stunning face painting and dive into hands-on art projects that unleash your creativity. But that's not all – be part of history by sharing your story through the oral history activities, capturing the voices and experiences of the community.

Come together to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Black history, life, and culture that has shaped Holyoke. Join neighbors, families, friends, and local community members to share some fun and make amazing memories that will last for years to come.

DJ Pzo Pete will be on-site to provide the tunes to this amazing event that will get you dancing. When you finally work up an appetite after all of this fun and games, they will have two local food trucks to satisfy your cravings. Purchase food from Souper Sweet Sandwich Shop, a Black-owned business specializing in delicious signature sandwiches, soups, and salads that will make your taste buds sing. Mis Frituras will also be on-site, ready to serve you their delicious empanadillas, pollo frito, fresh juices, and so much more.

Juneteenth serves as a poignant reminder of the remarkable resilience of Black lives, symbolizing the challenges and victories of formerly enslaved individuals striving for unity, education, and political engagement during the Reconstruction period. So mark your calendars and bring your friends and family to Wistariahurst Museum on June 19th, 2024. It's going to be a day filled with joy, laughter and a whole lot of celebration. Let's make memories, honor history, and uplift the voices of the Black community in Holyoke.

Registration

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Admission to Wisty Wednesdays is completely free and open to the public.

Stop by the gardens of Wistariahurst Museum on June 15th from 10am-12pm for their On-Site Plant Sale. Choose from a variety of plants and flowers as you stroll through the historic gardens. The plants are perfectly adapted to the local unique climate and soil, making them ideal for your garden.

The on-site plant sales are a great opportunity to chat with our volunteer gardeners and get advice on your purchases! Every plant that you purchase supports the museum and their amazing team of volunteer gardeners, which means your purchase goes right back into the Holyoke community. Come and explore the beautiful garden and take home a piece of Wistariahurst's history while enhancing your own garden's beauty and health.

Pase por los jardines del Museo Wistariahurst el 15 de junio de 10:00 a 12:00 para asistir a nuestra venta de plantas in situ. Elija entre una gran variedad de plantas y flores mientras pasea por nuestros jardines históricos. Nuestras plantas están perfectamente adaptadas a nuestro clima y suelo únicos, por lo que son ideales para su jardín.

Nuestras ventas de plantas in situ son una gran oportunidad para charlar con nuestros jardineros voluntarios y obtener asesoramiento sobre sus compras. Con cada planta que adquieras ayudas al museo y a nuestro increíble equipo de jardineros voluntarios, lo que significa que tu compra revierte directamente en la comunidad de Holyoke. Venga a explorar nuestro hermoso jardín y llévese a casa un pedazo de la historia de Wistariahurst, al tiempo que mejora la belleza y la salud de su propio jardín.

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On June 5th, Wistariahurst invites all who are part of or allies to the LGBTQ+ community to Celebrate Pride at Wisty Wednesdays!

Observe the beginning of pride month by stopping by Wistariahurst Museum and Gardens for pride themed music and vendors during their family friendly summer series. Enjoy competing in fun lawn games with friends in the historic gardens that are brought to life by the vibrant plants and foliage. Join neighbors, families, friends, and local community members to share some fun and make amazing memories that will last for years to come.

When you finally work up an appetite after all of this fun and games, they will have local food trucks to satisfy your cravings! Mis Frituras is back for another exciting summer season at Wistariahurst. Their empanadillas, tacos, pollo fritos, and fresh juices will satisfy your cravings. Holyoke Ice Cream will also be available on certain dates to provide that treat your sweet tooth has been waiting for.

Wisty Wednesdays are your ticket to a spontaneous date night or a fun-filled family outing. Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, and experience a whirlwind of excitement at these fantastic happenings.

Registration

Click/tap the button below to learn more about this offering.

Admission to Wisty Wednesdays is completely free and open to the public.

Planning on gifting the motherly figure in your life flowers for Mother’s Day? Support a local garden by purchasing your blossoms from Wistariahurst Museum on May 11th, 2024 from 10 am to noon! Their plants are perfectly adapted to our unique climate and soil, making them ideal for your garden. With a variety of flora, including roses, daylilies, American wisteria, and kousa dogwood trees, there's something for everyone. Best of all, not only will your gift last for seasons to come, but your purchase also supports the maintenance of Wistariahurst’s historical museum and gardens.

Celebrate Mother’s Day by bringing your mom or motherly figure to Wistariahurst Museum during our Mother’s Day Plant Sale! Take a stroll through the enchanted garden and find the perfect gift to spruce up mom's garden. Show your mom some floral love by snagging her a selection of plants from their site. Don't miss this chance to shower your awesome mom with blooming affection!

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This is a FREE event.

During the month of May, the Wistariahurst Museum at 238 Cabot St. in Holyoke will host an exhibition of artwork by members of the Holyoke Arts League (HAL), founded in 1923 and celebrating its 101st year in Holyoke. The League holds artist demonstrations and weekly adult figure drawing sessions.

You are cordially invited to join them at their opening reception on Saturday, May 4th, from 2-4pm. This event is complimentary and welcomes all.

Throughout May, the exhibition will be accessible during the museum's usual operating hours on Mondays (10am-2pm) and Tuesdays (4:30pm-6:30pm) until May 28th. The juried exhibition will showcase diverse entries such as oil and pastel, watercolor, acrylic, tempera, gouache, non-oil wet media, graphite, charcoal, printmaking, graphic media, sculpture, and ceramics.

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This is a FREE event and is open to the public.