Free events in Holyoke, MA

Enjoy a free summer series of family-friendly workshops on the River Valley Co-op Easthampton store patio, with sessions moving to the community room if the weather turns. Led by Mariah Freemole, a local nature preschool educator and mindfulness and meditation teacher, these activities are designed with kids in mind, and the whole family is welcome. Each week features a new creative focus, such as telling personal stories through color and texture, making prints with plants like potatoes and painting with natural materials, sculpting tiny clay homes and habitats, crafting favorite animals, and assembling imaginative collage portraits. Participants can also design pendants and other wearable art, build a mobile or lantern inspired by what they notice overhead, paint with mud using soils in a range of hues, and blend dried herbs into tea bags to keep or share. No registration is needed. Mariah brings nearly two decades of experience helping young children build self-regulation skills through mindfulness, yoga, singing, and outdoor exploration, holds certifications in Deep Play for Kids and Forest Kindergarten, and teaches at Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Nature Preschool.

A no-cost adult yoga session led by Brian Mulligan takes place at the Library Annex. The class emphasizes a gentle practice with careful attention to alignment, safety, and balanced sequences. It is drop-in, and participants should bring their own yoga mat. Brian is a certified 200 hour yoga instructor who trained with Kim Valerie through the Iyengar based Yoga Spirits program. He is also certified to teach chair yoga through Lakshmi Voelker’s Get Fit Where You Sit program. Lakshmi Voelker has trained more than 1,600 chair yoga instructors and teaches at Kripalu. Plans can change, so check the library website for the most current schedule and location details.

Create whimsical faery houses inspired by nature in a welcoming community setting. This free, all-ages gathering at Dreki Soul centers play, creativity, and a reconnection with wonder, reflecting a belief that creativity and connection support wellness in body, mind, and spirit. The event is held in collaboration with the upcoming Fairy and Arts Festival in Easthampton, which will feature a fairy house tour, a Fairyland escape room, fae-themed food, a cosplay meetup, readings, vendors, and other magical experiences. Bring imagination and a love of magic.

The Summer series at Deere Creek Farm features live music from Willy Smith and Hailey Belton. Explore you-pick dahlia and flower fields, enjoy food trucks and a mobile bar, and browse local vendors. Lawn games add to the fun. Entry is free.

A large antique and craft fair will fill the Polish American Club in Feeding Hills, MA. Admission is free and the event will take place regardless of weather. The on-site kitchen and bar will be open, and there will be live bands, including John Fox, a New England Music Awards Rock Act of the Year, with more performers to be announced. Vendor participation is welcomed across all categories, including crafters and farmers. Limited vendor spaces are available for $40 on a first come, first served basis. To apply, email WideEyedMA@gmail.com with VENDOR FAIR in the subject line to request the application.

This free adult yoga class with Brian Mulligan centers on a gentle practice that prioritizes proper alignment, safety, and well-balanced sequences. It takes place weekly and is typically held in the Library Annex, with the first Monday of each month meeting in the Library basement. The class is drop-in, and participants should bring their own yoga mat. Brian is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor who trained with Kim Valerie’s Iyengar-based Yoga Spirits in Beverly, MA. He is also certified to teach chair yoga through Lakshmi Voelker’s Get Fit Where You Sit program; Lakshmi has trained more than 1,600 chair yoga instructors and trains out of Kripalu.

Take part in a music-themed bingo event featuring a DJ presented by Good Thomas. It is free to participate, and winners can receive Dugout Cafe gift certificates. Food and drinks are available while you play. Arrive early to secure a spot and enjoy a lively blend of music and bingo.

Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna will offer complimentary henna tattoos for tweens and teens. The paste is prepared with natural ingredients that include organic henna powder, lemon juice, sugar, tea tree oil, and lavender oil. Once applied, the artwork typically remains visible for one to three weeks.

Gather for an easygoing, family-friendly meal shared with the community. Enjoy a freshly cooked supper, with time before and after to connect in groups, relax together, and take part in arts activities. Volunteers are welcome to lend a hand before and after the meal. Donations of your choosing are accepted, with no obligation to give. Arrive hungry and leave nourished. Everyone is welcome.