Come and join us in our gardens for Wisty Wednesdays to celebrate National Wildlife Day!

Wistariahurst Museum is thrilled to revive our family summer event, Wisty Wednesdays! Come and join us in our 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 our historic gardens that are brought to life by our 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.

For this special edition of Wisty Wednesdays, we have Professor Bugman joining our line up! Stop by their hands-on Arthropod Petting Zoo table with Professor Bugman Entomology Adventures, where they have real live representatives from all 4 arthropod groups! From tiny isopod crustaceans, to stinky trundling millipedes, incredible insects, and hair-raising enormous arachnids, come see, touch, hear, and even smell these extraordinary animals and learn about how they adapt to their unique places in our world!

When you finally work up an appetite after all of this fun and games, we 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! Best of all, admission to Wisty Wednesdays is completely free and open to the public! We can’t wait to see you there!