Holyoke Rows

Exciting news: We’ve got some GREAT raffle prizes lined up for Shad Festival at Holyoke Rows this year!

Make sure to stop by the Holyoke Rows table to learn about our rowing programs, summer youth kayaking, and FREE family kayaking nights on the Connecticut River — and enter to win prizes from some awesome local businesses:

🥯 Tandem Bagel Company
🥯 Comfort Bagel
🍕 Antonio's Pizza
🍺 Wormtown Brewery
🚗 Gary Rome Hyundai

Shad Fest is all about celebrating the river, getting outside, and bringing the community together, and we can’t wait to see everyone down by the water.

📍 Holyoke Rows — 25 Jones Ferry Rd.
📅 Sunday, June 7
🕛 12 PM–4 PM
🎟️ Free for everyone!

Bring your friends, bring the kids, and come spend the afternoon with us on the river ☀️🌊

☀️ Summer is back on the river at Holyoke Rows, and we’re excited to share our Youth Rowing & Kayaking Programs!

If your kids or teens are looking for something active, outdoor, and a little different this summer, this is a great way to try rowing and kayaking, spend time on the water, and make new friends.

Each week, youth learn the basics of rowing and kayaking in a fun, supportive environment with experienced coaches — no experience needed.

🛶 Rowing or kayaking instruction
🌞 Half-day weekly sessions
💦 Games and time on the water
🤝 Teamwork and confidence-building
Ages 8+ (kayaking) | Ages 10+ (rowing)

We also offer a free week of beginning rowing just for Holyoke youth — a welcoming way to try the sport at no cost.

Programs run rain or shine, with activities adjusted for safety and conditions.

🔗 Sign up here:https://www.holyokerows.org/shop/summer-youth-programs/RNDIAQMHGNQSRPNMKQPE2ZI5?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

We’d love to see your family on the river this summer 💙

Holyoke Rows 25 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 320-3134