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Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park 2023

Night Lights 2019 at Griffis Sculpture Park

Repeats every week until Sun Oct 01 2023 .

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 7:00pm - Sat, 09/16/2023 - 10:00pm

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:00pm - Sat, 09/23/2023 - 10:00pm

Thu, 09/28/2023 - 7:00pm - Sat, 09/30/2023 - 10:00pm

For the 11th consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will be illuminated in colorful theatrical lighting when NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns on Friday, September 8, 2023. A portion of the legendary park’s landscape and sculptures are seen in a whole different light. NIGHT LIGHTS is a successful fundraiser for the United States’ largest sculpture park – and a Western New York gem.

NIGHT LIGHTS will open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open:

September 8 & 9
September 14 - 16
September 21 - 23
September 28 - September 30
October 5 - 8
October 12 - 14

Inside view of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels

Repeats every week until Sun Dec 31 2023 except Fri Apr 07 2023, Fri May 05 2023, Fri Jun 02 2023, Fri Jul 07 2023, Fri Aug 04 2023, Fri Sep 01 2023, Fri Oct 06 2023, Fri Nov 03 2023, Fri Dec 01 2023.

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 03/31/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 04/21/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 04/28/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 05/12/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 05/26/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 06/09/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 06/23/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 06/30/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 07/14/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 07/21/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 07/28/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 08/18/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 08/25/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 09/08/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 09/15/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 09/29/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 10/20/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 11/10/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 11/17/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 11/24/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 12/22/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Free Tours available on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Fridays of the month. No reservations necessary. Come and discover the beauty of the southern tier's Basilica of St.

Sat, 09/23/2023 (All day)

The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on September 23rd. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day.

Sat, 09/23/2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Take a fun filled 2 hour round trip, that departs at 5:00pm from our Gowanda Depot and travels through the fall leaves, meadows and valleys to South Dayton.

Repeats every week until Sun Oct 29 2023 .

Fri, 09/29/2023 - 7:30pm - Sun, 10/01/2023 - 9:30pm

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 7:30pm - Sun, 10/08/2023 - 9:30pm

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 7:30pm - Sun, 10/15/2023 - 9:30pm

Fri, 10/20/2023 - 7:30pm - Sun, 10/22/2023 - 9:30pm

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 7:30pm - Sun, 10/29/2023 - 9:30pm

Jump on the SCARIEST HAYRIDE in Western New York. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only. Nightmare Hayride is a twenty five minute tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures.

Repeats every week until Mon Oct 16 2023 .

Sat, 09/30/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 10/01/2023 - 4:00pm

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 10/08/2023 - 4:00pm

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 10/15/2023 - 4:00pm

Come to Sprague's Maple Farms the first 3 weekends of October for Fall Foliage Fun!

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 7:00pm - Sun, 10/08/2023 - 10:00pm

NIGHT LIGHTS will open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open:

September 8 & 9
September 14 - 16
September 21 - 23
September 28 - September 30
October 5 - 8
October 12 - 14

Repeats every week until Mon Oct 23 2023 .

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 10/08/2023 - 4:00pm

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 10/15/2023 - 4:00pm

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 10/22/2023 - 4:00pm

Enjoy a special roundtrip train excursion to South Dayton and back to see the fall foliage colors! The excursion also includes a 45-minute layover in South Dayton to let you explore the area before turning around and heading back to Gowanda, NY.

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 7:00pm - Sat, 10/14/2023 - 10:00pm

NIGHT LIGHTS will open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open:

September 8 & 9
September 14 - 16
September 21 - 23
September 28 - September 30
October 5 - 8
October 12 - 14

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 7:00am - Sun, 10/15/2023 - 6:00pm

Gowanda's Fire Department is hosting a Trout Fishing Derby October 14-15, 2023!

Saturday, October 14- 7:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, October 15- 7:00am-4:00pm

Fishing will take place within the Village of Gowanda boundaries of the Cattaragus Creek.

Local arts, crafts & products at WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 10/22/2023 - 4:00pm

The 11th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) will be held at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds the weekend of October 21st and 22nd, 2023.

Sat, 10/28/2023 - 11:00am - 4:00pm

We want to see your costumes! This roundtrip excursion stops in South Dayton and then continues back to to Gowanda, NY.

Our annual train ride features a costume contest, candy counting contest, prizes & more! We can’t wait for everyone to join the fun in their spooky and creative costumes this Halloween!

Sat, 11/11/2023 (All day)

The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day.

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 10:00am - Sat, 12/02/2023 - 8:00pm

Randolph’s Country Christmas is an annual event that takes place during the first full weekend of December. A day full of tradition and Christmas surprises. Stop into Randolph and enjoy the Festival of Trees; the "Light up the Night" Christmas Parade presented by EPAC; the Memory Tree Lighting; visit with Santa Claus, and so much more.