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Olean
Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.
Fall Vendor Show at Good Times of Olean
![Good Times Olean, Front door](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_0385.JPG.jpg?itok=uwByKldy)
Good Times of Olean will be hosting a Fall Vendor Show Extravaganza on Saturday, November 2nd from 12pm-5pm at Good Times of Olean located at 800 E State St, Olean.
Admission is free! Come indulge your senses with delicious food & drinks, and great LIVE music while you explore different vendors selling hand made crafts, collectables, and more! Spread the word, rally your friends, and come make some great memories at Good Times of Olean!
2025 EVL Halloween Half Marathon
![EVL Halloween Half](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2025/DSC_6761.jpg?itok=PgdKyNfG)
EVL Halloween Half Marathon
![Ellicottville Halloween Half Marathon](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_6233.jpg?itok=uAOakyRK)
Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
![A photo of some kayakers on the Tunungwant Creek during the 2021 Tame the Tuna Regatta](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/20210814_152648.jpg?itok=BCcwhUAk)
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Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales
![Past yard sale event in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/olean-community-garage-sale-9-10_013.jpg?itok=GuX1F3y6)
Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales
![Past yard sale event in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/olean-community-garage-sale-9-10_013.jpg?itok=GuX1F3y6)
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
![Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/16426084_10155012908159252_7883790989064457937_n.jpg?itok=5WGM508Z)
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.
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Comedy Night at Good Times of Olean
![Good Times of Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2025/IMG_0385.JPG.jpg?itok=Uu_FXzrr)
Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2024
![Float at the Santa Claus Lane parade](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Photo%20Nov%2024%202023%2C%207%2004%2048%20PM.jpg?itok=Utpwa6MZ)
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2025
![Float at the Santa Claus Lane parade](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Photo%20Nov%2024%202023%2C%207%2004%2048%20PM.jpg?itok=Utpwa6MZ)
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Pride in the Park
![War Vets Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_0157.JPG.jpg?itok=2uQyORR6)
The Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition announces it's 6th Pride event at Pride in the Park!
This is a fun event for all with music, entertainment, vendors, food, educational, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, artists and allies, and so much more. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend.
The event will be held at War Vets Park in Olean on Saturday, June 29th from 12pm until 4pm.