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Griffis Sculpture Park 2025 Events
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park - 2024
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 7th for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!
In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out!
Maple Season
Indulge in the smell and taste of maple during the Annual Maple Weekends in New York State. Check out the Maple Weekend events or visit Spragues Maple Farm that's open year-round!
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023
Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 29th, 2023
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
The Centennial 7 Hiking Challenge at Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park, the Wilderness Playground of Western New York, officially opened on July 30th, 1921. One hundred years later, people are still flocking to this vast park with rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant beauty.
The Top Inland Trout Streams in Cattaraugus County
This is designed as a guide to anglers in locating the higher quality stocked and un-stocked trout streams in western NY. It is not intended as a list of all the wild trout streams, nor all the streams where trout are stocked. Lists of all stocked streams are available from this office.
Allegany State Park Trails
Allegany State Park has many beautiful trails that you can hike, bike, cross-country ski, rollerblade, ride horseback, mountain bike, snowmobile and more. Most of the trails are used throughout the entire year such as the groomed snowmobile trails that double as horseback riding trails in the summer.
Demo Day at Holiday Valley
Friends of Allegany State Park: Red House Sawmill Sundays
Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Great Valley Firehall
Grab your Christmas list and meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Kids will receive a special treat from Santa.
"First Responders" Train Ride 2022
If you’re a first responder, enjoy a free roundtrip train ride from Gowanda, NY, to South Dayton and back. A 30-minute layover in the village of South Dayton lets you explore the vendors in the area, such as farmers, baked goods, and crafts. All first responders ride for free!
- Train Departs at 11:00am & 2:00pm on Saturday
- Train Departs at 2:00pm on Sunday
Ellicottville 5K Turkey Trot
Warrior Fitness & Wellness will be hosting The Ellicottville Turkey Trot! Start your turkey day with your community at the Ellicottville Turkey Trot!
Each year this event gets bigger, better, and more fun… and this year will be no exception. Get ready for:
- A 5K run/walk through beautiful Ellicottville
- Drinks, snacks, good vibes, and post-run laughs
- Community, family, and fitness — Warrior style
Map of Bear Paw Snowshoe Trail at Allegany State Park
Mushroom Walk at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Explore the fascinating world of fungi with Pfeiffer Nature Center on September 15th at 5:30pm.
The guided walk will help you identify and learn about the various mushrooms you'll find in the forest.
All skill levels welcome! Come discover the hidden wonders of the fungal kingdom.
Santa Express Train Rides
Autumn Blaze at Sprague's Maple Farm
Family Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2023
Want to work off some of the turkey or treats; or just spend some time outdoors with other biking families? Join us as we take an evening ride along the Red House Bike Path. Meet at Camp Allegany at 6:15 pm with the ride starting at 6:30 pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult and wear a helmet. You do not have to have a fat bike for this ride, but you will need a headlamp or a bike light. Please, no balance bikes, or bikes with training wheels.