Avoid the Winter Blues
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
Have you made plans for the Total Solar Eclipse yet? If not, you better because IT’S A BIG DEAL!
Come view this once in a lifetime opportunity in the Enchanted Mountains, away from the city lights.
Yoga is the best exercise to connect our mind, body and soul. It helps us get to our natural state allowing our minds to be at peace.
You may think that the winter in the Enchanted Mountains is only for skiiers and snowboarders, but it's not! Check out the variety of events happening for you to enjoy without skis or a snowboard.
Explore the scenic trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, which spans 450 acres and showcases over 250 steel scu
Are you an art lover or looking for a unique way to support local creativity? The Tri-County Arts Council is thrilled to announce a special art raffle, giving you the chance to win a one-of-a-kind oil painting by renowned artist Mikel Wintermantel!
Western New York has a number of streams that offer high duality lake-run steelhead fishing from November through March.
Hike the trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, that's located on 450 acres, to discover 250+ steel sculp
There's something undeniably special about the first snow of the season. It’s as if nature herself is hitting the reset button, blanketing the world in a fresh layer of white.
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.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Haul Together Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 18th from 8am - 6:00pm. It will be a day of fresh air and local impact across Olean and Allegany. Join the main group on their park-hopping schedule or tidy up a favorite spot on your own time.
Ring in the New Year with a refreshing first day hike at Pfeiffer Nature Center! Join them for a peaceful winter walk with fresh air, quiet trails, and community connection.
Join Jessica Borchert on October 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Tri-County Arts Council in Olean to celebrate Fall by painting a still life of pumpkins and create an original art piece to add to your fall decor.
Cost:
$30 - Artisan Members & Above
$40 - Basic/Family Members & Non-members
Ischua (pronounced ISH-way) is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The Town of Ischua is on the eastern border of the county, north of Olean, New York.
Join Darlene Subulski for a 2D needle felting class on May 17th, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 pm! Create a beautiful bird-themed picture frame using wool roving and needle felting techniques. Details:
No experience needed! Learn this fun technique and take home your unique wool-felted art piece!
Join the Tri-County Arts Council for a live drawing session featuring a costumed model on November 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The session will begin with gesture drawing and progress to a longer pose. Please note that this is a practice session without an instructor. Ages 12 and up are welcome.
Cost:
$10 - Artisan Members & Above
$15 - Basic/Family Members & Non-Members
Join in for an unforgettable evening at Red House Beach on Friday, August 15th from 5pm - 9pm!
Event Highlights:
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Allegany State Park!
Join Allegany State Park on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00am-2:30pm at the Red House side of the park for a celebration of 20 years of National Public Lands Day! This nationwide event brings people together to give back to public lands through volunteer service projects.
Event Details:
- Check-in/Registration: 9:00-9:30am at the Beehunter picnic shelter
- Service Projects: 9:30am-12:30pm
Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2026. This year’s First Day Hike is an easy trek featuring historical and environmental tidbits of information about the features found in this area of the park. Your hike will take you along the Quaker Multiuse trail that conveniently has an entrance at Camp Turner.
At 11:30 a.m. join park educators for a guided hike at Science Lake and learn the history and interesting historical figures of the park. The Historical Society will have the Quaker Museum open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.