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Gowanda Community Theater Presents "The Little Town of Christmas"

Gowanda Hollywood Theater

Fasten your sleigh-belts for Gowanda Community Theater's season finale - The Little Town of Christmas! This series of short plays is filled with festive entertainment as part of Christmas in Gowanda 2025!

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Haul Together, Community Clean-Up

Allegany Trail

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.

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Christmas in the Village at Pour Taproom

Letters to Santa

Join Pour Taproom for "Christmas in the Village." 

Kid's can write Santa a letter with some help from the elves and hand it directly to Santa!

Make an ornament for the Children's Hospital and enjoy some hot chocolate. 

There will be a Christmas Movie Trivia on Friday at 8pm and an ugly Christmas sweater contest!

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Village of Knives Celebration

photo from American Cutlery Museum
Celebrate "The Village of Knives Celebration" in Little Valley, New York on July 12-14th.
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Village of Knives Celebration

photo from American Cutlery Museum
Celebrate "The Village of Knives Celebration" in Little Valley, New York on July 10-11th
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Old Library Hotel

Suite at The Old Library Inn
A unique boutique inn, full of modern Victorian charm with seven unique rooms.

Gowanda's Classic Car Show

Car displayed at a Car Show

Join Gowanda for a great day in the village filled with classic cars, community, and fun for the whole family! Whether you’re showing off your ride or just coming to check them out, this is always one of Gowanda’s favorite events of the year.

Entry Fee: $15 per vehicle

Stroll through rows of beautiful cars, meet local owners, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere right in the heart of Gowanda. There will be plenty to see and something for everyone!

Awards, great cars, and community pride all in one place!

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Eat & Drink

Some places to eat and drink in the Enchanted Mountains!

Pat McGee Trail

Pat McGee Trail - Christian Monroe
You may hike, bike, ride a snowmobile or ride horse on this multi-purpose, 12.2 mile trail which connects 7 communities together!

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Tourism Assistance

We may assist visitors, organizations, businesses and others in various ways.

Plan an Adventure

Would you like to visit the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) but need help planning a trip? Please contact us.

Places in EM

Do you operate an organization or business in the Enchanted Mountains?

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Event Organizers

Are you organizing an event in the Enchanted Mountains?

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Grants

If you organize an event, program or activity in Cattaraugus County then you may want to check out the Tourism Promotion Grant Program!

Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Group B Bed Tax Grant)

Questions

If you have questions about traveling, tourism or outdoor recreation then please contact us.

Bed Tax Grant Online Advertising

What does the Bed Tax Grant cover on Online Advertising?

Online Advertising types that are covered:

  • Clicks to Website
  • Ad Impressions
  • Facebook/Instagram Digital Ads
  • Facebook Website Conversions
  • Facebook Page Post Engagement/Boosts FKA Promoted Posts
  • Facebook Page Likes
  • Facebook / Instagram Video Views
  • Other online advertising

Get Organized 

These elements will help you plan your campaign.

  • What message(s) do you want to spread?
  • What is the most important thing you want to share?
  • Please be sure to gather images and/or videos that you'd like to use.
  • What action(s) do you want visitors to take?

Base Requirements

EM in Content

Content mentions that they are in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York which links to EnchantedMountains.com.

Example:

Rock City Park is in the Enchanted Mountains of New York State.

See Referencing the Enchanted Mountains.

Logo on the page

Enchanted Mountains logo on the campaign landing page which links to EnchantedMountains.com. The logo must remain on said page for a year from the campaign start date.

The EM logo has to be in your Footer or Sidebar on every page; See Referencing the Enchanted Mountains. The website has to be reviewed by Economic Development, Planning & Tourism.

Approval

Tourism must review of the landing page prior to the campaign's start date.

Placing Ads

You will work with Tourism to help you plan your advertising campaign. Please note on Facebook / Instagram ad placements, we may need access to your Page.

Billing

We place the advertisement when it has been reviewed and approved.

Mentioned in "About"

About section should mention how your destination is in Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York.

Requirements

Just like other online advertising you have to have EM info on your landing page.

Community Hike at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Pfeiffer Nature Center

Take a break and enjoy the beauty of the season with a moderate-level hike through the Pfeiffer Nature Center's Lillibridge property on Thursday, November 13th at 2:00pm. Whether you bring a friend or come on your own, it's the perfect way to get some fresh air, exercise, and relaxation. 

Leashed dogs are welcome!

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Gowanda's Ducky Derby

Rubber ducks on Cattaraugus Creek

Join the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2026 Ducky Derby at Creekside Park in Gowanda!

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, food, games, prizes, and community spirit as hundreds of rubber ducks race down Cattaraugus Creek for a chance to win cash prizes!

Event Begins: 12:00 PM
Duck Race: 2:00 PM
Ducks: $5.00 each

Cash Prizes:

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Little Shop of Horrors

Hollywood Theater, Gowanda

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater & Gowanda Community Theater Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

This is the first-ever production from Gowanda's newly developed community theater program, don't miss out on their take on the well-loved American horror comedy musical! 

Showtimes: Saturday, September 20th at 2pm and Sunday, September 21st at 7pm

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Pre-Season Clean Up

Quaker Museum - ASP

April calls for spring cleaning, and the Allegany State Park Historical Society invites the community to help get the Quaker Museum and St. John’s Chapel ready for the season on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 1:00pm!

Lend a hand with some dusting, vacuuming, and light cleaning to freshen up these two historic gems. The cleanup will last approximately 90 minutes. Cleaning supplies like shop vacs, rags, and dusting tools are welcome, though some will be provided on-site.

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Otto Stadial Site

Aerial of Otto Stadial Site - source: Cattaraugus County Parcel Viewer
The stadial site in Otto is a place like no other as it is one of only two known places in New York to have preserved till layers from first three glacier movements (of four) during the Pleistocene Ice Age

Ruth Howe-Prescott House

Guy showcasing historic material at Ruth Howe-Prescott House
In Cadiz, New York, a mile from Franklinville, there is a salt-box house which was built between 1816 - 1819.