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Chief Cornplanter's Peace Pipe-Tomahawk returns to the Seneca Nation in 2019

227 YEARS LATER, CHIEF CORNPLANTER’S PEACE PIPE-TOMAHAWK RETURNED TO SENECA NATION OF INDIANS.
Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011

In 2011, an article written by Christine A. Smyczynski for the Member Connection, the magazine for AAA Members, two of the treasures of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County have been named in the top 10 Hidden Gems in Western New York by AAA.
Education in Nature

Embrace the Sun: Summer Activities for a Memorable Season

Summer is here, and with it comes long, sunny days filled with endless possibilities. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a nature lover, or someone who enjoys relaxing with a good book, there’s a summer activity for everyone.
Eat & Drink
Back to School Day!

Come over to the Salamanca Rail Museum on Main St, August 31st from 12pm - 4pm for some end of summer fun!
There will be "old time" games, a hat craft, temporary tattoos, and a raffle basket including some Rail Museum Swag & gift shop goodies!
Eclipse Viewing at Nannen Arboretum

Dueling Pianos at EBC at Little Valley

Sunday Sound Series- at Griffis Sculpture Park

Christmas in Allegany 2023

All are welcomed to the 2023 Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!
Saturday November 25th starts the first of many days Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting our house.
Santa will be escorted by the Allegany Police and Fire Department to our house, where he will greet all visitors. Basket raffles will be avaliable for people to buy tickets to help support our community event.
Santa's Christmas Parade

The Silver Bells Parade will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024 starting at 6:00pm.
Visit Salamanca to celebrate with the Silver Bells Parade and SANTA!
Main Street and Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca.
To participate in the parade, please go the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce's website for forms and applications.
Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride

Laugh for the holidays with 'Vickie & Nikie's Holiday Sleigh Ride'
During this celebration of the holiday season, Minnesota style, the duo entertains with sidesplitting interpretations of favorite holiday songs and pop tunes, wacky originals, fun family stories, social commentary, improvisation and audience participation.
Randolph's 51st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

"Friends of Little Valley" presents Music in the Park & Cornhole Tournament!

Come down to Bicentennial Park on Erie St. in Little Valley Thursday, August 22nd for the final "Music in the Park" this summer hosted by Friends of Little Valley along with a cornhole tournament hosted by $lick $hooters Cornhole!
Music begins at 6pm, featuring the "Iron Eyes Experience", a local three piece group based out of Salamanca. The band is well known for their rock and blues style that can be heard echoing throughout the enchanted mountains of Cattaraugus County!
Orionid Meteor Shower at Allegany State Park!

Head over to Camp Allegany on October 19th at 6:30 PM for a spectacular evening under the stars at Allegany State Park.
Enjoy a night filled with “out of this world” crafts, a chance to learn about the constellations, and the highlight of the evening – watching the meteor shower in the open sky!
This family-friendly event is completely FREE, making it a perfect outing for all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the wonders of the night sky in a beautiful natural setting
Friends of Good Music Presents Luis B Castro

Tri-County Arts Council: Basic Digital Photography Workshop

Take Your Photography to the Next Level with help from instructor, Dan Jordan on July 12th, 2025, from 12:00-3:00 pm for a beginner's photography class. Learn the fundamentals of photography and discover how to capture stunning images that go beyond simple snapshots with tips like camera settings and how to use them effectively, composition techniques for visually appealing photos, and lighting, focus, and exposure control.
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Pumpkin Carving Class with Eric Jones!

Come out to Pumpkinville on either September 20th or October 4th for an exclusive Pumpkin Carving class with the one and only, Eric Jones!
Eric Jones is an Olean, NY native and celebrated sculptor and caricature artist! He has been featured on The Food Network's Halloween Wars, holds the 2023 Guinness World Record for carving the larges jack-o-lantern, and won Season 3 of The Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins!
Visit with Santa at The Fannie Bartlett House 2024

Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean.
Kids day at the Fannie Bartlett house is on December 7th from noon -3pm. Kids will have the opportunity to visit with Santa from 1pm -3pm.
This Queen Anne-style house was originally built in 1881 by George Foreman, and purchased in 1891 by Frank and Fannie Bartlett for $15,000, a hefty sum for that time, he said. The house features nine rooms decorated in turn-of-the-century Victoriana and seven fireplaces, each different in design and composition.
Kids and Adult Fishing Clinic

Ellicottville's 2023 Christmas Stroll

Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Living Nativity, complete with a camel, all in the Village. The Ellicottvilles Christmas Stroll was created in 1987 by a group of citizens who wanted to organize such an event in the village. After brainstorming over coffee, it was decided that they wanted a live nativity scene with children dressed as angels and shepherds, who walked around the village and met at the gazebo. There, the baby Jesus was presented and caroling presided.
Final Night of Christmas in Allegany

This is the fifth and final night of Christmas In Allegany at the Allegany Santa House. This is a free event to come visit Santa in his beautifully decorated Santa House with Elf Shack behind selling basket raffle tickets to help support this yearly tradition. Raffle tickets will be drawn after the event.
It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.
U.S. Air Force Snocross National
