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Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide
The Enchanted Mountains magazine (Activities Guide) is the official Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County in Western New York State!
Allegany State Park Equestrian Trails
Trails:
Allegany State Park has set aside 55 miles of trails spread out on 65,000 acres, specifically for summertime equestrian use. The horse trails are on a series of interconnecting loop trails that utilize gravel park roads, abandoned town roads and abandoned railroad rights-of-way. You will ride on hillside, rolling and level trails.
Footing:
Good footing for horses throughout woodland settings.
Markings:
There is an informative free horse trail map that can be obtained in the park rental offices.
Float the Allegheny
Sky High Adventure Park opening this Spring at Holiday Valley 2011
The first aerial adventure park in Western New York will be an adventure park, named Sky High, opening the Spring of 2011 at Holiday Valley.
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Presents: Dwight Yoakam and The Mavericks
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and dance as the legendary Dwight Yoakam and special guests The Mavericks take the stage at the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7 p.m.!
Forness Park
The Reverón Piano Trio
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts presents The Reverón Piano Trio, performing March 14, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Hidden Gems: Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations for National Tourism Week
Olean Speaker Series- Fannie Bartlett House
Join the Olean Historical Society for the 2026 Speaker series, with a presentation by Gail Feuchter. She will be speaking on the history of the Fannie Bartlett House at 6:30pm on June 15th.
The event will be held outside, so bring your lawn char and meet on the museum's side lawn. If it rains, the event will be held indoors.
The event will be held at 302 Laurens Street in Olean, NY.
Winter Family Fun Walk at Allegany State Park
Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.
Winter Wetland Walk will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Redhouse Wetlands. Even in the depths of winter, activity is still abundant.
For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.
The Fray at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Nature Lovers
Activities and events for lovers of nature.
5th Annual Harvest Fall Fest
Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage LLC , in Portville is hosting their 5th Annual Harvest Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5th from 10am - 4:00pm.
The event features FREE outdoor activities like apple cider pressing, fall craft station, doughnuts and funnel cakes, door prizes, a candy count, photo stops, and Live music.
Inside the shop, there will be in-store specials, honey samples, Ellen's pop up boutique, and a full chocolate shop with grab-and-go specials.
Come and enjoy the autumn festivities!
Winter Family Fun Walk with Allegany State Park
Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.
Pat McGee Trail nature walk begins at 1:00 p.m. at the New Albion Road parking area of the trail.
For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.
Little Valley Community Day
Kick off the summer on June 21st, 2025 when all of Main Street in Little Valley will be closed for the inaugural Little Valley Community Day! Over 30 vendors will fill the street along with food trucks, family activities, children's games, live music, bounce houses and more! The event will run from 1pm until 9pm. This is a rain or shine event.
Olean Speaker Series- Native American Arrowheads
Join the Olean Historical Society for the 2026 Speaker series, with a presentation by Dana Klein about Native American Arrowheads at 6:30pm on July 20th.
The event will be held outside, so bring your lawn char and meet on the museum's side lawn. If it rains, the event will be held indoors.
The event will be held at 302 Laurens Street in Olean, NY.
Beach Party at Allegany State Park!
Join in for an unforgettable evening at Red House Beach!
Event Highlights:
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Ask the Naturalist, crafts and activities
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm - A sandcastle contest - get creative and show off your skills!
- 5:00pm - Limbo & contest winners announced
- 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Live Music with Siren's Echo
Come out and enjoy a fantastic evening with friends and family!
Lecture- History & Operations of the PA Railroad
Join the Olean Historical Society for the 2026 Speaker series, kicking off with a presentation by Mike Winicki. He will be speaking on the history and operations of the P.A. Railroad Buffalo Street Yard at 6:30 pm on May 18th.
The event will be held outside, so bring your lawn char and meet on the museum's side lawn. If it rains, the event will be held indoors.
The event will be held at 302 Laurens Street in Olean, NY.
Wizard Family STEAM Night!
Join the Challenger Learning Center for a magical evening of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) at the Wizard Family STEAM Night on Friday, October 17th from 5:30 - 7:30pm, with doors opening at 5pm.
Enjoy 30+ wizard-themed STEAM activities, including the Sorting Hat, Tri-Wizard Championship, and a Horcrux Hunt.