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Allegany State Park; National Public Lands Day
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
Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center announced the return of their popular space quiz event! Join in to test your space knowledge and also support a local organization. The event will feature a quiz with prizes for the winning team. You can participate in a team of 2-5 players.
Apart from the quiz, we will also have raffles with exciting prizes such as a Cutco Block, a $100 gift certificate from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a $50 AMC gift certificate, and more. You can still purchase raffle tickets even if you are not attending the event.
Cabana Bar Music Series
The Cabana Bar is the place to hang out this summer, especially on Friday Nights for the Cabana Bar Music Series. With amazing views, vibes, and libations, this covered outdoor bar is a great place to hang out when you're in Ellicottville for the weekend.
Cabana Bar 2025 Summer Music Lineup:
June 6th - Campfire Junkie - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
June 13th - Jay McDonnell Duo - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
June 20th - Henry's Summer Kitchen - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
June 27th - Sweet Degenerates - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park - 2025
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 6, 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!
Holiday Valley Ranked #5 by Ski Magazine 2013
Holiday Valley Earns High Ranking again in Ski Magazine's Best Ski Resorts in the East!
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!
Quick Center’s ArtMobile celebrates 10 years of visiting local libraries in 2018
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its 10-year anniversary this month participating in the National Summer Reading Program, making stops at public libraries across New York and Pennsylvania.
Night Skiing at Holiday Valley Resort
Have you ever gone skiing or snowboarding at night? Holiday Valley offers night skiing starting at 3:30PM with about 37 night trails, all accessed by 13 high-tech lifts.
Holiday Valley Resort's has various options for night passes like the following:
- Weekday Night Pass from 3:30PM-Close (can vary)
- Weekend Night Pass from 3:30PM-10PM
- Weekend / Holiday All Day Pass
- Saturday & Sunday All Day Pass
- Weekday All Day
- and more like season pass!
I Love New York Winters 2010
This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.
Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.
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.
HoliMont's Contractor's Day
HoliMont Contractor’s Day is an event filled with many fun activities that take place on and off the slopes. This year’s activities include the 36th annual Dave Pitkin Memorial Ski Race, dedicated to him to commemorate his enduring spirit, his contributions to the HoliMont Racing Club, and his part in creating the racing hill, Our infamous Bombardier Ball Drop, Lunch provided by Dina’s at the Mont, A vendor market, and an Apres Ski Party. This event is sponsored by many local businesses and helps us celebrate and support our local community. Join us for our favorite day of the year!
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.
Jingle Bell Jubilee 2023
The Jingle Bell Jubilee is a holiday event featuring many activities and events: the holiday market, carolers, dance groups, wreath creation class, Shop Raffle Drawing, Sips of the Season, make and take craft, horse and wagon rides; an inflated snow globe for picture opps, cocoa and cookie crawl, decorate the tree contest, cookie decorating, and even a Rudolph run! Hours for the event are 4:30-8pm.
Movie in the Park
Come on down to Bicentennial Park in Little Valley to enjoy a FREE movie night on Thursday, June 27th hosted by Friends of Little Valley!
This event opens at 7:00pm, Movie (Wonka) starts at 7:30pm.
Bring your own seat and blanket to enjoy the movie! Refreshments, games, and more!
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.
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park!
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are right around the corner, and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending a fun-filled day at Allegany State Park for a Saturday with Santa on Saturday December 6th from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Join the Environmental Education Department for a festive family event featuring crafts, games, photos with Santa, and plenty of holiday cheer.
Learn to Love Winter Lessons
Discover the joy of skiing and snowboarding with Holiday Valley's Learn to Love Winter event on January 3rd! For anyone ages 4+ who is brand new to snowsports, this beginner-friendly experience is the perfect way to start your winter lifestyle journey!
What’s Included:
Jingle Bell Jubilee
Lincoln Park will be transformed into a holiday haven as the Jingle Bell Jubilee returns on December 13 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., bringing the magic of a European-style holiday market to the heart of Downtown Olean. This festive event promises fun for the whole family with local artisan vendors, food, drinks, music, and special activities that will make attendees feel like they've stepped into a Hallmark movie.
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park 2023
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 2nd for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!