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Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Free Tours available on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Fridays of the month. No reservations necessary. Come and discover the beauty of the southern tier's Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, NY.  The 33 Munich-style windows are some of the finest domestically-produced windows in the nation.  Pope Frances designated the church as a Minor Basilica on February 14, 2017 for its exquisite art, architecture and history. Group tours are also available by calling 716 372 4841.

Get into the Halloween spirit at EBC Little Valley with an unforgettable night of pumpkin carving on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30pm led by Food Network Champion, Guinness World Record Holder, and Professional Pumpkin Carver Eric Jones!  

Eric is one of WNY's top pumpkin artists, known for his incredible 3D creations and hundreds of jaw dropping sculptures across the region. Now's your chance to learn his tips and tricks and create your own masterpiece to show off this Halloween! 

Be ready before the storm hits! 

Join Citizens Preparedness Corps on November 22nd at 1:00pm in the Camp Allegany Classroom for a free training session. Learn how to make a family emergency plan, build a go-bag, and stay safe during natural disasters. 

Each Family will receive a free preparedness kit! Registration is required: Event Registration

EXCITING NEWS! Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater is thrilled to present the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band in Concert! Join in on Sunday, March 23th at 3:00pm for an unforgettable afternoon of music and patriotism! 

THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE!

To secure your tickets, visit one of the following local spots: 

This is the third 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.

It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.

Join the Little Valley Riders Club for a fun-filled evening of square dancing, country, and fifties music on May 25th, 2025, from 7 pm to 11 pm! 

It's a family-friendly event, so bring the kids along. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. No horses required – just come for the dance and good times!

Get ready for some "Old Time Rock & Roll" as Gowanda's Historic Hollywood theater presents Brave Strangers: A Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band! 

Tickets - $25

Get your tickets by visiting, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brave-strangers-tickets, at McCormack's Hardware, Honk's Grape & Grain, Jesse's Home & Gifts, Benda at Community Bank or just get at the door! 

Visit the Fannie Bartlett House on July 12th for their "Vintage Fashion Show" event! It will feature "uniforms" of all kinds and period women's dress to go along with military years. Presale tickets are available for $20.

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.

Warrior Fitness & Wellness will be hosting The Ellicottville Turkey Trot! Start your turkey day with your community at the Ellicottville Turkey Trot! 

Each year this event gets bigger, better, and more fun… and this year will be no exception. Get ready for:

•  A 5K run/walk through beautiful Ellicottville
•  Drinks, snacks, good vibes, and post-run laughs
•  Community, family, and fitness — Warrior style

Olean 1854 is one of two amateur mens soccer teams in Cattaraugus County. Their home games are played at St. Bonaventure University or Olean Intermediate Middle School.

Join the Challenger Learning Center in celebrating 15 years of Community Service!

To mark this special occasion, they will be hosting a Chicken BBQ by Carson's and an Open House.

Event Highlights:

Delicious Chicken BBQ ($15)
Open House
Fun Activities for Kids

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.

If you love snowboarding, this is the event for you. Great for spectating! Vendor Village and cookout on the Champagne Sundeck at the Yodeler Lodge. 

Discounted lift tickets for competitors and lodging are available. Assumption of risk form must be signed by a parent if competitor is under 18. 

Photo credit: Holiday Valley Resort

Ready to Roll? Grab your fat bike and join in for a series of Friday night fun rides this winter at Allegany State Park! These casual group rides are the perfect way to get outside, meet other riders, and enjoy the parks beautiful winter trails under the stars! 

Ride Details:

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!

Calling all car enthusiasts! Bring your ride or just your appetite for Cruise Nights at Fatties Creamery & Grill every Thursday from 5pm - 8pm. Classic and Custom cars are welcome to this family friendly event. There will be a raffle entry with every food purchase to win a free ice cream cone. Drawings will be every hour.

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!