Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
Allegany State Park, the Wilderness Playground of Western New York, officially opened on July 30th, 1921. One hundred years later, people are still flocking to this vast park with rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant beauty.
Celebrate opening night of the Allegany Santa House with Santa's arrival by the Allegany Fire Department. This is a free event to come see Santa, and enjoy a beautiful decorated Santa House with Elf Shack containing basket raffles to help support this community event.
It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.
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Explore the scenic trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, which spans 450 acres and showcases over 250 steel scu
Chautauqua County, the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) and the Western NY Wilds (Allegany County) comprise the Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region, which is located in South Western New York State.
Allegany County is known for where nature and art meet, the Wellsville Balloon Rally, the Genesee River, ATV parks and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Museum.
Hike the trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, that's located on 450 acres, to discover 250+ steel sculp
Join ASP at the Beehunter Picnic Pavilion to capture the beautiful colors of fall with a water coloring painting class. No experience is necessary. Enjoy a full moon walk and learn about the changing of the moon phases.
What is a Worm moon? Or a Sugar moon? Learn about the bright orb in the night sky on Tuesday, March 3rd.
Meet in the Red House Administration building at 5:30. Wear warm clothes, appropriate footwear, and bring a flashlight.
Join ASP at the Red House Admin Lobby to capture the beautiful colors of fall with a water coloring painting class. No experience is necessary.
Experience the heartbeat of Portville on Wednesday evenings at Pioneer Park from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.
Join in for a summer-long celebration of community and sound. Whether you're a local or just passing through, the Music in the Park series offers the perfect midweek escape with live performances from a rotating lineup of talented artists.
Music in the Park is held each Wednesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Pioneer Park Gazebo. The music plays regardless of the forecast, but if it is rained out- then the performance will be moved to the Weston Mills Fire Hall.
The Largest New York State Park is Allegany State Park which is the 3rd largest in the United States of America with 65,000 acres (97 square miles) and many miles of trails. Allegany State Park has over 35 miles of Cross Country skiing trails, 18 hiking trails and 5.6 miles of paved multi-use trails (horseback riding, snowmobiling and more) around Red House Lake area. 3 campground areas with over 375 cabins.
Experience the heartbeat of South Dayton on Wednesday evenings at the Park Street Gazebo!
Join in for a summer-long celebration of community and sound. Whether you're a local or just passing through, the Music in the Park series offers the perfect midweek escape with live performances from a rotating lineup of talented artists.
Music in the Park is held each Wednesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. at the Park Street Gazebo on Park Ave, South Dayton. The music plays regardless of the forecast.
Did you know National Beaver Day is April 7th?
To celebrate these industrious engineers, Allegany Educators invite you for a Beaver Nature Walk at Allegany State Park on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 at 1:00pm.
Meet up at Camp Allegany to start the trek to learn about the amazing Beaver and their impact on the park's ecosystem!
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.
Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 13th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 19, 2025.
Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 12th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 13, 2024.
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the completion of an $800,000 expansion and enhancement project at Triple R Camping Resort in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County.