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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014

Fresh off the Press (2014)!
Avoid the Winter Blues

Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
College Daze Weekend at Holiday Valley Resort: The Ultimate Snow-Filled Escape

For students craving a break from the rigors of academic life, Holiday Valley Resort's College Daze Weekend is the perfect winter retreat, January 5th-7th.
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.
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.
Christmas Centerpiece Workshop w/ Swan Street Florist

Join Swan Street Florist at Ellicottville Brewing Co, 28 Monroe St. Ellicottville on Thursday, December 19th, for a festive Christmas Centerpiece Workshop! Embrace the holiday spirit by creating your very own beautiful centerpiece to decorate your table this season. The skilled instructors from Swan Street Florist will be there to guide you through the process, providing all the materials needed to make a stunning arrangement.
Wizards STEAM Night at the Challenger Learning Center!

The Challenger Learning Center in Allegany is hosting a magical event where kids, and parents, can dress up as their favorite wizards and participate in over 30 STEAM activities on October 26th, from 5:30-7:30pm.
Cost: $5 per person
*If you register by October 22nd, your child will receive a special letter from Hogwarts via email that you can print out!
Event Highlights:
Scotty McCreery at Seneca Allegany Casino

After bursting onto scene as the Season 10 winner of “American Idol,” he quickly won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with his deep voice and traditional Country style. A string of impressive hits soon followed including “Five More Minutes,” “In Between,” and “Damn Straight.” Known for his crooning melodies and downhome Southern charm, this North Carolina native has become a respected figure in Country music. He also made history as the first Country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut a first solo album on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.
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:
Fireworks at Weeden Park

You're invited to Weeden Park in Randolph on July 6th for an exciting fireworks display presented by Randolph Peaches & Cream Crew & sponsors! The fireworks will begin at dusk.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Seneca Market

Come celebrate the proud history and traditions of Native American people at Seneca Allegany Casino. Shop Native crafters & artisans and enjoy traditional Indigenous dance.
Botanical Gel Printing at Pfeiffer Nature Center

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
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.
Great Valley Band Jam 2025

Christmas in Allegany- Opening Night with Parade

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.
Additional Dates:
- December 5th
- December 7th
- December 12th
- December 14th
Sunday Sound Series- at Griffis Sculpture Park

Tourism Promotion Program
Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).
Funding Source
The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into the following two groups:
Group A
Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.
Group B
Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.
Program Contact
This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).
Fireworks at Weeden Park

You're invited to Weeden Park in Randolph on July 5th for an exciting fireworks display presented by Randolph Peaches & Cream Crew & sponsors! The fireworks will begin at dusk.
There will also be music by The Hanna's!
Great Valley Band Jam

Ellicottville's Rock N' Roll Weekend

East Otto Historical Museum
Comedy Night at Good Times of Olean

Trivia Night at Challenger Learning Center!

The Challenger Learning Center will be hosting Trivia Night on March 8th, 2025! Doors open at 6:00pm, Trivia starts at 6:30pm!
Come enjoy a night of "out of this world" trivia, Raffles, and a cash bar with 4 Mile Brewing!
This is event is 21+, for more information or to register today, visit https://challengertwintiers.org/upcoming-programs
Christmas Cookie Workshop w/ Cupcaked Bakery

Spooky Family Bike Ride

Get ready for a night of fun and frights at Allegany State Park’s Spooky Family Bike Ride! Here’s everything you need to know:
Event Details:
- Location: Red House Picnic Shelter
- Date: October 25, 2024
- Time: Starting at 5:30 PM
Schedule: