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Date & Time: Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Allegany State Park - Red House Area (Allegany)

Event Details:

Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean. The twinkling lights and decorations need extra display time which means the Barlett House is open for extended hours.

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.

Through the generosity of the community businesses and organizations listed below, the City of Olean Youth Bureau & Recreation Department is offering free admission for public ice skating the following dates and times. There is a $3.00 skate rental fee.

Special appearance by Santa on December 24th from 12-2pm. Free admission, just a $3 rental fee. Sponsored by the Olean Rotary Club.

See the full schedule of days, times and sponsors.

The Rusty Rooster: Christmas Barn Show

Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support local business at The Rusty Rooster's Christmas Barn Show on Saturday, December 6th and 13th from 10am - 2:00pm at 8879 Dake Hill Rd Cattaraugus. Find unique, handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list. 

What you'll find: 

Join instructor, Linda Simons from 5:00-8:00 pm, on June 19th and July 10th for a hands-on stained-glass class! Learn the copper foil method (Tiffany method) and create your own beautiful piece of art. Choose from various projects and select your own glass, learn to cut, grind, and assemble your pieces using copper foil and soldering techniques. 

Details:

Tri-County Arts Council will be hosting an Acrylic Painting Workshop on October 5th and 12th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Ages 12+.

Immerse yourself in the art of acrylic painting with this beginner-friendly class. You'll paint a picturesque scene featuring boats docked by a lush forest and majestic mountains, all under the expert guidance of Barbara Boser who will lead you through each step of the process. 

Cost:

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.

The Enchanted Mountains Horse Series features an exciting game show on Friday nights, and performance classes on both Saturday and Sunday.

Attendees can enjoy a variety of treats from the food concession stand and explore offerings from various clothing and tack vendors. Additionally, each weekend typically includes at least one charitable fundraiser to support a worthy cause or individual in need.

Spectators are always welcome!

Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2026. This year’s First Day Hike is an easy trek featuring historical and environmental tidbits of information about the features found in this area of the park. Your hike will take you along the Quaker Multiuse trail that conveniently has an entrance at Camp Turner.

At 11:30 a.m. join park educators for a guided hike at Science Lake and learn the history and interesting historical figures of the park. The Historical Society will have the Quaker Museum open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join the Olean Community Theatre as they present The Lightning Thief, the Percy Jackson Musical.

The Reserve in Great Valley will be hosting a Summer Nights Festival from 4pm - 7pm on the following Sundays: