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Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.

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.

Join in for a two day craft show to get into the Christmas Spirit! There will be over 25 different vendors to shop from, where you can find a little bit of everything. It is always a great time to attend a craft and vendor show!

Vendors include: CC's Korner, Scentsy, If Unique is What You Seek, Mary Kay, Glitter Gals, The Mad Batter, LLC, B.E. Creative, Colorstreet, 31, Goat Milk Soaps, Inception 3D, Janet's Wreaths, Strange Magick, Katie's Pretty Things, Seren Hippity, Crochet Items, Tupperware, Bomb Party, Herbal Expressions, Sipology, Allison's Craft Corner & More.

Get in the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity as you decorate delicious cookies with a variety of colorful frostings, sprinkles, and edible decorations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, this hands-on workshop is perfect for all ages and skill levels.

During the workshop, you'll learn tips and tricks from Cupcaked Bakery, who will guide you through different techniques to create beautiful and unique designs. It's a great opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, make new friends, and take home some scrumptious treats to share.

The Haunted Hinsdale House presents this exclusive Overnight Ghost Hunt at 8pm and it will run until 9am the next day. Your all inclusive experience will include a tour of the grounds and inside the historic building. You will get history and stories from your guide, as well as use of some ghost hunting equipment to see if we can connect with the other side. If you have your own ghost hunting equipment they highly recommend that you bring it. 

Get your exclusive limited tickets for only $109. 

Snacks, water and soda provided.

Enjoy the fall foliage while taking a tour with one of the Allegany State Park educators through Thunder Rocks. 

Shop through the craft vendors and take your photo with the Easter Bunny!

Get ready for a spine-tingling celebration!  Join Wildwood's 8th birthday bash on Saturday, June 28th from 6pm-11:55pm. There will be cake (at 6pm), spooky stories, and a chance to dive into the unknown with Kristie London's gallery reading (at 7:00pm). Then, grab your flashlight and join the investigation!  Proceeds will help the Wildwood Crew raise the roof (literally!) on their garage to fix some needed repairs and will eventually give guests a whole new area to explore.

Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

Join instructor, Abby Zickefoose, on Tuesday, September 16th & 30th from 6-8pm for a two-part class in ceramic decor at the Tri-County Arts Council. 

In this class you get the chance to create a 6"x6" ceramic decoration with a cute cozy reading nook scene. You get to choose the theme whether you choose a fall or Halloween theme or keep it simple for all year round.

Join the fun at Hunter Hill Farm on November 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a festive Christmas Tree Pottery Class with Tara from TShed Pottery!

TShed Pottery, run by Tara, is renowned for its unique and handcrafted pottery pieces. Celebrated for her creativity and quality, Tara’s classes are both educational and enjoyable. She will guide you through the creative process of designing and crafting two unique Christmas trees—one small and one large.

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Immerse yourself in the holiday magic at Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theatre on December 7th, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with a spectacular performance by The Springville Jazz Orchestra.

Tickets are $5 per person, available for purchase at the door or at these locations:

• McCormack's Hardware
• Jesse's Home and Gifts
• Brenda at Community Bank

Come join in for an afternoon of festive tunes and joyful moments!

Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theatre proudly presents MR. BRIGHTSIDE!- the ultimate KILLERS experience!

Mr. Brightside: The Ultimate Killers Experience is the premier tribute band from Niagara Falls, NY, delivering electrifying performances of The Killers’ greatest hits. Fronted by Rob Bilson, we bring the iconic sound and energy of The Killers to life!! This show will be held on Saturda, May 3rd at 7 pm.

Tickets $20 - available soon