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Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2025
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.
Embracing Autumn Adventures
As the leaves start to change and a crispness fills the air, there’s an undeniable excitement that comes with the arrival of fall!
Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With in 2024
Snowshoe Hikes at ASP
Little Valley Riders Club Trails
Trails:
All levels, from beginner to advanced trail riders.
Footing:
Varies from easy to moderate to rocky.
Markings:
There are maps to promote trail riding on your own, in loops of 1, 2, or 3 hours; and for the more adventurous, you can ride all day.
Camping:
24 camper spots available with hook-ups and 50+ spots without hook-ups, call (716) 969-7390 for reservations.
Parking:
Large area available for all types of parking.
Thunder Rocks Tour at Allegany State Park
Enjoy the fall foliage while taking a tour with one of the Allegany State Park educators through Thunder Rocks.
Cruise Nights at Fatties Creamery & Grill
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.
Rock the Park!
Get ready for a rocking good time at Allegany State Park on Quaker Beach on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 9pm.
- 5-8:30pm: "Ask the Naturalist" and yard games, including Kickball (for all!) from 5-6pm!
- Many unique vendors and treats
- 7-9pm: Live music by Marshmellow Overcoat
It's sure to be a great time for everyone!
Lincoln Park Concert Series
Mountain Biking at Allegany State Park
Join ASP to mountain bike with a park educator! Advanced and beginner riders are welcome and can meet certified mountain biking instructors at Summit Warming Hut. Helmets are required to participate. If you need to borrow a bike please text 716-265-8366 to reserve.
New Gear's Eve Bike Ride Allegany State Park
New Gear’s Eve Bike Ride begins at Camp Allegany on December 31 2024 at 6:00 p.m., with the ride starting at 6:30 p.m. Grab your bike and some friends to join Allegany staff and other fat bike enthusiasts for the last ride of the year. Bring lights, wear warm and reflective gear and a helmet. Participants may be split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. There will be a social to follow the ride in the Rec Hall at Camp Allegany. Bring your own snacks.
HoliMont Bike Park's Opening Day
Tri-County Arts Council: Snow Sculpture Workshop with Eric Jones!
Nightmare Hayrides
Jump on the SCARIEST HAYRIDE in Western New York. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only. Nightmare Hayride is a twenty five minute tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures. You may end up sitting in the person's lap next to you. But that's not all! You will then have to make your way through the Gothic Chamber, Haunted Wooden Maze, and through the Haunted Barn with the Vortex Tunnel.
Olean's Music in the Park Series
Family Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2023
Want to work off some of the turkey or treats; or just spend some time outdoors with other biking families? Join us as we take an evening ride along the Red House Bike Path. Meet at Camp Allegany at 6:15 pm with the ride starting at 6:30 pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult and wear a helmet. You do not have to have a fat bike for this ride, but you will need a headlamp or a bike light. Please, no balance bikes, or bikes with training wheels.
Oak Hill Park Concert Series 2025
Wizard Family STEAM Night!
Join the Challenger Learning Center for a magical evening of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) at the Wizard Family STEAM Night on Friday, October 17th from 5:30 - 7:30pm, with doors opening at 5pm.
Enjoy 30+ wizard-themed STEAM activities, including the Sorting Hat, Tri-Wizard Championship, and a Horcrux Hunt.
Itineraries
Boos & Brews at EBC Little Valley, Feat. Darkwater Duo!
Join in for a spooky night at EBC Little Valley on Thursday, October 30th for a Halloween-themed night full of fun, music and festive flavors!
Live music, featuring Darkwater Duo, starting at 7:00pm. Come dressed in your best Halloween attire - EBC staff will be handing out prizes to the favorites of the night and enjoy themed cocktails, seasonal brews, and delicious food!
Free admission, all welcome!
Don't miss a frightfully fun night out at EBC Little Valley!