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HO! HO! HO! The holidays are right around the corner, and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending a fun-filled day at Allegany State Park for a Saturday with Santa on Saturday December 6th from 11:00am - 3:00pm. 

Join the Environmental Education Department for a festive family event featuring crafts, games, photos with Santa, and plenty of holiday cheer. 

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater proudly presents "The Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball" on Sunday, September 15th at 2:00pm. 

Matt will be performing Boogie-Woogie Piano and swing dance era favorites to delight the entire family.

Tickets are $10/each and the list below is where tickets can be purchased:

Get into the festive spirit and learn how to create beautiful holiday centerpieces that will impress your guests. An expert instructor Amy, from Swan Street Florist, will guide you through the process, sharing tips and tricks along the way.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, everyone is welcome to attend. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. Grab your friends and family and join them for a memorable workshop! 

Join the Tri-County Arts Council for a live drawing session featuring a costumed model on November 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The session will begin with gesture drawing and progress to a longer pose. Please note that this is a practice session without an instructor. Ages 12 and up are welcome. 

Cost:

$10 - Artisan Members & Above 

$15 - Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Join Tri-County Arts Council and hand-build your very own mug! This is a guided beginner ceramic slab hand-building class. Create your own unique mug you’ll be able to use in your day-to-day life. We will have many different decorating options to choose from when making your mugs, stamps, decorated rolling pins, letters, plus much more! This is a two-part class; you will make the mug in the first class and glaze it in the second class.

Instructor: Violet Nolder
Cost: $40 Artisan Members & Above, $50 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members
Age: 14+

Join Darlene Subulski for a 2D needle felting class on May 17th, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 pm! Create a beautiful bird-themed picture frame using wool roving and needle felting techniques. Details:

• Cost: $45 (Artisan Members & Above), $55 (Basic/Family Members & Non-Members)
• Age: 14+
• What to bring: A 5×7 picture frame 

No experience needed! Learn this fun technique and take home your unique wool-felted art piece!

HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 2nd for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!

HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 6, for a fun, festive, family event – Saturday with Santa! 

In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out!