Join Jessica Borchert on October 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Tri-County Arts Council in Olean to celebrate Fall by painting a still life of pumpkins and create an original art piece to add to your fall decor.
Cost:
$30 - Artisan Members & Above
$40 - Basic/Family Members & Non-members
Taste all of the different flavors that Ellicottville has to offer! Walk around the village to taste-test some of the restaurant's favorite dishes. Local restaurants will be serving up small bites and signature dishes that showcase the best of Ellicottville's culinary scene. There will be live music indoors and tastings lining Monroe and Washington Streets.
Pro tip: You can purchase your tickets ahead of time to skip the lines!
* Rescheduled from 7/24/24 and will now be held 8/7/24- Still time to reserve your spot!
Countryside Flowers and Redemption Blooms & Rocketcup Coffee, both of Cattaraugus, are teaming up on Wednesday, August 7th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Come out to Rocketcup Coffee and learn to make a beautiful floral arrangement with Kristian of Countryside Flowers and Redemption Blooms while enjoying a handcrafted specialty coffee or lemonade.
If you’re a first responder, enjoy a free roundtrip train ride from Gowanda, NY, to South Dayton and back. A 30-minute layover in the village of South Dayton lets you explore the vendors in the area, such as farmers, baked goods, and crafts. All first responders ride for free!
The Challenger Learning Center announced the return of their popular space quiz event! Join in to test your space knowledge and also support a local organization. The event will feature a quiz with prizes for the winning team. You can participate in a team of 2-5 players.
Apart from the quiz, we will also have raffles with exciting prizes such as a Cutco Block, a $100 gift certificate from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a $50 AMC gift certificate, and more. You can still purchase raffle tickets even if you are not attending the event.
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:
Want to skip the crowds at Fall Fest? Head just 12 minutes outside of Ellicottville and enjoy a relaxed weekend getaway at EBC Little Valley! Savor craft beer, artisan pizzas, and the beauty of fall while taking in live music all weekend long.
Live Music Lineup:
Saturday, October 11th - Hazzard County @ 7pm
Sunday, October 12th - The Iron Eyes Experience @ 1pm
Happy Hour Special: $5 drafts from 2-6pm on both days!
Stop in for a cozy fall weekend full of good vibes, great beer, and amazing music!
Celebrate the season with an exciting performance by the Southern Tier Symphony! The Holiday Brass concert brings bold, joyful sounds to ring in the holidays.
Showtime is Friday, December 5th, 2025 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5 for students.
Get ready for some "Old Time Rock & Roll" as Gowanda's Historic Hollywood theater presents Brave Strangers: A Tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band!
Tickets - $25
Get your tickets by visiting, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brave-strangers-tickets, at McCormack's Hardware, Honk's Grape & Grain, Jesse's Home & Gifts, Benda at Community Bank or just get at the door!
Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Free Tours available on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Fridays of the month. No reservations necessary. Come and discover the beauty of the southern tier's Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, NY. The 33 Munich-style windows are some of the finest domestically-produced windows in the nation. Pope Frances designated the church as a Minor Basilica on February 14, 2017 for its exquisite art, architecture and history. Group tours are also available by calling 716 372 4841.
Come out to Pumpkinville to watch Eric Jones carve pumpkins!
Eric Jones is an Olean, NY native and celebrated sculptor and caricature artist! He has been featured on The Food Network's Halloween Wars, holds the 2023 Guinness World Record for carving the larges jack-o-lantern, and won Season 3 of The Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins!
Join the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in welcoming the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and JoAnn Falletta on Sunday, September 21st, at 3pm.
Expect a powerful performance that promises an evening of moving music and world-class musicianship!
Showtime is Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff and faculty, and $5 for students.
Spend winter break at Holiday Valley with this special lodge and lift package designed for college students. Cost is just $239 per person (plus tax) for quad occupancy at The Inn at Holiday Valley, 3 days and 2 nights lift tickets (start anytime Sunday through 4:30 on Tuesday), an arrival gift, hosted parties, tastings and more.
First time skiers or snowboarders get a FREE 1.5 hour lesson, rental equipment and a beginners area lift ticket. College Season Passholders can deduct $100 from their package price.
Ring in the New Year with the Holiday Valley Groomer parade and spectacular fireworks. Family friendly party in the main Lodge. Approximate times: Groomer Parade on Cindy's Run at 11:15, torchlight parade at 11:30 then the fireworks show at 11:45, ending at midnight.
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
This 2 day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!
Lisa Ballard is a renowned coach and former US Ski Team member who has a unique way of presenting the technical aspects of good skiing in a consise and easy to understand method. Lisa and several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training and video analysis. Women's ski demos are included.
Registration is limited.
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!
Gather the guys for an evening filled with bold flavors, good vibes, and a crash course in all thing's bourbon and bacon with RocketCup Coffee, Cattaraugus, on February 8th, at 6pm. Perfect for both bourbon enthusiasts and beginners, this tasting class is a celebration of indulgence and camaraderie.
What to Expect:
Aldrich Painting and Pumpkinville present Pumpkin Painting at Villaggio. Cider and Doughnuts are available!
Stick around town to return at night to watch the Thriller Dancers perform!
