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Spring into Adventure 2024
![Spring activities](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/202303-spring-openings-web.jpg?itok=75aHvznq)
It's spring in the Enchanted Mountains, which means... our days get longer, flowers are blooming, and the warmer weather allows us to spend more time enjoying the outdoors! Here's a list of ways you can be active and enjoy spring in the Enchanted Mountains.
Weekend Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley
![Family on a summer chairlift ride at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P1911034.jpg?itok=rq3JbfvE)
Music Fest at Harwood Haven
![Harwood Haven Campground](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/crush-1048214_560316684020039_1150963964_o.jpg?itok=DHPm_Whb)
"First Responders" Train Ride 2022
![NYLE Railroad in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/73162656_1185797724963643_2967697645620953088_o-1.jpg?itok=BtfDrFF2)
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!
- Train Departs at 11:00am & 2:00pm on Saturday
- Train Departs at 2:00pm on Sunday
Village of Knives Celebration
![photo from American Cutlery Museum](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/american-cutlery-museum-IMG_0002.jpg?itok=sN_rjsD2)
Rail Rider Jamboree Music Fest at Holiday Valley Resort 2024
![Rail Rider Jamboree at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Rail%20Rider%20Jamboree.jpg?itok=jMsovjKp)
I Love My Park Day at Allegany State Park
Allegany Carnival 2024
![Giant Fun Slide at the Allegany Carnival in 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Photo%20Jun%2027%202024%2C%209%2028%2021%20PM.jpg?itok=VrzbUfHX)
Thursday 6/27: the carnival is open from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Water fights are planned for 6:30 PM in front of the fire station. Registration starts at 6:00. The "Sticktights" band will be playing around 7:00 PM.
66th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
![Bird banding at Allegany Nature Pilgrimage](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/cedar%20waxwing%20banding.jpg?itok=adhCS7cx)
S.T.A.R.S. Annual Model Warbirds Over Cuba
![Model Aircraft at STARS Event](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/5.jpg?itok=LhJhnETb)
Knapp Creek VFD ATV Dice Run
![Dice Run at Knapp Creek](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/dicerun.jpg?itok=f-4Zva3l)
Gathering Basket at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Ellicottville's Rock N' Roll Weekend
![Cars at Rock N Roll weekend in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/r%27n%27r%20weekend.jpg?itok=prd5tvnw)
Roots, Rocks and Ridges
![Mountain biker at HoliMont](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/436334788_1187350825999194_7697451456555087338_n.jpg?itok=1BG_vjTR)
Freedom Races
![Races at Freedom Motorsports Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/RACEWAY%2022.jpg?itok=LAS5lOJz)
Free Fishing Day in NY!
![Boys fishing at New Albion Lake](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Fishing9.jpeg?itok=mksetR0X)
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!
Discover Pumpkinville: Your Ultimate Fall Destination
As autumn breezes in and the leaves begin to paint the landscape in hues of gold and crimson, there's one destination that captures the essence of the season like no other: Pumpkinville.
HillTap Festival @ Holiday Valley
![Band on a lift to the HillTap Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/bandlift.jpeg?itok=JyKGyDsq)
Holland Land Company Exhibit Opening
![Leon Historical Society](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_8271.jpg?itok=lXuybeB9)
OnoFest 2024
Ellicottville Gazebo Series
STARS 47th Annual Model Aircraft Fly-In
![STARS Fun Fly airshow](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/2.jpg?itok=UAMZsoUX)
38th Annual Strawberry Festival
![Strawberries](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_0168.jpg?itok=kypbJav8)
The Fleetwood Mac Experience
![Inside the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Theatre%20Shoot%20-24_1.jpg?itok=41CzAzEr)