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Gathering Basket at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Outdoor Yoga at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Join Jessie Lampack Slattery at Pfeiffer Nature Center for outdoor yoga! You'll be able to relax more being surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Pfeiffer Nature Center - Holiday Wreath Sale

Looking to add a touch of holiday magic to your home with a stunning wreath?
You’re in luck! The Pfeiffer Nature Center is selling 24" Fraser Fir Holiday Wreaths!
Prices:
- $43 - Naturally decorated with a bow
- $35 - Undecorated
- $63 - Two (2) Undecorated
Pickup Dates: (at the Pleasant Valley Greenhouse on Hinsdale Highway Route 16)
Salamanca Summer Fest

Fall Festival at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Delevan Fire Fighters Memorial Training Center
Forest Bathing at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Join Jessie Lampack Slattery and Pfeiffer Nature Center for Forest Bathing. You'll reconnect with nature through the senses!
Explore Pfeiffer Nature Center with a NYS DEC Forester

Explore the forest of Pfeiffer Nature Center with a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forester on Thursday, June 12th from 10am until 12pm.
A NYS DEC Forester will lead the way as you explore the woods, learning how to identify common trees, shrubs, and invasive plants found in Western New York. You'll hear how foresters balance tree harvesting with the needs of wildlife, recreation, and long-term forest health. This guided trail walk is perfect for curious minds of all ages!
Insect Exploration Day at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Challenger Learning Center's 15th Anniversary Celebration

Join the Challenger Learning Center in celebrating 15 years of Community Service!
To mark this special occasion, they will be hosting a Chicken BBQ by Carson's and an Open House.
Event Highlights:
Delicious Chicken BBQ ($15)
Open House
Fun Activities for Kids
Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center

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.
Model Trail Exhibit at the Salamanca Rail Museum

Visit the Salamanca Rail Museum on Saturday, November 16th from 10am - 4pm for the Model Train Exhibit. There will be basket raffles, railroad hat crafts, popcorn and hotdogs. Be sure to visit the museum gift shop and check out their coloring books and calendars.
Quick Center’s ArtMobile celebrates 10 years of visiting local libraries in 2018

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its 10-year anniversary this month participating in the National Summer Reading Program, making stops at public libraries across New York and Pennsylvania.
Cooking over the Coals

Join Allegany State Park for a special evening with guest presenter Michelle Miller, Mohawk-Turtle, at Camp Allegany on November 15th, starting at 5:30pm. Experience the tradition of cooking over the coals, a practice the Seneca have embraced for centuries. Enjoy delicious food, captivating stories, and a walk under the Beaver Full Moon, all while celebrating Indigenous identity and culture.
Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013

Perhaps a little known fact is that Ray Evans, co-lyricist of the Christmas Classic was a native of Salamanca, NY. Salamanca knows it however, and honors him each year with the Silver Bells Festival. Now there's one more way he is forever remembered in the town in which he was born and raised i
Chief Cornplanter's Peace Pipe-Tomahawk returns to the Seneca Nation in 2019

227 YEARS LATER, CHIEF CORNPLANTER’S PEACE PIPE-TOMAHAWK RETURNED TO SENECA NATION OF INDIANS.
Christmas Centerpiece Workshop

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!
Wizards STEAM Night at the Challenger Learning Center!

The Challenger Learning Center in Allegany is hosting a magical event where kids, and parents, can dress up as their favorite wizards and participate in over 30 STEAM activities on October 26th, from 5:30-7:30pm.
Cost: $5 per person
*If you register by October 22nd, your child will receive a special letter from Hogwarts via email that you can print out!
Event Highlights:
Full Moon Hike at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Pfeiffer Nature Center's Trail Sale

Santa's Christmas Parade

The Silver Bells Parade will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024 starting at 6:00pm.
Visit Salamanca to celebrate with the Silver Bells Parade and SANTA!
Main Street and Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca.
To participate in the parade, please go the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce's website for forms and applications.
Girl Power - Piano Music Written For, By, and About Women

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts presents, Girl Power - Piano Music Written For, By, and About Women with Pianist Jennifer Hayghe on February 23, 2025 a 3:00pm.
1st Annual Ohi:yo' Art Market

Immerse yourself in a stunning display of Native American artistry at the 1st Annual Ohi:yo' Art Market! Join in on May 3rd, 2025, at the Seneca Allegany Casino Event Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Witness the vibrant culture and creativity through exquisite beadwork, pottery, and other traditional crafts. There's something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for the whole family!
Arts & Craft Show at the William O. Smith Rec. Center
