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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
All Aboard
Take a train ride along the countryside of the Enchanted Mountains. The New York and Lake Erie Railroad offers featured rides throughout the year.. All of the train rides are round trips that depart from the Gowanda Depot.
Hop aboard with the Easter Bunny, tell Santa your wish list, solve a murder mystery, enjoy the fall foliage, and so many other rides to choose from!
Where to Stay for the Eclipse

Berry Bliss-A Peaceful Pick-Your-Own Blueberry Adventure

Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014

Fresh off the Press (2014)!
Spring Openings 2024

Enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer with these spring openings!
Hike the trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, that's located on 450 acres, to discover 250+ steel sculp
Sunset Movie Saturdays

Sunset Movie Saturdays are back!
Grab the whole crew and head to Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca to catch a favorite movie on the 33 foot screen.
Here is the 2025 Lineup:
May 31st: MineCraft
June 7th: The Wild Robot
June 14th: Mufasa 2024
June 21st: Community Choice Night (Moana 2, Dog Man, Sonic 3)
June 28th: Snow White 2025
All movies will begin at dusk and are weather dependent.
Spring Psychic Fair at The Fannie Bartlett House

Call the Fannie Bartlett House to sign up for their Spring Psychic Fair as there are limited spots available. The 2025 Psychic Fair will be held on Saturday, May 17th.
This Queen Anne-style house was originally built in 1881 by George Foreman, and purchased in 1891 by Frank and Fannie Bartlett for $15,000, a hefty sum for that time, he said. The house features nine rooms decorated in turn-of-the-century Victoriana and seven fireplaces, each different in design and composition.
Learn to Love Winter Lessons

Discover the joy of skiing and snowboarding with Holiday Valley's Learn to Love Winter event on January 3rd! For anyone ages 4+ who is brand new to snowsports, this beginner-friendly experience is the perfect way to start your winter lifestyle journey!
What’s Included:
Murder Mystery Mayhem

Great Valley
Great Valley is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The town is named after its local geographical setting, a relative comparison of two tributaries (the other being the neighboring Little Valley) of the Allegheny River.
Music on the Porch at AACCD

Valentines Merritt Train Ride

Southern Tier Symphony Holiday Brass at the Quick Center

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.
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
2024 Silver Bells Holiday Show

"Maui Mayhem" Murder Mystery

U.S. Air Force Snocross National

Michael Kent at Ray Evans

Michael was named Entertainer of the Year in Campus Activities Magazine and Magician of the Year by The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA). Cleveland.com has listed Michael as one of Ohio's top 30 "Famously Funny" comedians along with Drew Carey, Dave Chappelle and Bob Hope. He was featured on the season premiere of the hit television show "Penn & Teller: Fool Us!"
Leon Church and Museum season opening!

2025 Winter Blues Weekend

Ellicottville is looking forward to a weekend full of the best blues bands in the region! Come down and shake those winter blues with them as they fill their village with music.
Gowanda Area Historical Society Museum
Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride

Laugh for the holidays with 'Vickie & Nikie's Holiday Sleigh Ride'
During this celebration of the holiday season, Minnesota style, the duo entertains with sidesplitting interpretations of favorite holiday songs and pop tunes, wacky originals, fun family stories, social commentary, improvisation and audience participation.
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Murder Mystery Mayhem

Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

Weekend Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley
