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Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

Don’t miss the hilarious and high-energy Broadway hit Mean Girls: the Musical! 

Based on the beloved film Mean Girls, this dazzling stage production features sharp comedy, unforgettable songs, and a story about friendship, identity, and the chaos of high school. Follow Cady Heron as she navigates the wild social jungle ruled by the Plastics in a show packed with laughs, heart, and totally fetch musical numbers.

GET READY TO ROCK! The Gowanda Historic Theatre presents: "Brave Strangers: A Tribute to Bob Seger" on Friday, April 25th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Welcome Brave Strangers, the ultimate Bob Seger tribute band! This incredible group of musicians will take you on a journey through Seger's iconic discography, playing all your favorite hits! Don't miss this unforgettable night of music! 

Tickets are $25! 

Join in for an unforgettable evening at Red House Beach on Friday, August 15th from 5pm - 9pm!

Event Highlights:

Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.

Join the Challenger Learning Center for a magical evening of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) at the Wizard Family STEAM Night on Friday, October 17th from 5:30 - 7:30pm, with doors opening at 5pm. 

Enjoy 30+ wizard-themed STEAM activities, including the Sorting Hat, Tri-Wizard Championship, and a Horcrux Hunt.

Get ready for a rocking good time at Allegany State Park on Quaker Beach on Friday, July 18 from 5pm - 9pm. 

• 5-8:30pm: "Ask the Naturalist" and yard games, including Kickball (for all!) from 5-6pm! 
• Many unique vendors and treats
• 7-9pm: Live music by Marshmellow Overcoat 

It's sure to be a great time for everyone! 

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:

Enjoy a unique and fast-paced take on the Bard with "Shakespeare Abridged"! This comedic performace is brought to the state by the Kenan Center Troupe. The Kenan Center is one of the premier facilities in the Buffalo Niagara region for arts, education and recreation programming.

Showtime is Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5 for students. 

EVL Trail Fest will be at HoliMont on August 8-10, 2025! There will be camping, biking, music and Food. 

Friday -

• Ride, Camp, Eat, Repeat!

Saturday- 

• Group Rides- All Day
• Saddle Pond Party- 10am - 4:30pm
• Pour Taproom- 11am - 3pm
• EBC Tastings starting at 3pm
• Olmsted Dub system 6pm - 9pm

Sunday-

Experience the captivating sounds of Galvin Cello Quartet. These talented musicians explore the limitless range of a cello ensemble by bringing together new pieces from diverse cultural backgrounds while seeking to establish the cello quartet as a core part of the classical music world.

Showtime is Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5 for students. 

Join Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater on Friday, April 17th, starting at 4pm for a black-tie evening of classic Hollywood glamour to kick off the 100th year of the theater! 

The night will feature a catered cocktail hour in The Old Bank and a night of jazz with the Springville Jazz Orchestra. 

Tickets:

Single - $60, includes: 2 free drink tickets, cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, and red carpet admission. 

A pair of tickets are $100 - includes all the above perks per person.