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Christmas in Gowanda 2023
![Christmas in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/christmasgowanda.jpg?itok=r3JQq4Tg)
Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars!
Gowanda
Gowanda is a town and village that is in Cattaraugus County and Erie County.
Gowanda was settled in 1810 by Turner Aldrich and incorporated as Gowanda in 1848. The name "Gowanda" came from the Seneca Indian phrase of "a valley among the hills" or "under the cliffs."
"Matriarch Mayhem" Murder Mystery
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519.jpg?itok=mTz07tMT)
"Maui Mayhem" Murder Mystery
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519.jpg?itok=mTz07tMT)
Eclipse Watch Party at the Historic Hollywood Theater
![Inside the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Theatre%20Shoot%20-24_1.jpg?itok=41CzAzEr)
Mike Randall as "Mark Twain" LIVE!
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Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater presents Mike Randall as Mark Twain on Sunday, September 29th from 2-4pm.
Mike is a veteran Twain impersonator; he brings to life a side of Twain's personality that is often neglected!
"Matriarch Mayhem" Murder Mystery
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519.jpg?itok=mTz07tMT)
Murder Mystery Mayhem
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519.jpg?itok=mTz07tMT)
Murder Mystery Mayhem
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519.jpg?itok=mTz07tMT)
"Master Angler Mayhem" Murder Mystery
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519.jpg?itok=mTz07tMT)
Persia Town Hall
Persia
Location
Persia is a town in the northwest part of Cattaraugus County, New York.
Paracon '24
![B&W, Gowanda Hollywood Theater, Stage](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Hollywood%20orig%20seating_0.jpg?itok=QyoxDbpV)
Jamestown Paranormal will be hosting Paracon '24 (a Paranormal Convention) Saturday, September 28th from 12-6pm at Gowanda's historic Hollywood Theater.
Come get an insight of the unexplained with speakers on subjects such as Bigfoot, UFO's, Ghosts, and many more!
Vendors, raffles, and auctions as well, all proceeds go to support the fight of Epilepsy.
"Master Angler Mayhem" Murder Mystery
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519.jpg?itok=mTz07tMT)
"Duke Bluebeard's Castle" - A One Act Opera
![Inside the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Theatre%20Shoot%20-24_1.jpg?itok=41CzAzEr)
"Band of the Tonawandas"
![Inside the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Theatre%20Shoot%20-24_1.jpg?itok=41CzAzEr)
Queen City at the Historic Hollywood Theater
![Inside the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Theatre%20Shoot%20-24_1.jpg?itok=41CzAzEr)
"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
Tri-County Trout Derby
![Fishing in the Cattaraugus Creek](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Catt%20Co%20Fly%20Fishing-106.jpg?itok=rkReeGwa)
Socialize with Us
Let's Talk Films
![Inside Gowanda Hollywood Theater](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Theatre%20Shoot%20-24.jpg?itok=KTGl3Tt-)