The first settler arrived around 1818. The Town of Coldspring was established in 1837 from a part of the Town of Napoli. In 1847 and 1848, part of the town was added to the Town of South Valley.
Fasten your sleigh-belts for Gowanda Community Theater's season finale - The Little Town of Christmas! This series of short plays is filled with festive entertainment as part of Christmas in Gowanda 2025!
Lincoln Park will be transformed into a holiday haven as the Jingle Bell Jubilee returns on December 13 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., bringing the magic of a European-style holiday market to the heart of Downtown Olean. This festive event promises fun for the whole family with local artisan vendors, food, drinks, music, and special activities that will make attendees feel like they've stepped into a Hallmark movie.
This Valentine’s Day Tri-County Arts Council will be having a Paper Flower Bouquet class! It’s a perfect activity to do with your girls, and the flowers you make you’ll be able to keep forever. You will create a bouquet consisting of 5 different types of paper flowers and 2 types of leaves. There will be a total of 15 flowers and 7 leaves. Flowers are made by cutting, folding, and gluing different shapes and colors of flowers together. You will need to supply your own small, sharp pointed scissors for accurate cutting of shapes for this class.
Get ready to jam at the 2nd annual So Many Roads Jamboree! Join the Union Whiskey team at Gargoyle Park for an unforgettable day of live music, great vibes and good company! More details on performers, tickets and surprises coming soon! Mark your calendars!
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!
Join the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino for free fireworks on July 5th at dusk. Celebrate America’s Birthday with them. The show is free – everyone’s welcome!
Join instructor, Abby Zickefoose, on Tuesday, September 16th & 30th from 6-8pm for a two-part class in ceramic decor at the Tri-County Arts Council.
In this class you get the chance to create a 6"x6" ceramic decoration with a cute cozy reading nook scene. You get to choose the theme whether you choose a fall or Halloween theme or keep it simple for all year round.
Join Jessica Borchert on November 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a vibrant workshop where you’ll use bright colors and a grid technique to create a stunning portrait of your pet. The class will use a 14" x 11" canvas. While we’d love to meet your pet in person, please bring a photo reference of your furry friend instead.
Celebrate the United States' landmark 250th birthday at Freedom Fest 2026 in Otto, New York. Taking place on August 22, 2026, this vibrant community festival offers a full day of family-friendly entertainment, local food, and classic American traditions.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18th from noon to 4 pm for the 10th Annual Cruising Against Cancer Car and Craft Show located at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds! All proceeds will benefit the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.
This event is rain or shine, in the event of inclement weather, they will move under the barns.
For more information, contact:
Car Show: Ted Nichols (716-969-3690) or Denny Koch (716-640-0014)
Widely acclaimed as one of the world’s finest and most versatile brass chamber ensembles, the Atlantic Brass Quintet has performed in 48 states and dozens of countries across four continents.
Celebrate New York State's Path through History Weekend with a presentation about the Holland Land Company at the Leon Historical Society on June 15th at 11am. Barker Museum's Archivist, Catherine Oag-Miller will lead the presentation. She has extensive knowledge of people and happenings of the local areas and is known for giving an engaging presentation. For those of you who may have Holland Land Co. on your Deed, bring a notebook and enjoy hearing Ms. Oag-Miller at the 1836 Church in Leon, NY. Light refreshments will be served.
Join Nannen Arboretum members to create a fresh evergreen wreath at the Ellicottville Town Center at 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, N.Y. at 6:30 pm on either Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 or Thursday, December 5th 2024.
The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino invites music fans to enjoy the power of classic rock under the stars with an outdoor show featuring Deep Purple, with special guest Kansas on Saturday, August 22nd at 7:30pm.
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!
Join in for a two day craft show to get into the Christmas Spirit! There will be over 25 different vendors to shop from, where you can find a little bit of everything. It is always a great time to attend a craft and vendor show!
Vendors include: CC's Korner, Scentsy, If Unique is What You Seek, Mary Kay, Glitter Gals, The Mad Batter, LLC, B.E. Creative, Colorstreet, 31, Goat Milk Soaps, Inception 3D, Janet's Wreaths, Strange Magick, Katie's Pretty Things, Seren Hippity, Crochet Items, Tupperware, Bomb Party, Herbal Expressions, Sipology, Allison's Craft Corner & More.
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theatre proudly presents MR. BRIGHTSIDE!- the ultimate KILLERS experience!
Mr. Brightside: The Ultimate Killers Experience is the premier tribute band from Niagara Falls, NY, delivering electrifying performances of The Killers’ greatest hits. Fronted by Rob Bilson, we bring the iconic sound and energy of The Killers to life!! This show will be held on Saturda, May 3rd at 7 pm.