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Meet Santa in the Enchanted Mountains!
The holiday season is a magical time in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York, where twinkling lights, fresh snow, and festive cheer set the perfect stage for a visit with Santa Claus.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
As snow blankets the majestic peaks, the Enchanted Mountains come alive with the spirit of Christmas! Picture twinkling lights reflecting off frosty pines, cheerful carolers serenading under a starry sky, and the scent of hot cocoa mingling with the crisp winter air.
Building Made of Extinct Wood
The cabin at Pfeiffer Nature Center is made entirely of American Chestnut, which was thought to be extinct.
The Top Inland Trout Streams in Cattaraugus County
This is designed as a guide to anglers in locating the higher quality stocked and un-stocked trout streams in western NY. It is not intended as a list of all the wild trout streams, nor all the streams where trout are stocked. Lists of all stocked streams are available from this office.
Mardi Gras Weekend in Ellicottville, NY: A Celebration You Can’t Miss
As winter begins to fade and spring whispers its arrival, Ellicottville, NY, transforms into a vibrant hub of festivities for Mardi Gras weekend. Known for its stunning scenery and lively atmosphere, this charming village offers an unforgettable experience!
Tell A Friend Tour at Holiday Valley
Annual WNY Maple Weekends
Showdown Throwdown
Olean Community Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday - The Musical
Get ready for a musical adventure with Olean Community Theatre's production of "Freaky Friday"! This hilarious and heartwarming show, based on the beloved novel by Bridget Carpenter, tells the story of a mother-daughter duo who magically swap bodies and must navigate each other's lives.
Show Details:
- Dates: November 5, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm, and November 8 and 9 at 2:00 pm
- Tickets: $15 per person, available online through the Olean Community Theatre website or at the door
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
S.T.A.R.S. Annual Model Warbirds Over Cuba
Fine Art & Craft Market
Spring Craft & Vendor Show
S.T.A.R.S. Annual Model Warbirds Over Cuba
Echoes of the Hollywood
In honor of the theaters Centennial, composer, Nathan Hall returns to his home town for an immersive musical walking tour through the hidden corners of the theater, including a look behind-the-scenes.
The production of Echoes of the Hollywood feature not only, Nathan Hall but also performances by soprano Kimberly Merrill, saxophonist Jacob Swanson, and the talented student musicians from Gowanda High School!
I Will Survive!
Ever start a "quick" hike that turned into more of an adventure?
Head to Camp Allegany Recreation Hall at 1:00pm on November 6th for "I Will Survive" and learn the tricks ancestors used to stay alive when the weather and wilderness turned tough.
Explore classic and moder survival skills - and have some fun along the way! Dress for the outdoors!
Tri-County Arts Council: Small Williamsburg Basket Making
Join Nicole Fair for a basket-weaving class on May 31st, 2025, from 12:00-3:00 pm! Create your own Small Williamsburg Basket in a variety of colors.
Class Highlights:
During this class you will learn Williamsburg Handle weaving, add decorative touches with twining and cross-back lashing, and choose from various colors for your 5”x5”x8” basket
Details:
Meteor Shower Paddle
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.
Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic
This 2-day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced-level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!
Several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training, and video analysis.
Women's ski demos are included.
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)
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2025
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.
Wreath Making at Nannen Arboretum
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 Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
10th Annual - "Cruising Against Cancer" Car & Craft Show
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)
- Craft Show: Sherry Charlesworth (716-244-2344)
Come out and support a great cause!
Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic
This 2 day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!
Lisa Ballard is a renowned coach and former US Ski Team member who has a unique way of presenting the technical aspects of good skiing in a consise and easy to understand method. Lisa and several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training and video analysis. Women's ski demos are included.
Registration is limited.
Nashville Nights in Ellicottville
Nashville Nights in Ellicottville
Dust off your boots and get ready for a little country flair in the heart of the village! Nashville Nights in Ellicottville brings the spirit of Music City to your favorite mountain town for a weekend of non-stop entertainment.
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2024
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.
Portville's Arts, Crafts & Antique Show 2025
Portville Central School’s Arts, Crafts, & Antiques Show returns as a one day, indoor event. It will be held at the Portville High School and will feature art, crafts, antiques and food on Saturday, November 8th from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Proceeds collected directly benefit the students at Portville Central School in the form of achievement awards and student scholarships.
Summer Strings and Comedy Train Ride
Warm breezes, golden light, and live acoustic music aboard the rails. Experience the sound of summer- banjo, fiddle, and guitar under open skies.
On Saturdays the train departs at 11:00am and 2:00pm.