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Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators. 

Winter Wetland Walk will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Redhouse Wetlands. Even in the depths of winter, activity is still abundant.

For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.

Ellicottville's Fall Festival is the Village of Ellicottville's largest, most anticipated, autumn event. The village transforms into a walkable 4-block arts and crafts show accompanied by our one-of-a-kind shops, flavorful culinary culture, chair lift rides, live music, and so much more.

Join Swan Street Florist at Ellicottville Brewing Co, 28 Monroe St. Ellicottville on Thursday, December 19th, for a festive Christmas Centerpiece Workshop! Embrace the holiday spirit by creating your very own beautiful centerpiece to decorate your table this season. The skilled instructors from Swan Street Florist will be there to guide you through the process, providing all the materials needed to make a stunning arrangement.

Get ready for a night of fun and frights at Allegany State Park’s Spooky Family Bike Ride! Here’s everything you need to know:

Event Details:

• Location: Red House Picnic Shelter
• Date: October 25, 2024
• Time: Starting at 5:30 PM

Schedule:

Sip, Snack and splatter some joy at the "Gogh" to the Pumpkin Patch Paint Party in Little Valley, NY.

Join an easy going paint party where no talent is required but you are more than welcome to get creative. You will be guided step by step so you can relax, unwind and enjoy the evening. The paint party is scheduled for August 22nd from 6-8pm and is $42 per painter. There are limited spots so sign up soon.

All supplies are included. Bring a drink and some snacks if you would like, though light refreshments will be provided. This event is intended for ages 13 and up.

With the Thanksgiving holiday less than a week away, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is gearing up to start the ensuing holiday season in spectacular fashion.

Spend winter break at Holiday Valley with this special lodge and lift  package designed for college students. Cost is just $239 per person (plus tax) for quad occupancy at The Inn at Holiday Valley, 3 days and 2 nights lift tickets (start anytime Sunday through 4:30 on Tuesday), an arrival gift, hosted parties, tastings and more.

First time skiers or snowboarders get a FREE 1.5 hour lesson, rental equipment and a beginners area lift ticket.  College Season Passholders can deduct $100 from their package price.

From our area of New York State, this eclipse of the moon is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on October 28, 2023.

Learn more about a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on Wikipedia.

Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2026. This year’s First Day Hike is an easy trek featuring historical and environmental tidbits of information about the features found in this area of the park. Your hike will take you along the Quaker Multiuse trail that conveniently has an entrance at Camp Turner.

At 11:30 a.m. join park educators for a guided hike at Science Lake and learn the history and interesting historical figures of the park. The Historical Society will have the Quaker Museum open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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!