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Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023

Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean

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.

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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.

The Songin Farm

Girls posing at The Songin Farm
A rural family farm with multiple fields of sunflowers that you can hike through!

Christmas in Ellicottville 2023

Christmas in Ellicottville

One of the best ways to describe the downtown of Ellicottville has been as something Norman Rockwell would have conjured up. The New York Times says it is like being “transported to a scene from an old black and white Christmas movie.” Kick off the Holiday Season with us! Christmas in Ellicottville Weekend is back and will be merrier than ever!

Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, real reindeer, kids Christmas crafts, cookie decorating and more all at no cost to you in the spirit of the holiday season!  

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Transportation

Various ways to get here and how to get around the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County, New York).

Major Roadways:

  • Interstate 86 runs east/west through our region.
  • U.S. Route 219 runs north/south through our region.

Rental Cars / Vehicles:

Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Olean, NY

Hertz Car Rental in Yorkshire, NY

Airports:

Bussing: (SP)

  • Seneca Bus Service
  • The City of Olean has bussing that covers the entire city.
  • Holiday Valley Resort and the Village of Ellicottville has busing that also travels to the Seneca-Niagara Casino, located in Salamanca.

Uber / Lyft / Etc.??

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Little Valley

Little 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 Great Valley) of the Allegheny River.

Summer Music Festival

Summer Music Fest at Holiday Valley
A three day music festival held at Holiday Valley and hosted by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce.
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Christmas Centerpiece Workshop

Outside view of EBC in Little Valley

Get into the festive spirit and learn how to create beautiful holiday centerpieces that will impress your guests. An expert instructor Amy, from Swan Street Florist, will guide you through the process, sharing tips and tricks along the way.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, everyone is welcome to attend. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. Grab your friends and family and join them for a memorable workshop! 

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Holiday Inn Express Olean

Holiday Inn Express sign in Olean NY

Clean, consistent, comfortable rooms for family or business trips.  Newly updated rooms with favorable reports.

Model Trail Exhibit at the Salamanca Rail Museum

Front view of the Salamanca Rail Museum

Visit the Salamanca Rail Museum on Saturday, November 16th from 10am - 4pm for the Model Train Exhibit. There will be basket raffles, railroad hat crafts, popcorn and hotdogs. Be sure to visit the museum gift shop and check out their coloring books and calendars. 

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