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Ellicottville Quilt Shop
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Trivia Night at Challenger Learning Center!
The Challenger Learning Center will be hosting Trivia Night on March 8th, 2025! Doors open at 6:00pm, Trivia starts at 6:30pm!
Come enjoy a night of "out of this world" trivia, Raffles, and a cash bar with 4 Mile Brewing!
This is event is 21+, for more information or to register today, visit https://challengertwintiers.org/upcoming-programs
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Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center
The Challenger Learning Center announced the return of their popular space quiz event! Join in to test your space knowledge and also support a local organization. The event will feature a quiz with prizes for the winning team. You can participate in a team of 2-5 players.
Apart from the quiz, we will also have raffles with exciting prizes such as a Cutco Block, a $100 gift certificate from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a $50 AMC gift certificate, and more. You can still purchase raffle tickets even if you are not attending the event.
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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.
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Delicious Chicken BBQ ($15)
Open House
Fun Activities for Kids
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Learn to Love Winter Lessons
Discover the joy of skiing and snowboarding with Holiday Valley's Learn to Love Winter event on January 3rd! For anyone ages 4+ who is brand new to snowsports, this beginner-friendly experience is the perfect way to start your winter lifestyle journey!
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Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
Get your kayak or canoe and friends ready for upcoming paddling events in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York
Learn about Butterflies at Allegany State Park
Learn about the Butterflies of Allegany State Park. Park Educator and butterfly enthusiast Tom LeBlanc will guide you through the butterflies that are found here and the research on the butterflies of the park. The presentation will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Camp Allegany Classroom.
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Wizards STEAM Night at the Challenger Learning Center!
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!
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Education in Nature
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.
Solar Eclipse Viewing at the Ellicottville Library
Watch and learn with the Challenger Learning Center!
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Insect Exploration Day at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Learn about insects at Pfeiffer Nature Center!
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Tri-County Arts Council: Intro to Stained Glass
Join instructor, Linda Simons from 5:00-8:00 pm, on June 19th and July 10th for a hands-on stained-glass class! Learn the copper foil method (Tiffany method) and create your own beautiful piece of art. Choose from various projects and select your own glass, learn to cut, grind, and assemble your pieces using copper foil and soldering techniques.
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Cutco/Ka-Bar Visitors Center
The people, products and history of Cutco and Ka-Bar are part of the fascinating story of innovation and commitment.
Dunham Sport Horses
A 101 acre horse farm that sell, train, give lessons and hosts summer camps.
Never Ending Alpaca Farm
An alpaca farm located in Portville.
Tri-County Arts Council: Snow Sculpture Workshop with Eric Jones!
Learn the techniques and secrets of creating stunning snow sculptures at this workshop from a master
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Kids and Adult Fishing Clinic
Learn about the sport of fishing!
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Wizard Family STEAM Night!
Join the Challenger Learning Center for a magical evening of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) at the Wizard Family STEAM Night on Friday, October 17th from 5:30 - 7:30pm, with doors opening at 5pm.
Enjoy 30+ wizard-themed STEAM activities, including the Sorting Hat, Tri-Wizard Championship, and a Horcrux Hunt.
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OnoFest 2024
Fun in the sun with live music, food/craft vendors, exhibits, and activities!
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Learn about the Seneca-Iroquois History
The Onöhsagwë:dé Cultural Center is an impressive facility that houses the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum.
The interactive and informational exhibits tell the history of the Seneca, from the Creation Story to present day.
While there are opportunities to touch and listen to certain components of the exhibits, tours are also available and highly recommended.
Trip to Space
Go on a simulated space mission to Mars, a Comet, or Earth at the Challenger Learning Center. This is a hands-on learning facility specializing in science, technology, math and engineering to spark youth interest and joy. They also offer camps in the summer and fun, educational events throughout the year.
Swimming in Cattaraugus County
Places to go swimming in Cattaraugus County
Explore Old Order Amish
Immerse yourself in a simpler way of life
Spring Maple Syrup at Western NY Maple Fest
A maple explosion in Spring with fresh maple syrup, maple soda, all-you-can-eat pancakes and maple products with "sugaring" demonstrations and more!
Bacon, Bourbon, & Brotherhood at RocketCup Coffee!
Gather the guys for an evening filled with bold flavors, good vibes, and a crash course in all thing's bourbon and bacon with RocketCup Coffee, Cattaraugus, on February 8th, at 6pm. Perfect for both bourbon enthusiasts and beginners, this tasting class is a celebration of indulgence and camaraderie.
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