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Olean
Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.
Fall Vendor Show at Good Times of Olean
Good Times of Olean will be hosting a Fall Vendor Show Extravaganza on Saturday, November 2nd from 12pm-5pm at Good Times of Olean located at 800 E State St, Olean.
Admission is free! Come indulge your senses with delicious food & drinks, and great LIVE music while you explore different vendors selling hand made crafts, collectables, and more! Spread the word, rally your friends, and come make some great memories at Good Times of Olean!
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
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.
Olean Community Theatre presents: Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, The Musical
Join the Olean Community Theatre as they present Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, a hilarious comic opera and the story of Josephine, daughter of Captain Corcoran, and her love for sailor Ralph Rackstraw, while being torn between true love and her father's desire for her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of Admiralty. This is sure to be a funny tale of love, honor, and duty. Directed by Jake Riggs with a special arrangement by Concord Theatrics.
Showtimes at $15.00/person:
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.
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.
Olean 1854 Home Match
Olean 1854 is one of two amateur mens soccer teams in Cattaraugus County. Their home games are played at St. Bonaventure University or Olean Intermediate Middle School. The have the following home matches scheduled for 2025:
Olean Community Theatre Presents Andrew Lloyd Weber's 'School of Rock', The Musical
Join the Olean Community Theatre as they present Andrew Lloyd Weber's 'School of Rock', the Musical. Follow Dewy Finn, an out of work Rock singer and guitarist as he pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, preparing a band of fifth graders to win an upcoming battle of the bands contest! Sure to be a rocking good show! Directed by Kelly Vaccaro with a special arrangement by Concord Theatrics.
Showtimes $15/person
July 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th - 7:30pm
July 26th & 27th - 2:00pm
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
Olean 1854 Home Match
Olean 1854 is one of two amateur mens soccer teams in Cattaraugus County. Their home games are played at St. Bonaventure University or Olean Intermediate Middle School. The have the following home matches scheduled for 2025:
Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales
The Olean Theatre Workshop presents: I Never Saw Another Butterfly
The Olean Theatre Workshop presents, "I Never Saw a Butterfly", a moving theatrical production that honors the memories of children who perished in the Terezin concentration camp in WWII. Based on their poems and drawings, the play showcases their hope, creativity, and humanity amidst unimaginable suffering, serving as a powerful tribute to their legacy.
Showtimes at $10/ticket
Thursday, May 1st - 7:30pm
Friday, May 2nd - 7:30pm
Saturday, May 3rd - 7:30pm
Sunday, May 4th - 2:30pm
Olean Oilers Home Baseball Game
Beginning of Summer Bonfire at Ellicottville Distillery
Ellicottville Distillery Sunday Music Series
Olean Community Theatre Presents: "The 39 Steps"
Get ready for a thrilling ride with Olean Community Theatre's presentation of "The 39 Steps"! This fast-paced comedy, written by Patrick Barlow and directed by Tristan DeFiore, promises non-stop laughs and excitement.
Showtimes:
- September 11, 12, 13 - 7:30pm
- September 14 - 2:00pm
Ticket Price: $15, available online or at the door