Spring

Spring time in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County

Spring Events

Olean Community Theatre Presents "The Sound of Music"

Olean Community Theatre
Wed, 03/22/2023 - 7:30pm - Sat, 03/25/2023 - 9:30pm

Olean Community Theatre presents The Sound of Music on:

Wednesday, March 22- 7:30pm

Thursday, March 23- 7:30pm

Friday, March 24- 7:30pm

Saturday, March 25- 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Sunday, March 26- 2:00pm

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Tri County Arts Council: Kids N Art

Repeats every week until Thu Apr 27 2023 except Thu Apr 06 2023.
Thu, 03/23/2023 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Thu, 03/30/2023 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Thu, 04/13/2023 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Thu, 04/20/2023 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Thu, 04/27/2023 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kids N Art: Spring Program at TCAC will run March 23, 30 & April 13, 20, 27, Thursdays with Jen Wolbert, Marin Turk and Katelyn Heins from 3:30-4:30pm. The cost is $100 Members and Non-members with scholarships available. For ages 6 to 12. During this five-week program, we will be learning arts and crafts, writing and poetry and clay.

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Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Free Tour

Inside view of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels
Repeats every week until Sun Dec 31 2023 except Fri Apr 07 2023, Fri May 05 2023, Fri Jun 02 2023, Fri Jul 07 2023, Fri Aug 04 2023, Fri Sep 01 2023, Fri Oct 06 2023, Fri Nov 03 2023, Fri Dec 01 2023.
Fri, 03/10/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 03/17/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 03/24/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 03/31/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 04/14/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 04/21/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 04/28/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 05/12/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 05/19/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 05/26/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 06/16/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 06/23/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 06/30/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 07/14/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 07/21/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 07/28/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 08/18/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 08/25/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 09/08/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 09/15/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 09/22/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 09/29/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 10/13/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 10/27/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 11/10/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 11/17/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 11/24/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 12/15/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 12/22/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fri, 12/29/2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Free Tours available on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Fridays of the month. No reservations necessary. Come and discover the beauty of the southern tier's Basilica of St.

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Haudenosaunee Spring Art Show

Outside view of Cultural Center
Sat, 03/25/2023 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

The Seneca Iroquois National Museum is hosting a juried Spring Art Show on March, 25th 2023.

There will be paintings, drawings, 2D mixed media, 3D fine art, basketry, beadwork, and traditional arts!

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Annual WNY Maple Weekends 2023

Maple Syrup at Maple Glen Sugar House
Sat, 03/25/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 03/26/2023 - 4:00pm

What better way to spend a day with family and friends at that at the Annual Maple Weekend™ on March 18-19 and March 25-26, 2023 from 10am-4pm each day presented by the New York State Maple Producers Association.  About 110 maple producers across New York will be hosting open houses for the public to see how maple syrup and other related products are made.

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Peter Cotton Tail Express

Easter Bunny with the train
Repeats every week until Sun Apr 02 2023 .
Sat, 03/25/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 03/26/2023 - 2:00pm
Sat, 04/01/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 04/02/2023 - 2:00pm

Happy Easter! Enjoy a 2 hour round trip with the Easter bunny and crew. Starting from the Gowanda Depot heading to South Dayton, NY where there will be a 30 minute layover.

There will be gifts, an Easter egg hunt, prizes, & more!

Train departures:

Saturdays- 11:00am and 2:00pm

Sundays- 2:00pm

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Olean Community Theatre Presents "The Sound of Music"

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Sat, 03/25/2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Olean Community Theatre presents The Sound of Music on:

Wednesday, March 22- 7:30pm

Thursday, March 23- 7:30pm

Friday, March 24- 7:30pm

Saturday, March 25- 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Sunday, March 26- 2:00pm

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Silent Movie at Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater

Inside the Historic Hollywood Theater
Sat, 03/25/2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join the Hollywood Theater on March 25th at 2:00pm for a Silent Movie. See Buster Keaton in two of his funniest films, Seven Chances and One Week. Tickets are $15 and available online or at McCormack's Hardware, Jesse's Home and Gifts, or see Brenda at Community Bank NA. 

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Hello Spring at YMCA Play Zone

Play Zone
Sun, 03/26/2023 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Join the Easter Bunny at the YMCA Play Zone in Limestone on March 26th from 10:00am - 1:00pm. There will be face painting, indoor/outdoor games, open play, scavenger hunt, spring crafts, and more! 

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Holiday Valley's Spring Pond Skimming 2023

Holiday Valley's Pond Skimming
Sun, 03/26/2023 - 11:00am - 2:30pm

Sign up to skim across an ice water filled pond or just watch, it's a guaranteed good time. 

• Registration begins at 11am on the Champagne Sundeck (deck at Yodeler).  At the Holiday Valley tent.  

• Free to register, must be at least 8 years old.

• Max of 50 participants.  This is due to timing and length of the event.

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A Night of Broadway Hits at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater

A night of broadway hits
Fri, 03/31/2023 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Come and enjoy the best performances in our area at they perform some of your favorite broadway hits with a twist, all songs are gender swapped!

Tickets are $5 at the door.

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Tri County Arts Council: Felt Lilies

Sat, 04/01/2023 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Felt Lilies at TCAC will be on April 1, Saturday, with Allison Braun from 1:00-3:00pm. The cost is $25 Artisan Members and above and $35 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members. For ages 12+. Spring is here and the flowers are starting to bloom. Let’s get in the spirit by making some beautiful lilies. Will be using a pattern to craft our beautiful bouquet! We have only 14 open seats

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Friends of Good Music presents Fandango

Fandango
Fri, 04/21/2023 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

The most exciting new group on Chicago’s musical scene, FANDANGO! is a spicy mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan and classical sounds. These four multi-award-winning, globe-trotting virtuosi from Spain, the USA, former Yugoslavia, and the UK have appeared on the world’s most prestigious stages and received rave reviews in the international press.

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Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino presents Jeff Foxworthy

Outside view of the Casino
Sat, 04/22/2023 - 8:00pm - 11:00pm

The laughter will echo through the hills when Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino welcomes legendary funnyman Jeff Foxworthy for a special one-night performance in the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, April 22 at 8pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 20 at Noon!

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WNY Maple Festival 2023

Maple Festival Schedule
Sat, 04/29/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 04/30/2023 - 4:00pm
WNY Maple Festivals's annual event is Saturday 4/29 and Sunday 4/30. Many changes and enhancements have been made to ensure a great time is had by all!
Stop by to taste that mouth watering, freshly made maple syrup and learn the process of making it! Experience two days of maple bliss in Franklinville NY with all day long festivities!
The festival is expanding to include Park Square. The park will be filled with wineries, breweries, distilleries, and farm market vendors. The Franklinville Fire Department is also bringing back the car show at the Fireman's Field (rain date Memorial Day Weekend).

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Griffis Sculpture Park is Open 2023

Kids in sculpture at Griffis Sculpture Park
Mon, 05/01/2023 - 9:00am - Wed, 05/31/2023 - 7:00pm

The warm weather is here and now it's time to enjoy the feel of the sun on the large steel sculptures at one of Cattaraugus County's most favorite parks... Griffis Sculpture Park!  The park features over 250 large scale sculptures dispersed through miles of hiking trails.

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Sky High Adventure Park Opens for Weekends 2023

Sky High Adventure Park
Repeats every week until Mon Jun 12 2023 .
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 05/07/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 05/12/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 05/14/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 05/19/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 05/21/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 05/26/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 05/28/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 06/04/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 6:00pm

Sky High Adventure Park opens weekends in Spring on May 5th! They will be open from 9am to 6pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until June 11th and then open daily on June 17th.

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Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales 2023

garage sale
Sat, 05/06/2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

The 21st annual Community-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 6th and May 13th from 9 AM until 4 PM.  Maps and a complete listing of locations and items of the garages sales will be available FREE at the Chamber office, 301 North Union Street. The event has no rain date. Households sales will go forward rain or shine.

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New York Duathlon Series - #1 Southern Tier

Duathlon logo, biker and runners
Sat, 05/06/2023 - 9:00am - 11:15am

Get yourself ready for the season with this fun duathlon series. A great speed work out for veterans and a perfect beginner level event for those considering entering the world of multi-sport. Individuals or relay teams of two are welcome.

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Kids Fishing Clinic with Gowanda Fire Department 2023

Fish caught on Cattaraugus Creek
Sat, 05/06/2023 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
The Gowanda Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is partnering with the NYS DEC and clubs to introduce future generations of all ages to the sport of fishing, by providing a hands-on clinic, where upon completion the adults and kids will have gained enough knowledge to safely get started fishing the waterways.
The clinic will be a hands-on/interactive catch and release event:
  • All ages, Adult accompaniment required for all youth participants
  • Open to anyone that wants to learn how to fish
  • Dress accordingly for the weather, as classroom type stations will be outdoors at the fire hall and also on the Cattaraugus Creek
  • Must follow CDC guidance in place at the time for Covid-19
  • Fishing poles and tackle available to borrow. Bait provided.
  • DEC designated FREE FISHING EVENT. No fishing license needed by participants of any age during event hours only. All other Freshwater Fishing regulations still apply.
  • Lunch provided
  • The adults and kids will learn the basics from the ground floor up including:
    • The necessary gear including rods, reels, line, casting, knots, baits, etc.
    • The fish and their behaviors
    • Techniques used when first starting out
    • The locations and timing when to have the best success
    • Beginner fly fishing 
    • Fly Fishing Station
  • Pre-registration online is required as seating is limited to 100
    • Register by clicking the link below
    • For more info, email us at gowandafirerescue [at] gmail [dot] com (gowandafirerescue [at] gmail [dot] com)
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Murder Mystery on the Train 2023

NYLE Train coming through the tunnel
Sat, 05/06/2023 - 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us for a 5-hour event that includes a 2.5-hour roundtrip train ride from Gowanda to South Dayton! We start with a delicious dinner catered by the Slovenian Club, followed by a murder mystery experience hosted by “In all Seriousness.” Enjoy dessert and a whodunit mystery back at the Club.

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Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales 2023

garage sale
Sat, 05/13/2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

The 21st annual Community-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 6th and May 13th from 9 AM until 4 PM.  Maps and a complete listing of locations and items of the garages sales will be available FREE at the Chamber office, 301 North Union Street. The event has no rain date. Households sales will go forward rain or shine.

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Mother's Day Wine Train

Train coming through the bridge
Sat, 05/13/2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Happy Mother's Day! What better way to celebrate than taking a train ride while sipping on some wine. Special guest Merritt Winery is joining and sharing their most finest wine with you. Take a 2 hour round trip train ride from Gowanda, NY to South Dayton, NY and enjoy some tasting on the way to and from the destination. Light Food, refreshments and keepsakes included.

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Mother's Day Chicken BBQ Train Ride

Train coming through the bridge
Sun, 05/14/2023 - 11:00am - 1:00pm

Happy Mother's Day! What better way to celebrate than taking a train ride and enjoying some chicken BBQ. Take a 2 hour round trip train ride from Gowanda, NY to South Dayton, NY.

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New York Duathlon Series - #2 Southern Tier

Duathlon logo, biker and runners
Sat, 05/20/2023 - 9:00am - 11:15am

Get yourself ready for the season with this fun duathlon series. A great speed work out for veterans and a perfect beginner level event for those considering entering the world of multi-sport. Individuals or relay teams of two are welcome.

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Seneca Allegany Resorts & Casino presents Travis Tritt

Travis Tritt
Sat, 05/20/2023 - 8:00pm - 11:00pm

The sound of Outlaw Country is coming back to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Travis Tritt will perform in the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, May 20 at 8pm.

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Memorial Day Vets Special at Sky High Adventure Park

Sky High Adventure Park
Mon, 05/29/2023 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Vets climb for free at Sky High on Memorial Day (May 29) with the purchase of one full priced ticket. Call to reserve, 716-699-HIGH.

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65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

Fairy Houses and Toad Abodes at the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 06/04/2023 - 12:30pm

The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage starts Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4, 2023.

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St. Mary of the Angels Basilica Fest

Basilica Fest as seen from an aerial view
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 12:00pm - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 6:00pm

Enjoy a good old-fashioned church festival at the St. Mary of the Angels Basilica Fest in Olean, NY!  Three big days of Faith + Family + Fun!  They've been doing it for 51 years and can’t stop! Come enjoy the drive to the scenic Enchanted Mountains where food, games, music and fun await you!

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Love Letters of a Union Soldier

Edgar Shannon
Sat, 06/10/2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

"Dear Frant, I seat myself to commune with you through the medium of the pen... I can hardly realize that I am going to war..." So begins the first letter Edgar Shannon who had just joined the 154th New York volunteers to his sweetheart back home in Leon, New York. Their ensuing correspondence unfolds into a story of a love blossoming amid wartime terror, hardship, victories and defeats.

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BasilicaFEST 5k Run/5K Walk

A View of the Allegheny River Valley Trail
Sun, 06/11/2023 - 7:00am - 11:00am

The BasilicaFEST 5k Run/ 5K Walk will be held on June 11th. Registration begins at 7am at Gargoyle Park.

Registration is available online at Smaolean.org or on the day of the race!

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Randolph's 49th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival 2023

Arts and Crafts Festival 2016
Sat, 06/17/2023 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Being held on Main Street in Randolph, the 49th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival is taking place rain or shine on Saturday, June 17th!  The day is filled with entertainment, food and shopping! Selling hand made arts and crafts! 

Randolph prides itself on the many talented crafters and artisans who display their handmade wares every year.

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2023 Southern Tier Corporate Challenge

2017 Winners - Bysiek CPA, PLLC
Thu, 06/22/2023 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Come join in a 5K Run or 2 Mile Walk at Jamestown Community College in Olean from 4:30 to 8:30 on June 22nd!

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