New Gear’s Eve Bike Ride begins at Camp Allegany on December 31 2024 at 6:00 p.m., with the ride starting at 6:30 p.m. Grab your bike and some friends to join Allegany staff and other fat bike enthusiasts for the last ride of the year. Bring lights, wear warm and reflective gear and a helmet. Participants may be split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. There will be a social to follow the ride in the Rec Hall at Camp Allegany. Bring your own snacks. Questions: Call the Environmental Education Department (716) 379-6939.

The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum proudly houses an extensive collection of Hodinöhsö:ni’ historical and traditionally designed decorative and every-day-use items and artifacts.  Join us at the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center for a day of shopping. Native artists and craftspeople will be set up indoors, throughout the building. Free and open to the public. Museum admission is free for the day. Seasons are quickly changing, embrace the colder weather with a ‘warm feeling’ event! Interested vendors please contact a.trinidad@sni.org.

Join Allegany State Park for a special evening with guest presenter Michelle Miller, Mohawk-Turtle, at Camp Allegany on November 15th, starting at 5:30pm. Experience the tradition of cooking over the coals, a practice the Seneca have embraced for centuries. Enjoy delicious food, captivating stories, and a walk under the Beaver Full Moon, all while celebrating Indigenous identity and culture. Michelle Miller has been a resident of the Seneca Allegany Territory in Salamanca, NY, since 1996. The culture and history of the Seneca have become an integral part of her and her children’s lives. Since 2009, she has been teaching Seneca Language and Culture and is currently involved with the Women's Ceremonial and Cultural Department at the Seneca Nation. Michelle possesses extensive knowledge of plants, medicines, cultural, and historical practices and is eager to share with others. Don't miss this opportunity to honor the rich traditions of the Seneca people and gain valuable insights from Michelle Miller. For more information, visit: Allegany State Park | Salamanca NY | Facebook

Start your Beer and Wine Festival experience a day early as you Crawl Outta Fall. Guests register in the lobby of the Tamarack Club and pick up a passport that features all the locations to visit for drink specials that evening. Registration takes place between 4 - 7PM and 2 Guys Drinking Beer will be playing music in the Tamarack Club lobby. Only $10 to participate. Make a weekend of it and book our lodging special! Kick off the evening by registering at Tamarack between 4PM and 7PM. Our welcome reception table in the Tamarack lobby will set the tone for a great night of fun in Ellicottville. For just $10, you'll receive a passport card that serves as your ticket to a night of tasting and adventure. Local bars and restaurants will be offering specialty cocktails for $4 - $8 throughout the village. The cost includes shuttle service, ensuring a safe and convenient experience for all. Our shuttle service will start at 3:30PM and run until 2AM, leaving on the half-hour from the Tamarack Club. This way, you can enjoy the evening without worrying about transportation. Your first stamp awaits at Edna's at the Tamarack Club. The passport card will also feature a map on the back, showing all participating bars. Collect stamps as you explore and taste your way through the evening. Snap a photo during the event and tag @holidayvalley on social media to get extra chances to win the main prize. It's a win-win; you get to share your fun moments, and you could win big!

LIVE Dueling Pianos Halloween Party @ Ellicottville Brewing at Little Valley! Tickets on sale now. Get ready for a spine-tingling blast at the WNY Dueling Pianos Halloween Party! Head to Ellicottville Brewing Company Little Valley, 202 2nd St, Little Valley, NY 14755, for a night of thrills. Kick off with a Cocktail Party featuring drink specials from 7pm-8pm, then crank up the excitement with our Dueling Pianos Show from 8pm-11pm. Dress to impress—costumes are a must and we’re hosting a Costume Contest with fabulous prizes! This is a night of high-energy entertainment.

Scheduled hours for Little Valley residents for traditional trick or treating are 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Family’s may meander the village streets but please remember to be kind and courteous for all ages that plan on enjoying Halloween night.

Have you ever wanted to be served dinner by Micbad Myers? Ever wanted to be waited on and serviced by Jason Vorhees? This Halloween Dinner and Dance event on Friday, October 25 is sure to scratch your itch for everything Halloween as your favorite Halloween and horror characters, come to life!

A truly unique Halloween experience unseen before, this adults-only event will feature a buffet--style dinner followed by a Halloween dance with a cash bar, provided by Hughes' Hotel and a Costume Contest voted on by The Friends Of Little Valley and Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s Auxiliary members! Come dress to impress and dance the night away featuring the DJ services by L.D. Williams of D.O. Productions! Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the Little Valley Village Hall or the Little Valley Memorial Library. All pre-sale tickets are $20. Day of event tickets will be available at the door for $25.

The Onöhsgwë:de’ Cultural Center is hosting an October Festival on October 19th from 4:00pm till 8:00pm. Join them for hayrides, trunk or treat, donuts, cider, a smoke dance contest, a haunted hallway walk and scary stories around the fire. The event is open to everyone, FREE, & family friendly. Call 716-945-1760 for more information.

Little Valley Legion is hosting the return of their annual craft show and bake sale on Saturday, October 19th. Come find some fantastic locally made items and direct sales representatives. It’s never to early to think about getting some holiday shopping done.Vendors are still being accepted. Contact the legion at 716-938-6711.

Get ready to pedal with purpose at the EA2EVL Fondo, the ultimate cycling adventure for a cause! On an awe-inspiring route that kicks off at 42 North Brewery, you'll cruise past the picturesque ECRT trail and roll into the heart of Ellicottville. This is more than just a ride; it's a celebration with food, tunes, and good vibes awaiting at the finish line party. Not just a day on the saddle, you're riding to boost the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail – a trail treasured by many. Be one of the first 50 to snag an early bird discount, or join the ranks of top fundraisers to win exclusive rewards. Lock in your choice of post-ride transport back to the start and let's make this charity ride unforgettable! 10AM: Fondo start at 42 North Brewing Company (25 Pine Street, East Aurora, NY). 1 – 5PM: Apres Bike Party with craft beer, food, vendors, chair lift rides and the lively tunes of Never Ben. Two available times for paid bus transportation back to ride start (2:30PM & 4:45PM. Cost for the ride is $15.) Now to August 20 - $79, August 21 to September 13 - $89, September 14 to September 30 - $99. Sorry - No Day of Ride Registration. In addition to your registration fee, participants are encouraged to raise additional dollars to support ECRT. The top fundraiser will be awarded the coveted EA2EVL Fondo yellow jersey! While fundraising is not mandatory to participate, we encourage you to raise some funds to help support the continued expansion and improvements to the Erie Cattaraugus rail to trail!

Join in for an enchanting experience at Griffis Sculpture Park as the Night Lights program returns for its 12th consecutive autumn! See the park in a whole new light with colorful theatrical lighting illuminating a portion of our legendary landscape and sculptures. Time: Evenings. Admission: $14 for adults, $9 for children aged 7-12, free for children six and under. Note: Night Lights may be canceled in case of heavy rain. Experience the blend of creative lighting, sculpture, sound, and nature as you take an unguided walk through our trails, spanning approximately 0.7 miles of forests and fields. Favorite sculptures such as the Praying Mantis, The Bathers, and The Mushrooms will be artfully bathed in light. NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park is not just an event—it's a fundraiser supporting the largest sculpture park in the United States, nestled here in Western New York. Produced by SitlerHQ, creators of award-winning lighting experiences, including NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens, The Heron, and Nannen Arboretum, NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park promises to deliver a truly unique outdoor adventure. Save the dates and prepare for an unforgettable evening of art, nature, and illumination!

Join in for an enchanting experience at Griffis Sculpture Park as the Night Lights program returns for its 12th consecutive autumn! See the park in a whole new light with colorful theatrical lighting illuminating a portion of our legendary landscape and sculptures. Time: Evenings. Admission: $14 for adults, $9 for children aged 7-12, free for children six and under. Note: Night Lights may be canceled in case of heavy rain. Experience the blend of creative lighting, sculpture, sound, and nature as you take an unguided walk through our trails, spanning approximately 0.7 miles of forests and fields. Favorite sculptures such as the Praying Mantis, The Bathers, and The Mushrooms will be artfully bathed in light. NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park is not just an event—it's a fundraiser supporting the largest sculpture park in the United States, nestled here in Western New York. Produced by SitlerHQ, creators of award-winning lighting experiences, including NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens, The Heron, and Nannen Arboretum, NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park promises to deliver a truly unique outdoor adventure. Save the dates and prepare for an unforgettable evening of art, nature, and illumination!

Summer nights prove to be both inspiring and calming as the sun sets behind the sunflowers on the hill! Bring a blanket and snacks (no glass please) and hang out around the Songin Farm in Hinsdale, NY from 6:00-9:00pm, a little past closing time, to enjoy the scene even longer! A flashlight or headlamp may be a good idea to make it back down the hill. Enjoy the countryside as you make your way up to the top for stunning valley views. Sunflowers available for purchase, but no cost to come and spend the evening on the hill. Beginning and end dates vary slightly season to season. Sunflowers available for purchase, but no cost to come and spend the evening on the hill until 9pm.

The Griffis Sculpture Park will be hosting a monthly drum circle over the next month. The final drum circle is set to take place on Saturday, August 24th from 6:30-8:00pm. This event will be happening at the Rohr Hill Road section of the park and is free to all who would like to participate, no matter your skill level. Drum Circle facilitator Steve Bell, will be leading the circle and will also be bringing a few percussion instruments for participants to use. Attendees should bring a lawn chair and dress accordingly for the weather.

Need a little assistance getting your kids ready for school? Connecting Communities in Action (CCA) can help you out with that! On August 23rd from 2:00-4:00pm, come and have a blast at the CCA Back to School Bash, a community resources fair. There will be games, prizes, and crafts. School supplies, personal hygiene products and even limited back-to-school haircuts will be provided. Popcorn, hot dogs, and refreshments will be available for visitors. This is a FREE, open to the community event. Come out and spend an afternoon with the kids before school is back in session. Contact 716-945-1041 if you have any questions or would like to request more info.

Join Jessie Lampack Slattery at Pfeiffer Nature Center every Thursday, August & September from 6:30pm - 7:30pm for and outdoor yoga and forest bathing session. Located at 1974 Lillibridge Rd in Portville, NY. More information can be found by testing 716-378-7720 or on the website pfeiffernaturecenter.org.

Come down to Bicentennial Park on Erie St. in Little Valley Thursday, August 22nd for the final "Music in the Park" this summer hosted by Friends of Little Valley along with a cornhole tournament hosted by $lick $hooters Cornhole! Music begins at 6pm, featuring the "Iron Eyes Experience", a local three piece group based out of Salamanca. The band is well known for their rock and blues style that can be heard echoing throughout the enchanted mountains of Cattaraugus County! The cornhole tournament hosted by "$lick $hooters Cornhole" will run from 6-8pm. Pre-registration is now open! $20/team - the winnings will be divided out after the round robin tournament's conclusion. Please see below on instructions to register for the tournament, if any questions or you cannot access through the app, please visit $lick $hooters Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/153426120955884/ To pre-register: 1. Download the "Scoreholio" App 2. Search "Music in the Park" 3. Under "find a tournament" select Music in the Park event, which should be the first to pop up. Again, there will be food trucks including Larry's Food Wagon, the Wanderer's Hut, and introducing the newly established Sundae Drive, L.L.C Ice Cream Truck! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, full bellies, and dancing shoes and get ready to enjoy the 2024 finale of "Music in the Park"!  *Links below for information on the food trucks listed: Larry's Food Wagon - https://www.facebook.com/p/Larrys-Food-Wagon-100091635385029/ Wanderer's Hut - https://wandererhut.wordpress.com/ Sundae Drive L.L.C - https://www.facebook.com/sundaedrivellc 

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and city leadership are inviting the community out for a night on the town. Working with the city and members of the business community, the Chamber is announcing “StrOlean,” the event aims to bring folks to the downtown shopping district for an evening of fun. StrOlean will stretch from Laurens Street to State Street, and will be transformed into a bustling festival, complete with over 50 vendors, food, music, and games. This year marks the first time that StrOlean will see the closure of a block of North Union Street to traffic, creating a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly festival atmosphere in the heart of Olean's revitalized downtown. Local favorite Generations will kick off the live entertainment, performing from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. next to the City Building. Following that, an original music showcase will take place in front of Beat City Music from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and city leadership are inviting the community out for a night on the town. Working with the city and members of the business community, the Chamber is announcing “StrOlean,” the event aims to bring folks to the downtown shopping district for an evening of fun. StrOlean will stretch from Laurens Street to State Street, and will be transformed into a bustling festival, complete with over 50 vendors, food, music, and games. This year marks the first time that StrOlean will see the closure of a block of North Union Street to traffic, creating a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly festival atmosphere in the heart of Olean's revitalized downtown. Local favorite Generations will kick off the live entertainment, performing from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. next to the City Building. Following that, an original music showcase will take place in front of Beat City Music from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ellicottville Playground is hosting a golf tournament at the Concord Crest Golf Course in East Concord, NY. All proceeds benefit Ellicottville Playground and their goal of building an all inclusive playground. $100 a player or $400 a team. 2pm shotgun start on July 27th. Register here: bit.ly/Playgroundgolf

The Annual Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans PowWow showcases Native American dances from across Indian Country while focusing on the Smoke Dance of the Iroquois and honoring Native American Veterans. This PowWow weekend event is a perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of the First Nations through song, dance, art and traditional foods. Photo credit: Seneca Media & Communications

Save the date for the 5th annual Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert, hosted by COL Patrick Miller. There will be live music on stage throughout the day featuring Tyler Farr, Ade Adu, and other national artists announced soon!

The Annual Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans PowWow showcases Native American dances from across Indian Country while focusing on the Smoke Dance of the Iroquois and honoring Native American Veterans. This PowWow weekend event is a perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of the First Nations through song, dance, art and traditional foods. Photo credit: Seneca Media & Communications

See hundreds of radio controlled aircraft fly through the skies at the S.T.A.R.S. (Southern Tier Aero Radio Society) Flying Club's flying field during their 47th Annual Fun Fly along with a classic car show on Saturday! This will be a Fun-Fly event, meaning that if you own a glider, scale airplane, helicopter, sport plane, quad-copter, or basically anything that flies RC, they will do their best to accommodate you during the weekend event. There is a full scale grass runway. Raffles & 50/50! $10 a car- portion of proceeds beenfits the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. For information contact: Stu Brierley 716-649-5896, stuart@thercgypsies.com. Saturday evening BBQ. Pre order by 6-29-24 by contacting Stu. Pay on-site. STARS is dedicated to promoting the hobby of building and flying radio controlled model aircraft. All members reside in an area within a radius of 40-50 miles of Cuba, NY.

Celebrate "The Village of Knives Celebration" in Little Valley, New York on July 12-14th. The county fairgrounds will welcome knife dealers, collectors and enthusiasts from around the world, with tours of town, exciting displays, educational presentations and, of course, thousands of rare knives to see, buy and trade. Admission is FREE to the general public so mark your calendars and don't miss this overdue event! Ellicottville Brewing Co. will be making a special batch of beer, proudly brewed and canned in Little Valley! CHEERS!

See hundreds of radio controlled aircraft fly through the skies at the S.T.A.R.S. (Southern Tier Aero Radio Society) Flying Club's flying field during their 47th Annual Fun Fly along with a classic car show on Saturday! This will be a Fun-Fly event, meaning that if you own a glider, scale airplane, helicopter, sport plane, quad-copter, or basically anything that flies RC, they will do their best to accommodate you during the weekend event. There is a full scale grass runway. Raffles & 50/50! $10 a car- portion of proceeds beenfits the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. For information contact: Stu Brierley 716-649-5896, stuart@thercgypsies.com. Saturday evening BBQ. Pre order by 6-29-24 by contacting Stu. Pay on-site. STARS is dedicated to promoting the hobby of building and flying radio controlled model aircraft. All members reside in an area within a radius of 40-50 miles of Cuba, NY.

Celebrate "The Village of Knives Celebration" in Little Valley, New York on July 12-14th. The county fairgrounds will welcome knife dealers, collectors and enthusiasts from around the world, with tours of town, exciting displays, educational presentations and, of course, thousands of rare knives to see, buy and trade. Admission is FREE to the general public so mark your calendars and don't miss this overdue event! Ellicottville Brewing Co. will be making a special batch of beer, proudly brewed and canned in Little Valley! CHEERS!

Celebrate "The Village of Knives Celebration" in Little Valley, New York on July 12-14th. The county fairgrounds will welcome knife dealers, collectors and enthusiasts from around the world, with tours of town, exciting displays, educational presentations and, of course, thousands of rare knives to see, buy and trade. Admission is FREE to the general public so mark your calendars and don't miss this overdue event! Ellicottville Brewing Co. will be making a special batch of beer, proudly brewed and canned in Little Valley! CHEERS!

You're invited to Weeden Park in Randolph on July 6th for an exciting fireworks display presented by Randolph Peaches & Cream Crew & sponsors! The fireworks will begin at dusk.