Fun Events

Challenger Learning Center's 15th Anniversary Celebration Danna Scharf Fri, 09/13/2024 - 12:02

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.

Event Highlights:

Delicious Chicken BBQ ($15)
Open House
Fun Activities for Kids

Dates Sat, Sep 21 2024 , 4 - 6pm

The Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball Devon Winters Wed, 09/11/2024 - 14:30

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater proudly presents "The Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball" on Sunday, September 15th at 2:00pm. 

Matt will be performing Boogie-Woogie Piano and swing dance era favorites to delight the entire family.

Tickets are $10/each and the list below is where tickets can be purchased:

Dates Sun, Sep 15 2024 , 2 - 3:30pm

Southern Tier Sympathy Presents Atlantic Brass Quintet Danna Scharf Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:46 Widely acclaimed as one of the world’s finest and most versatile brass chamber ensembles, the Atlantic Brass Quintet has performed in 48 states and dozens of countries across four continents. Dates Fri, Apr 11 2025 , 7:30 - 9pm

Friends of Good Music Presents The Reverón Piano Trio Danna Scharf Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:45 The Reverón Piano Trio’s main goal is to introduce audiences to underrepresented music from Latin America alongside contemporary and standard repertoire. Dates Fri, Mar 14 2025 , 7:30 - 9pm

Friends of Good Music Presents Jennifer Hayghe Danna Scharf Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:44 “Girl Power: Piano Music Written By, For and About Women” Dates Sun, Feb 23 2025 , 3 - 4:30pm

Tri-County Arts Council Presents Ed. Simone Danna Scharf Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:42 "A Christmas Carol, A Retelling by Ed. Simone" Dates Sun, Dec 8 2024 , 3 - 4:30pm

Tri-County Arts Council Presents The Vickie and Nickie Show Danna Scharf Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:41 "Vickie and Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride" Dates Fri, Dec 6 2024 , 7:30 - 9pm

Tri-County Arts Council Presents New York Theater Ballet Danna Scharf Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:39 "Firebird" Dates Sun, Nov 17 2024 , 3 - 4:30pm

Friends of Good Music Presents Luis B Castro Danna Scharf Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:38 "Emerging Artist Series Featuring Luis B Castro – Cello with Samuel Vargas, Violin; Grace Betry, Piano; and Betania Canas, Flute" Dates Fri, Oct 18 2024 , 7:30 - 9pm

Friends of Good Music Presents A Musical Homecoming Danna Scharf Wed, 09/04/2024 - 13:20 "From Bebop to Broadway" Dates Fri, Sep 27 2024 , 7:30 - 9pm

Nightmare Hayrides Danna Scharf Tue, 09/03/2024 - 14:06

Jump on the SCARIEST HAYRIDE in Western New York. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only.  Nightmare Hayride is a twenty five minute tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures. You may end up sitting in the person's lap next to you.  But that's not all!  You will then have to make your way through the Gothic Chamber, Haunted Wooden Maze, and through the Haunted Barn with the Vortex Tunnel.

Dates Fri, Sep 27 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sat, Sep 28 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sun, Sep 29 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Fri, Oct 4 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sat, Oct 5 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sun, Oct 6 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Fri, Oct 11 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sat, Oct 12 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sun, Oct 13 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Fri, Oct 18 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sat, Oct 19 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sun, Oct 20 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Fri, Oct 25 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sat, Oct 26 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm Sun, Oct 27 2024 , 7:30 - 9:30pm

Allegany River Skate Park Grand Opening Danna Scharf Tue, 09/03/2024 - 13:56

Join Allegany on September 21st, from 1pm - 3pm!! They will be celebrating with a grand opening party with a ribbon cutting! There will be 50/50s from local sponsors, vendors, live music from Animals in a Cage, and food trucks! They are going to try to have a best trick jam with giveaways!

Dates Sat, Sep 21 2024 , 1 - 3pm

Cottage Orchard's Open House Danna Scharf Tue, 09/03/2024 - 13:15 Opening day at Cottage Orchard! Dates Sat, Sep 28 2024 , 12 - 5pm

Craft and Vendor Fair Danna Scharf Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:47 Annual craft and vendor fair! Dates Sat, Sep 21 2024 , 10am - 3pm

South Dayton Fall Tractor Pull Danna Scharf Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:57

Any year tractor is welcome.

$5 Admission - Hitch Fee $10/Class for Pullers
Scales Open at 10 am - Pull Begins at Noon

Weight Classes (Including Driver):
2750, 3250, 3750, 4500, 5300, 6100, 6800, 7500, 8500, 9500

Drivers under 16 must have parental consent

NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON GROUNDS - ZERO-TOLERANCE - VIOLATORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

For More Information on the Tractor Pulls:
Dave Ivett - 716.679.8876
Bob Traber - 716.397.4253
Nate Palmer - 716.988.5017
Kevin Butcher - 716.785.5123

 

Dates Sun, Sep 15 2024 , 12 - 4:30pm

Gowanda's Trout Fishing Derby Danna Scharf Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:10 Gowanda's Fire Department is hosting a Trout Fishing Derby! Dates Sat, Oct 19 2024 , 7am - 6pm Sun, Oct 20 2024 , 7am - 4pm

5th Annual Harvest Fall Fest Devon Winters Fri, 08/23/2024 - 14:16

Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage LLC , in Portville is hosting their 5th Annual Harvest Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5th from 10am - 4:00pm. 

The event features FREE outdoor activities like apple cider pressing, fall craft station, doughnuts and funnel cakes, door prizes, a candy count, photo stops, and Live music. 

Inside the shop, there will be in-store specials, honey samples, Ellen's pop up boutique, and a full chocolate shop with grab-and-go specials. 

Come and enjoy the autumn festivities! 

Dates Sat, Oct 5 2024 , 10am - 4pm

George Thorogood and the Destroyers at Casino Samantha Hayes Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:32 Get ready to rock with one of the biggest names in blues and rock! George Thorogood and The Destroyers are set to electrify the stage at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino on October 26. Dates Sat, Oct 26 2024 , 7 - 9pm

Sip & Carve Adult Pumpkin Carving Class with Eric Jones! Devon Winters Tue, 08/20/2024 - 15:07

Come out to Pumpkinville on October 18th for an exclusive Pumpkin Carving class with the one and only, Eric Jones! 

Eric Jones is an Olean, NY native and celebrated sculptor and caricature artist! He has been featured on The Food Network's Halloween Wars, holds the 2023 Guinness World Record for carving the larges jack-o-lantern, and won Season 3 of The Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins! 

Dates Fri, Oct 18 2024 , 5 - 6:30pm

Pumpkin Carving Class with Eric Jones! Devon Winters Tue, 08/20/2024 - 14:43

Come out to Pumpkinville on either September 20th or October 4th for an exclusive Pumpkin Carving class with the one and only, Eric Jones! 

Eric Jones is an Olean, NY native and celebrated sculptor and caricature artist! He has been featured on The Food Network's Halloween Wars, holds the 2023 Guinness World Record for carving the larges jack-o-lantern, and won Season 3 of The Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins! 

Dates Fri, Sep 20 2024 , 5 - 6:30pm Fri, Oct 4 2024 , 5 - 6:30pm