The third annual “KenDucky Derby” is coming to Ellicottville Distillery on May 3rd. Pre-purchased “horse ducks” are poured into the local creek, and of course, the first duck across the finish line is the winner.

Welcome to Taurus season! Taurus is an earth sign, ruled by the planet Venus. What happens during Taurus season? We plant.

Spring is in full bloom and Easter is just around the corner, bringing with it a weekend full of festive fun, family traditions, and sweet treats.

Art has always been a powerful way to tell stories, preserve heritage, and celebrate identity. On Saturday, May 3rd, the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum will bring those traditions to life.

Headlining the 2025 edition of the Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival is Smilo & the Ghost, a rockin’ folk-bluegrass band from Erie, PA.

There’s a lot to be happy about heading into spring in Ellicottville. To kick off the season, EnduranceFactor is bringing their Happy Half Marathon & 5k back to Ellicottville for the 10th time.

The Annual WNY Maple Festival is the ideal way to usher in the vibrant season of spring. The weekend of April 26-27th celebrate 61 years of welcoming all Western New Yorkers into the maple tradition.

Using crystals in our daily lives is not a woo-woo thing at all. In fact, we have crystals in our body! The formation of quartz, the second most common mineral in earth’s crust, takes from thousands to millions of years to form.

Ever wondered if time travel is possible? While the Eldred WWII Museum may not have a time machine, their upcoming “Night at the Museum” event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a 1940s time-travel experience.

Spring into a new season and join Allegany State Park’s Environmental Educators for a week filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. 

Dining In the Dark, features several booths which offer experiences in what it is like to navigate this world while totally blind or visually impaired.

Mark your calendar for Friday, April 11th, when the Post 659 (located at 6500 Maples Road) spring meat raffle will take place!

Johnny Stanz, who has defied death multiple times in both military service and civilian life, has turned his heartfelt words into a children’s book.

From outdoor recreation to seasonal festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the days grow longer and the temperatures rise.

A Sunday Bonus night has been added to Friday and Saturday (April 4 and 5) as your last opportunities to experience this year’s memorable evenings.

You and the special 2-8 year old(s) in your life can go on literary adventures.

The HoliMont Park Crew has one last showdown to throw down before the snow melts, and it involves a mini halfpipe, sweet methods, and shredders of all ages. 

This Saturday is the final eclipse in the former lunar cycle of 18 months in the sign of Aries. This is the final stop on the train, bringing a closure to the past two years.

Audubon Community Nature Center’s First Friday, April 4th, 11:00am-noon, is screening the new film, Seeing the Unseen: Aquatic Invaders and What’s at Stake.

The Ellicottville Summer Music Festival is set to be an unforgettable event this year, with Hailey Whitters as the headliner, performing Saturday, July 5, 2025.