Limestone Fire department is hosting a new event, New Home Day: Old Home Days with a twist! There will be a craft show, duck races, and cornhole tournament along with a kids carnival, a dunk tank, and their wonderful Chicken BBQ! Activities start at 11 am and run through the day!

Join Pfeiffer Nature Center for this year's Trail Sale on May 11th from 10a-6p on the field at the Eshelman Preserve. They'll have food, vendors, raffles, music, and more for you to enjoy! Admission to the Trail Sale is $1.

Sometimes it is not just about the distance, it is how you get there. We want our participants to enjoy their run so there will be a few surprises out on course that will make you smile. And don’t forget about our awesome finisher’s medals and super soft race shirts. The starts and finishes of both the Half Marathon & 5k are at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY. You could not ask for a nicer venue for a running race! Make sure to bring your smiles to run the miles!! So what are you waiting for? Sign up on happyhalfrun.com today. This event take's place at Holiday Valley and produced and organized by Enduance Factor.

The 22nd annual Community-Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 11th 9 AM until 4 PM. The Olean community wide garage sale is a one day event this year. 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. For more information on this event please visit http://www.oleanny.com

Join the Friends of Little Valley for a festive Cinco de Mayo 5K race suitable for all ages! Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a day of fun and fitness in support of our community. Proceeds from the event will contribute towards future community initiatives, with a portion dedicated to Saving Grace Outreach. Your registration includes admission to the race, a commemorative t-shirt to remember the occasion, a refreshing pint of beer at EBC Little Valley, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting door prizes, including gift certificates to The Bear Brick or Hughes Hotel. Registration begins at 11 AM, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot. The race kicks off promptly at 12:15 PM, starting and ending at EBC Little Valley. Don't miss out on this opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and support a great cause! Here is the registration link : https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/LittleValley/CincodeMayo5KLV

Grab your trail running shoes, friends, and family, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the 1st Annual 5K de Mayo Trailsquatch Trail Run at Holimont Resort in Ellicottville, New York! Explore the beautiful running trails and stunning mountain-top views for a 5K run that everyone will enjoy. But look out! You never know when you may run into the legendary TrailSquatch roaming the trails too. This is a race for all levels and ages. Competitors will enjoy a ride to the top on the Expo chairlift, receive a 5K de Mayo t-shirt, medal, and post-race Taco Party! All proceeds benefit the Ellicottville Great Valley Trail (EVGV). More details at holimont.com.

Join us at Ellicottville Distillery on Saturday May 4th as we celebrate the Kentucky Derby! We'll be open at 12pm, view the Kentucky Derby live in our tasting room, featuring our own "KenDucky Derby" in our local creek, and live music with Porcelain Train from 3pm-6pm! Wear your favorite derby hat!

The WNY Maple Festival celebrates the rich history of maple producing in our community. This event was formed by the Franklinville Jaycee’s in 1963 to highlight local producers, their maple syrup, and maple products. This year there will be vendors, a chicken bbq, ayce pancake breakfasts, live entertainment and so much more. So if you’ve never been to the Annual WNY Maple Festival or you’d like to fill an afternoon with nostalgic fun, this is the year to visit. You can find a full schedule of events for both Saturday and Sunday on their website, wnymaplefestival.com, and remember to keep an eye on the Facebook page for any updates.

The Coffee & Chocolate Festival at Peek’n Peak Resort is a celebration of all things coffee and chocolate related… and then some! Festival attendees will sample a variety of coffee roasts and styles, along with a multitude of decadent chocolate-themed sweets from local and surrounding area businesses. Join local coffee shops, gourmet roasters, artisan chocolatiers, bakeries, wineries and more. Explore additional exhibitors and their products and purchase items to take home. Make a weekend of the festival and spend the night at Peek'n Peak during The Coffee & Chocolate Festival! There will be two sessions. 12pm - 2pm or 3-6pm. VIP Guests can enjoy earlier entrance. Visit pknpk.com for more information.

Presented by Loud Performance, Loud Underground, and Daily City Train, the first annual Showdown Throwdown snowboard event is set for Saturday, April 27th. Using the last few mounds of snow from HoliMont, the Loud Underground/DCT parking lot at 2 Bristol Lane (next to Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza) will be completely transformed for this jam-format snowboarding event! The $35 registration fee will give you the chance to show off your skills and vie for some really cool prizes, including a new snowboard, skateboard, and cold hard cash! Tons of other prize packs will be awarded in a number of categories. Registration will open the morning of the Throwdown from 10:00am-noon, with the event kicking off promptly at noon.

The WNY Maple Festival celebrates the rich history of maple producing in our community. This event was formed by the Franklinville Jaycee’s in 1963 to highlight local producers, their maple syrup, and maple products. This year there will be vendors, a chicken bbq, ayce pancake breakfasts, live entertainment and so much more. So if you’ve never been to the Annual WNY Maple Festival or you’d like to fill an afternoon with nostalgic fun, this is the year to visit. You can find a full schedule of events for both Saturday and Sunday on their website, wnymaplefestival.com, and remember to keep an eye on the Facebook page for any updates.

Holiday Valley is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, brought to you by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) in Jamestown, NY. This year, RTPI is celebrating Earth Day by expanding the presentation of The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival to a two day celebration of of the very best in beautiful, heart-pumping outdoor adventure films. Join us this April 19 - 20 as we enjoy some of your favorite adventurers and filmmakers at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

Hold the wedding of your dreams at Holiday Valley! But before you do that, come check out our Wedding Vendor Show, open to the public for the first time this year. Where they will have over 15 vendors...from photographers, videographers, bakeries, florists, entertainment, reality, jewelry, bridal boutique, décor, and more! A free event, with no registration needed, makes for the perfect afternoon to spend strolling through a collection of dream team wedding vendors ready to turn your Pinterest board into a reality. Though if a couple marks themselves as Going to this event and then signs into the event upon arrival, they will be entered to win a FREE night stay at The Inn at Holiday Valley.

Holiday Valley is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, brought to you by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) in Jamestown, NY. This year, RTPI is celebrating Earth Day by expanding the presentation of The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival to a two day celebration of of the very best in beautiful, heart-pumping outdoor adventure films. Join us this April 19 - 20 as we enjoy some of your favorite adventurers and filmmakers at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

Embark on an extraordinary night of entertainment at Ellicottville Brewing Company in Little Valley, NY, as WNY High Octane Dueling Pianos takes center stage! The atmosphere will be charged with infectious energy as the dueling pianists engage in a friendly musical battle, playing your favorite tunes and taking requests. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just seeking a lively night out, this event promises to be an absolute blast. This event is an 18 and over event only! Seating will be assigned, if you would like to be sat together, please try your best to purchase tickets under the same name. If that is not a possibility, please email info@ellicottvillebrewing.com for questions and seating arrangements. See you soon!

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT. Open to all ages. Come to the Seneca Allegany Casino on April 8th from 2 PM ‑ 5 PM for a special family‑friendly event featuring: Food trucks, Cornhole & other outdoor games, Face painting & caricature artists, Rock climbing wall & other family friendly activities, Live entertainment and Cash bar. We encourage guests to dress accordingly for the weather, and bring their own viewing glasses as our quantities are limited. VIEWING AREA LOCATED IN EAST END PARKING LOT. Get here early. Complimentary commemorative eclipse t-shirts and viewing glasses will be available on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. BRING A CHAIR! Lawn chairs are encouraged for comfortable seating.

Ellicottville’s favorite party bar is ready to Party on the Porch with everyone on April 8th, starting at 2:00pm. The first 40 people who arrive can snag a free pair of eclipse glasses. There may not be any live music but the upstairs bar will be hopping and there will be special drink deals for you to indulge in. So come on up and watch the path of totality with the Madigan’s crew and party on the porch!!

Join the ellicottvilleNOW Team and The Chamber on April 8th from 1:00pm — 4:00pm for an afternoon of fun. View the path of totality from our front lawn, right in downtown Ellicottville. Will have Kan Jam, sidewalk chalk, snacks and tunes. This event is FREE TO ATTEND. Please bring lawn chairs and beverages. All ages welcome. Eclipse glasses will be available and are being provided by The Chamber. For more information please reach out to Jessica at 716-699-9816.

Come watch the Solar Eclipse with the Alpacas of Ellicottville. Event is free. Alpaca store will be open and has a wide variety of quality apparel and yarn made from Alpaca fiber including socks, scarves and hats. Bring your own chair and protective glasses for viewing this once in a lifetime event.

Springville Center for the Arts and the Main Street Association invite the community to attend the Solar Eclipse Blackout Block Party on April 8th from 2:00pm — 6:00pm, on the block of Main Street and Mechanic. There will be live music, kids activities, merchandise, vendors, and food trucks. Admission to the event is FREE! Bring your own lawn chair and come hang out. Viewing glasses will be available at the Springville Historical Society or the library.

Join the Challenger Learning Center's Director, Reann Ehman, at the Ellicottville Library to watch and learn about the Total Solar Eclipse. There will be kids activities and several viewing options! In Ellicottville, the total solar eclipse starts at 2:04pm and continues until 4:30pm, with totality at 3:20pm. They will live stream the event in case of overcast weather.

Join Us at the Nannen Arboretum for a “Solar Watch Party”. An important historical event is happening on Monday April 8, 2024. The Nannen Arboretum at 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, is in the direct path of the full solar eclipse. Members of the arboretum committee are  inviting the public to use the wide-open spaces by the pond and meadows to view this spectacular event. The eclipse will begin at 2:03 pm. Full totality will be at 3:17 pm and the eclipse will be over at 4:30 pm. Protective glasses, provided compliments of Cattaraugus County, will be free at the entrance to the arboretum beginning at 1 pm. Bring your favorite lawn chair and follow the asphalt path to the pond and open areas on the arboretum grounds. Refreshments and bathrooms will be available.

Join HoliMont for an unforgettable day watchin the solar eclipse in totality with a patio party at the club! Games and cookout on the patio! Cornhole, Trivia Contest, Cook-out on the patio, and Solar Eclipse viewing at 3:15pm. Anyone can attend, no charge. – Eclipse glasses will be available if you do not have your own.

Join the crew at Ellicottville Distillery for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th!!!! They are opening at 12pm and will have some eclipse glasses available! Live music with Greg Zeis (1/2 of The Rightly So Duo) from 2pm-5pm! Get yourself a specialty cocktail, then sit and enjoy the show!!!!

Make it rain for the people who make it snow! You know the snow has to come from somewhere! For over 50 years much of it has come from EVL's own "Lords of Snow"–our snowmakers extraordinaire! The snow helps keep the slopes open. The slopes help keep EVL open. You get it. So please save the date - Sunday, April 7. Join us to celebrate and say a much earned thank you.

The Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department events the community to bring their children out to the Town Park on March 30th at 1pm for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. This is the Ellicottville event of the Easter holiday. All ages are welcome and it’s FREE to attend. The hunt is done by age group, there are three groupings. Each child receives a ticket and there are drawings for the Grand Prize Chocolate Bunny, some stuffed animals, etc… There will be multiple winners. There will also be free peeps and jelly beans. Don’t miss out.

Rail Rider Jamboree Lineup is here! We'll see you at @railriderjamboree on March 23rd in Ellicottville, NY at Holiday Valley! Tickets are now on sale at railriderjam.com. We can't wait to see you all on the mountain for a full day of skiing, dancing & shredding. Ski in and Jam out! If you want to turn your Rail Rider experience into a weekend of fun, make sure to check out our various lodging package options.

Rail Rider Jamboree Lineup is here! We'll see you at @railriderjamboree on March 23rd in Ellicottville, NY at Holiday Valley! Tickets are now on sale at railriderjam.com. We can't wait to see you all on the mountain for a full day of skiing, dancing & shredding. Ski in and Jam out! If you want to turn your Rail Rider experience into a weekend of fun, make sure to check out our various lodging package options.

Rail Rider Jamboree Lineup is here! We'll see you at @railriderjamboree on March 23rd in Ellicottville, NY at Holiday Valley! Tickets are now on sale at railriderjam.com. We can't wait to see you all on the mountain for a full day of skiing, dancing & shredding. Ski in and Jam out! If you want to turn your Rail Rider experience into a weekend of fun, make sure to check out our various lodging package options.