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After you hit the slopes, head into the village and explore the shops, enjoy the food, and take in all the après-ski fun… our little mountain town is worth the trip!

From skiing and snowboarding lessons to slopeside lodging, family tubing adventures and season-long programs, Holiday Valley has everythIng you need to make the most of winter

From trial memberships and midweek skiing to snowmaking upgrades and special offers, HoliMont offers plenty of ways to enjoy the mountain this season

The sixth annual ski season kickoff party returns Sunday, Nov. 8 at 42 North Brewing in East Aurora, with all proceeds benefitting adaptive skiing programs in WNY.

The 22nd annual Beer and Wine Festival returns to Holiday Valley on Sunday, November 7 with about 50 vendors offering craft beer, wine, seltzers, and ciders.

The Enchanted Mountains of WNY rolls out the white carpet for winter fun! Enjoy snowmobiling, tubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, and groomed trails at local ski resorts and Allegany State Park.

The former Mansfield Fire Hall will play host to a free Pumpkin Painting Party, welcoming kids and their families of all ages to get creative and celebrate the season.

After a milestone 50th Fall Festival, Ellicottville Chamber Executive Director Barb Pump shares her gratitude for the volunteers, businesses, public safety teams and community members who make the celebration possible.

Ellicottville’s annual Halloween-themed race returns October 24 with a Half Marathon, two-person relay and 5K, plus costumes, community support and plenty of post-race fun.

Steffenhagen Farms’ annual fall roundup helps keep its herd healthy while continuing a bison-raising tradition that dates back to the 1980s in the Ellicottville area.

As Scorpio season arrives, Suzy Woo explores a period of reflection, release and renewal, with major planetary shifts offering opportunities for growth and transformation.

Preston Personal Training focuses on sustainable fitness, functional movement and community, helping clients build healthy habits that fit into real life.

Started with one donation in 2019, the Little Valley Fund has grown into a lasting community resource supporting local projects, public spaces and activities.

Capture the best of Ellicottville this fall with a photo tour featuring downtown landmarks, mountain views, colorful gardens, Pumpkinville and more.

Fall Festival brings families back to HoliMont for mountain activities, the HoliTrot trail run, Bike Park riding and a look ahead to another winter season.

Holiday Valley is packed with ways to enjoy Fall Festival weekend, from treetop adventures and scenic chairlift rides to live music, winter gear deals and a Birds of Prey show.

Ellicottville’s biggest weekend returns October 10-11 for its 50th anniversary, bringing hundreds of vendors, new family activities, fall foliage and five decades of tradition to the village.

From colorful hikes and scenic train rides to Pumpkinville, Amish Country, Allegany State Park and Griffis Night Lights, the Enchanted Mountains are full of ways to enjoy autumn.

From the return of Escape the Haunted Library to weekly story time, crafts, a Farm Market and plenty of new books, the Ellicottville Memorial Library has a full slate of October activities.

The new home of the Buffalo Bills brings bigger attractions, more comfortable seating and a thunderous atmosphere while Bills fans continue to celebrate together across Western New York.