There are many reasons why people come to visit Ellicottville, but when the holidays are on the horizon, many would agree that there’s no other place they’d rather be! 

As I mentioned in the previous issue of ellicottvilleNOW, I had the opportunity to talk with three of the headliners of “A Boy Band Christmas”. This issue features Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees.

The Holiday Season in the Enchanted Mountains is magical! Here are some nearby, fun events for you and yours to experience in addition to the holiday happenings around Ellicottville!

Titans players & coaches boarded busses bound for Orchard Park’s Highmark Stadium Tuesday morning to take part in a media day organized by Section VI athletics for the ten teams that will be vying for five titles Nov. 9-10.

Thanksgiving weekend in the 14731 has become a tradition for many locals and visitors alike. Christmas in Ellicottville will run all weekend long, Nov. 25-27 and will feature a number of holiday-themed activities for kids and the kid at heart.

For many, it wouldn’t feel like the start of the holiday season without a visit to Hog-Shed Studio Pottery or Brookside Studio Watercolors for their annual holiday open house! Both studios will be open November 4-6 from 10:00am-5:00pm. 

This holiday season is going to be “music magical” when the tour, “A Boy Band Christmas” makes its way to WNY for two shows. Fans will be treated to multiple boy band members from All-4-ONE, 98 Degrees, O-Town and more.

The Allegheny National Forest Region in northwestern PA includes over 350,000 acres of outdoor fun, but it also includes a charming collection of shops, restaurants, and things to see and do in the gateway communities.

Ellicottville’s funkiest ski shop, The City Garage, looks to host its annual movie premier this Saturday, November 5. This year they are featuring “Anywhere From Here,” a new ski movie by Matchstick Productions. 

It’s Scorpio season now as the leaves fall off the trees, the air becomes brisk, and things go barren. It’s night time for the year; as things go to sleep, they repair & rebuild just like we do when we sleep.

Few songs are more iconic this time of year than Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’. Nick Pitillo, owner of Villaggio, is excited to welcome back the dance studio that brings this song to life right in front of his restaurant on Monroe Street.

On Saturday, November 12, over 30 breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries will be set up in Holiday Valley’s main lodge to offer new and unique flavors, as well as seasonal favorites.

As Western New Yorkers, we know that meat raffles are a big deal in this area. If you’ve never attended one, it’s definitely a must-do - and luckily enough - there’s one coming up really soon!

Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s Event Committee took a shot in the dark last year by unveiling a new event OUTSIDE in December 2021 – the Jingle Bell Jubilee. So where did this idea come from?

This year the Ellicottville Memorial Library has created a spooky Escape Room event. Come join staff October 28 or 29 to see if you have what it takes to solve the clues and complete the challenge before it’s too late!

Come join in for a tongue hanging, tail wagging time at Pfeiffer Nature Center! Bring your 4-legged, furry family members along to enjoy this fun outdoor dog event this Saturday, October 15.

One of the best ways to take in the sights and festivities of Fall Festival is from atop Holiday Valley. The Mardi Gras high speed quad will start running at 12:00pm to take people to the top.

Hitting the stage at Ellicottville Brewing Company on Saturday, October 8th at 4:00pm is a band that has won the “716 Award” for Best Band two years in a row, known for their signature style of dress, “choreography” and a 1980’s playlist.

The Chautauqua-Lake Erie region of Western New York comes alive with color and fun fall activities each autumn. No matter where you are or what you do here, you’re sure to fall in love with autumn in WNY.

When you think of autumn, chances are you start to think of a visit to Pumpkinville, warm days with cool nights, and colorful festivals! Probably the most treasured aspect of fall is the bright, vibrant colors that paint our hillsides.