December 9
Santa Arrives in East Concord
East Concord Fire Dept. recreation hall, 7 p.m.
And yes, he arrives
by fire truck!
December 9-10
SGI Middle School Musical
Once Upon a Mattress
December 9-11 and 16-23
Festival of Lights, Hamburg Fairgrounds
www.the-fairgrounds.com/festival-lights
December 10
Santa at Gowanda Harley-Davidson
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
www.GowandaHarley.com
December 10
Pet Expo
Rescue a new pet! Several local animal rescues and vendors. McKinley Mall,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
December 10
Fuller Family Holiday Event
Fundraiser for the Fuller Family at Springville Health & Fitness, 3 to 5 p.m.
December 10-11
Santaland
Chestnut Ridge Park
Hayrides, arts and crafts, face painting, roasting marshmallows and more.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
December 10, 11, 17, 18
Breakfast with Santa at the Buffalo Zoo
www.buffalozoo.org
December 17
A Very Winterful Magic Show
3-3:30 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. Nick Presents Magic hosts a free experience of magic, surprises, and laughs for all ages inside The Winter Lodge at Canalside Buffalo.
www.canalsidebuffalo.com
December 11
East Otto United Methodist Sunday School Christmas Program
4 pm., 7896 East Flats Rd.,
East Otto
December 11
“You’ll Make It Through This,” a timely class for challenging times.
10 a.m. at the Assembly of God, 57 Transit Line Road, Springville.
December 12
Christmas in Sardinia
Sardinia Town Hall, 12320 Savage Road, 7 p.m. The Pioneer Community Country Band in concert. Free.
December 13
Glass Etching Workshop
at SCA
springvillearts.org
December 13
All-you-can-eat hot cakes fundraiser at McDonald’s of Springville
to raise money for local “adopted” family for the holidays. 4 to 7 p.m.
Tickets $3, 592-3983
December 13
Woodlot Management and Invasive Species Workshop
10 a.m. to noon, Visitor’s Center at the Erie County Parks Bureau of Forestry, intersection of Genesee Road and Warner Gulf Road in East Concord. Register by Dec. 9.
ecs268@cornell.edu; (315) 536-5123 ext. 4127
December 15
SGI Staff/Alumni and Celebrity Basketball Game to benefit Roswell Park Cancer Insitute
Tickets $3 pre-sale/$5 door.
December 15
East Otto United Methodist Church Nativity & Free Community Dinner
5-7 pm – Please join us for an evening of Christmas Christian Fellowship & Singing, 7896 East Flats Rd.,
East Otto
December 17
Bake Sale and Craft Sale
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Aloysius Parish Hall, Franklin St. Springville
Sponsored by St. Al’s Altar Society and St. Al’s Crafters
December 17
Music by the Fireside
Allegany State Park, Red House Admin Building. Studio 107 Chamber Players of Olean High School. Free.
December 17
A Very Winterful Magic Show
3-3:30 p.m. Nick Presents Magic hosts a free experience of magic, surprises, and laughs for all ages inside The Winter Lodge at Canalside Buffalo. www.canalsidebuffalo.com
December 18
“You’ll Make It Through This,” a timely class for challenging times.
10 a.m. at the Assembly of God, 57 Transit Line Road, Springville.
December 24
Traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
6 p.m. at the Assembly of God, 57 Transit Line Road, Springville (592-4652).
December 24
East Otto United Methodist Church Christmas Eve Service at 7 pm
4 pm., 7896 East Flats Rd.,
East Otto
December 25
Christmas Service
10 a.m. featuring a children’s presentation of the birth of Jesus. Assembly of God, 57 Transit Line Road, Springville
December 25
East Otto United Methodist Church Christmas Day Service
10 am with free brunch following, 7896 East Flats Rd., East Otto
December 31
New Year’s Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade
Holiday Valley
Weekends through December 23
North Pole Express Train at the Arcade and Attica Railroad
Sing Christmas carols on your way to the North Pole. Bring your letter for Santa and visit with the elves and jolly St. Nick himself at Santa’s Workshop! Don’t forget to wear your PJs! Hot dogs, hot chocolate and “Curriers” Elf Cookies will be available
for purchase.
(585) 429-3100
Weekends through December 18
Polar Express Train Ride
The ride is one hour long, round trip. Enjoy hot cocoa and a cookie on board. There is a short stop at the North Pole to pick-up Santa.
The ride is one hour long, round trip. Enjoy hot cocoa and a cookie on board. There is a short stop at the North Pole to pick-up Santa
www.medinarailroad.com
Fridays through Sundays through December 24
Santa at Canalside
www.canalsidebuffalo.com