Sunday, November 30, 2025
What’s Happening in Gowanda 12/1 - 12/7
Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5-6 — Christmas In Gowanda event
Friday, December 5
Chang-Hu Park - 5 to 7 pm
5pm - Event begins
6 to 7 pm - Live music
Hot cocoa and coffee by Neighborhood Watch
7 pm - Annual tree lighting
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Hollywood Theater - 5pm
Christmas play - “The Little Town of Christmas”
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5-8 pm Horse drawn carriage rides
6-8 pm Santa with goodies for the children
6-9 pm Danahy Real Estate Open House 95 W. Main St.
Candle making class at Tammy’s Unique Boutique [pre-register]
Saturday, December 6
Gowanda Moose - 11 am to 1 pm
Kids Crafts, Cookies and Cocoa
Gowanda Free Library - 1 to 5 pm
Christmas at the Library
Christmas crafts, cookies & treats, warm beverages
and more.
2-4 pm Police car & Fire truck rides
1 pm Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in town; 3-5 pm at Love Inc.
11 am, 1 & 3 pm Santa Express Train Rides [other dates as below]
1-4 pm Petting Zoo across from Hollywood Theater
2 pm “The Little Town of Christmas” play at Hollywood Theater
Neighborhood Watch Hot Cocoa and Chili
Cookies at Persia Town Hall
4-H Hot dog stand
Noon-9 pm Danahy Real Estate Open House w/coffee, tea, cocoa & snacks
6-9 pm Boosters cocoa stand
6 pm Christmas Parade
7 pm Fireworks
8 pm Ugly Sweater contest at GoWanda Brewing/Wicked Glen
- Non-Christmas In Gowanda events -
Monday, December 1
Gowanda Free Library - 10:15 am to 3:30 pm
Weekly Crafts
Collins Public Library – 10:30 am
LapSit with Miss Abbie – best for ages 6 months to 3 years. Call 716-532-5129 for more info!
Collins Public Library – 5 pm
Kids DIY Cookie Decorating. Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Tuesday, December 2
Gowanda Central School - 5:30 to 7 pm
Financial Aid Completion Night
Collins Public Library – 6 pm
Mitten Story Time. Call 716-532-5129 to register
Wednesday, December 3
Gowanda Free Library - 4:30 to 5:30
Minecraft Elementary
Thursday, December 4
Collins Public Library – 4 pm
Library Board Meeting – Open to the public
Friday, December 5
Gowanda Free Library - 10:30 to 11 am
Me & My Kiddo Storyytime
Collins Public Library – 1 pm
Free movie and popcorn. Call 716-532-5129 for title.
Saturday, December 6
Collins Public Library – 11 am
Adult Craft: Folded Book Santa – Call 716-532-5129 to register.
Sunday, December 7
NY&LE Railroad - 11:00 am, 1:00 & 3:00 pm
Santa Express Train