Sunday, August 23, 2026
Ducky Derby postponed
Due to persistent thunderstorms and bad creek conditions, the Ducky Derby, originally scheduled for August 23, was postponed to August 30. The announcement was made on the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Event times remain the same with festivities starting at noon and concluding with the race at 2 pm.
What’s Happening in Gowanda 8/24-8/30
Monday, August 24
Gowanda Free Library - 10 am to 4 pm
Weekly Crafts
Collins Public Library - 10:30 to 11 am
Lap Sit with Miss Abby
Collins Public Library - 11 am to Noon
Morning Book Club
The Maid by Nita Prose
Tuesday August 25
Collins Public Library - 5:30 to 6:30
Lego Club
Thursday August 27
Collins Public Library - 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Evening Collins Crochet
Friday, August 28
Gowanda Harley-Davidson - 5 to 8 pm
Rock & Rumble Bike Night
Band: Mo Porter; Food: The Lab / Feeding Grounds
Sunday, August 30 [rescheduled date]
Gowanda Chamber of Commerce - Noon to 2:30 pm
Ducky Derby at Creekide Park
Sunday, August 16, 2026
What’s Happening in Gowanda 8/17-8/23
Monday, August 17
Gowanda Free Library - 10 am to 4 pm
Weekly Crafts
Wednesday, August 19
Collins Public Library - 3 to 4 pm
Afternoon Collins Crochet
Friday, August 21
Gowanda Free Library - 10:30 to 11 a,
Me and My Kiddo StoryTime AM
Saturday, August 22
Criminal Justice Professionals Training & Consulting - 9 am to 4 pm
Shotgun Camp 2026 at Gowanda Rifle Club
NY&LE Railroad - 11 am and 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer
Gowanda Moose - 1 to 6 pm
A Day for Dils; Benefit for Dale Dils
NY&LE Railroad - 5 pm
End of Summer Wine Train w/Merritt Wine
Sunday, August 23
NY&LE Railroad - 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer
Gowanda Chamber of Commerce - Noon to 2:30 pm
Ducky Derby at Creekide Park
Race starts at 2:00.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
What’s Happening in Gowanda 8/10-8/16
Monday, August 10
Gowanda Free Library - 10 am to 4 pm
Weekly Crafts
Collins Public Library - 10:30 to 11 am
Lap Sit with Miss Abby
Tuesday, August 11
Collins Public Library - 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Evening Book Club
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Saturday, August 15
Gowanda Hollywood Theater - 7 pm
Superman movie - $5
Sunday, August 16
Gowanda Harley-Davidson and Zoar Valley HOG - 11 am
August Ride with Eric
Sunday, August 2, 2026
What’s Happening in Gowanda 8/3-8/9
Monday, August 3
Gowanda Free Library - 10 am to 4 pm
Weekly Crafts
Tuesday, August 4
Collins Public Library - 5:30 to 6:15 pm
Dino Stuffy Sleepover Story Time
Collins Public Library - 5 to 5:30 pm
Kids DIY Pet Rocks
Friday, August 7
Gowanda Free Library - 10:30 to 11 am,
Me and My Kiddo StoryTime AM
Collins Public Library - 1 to 2:45 pm
Movie Time at the Library
Hollywood Theater - 4 pm
Hollywood Theater Camp Public Performance
Saturday, August 8
NY&LE Railroad - 11 am and 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer
Trinity United Church of Christ - 4 to 6 PM(until gone)
Community Meal
Italian sausage hoagie, mac’n'cheese, green beans and cookies
Gowanda Central School -6:30 pm
School Board Meeting in the high school library media room
Sunday, August 9
Timeless Rail Expeitions and NY&LE Railroad - 6 am to Noon
Work train from Cherry Creek to Gowanda
NY&LE Railroad - 2 pm
South Dayton Flyer