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THURSDAY, AUG. 27
Thursday Knitting Group
Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039.
Veterans 4 Christ coffee, fellowship
Veterans 4 Christ office, 9 W. Main St., Brocton, 10 a.m.
Lake Erie State Park interpretive programs
5838 Route 5 Brocton, 10 a.m.: watercolors; 10:45: history walk; 12:30 p.m.: America's animals.. Meet at recreation hall. Free programs, but park admission fee applies.
Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting
Chautauqua County Airport, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown, 10 a.m. Public invited.
Friends of Chautauqua Writers' Center presents: Locals at the Library
Smith Memorial Library, Chautauqua Institution, 12 to 1 p.m. Opportunity to visit with local authors, purchase their books. This week: Dr. Janet Crosier, "Weymouth House," historical fiction; Nick Smith, "Milk Treading," cat noir mystery novel; Chera Thompson, "A Time to Wander," historical fiction.
Forestville Farmers' Market
Main Street next to Cave's, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.
Long Point State Park Interpretive Program
4459 Route 430, Bemus Point, 2:45 p.m. End of summer watercolors. Meet at the Gifford Room in the bottom level of the bathhouse. Free programs, but park admission fee applies.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: end of summer open house
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 4 to 6 p.m. Fun activities, treats. Advance registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.
Dunkirk Elks bingo
Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m.
Music in the Green
Village Green Park. Mayville, 5 to 8 p.m. Food trucks, vendors. Live music with Kokomo Time Band 6 to 8 pm.
Steps to Serenity Al-Anon Group
Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia, conference room 6, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Enter from the canopy and ramp door entrances. For details, call 716 969-2395.
Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.
Summer at the Stone House – Jeanette Sheliga
Cattaraugus County Historical Museum, 9824 Route 16, Machias, 7 p.m. Topic: "Presentation on New York State Censuses: You Won't Believe What is Hiding in There." Free, public welcome.
Sunset Bay presents: Duology
Cabana Sam's, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit https://nawny.nny-na.org/.
Kenny G at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 8 p.m. Award-winning saxophonist. $70 to $145. ticketoffice@chq.org
FRIDAY, AUG. 28
Bemus Point Farmers' and Artisans' Market
Village Park, 1 Lakeside Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers, artisans, local wineries, breweries, flowers, baked goods, special activities.
Busti Historic Society campus open house
3443 Lawson Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See 1836 mill, 1846 Miller's house, museum. Admission by donation.
Roger Tory Peterson Day
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission day. Slide show, archives tour at 1 p.m., birthday cupcakes 2 p.m.
Rural Mobile Medical Unit Health & Wellness Initiative Event
Busti Church of God, 996 Forest Ave., Busti, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free to everyone. Assistance, services for veterans, children, youth, families, individuals. Kids' bingo game, kids' scavenger hunt, prizes. Free home, hygiene items while supplies last. Register to attend free NYS Citizen Emergency Preparedness presentation. Free safety, emergency kits for those who register, attend. Call 716 450-3960. Ice cream truck 12 to 3 p.m., concessions by Busti Church kitchen, bring lunch money.
St. John's Church hot dog sale
733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brocton Portland Farmers' Market
Tri Parish Church back parking lot, 41 Main St., Brocton, (next to Country Fair), 12 to 6 p.m. For details, contact Debbie Harriger at 716-467-5439. (through end of October 2026)
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Farm Market
Parked at Ryckman Park, Fay Street, Brocton, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce. Accepts cash, credit/debit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off). With FeedMore WNY.
Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival
Variety of downtown Jamestown venues, public spaces. Majority of events free. 25+ artists. Festival passes available for access to some venues.
Anderson-Lee Library presents: make your own envelopes
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 1 p.m. Ages 8+. Using old maps, or bring your own. Call 716 934-3468 to register..
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 11 to 18.
Infini-Con
301 E. Second St., Jamestown, Suite 101, 4 to 7 p.m. Cos-play, mini classes, tours, open house, meet instructors. Free event, open to all ages.
105th anniversary celebration of Stockton Fire Company
Stockton Camp Grounds, 4641 Railroad Avenue, 5 to 11 p.m. Bonfire, band, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage. Buy chances for big ticket items drawing Saturday.
Randolph music series – Rustic Ramblers
Movies at the Reg: "Minions & Monsters"
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Minions became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters, banded together to save the planet. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.
An Evening with The Voice's Lucas West
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. 2026 SUNY Fredonia graduate, awarded third-place on Season 29 of the Voice: Battle of Champions. Vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter. Variety of genres. $20 adults; $18 Opera House members, $10 students.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: movie in the Commons
37 W. Main St., Brocton, yard behind the library, dusk. Family-friendly G or PG dinosaur-themed movie. Bring chair or blanket. Patron pick.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 8 p.m. Reproduces the Pink Floyd experience including light, laser show, video animations, state-of-the-art high resolution LED screen technology, huge inflatables, other special effects. $54 to $84.
ticketoffice@chq.org
Sunset Bay presents: Welcome Distraction
Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUG 29
Dunkirk Flea Market
Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive E.), Central Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors accepted each week for $20 per spot. Contact Brian Meyers 716 680-0958.
Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation & Improvement Corporation (CHRIC) classic golf tournament
Chautauqua Golf Club, Lake Course, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua. Registration, morning refreshments 8 a.m. shotgun start 9 a.m. Various games. $95 per player, foursome $380, includes 18 holes, cart, luncheon. Raffle tables, Proceeds help low-to -moderate income families, veterans, seniors with home repairs, handicapped accessibility modifications in Chautauqua County. Register at 716 753-4650.
Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival
Variety of downtown Jamestown venues, public spaces. Majority of events free. 25+ artists. Festival passes available for access to some venues.
Fredonia Farmers' Market
Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.
Fredonia Presbyterian Church annual yard sale
219 Central Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking of Cottage Street. Items indoors and outdoors.
Roger's Bird-Day Dash
Lodge at Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 10K, 5K, 1K kids' run. $45 10K, 5K, $5 kids. After party at RTPI with DJ, refreshments, activities, food for purchase.
Westfield Farmers', Artisans' Market
Moore Park, corner of Routes 20, 394, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, wine, spirits, honey, locally produced foods, live entertainment. Flea market section with vintage items.
Westfield Flea Market
Moore Park, corner of Routes 20, 394, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yoga with the Birds at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. On the patio of the RTPI Lodge, indoors if inclement weather. $10 members, $12 non-members. Includes full access to museum exhibits. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. See https://rtpi.org
Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County Raynor Memorial Golf Tournament
Cardinal Hills Golf Club, 78 Conewango Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4-person team $500; individual $100 includes 18 holes of golf, 4-person scramble, lunch on the turn, dinner, raffles, prizes.
Fenton History Center presents: Historic Military Tour at Lake View Cemetery
Lake View Cemetery office building, corner of Buffalo Street, Lakeview Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.
105th anniversary celebration of Stockton Fire Company
Stockton Camp Grounds, 4641 Railroad Avenue, 10 a.m. Food, bounce house, Chinese auction, vendors, keg battle. Buy chances $20 each for big ticket items drawing at 5 p.m. (First place 2025 Moto C Force 500 4-wheeler; second place 75" TV, wall mount, sound-bar surround sound; third place $500 cash). Proclamations, guest speakers at 1 p.m. Live music with "The Freeze" 6 to 9 p.m., followed by bonfire, fireworks.
Town of Poland summer social
Myers/Bennett Fireman's grounds; Firehall, 3590 Daily Hill Road, Kennedy. 10 a.m.: bounce houses, classic car show, food trucks, dunk tank; 1:30 p.m.: water battle; 4 p.m. chicken barbecue $15; 5 p.m. beer tent, live band; 9 p.m. fireworks.
North East Gibson Park Open Market
North East, PA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekly themes, live music, vendors, food.
Lake Erie State Park interpretive programs
5838 Route 5 Brocton, 10 a.m.: beach glass walk; 10:45: jewelry-making; 12:30 p.m.: Lake Erie, nature trivia. Meet at recreation hall. Free programs, but park admission fee applies.
The Great Midsummer Fly-In and Drive-In
Chautauqua County Airport, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Cars, planes, chicken barbecue, hamburgers or hot dogs by Archie's Diner, $15 per person. Whiskey 7 rides, Discovery Flights, 50/50, other raffles. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Alan D. Fuller Memorial Flying Scholarship.
30th annual tractor show and antique tractor pull
Meeder's Tractor Farm, 9279 North East Sherman Road, Ripley, weigh-in starts at 10 a.m., pull starts at 1 p.m. Free admission. Food vendor available for lunch. Evening community dinner at 6 p.m. Bring dish to share, chairs.
Gowanda Farmers & Artisan Market
Main Street municipal parking lot, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers, artisans, bakers, small businesses offer fresh produce, handmade goods, crafts, treats.
Pine Valley Rod & Gun Club indoor craft show, chicken barbecue
South Dayton Fire Hall, 34 Maple St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barbecue at noon $15. Local crafts, live music with Tom Sadler, bag raffle, 50/50. Free admission, public welcome.
Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours
The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press "1" for dogs or "2" for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.
Boedo Community Fund family picnic fundraiser
12401 Allegany Road, Silver Creek, 12 to 8 p.m. Community barbecue, cornhole tournament, motorcycle run, 50/50, basket raffles, big ticket raffles, petting zoo, bounce houses, live music by Charity Nuse; Uncle Ben's Remedy. Free of charge, donations accepted for Foundation's support of scholarships, local youth sports, Anderson-Lee Library, Silver Creek Food Pantry, first responders, fire departments and awareness of accidental overdoses.
Seymour Library presents: grand finale for summer reading
Stockton Branch, 22 N. Main St., 12 to 2 p.m. Ice cream, explore a fire truck. Prizes for participants. Call 716 595-3822 to register.
Movies at the Reg: "Minions & Monsters"
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Minions became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters, banded together to save the planet. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.
Mayville's Saturday Evening Market
Mayville Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.
TV Unplugged Tribute Band Live at Southern Tier Brewing Company
2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 1 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. OsbornNash; 6 to 9 p.m. MTV Unplugged Tribute Band. Free, all ages, family, pet friendly.
Be the Light: Anyone Can Save a Life
Point Gratiot Park, Point Drive/Route 5, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Together We Can CHQ Coalition. Live music by Miranda Wilcox, kid-friendly activities, prizes, stories of resiliency, recovery, resource fair, purple glow visual at dusk to remember victims of accidental overdose, light refreshments, 50/50, basket raffles, education on NYS Good Samaritan Law by Sheriff Quattrone, harm reduction education, supplies, Ki Yoga.
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Great Gatsby Gala
1 Lighthouse Drive, Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. $125 per person. $1000 for table of 10. Live entertainment, dancing, silent auction, cocktails, catering by Duper's. Proceeds go towards the future of NCCS. RSVP to nccsgala@gmail.com or call Ms. Janie (724) 372-5973.
Beats at the Brix featuring Ion Sky
21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland, 6 to 9 p.m. Admission free, but wine or beer purchase required. Food options also available.
Tower of Power at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 8 p.m. See ticketoffice@chq.org
Sunset Bay music
Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m. TBD.