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THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
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.
Anderson-Lee Library used book sale
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Great books, great prices.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Intro to Quilting part 1 – make a pillow
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn quilting basics. Free to public, some may prefer to bring own fabric. No experience needed. Supply list provided upon registration. Call 716 792-9418.
FeedMore Farm Market
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., Silver Creek, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fresh, healthy, affordable, locally grown produce, everything under $5. Accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay, SNAP/EBT (50% off).
Forestville Farmers' Market
Main Street next to Cave's, 1 to 5 p.m. SNAP benefits accepted.
TLV drive-through only Polish dinner
St. Hyacinth Lyceum, Pangolin Street, Dunkirk, 2 to 6 p.m. $10. Tickets on sale at TLV central office.
Silver Creek Festival of Grapes
Arts, crafts, non-profit vendor booths 3 to 9 p.m. in upper park. Food vendors 3 to 9 p.m. in lower park. Midway rides 5 to 9 p.m. in lower park. contests. Lucy look-alike contest at 5:30 p.m. 3 best Lucys will stomp grapes, winner featured in Sunday’s parade. Opening ceremonies in upper park at 5:45 p.m., followed by traditional grape stomping in upper park at 6 p.m. See www.festivalofgrapes.org for details.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Local author talk with Mark S. Pawlak
7 Day St., Fredonia, 5 p.m. He will discuss his book "Sweet 16: A Lively Memoir of a Family of Sixteen," taking readers through 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. Focuses on chapter 6, Fredonia's First and a Wild Bicycle Ride.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Ripley Town Highway building, 50 Ross St., 5 to 7 p.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.
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.
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.
Historical Society of Brocton and Portland meeting
37 W. Main St., Brocton, 6 p.m.
Crafted in Clay: Fluvanna and Southern Chautauqua County's Pottery Heritage
Pearl City Clayhouse, 220 E. Second St., Jamestown, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free history talk with Vince Martonis. Additional hands-on pottery workshop for $25.63 covers cost of materials, kiln firing, instructions, locally sourced clay..
Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting
HRC Building, Fourth floor conference room, 7 N. Erie St., Mayville, 6 p.m. Public comments must be made in person. Meeting can be viewed on Chautauqua County Health Department's YouTube channel. For details or if wishing to attend, call 716 753-4082.
Lakeshore Humane Society monthly general membership meeting
Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. See www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org or call 716 672-1991 for information.
Chautauqua Town Historical Society talk: "Trolley Restoration Update"
Town Hall, 2 Academy St., Mayville, 7 p.m. Presenter: Bob Johnston.
Struthers Library Theatre presents: "Come From Away" the musical
302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. $16 adults, $12 students/seniors, under 5 free.
Sunset Yoga at Dunkirk Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Begins 1 hour before sunset. Check the Dunkirk Lighthouse Facebook page for exact time.
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/.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
Bemus Point Fall Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street market with vendors, restaurant specials, discounts, petting zoo, open houses, live music, beer garden, seasonal fun.
Silver Creek Festival of Grapes
Arts, crafts, trade, non-profit vendor booths 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in upper park. Food vendors 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in upper and lower park. Midway rides 5 to 9:30 p.m. in lower park. Merritt Wine, Beer tent 6 to 9 p.m.in lower park. Live musical entertainment with Crush, Crush, Crush; Bear the Bronze from 6 to 9:30 p.m. See www.festivalofgrapes.org for details.
Anderson-Lee Library used book sale
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 12 to 5 p.m. Great books, great prices.
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)
Chris Bashinelli, National Geographic Explorer at Fredonia’s Bicentennial
SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 2 p.m. Speaker presents stories of adventure, interactive exercises, exclusive content from his travels. Free, open to public by registration.
Dunkirk Public Library presents: Dungeons & Dragons
536 Central Ave., 2:45 to 5 p.m. Teens, YA patrons welcome for role-playing adventures. Contact Library Director for details 716 366-2511.
Westfield Grape & Wine Festival
Moore Park, Grape Discovery Center 3 to 8 p.m. Two-day festival. In Moore Park: live music, musical act DTO, local vendors, food trucks, grape stomping, local wine, grape juice, craft beverage tastings, sales, children's events, bounce house, local scavenger hunt, wine pairing workshop, more. Children's art show, kids' movie at Patterson Library. At Grape Discovery Center: wine tastings, museum,, gift shop tour.
Darwin R. Barker Library presents: Fiber Arts Meetup
7 Day St., Fredonia, 3:30 p.m. Ages 12+. No registration required. Bring any crafting supplies. Some yarn, hooks available. All fiber arts welcome (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needle felting, etc. Tea, cookies.
Bemus Point Fall Festival
Street market with vendors, restaurant specials, discounts, petting zoo, open houses, live music, beer garden, seasonal fun.
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: "Dear Evan Hansen"
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
Movies at the Reg: "Super Troopers 3 "
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. When Farver's Indian engagement to Thorny's sister spirals into chaos, the Troopers must navigate Thorny's efforts to break the couple up as well as to crack a new drug ring. Tickets $8 at box office, $10 online or by phone.
Struthers Library Theatre presents: "Come From Away" the musical
302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. $16 adults, $12 students/seniors, under 5 free.
"Coming Home: The Music of James Taylor" with James Gedeon
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Acoustic performance of Taylor's timeless songs. General admission. Adults $25, Opera House members $23, students $10.
Guest Artist Recital: Michal Maslak, saxophone
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY. SEPT. 19
Spirit of Gowanda
Village of Gowanda, details TBA.
Dr. John R. and Alona Forbes Golf Tournament, basket raffle to support Camp Gross
Cassadaga Country Club, 55 Frisbee Road, registration at 8 a.m. 18 hole, 2-person scramble. Call 716 595-3003 for details, registration. Raffle ticket available at Country Club Friday 4 p.m. to dusk, Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Northern Chautauqua Community Fund Flapjack Fundraiser, basket raffle
Applebee's, 3908 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, 8 to 10 a.m. $10 breakfast. Supports NCCF Service Learning Grant Program involving 7 school districts.
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.
Chautauqua County Health Department free rabies clinic
Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 Chestnut St., Dunkirk, 9 to 11 a.m. Animals must be pre-registered. For dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets three months of age and older. Register at healthyCHQ.com/rabies, view calendar of upcoming clinics. Bring all previous vaccination records and remain in car, dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier.
Westfield Grape & Wine Festival
Moore Park, Grape Discovery Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two-day festival. In Moore Park: live music with Jamie Luli at 10 a.m., Ron Fitch at 12 p.m., Daniel Siracuse at 2 p.m. Local vendors, Farmers, Artisans Market, trolley, food trucks, grape stomping, local wine, grape juice, craft beverage tastings, sales, children's events, bounce house, local scavenger hunt, grape cooking, baking, wine classes, 5K run/walk, grape photo booth, contests, more. At Grape Discovery Center: blessing of grapes, hayride vineyard tours, music on the patio with Michael Nowak at 2 p.m., wine tastings, museum, gift shop, bounce house, kids; activities, kids' train ride, outdoor equipment displays.Trolley runs between locations.
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Plein Air Festival Reception show, sale
311 Curtis St., Jamestown, show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Guests wishing only to view artwork for sale need not pay for museum admission. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. $5 members, $10 non-members. Prizes announcements. Charcuterie board, cash bar available.
Lily Dale Fun Fest
Lily Dale Assembly, 5 Melrose Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Anderson-Lee Library used book sale
43 Main St., Silver Creek, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great books, great prices. $3 bag sale.
Silver Creek Festival of Grapes
Arts, crafts, trade, non-profit vendor booths 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in upper park. Food vendors 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in upper and lower park. Midway rides 12 to 9:30 p.m. in lower park. Merritt Wine, Beer tent 3 to 9:30 p.m. in lower park. Live musical entertainment with Paul Alguire, upper park 2 to 4 p.m. Live music with Nashville North in lower park 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. See www.festivalofgrapes.org for details.
Bemus Point Fall Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street market with vendors, restaurant specials, discounts, petting zoo, open houses, beer garden, live music, seasonal fun. Classic car cruise-in 1 to 5 p.m.
Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry)
Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan and Laona. All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size. Other open hours are Wednesdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Guests can only receive 1 helping a month.
Harmony Historical Society Living History Fair
1943 Open Meadows Road, Asheville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See how ancestors lived in late 1800s. All buildings, walking trails open. Live early American trade demos all day.
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.
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.
Pups on the Patio at Five & 20
Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing, 8398 W. Main Road, Westfield, 12 to 5 p.m. Feel free to bring dogs on leashes, lawn chairs. Learn about Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, portion of signature cocktail sales will be donated to NCCR. Also contests, prizes.
Arts in the Afternoon:"Hadestown – The Musical”
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 1 p.m. Blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz. Captured live on film in London, features 5 of the original principals of the Broadway company. $15 adults, $10 students.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Jackson Taylor Park, Tenth and Washington Street, Jamestown, 3 to 7 p.m. Food trucks, live music, entertainment, DJ, more.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Blessing of Grapes Mass
165 Central Ave., Silver Creek, 4:30 p.m. Fr. Dan Fiebelkorn will lead this memorial service for deceased local rape growers and will pray for the harvest, safety of growers, workers
Rolling Hills Asylum – Satori Hawes, Cody Des Biens "The Paranormal Couple"
11001 Bethany Center Road, E. Bethany, 5:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Orientation, history of haunting at RHA, meet, greet Satori, Coddy, view items from their haunted museum, Q & A. Investigation with them through RHA. Buffet breakfast at midnight, free roam of asylum. 18+ with ID, $129. See www.rollinghillsasylum.com
Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: "Dear Evan Hansen"
18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. $17 to $25.
Sunset Bay presents: Alex James
Cabana Sam's, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 7 p.m.
Struthers Library Theatre presents: "Come From Away" the musical
302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. $16 adults, $12 students/seniors, under 5 free.
Gowanda Community Theater presents: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater, 39 W. Main St., 7 p.m. $11 adults, $6 seniors, students.
Cinema Series: "Peter Asher – Everywhere Man"
1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., 7:30 p.m. Features music from Asher's career as pop star, producer, manager, creative force working alongside Paul McCartney, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carole King, more. $7 adults, $6.50 seniors, Opera House members, $5 students.
Observatory program – International Observe the Moon Night
Martz-Kohl Observatory, 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg, 7:30 p.m. For all ages. Get a current moon map with facts, figures, learn terminology, explore the far side. Door prizes. Moon viewing through telescopes weather permitting. See website https://martzobservatory.org for details.