Dec. 15 – Santa’s Carnival at Connecting Communities in Action, Salamanca. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frosty and Buddy the Elf. Tinsel the tree, crafts and gifts, games and prizes, cookies and cocoa. Free. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 – Sara Evans concert at Seneca Allegany Event Center. Celebrate the season with country music superstar. Visit senecaalleganycasino.com. 7 p.m.

Dec. 16 – Santa Express train at Gowanda Train Station. Two-hour roundtrip to South Dayton. Layover in the village. Kids can meet Santa. Call (716) 532-5242. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Dec. 17 – Community Breakfast at Salamanca American Legion post. Hosted by the Legion Riders. Buffet-style breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice. $10 each. 9 a.m. until noon or gone.

Dec. 17 – Santa Express train at Gowanda Train Station. Two-hour roundtrip to South Dayton. Layover in the village. Kids can meet Santa. Call (716) 532-5242. 2 p.m.

Dec. 17 – Christmas Contata at Riverside Chapel, 134 Broad St., Salamanca. Community chorus sings holiday songs. 3 p.m.

Dec. 31 – Fat Bike Ride at Camp Allegany, Red House Area, Allegany State Park. Bring bike, lights, warm clothes and reflective gear. Meet at 6 p.m. Ride starts at 6:30.

Email salamancapress@gmail.com to add an event.

Dec. 31 – Torchlight Parade at Holiday Valley Resort. Ring in the New Year with the groomer parade and fireworks show. Family-friendly party starts in the main lodge at 9 p.m. Parade on Cindy’s at 11:15, torchlight parade at 11:30 and fireworks at 11:45. Visit holidayvalley.com.

Email salamancapress@gmail.com to add an event.

Jan. 1 – First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park Admin Building, Red House Area. Bring bike and warm clothes. Meet at 11 a.m.