• Nov. 28 – Turkey Trot 5K at 5A Park Ave., Ellicottville. Hosted by Warrior Fitness & Wellness. Run/walk for all fitness levels. Costumes encouraged. Food drive for local pantries. $20 registration. Proceeds benefit Ellicottville Playground. 8–10 a.m.

• Nov. 29–Dec. 1 – Christmas in Ellicottville throughout the village.

• Nov. 30 – Santa Express Train Ride at Gowanda Train Station. Two-hour round trip with a 30-minute layover in South Dayton. Call (716) 532-5242 or visit nylerailroad.com. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Dec. 1 – Santa Express Train Ride at Gowanda Train Station. Two-hour round trip with a 30-minute layover in South Dayton. Call (716) 532-5242 or visit nylerailroad.com. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Dec. 1 – Christmas Open House at Swan Street Florist, Salamanca. Horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, holiday refreshments and more. 1–3 p.m.

• Dec. 4 – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino, Salamanca. Flip the switch to light the tree outside the bus lobby entrance. Appearances by Santa, the Grinch and others. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee and cookies. Western New York’s own Cami Clune will sing a collection of holiday classics. 5 p.m.

• Dec. 4 & 5 – Wreath Making Class at Nannen Arboretum, Ellicottville. Pre-registration required. $15 fee. Class size limited to 15 participants. Call Nan Miller at (716) 244-0695 or (716) 945-3845 to register. Refreshments served. 6:30 p.m.

• Dec. 7 – Randolph’s Country Christmas downtown in the hamlet. Includes Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, Christmas Magic Show, visit with Santa, Light Up the Night Christmas parade, Memory Tree Lighting and more. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Dec. 7 – Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park Administration Building, Red House Area. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Dec. 7 – Santa Express Train Ride at Gowanda Train Station. Two-hour round trip with a 30-minute layover in South Dayton. Call (716) 532-5242 or visit nylerailroad.com. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Dec. 7 – Christmas in Gowanda throughout the village. Noon to 9 p.m.

• Dec. 7 – Silver Bells Santa Parade at Main Street, Salamanca. Head down Main Street to Jefferson Street Park for the Light Up Night ceremony. Santa and Mrs. Claus will light up the park, followed by hot cocoa and cookies for all to enjoy. The parade steps off at 6 p.m.

• Dec. 8 – Santa Express Train Ride at Gowanda Train Station. Two-hour round trip with a 30-minute layover in South Dayton. Call (716) 532-5242 or visit nylerailroad.com. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.