SATURDAY, DEC. 14

Breakfast and Skate with Santa at Northwest Arena

319 W. Third St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. Adults $10, kids 10, under $5. Pancakes, ice skating, art, craft. Take a picture with Santa in a holiday wreath. Tickets online at Northwest Arena.

Free picture with Santa

Falconer Power Sports, 1951 E. Main St., Complimentary donuts, coffee from 9 a.m. until gone. Wear favorite Christmas sweater, get 150 Rider Rewards points. Free picture with Santa 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mayville Holiday Market

Town of Chautauqua Offices – 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local vendors, 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to Inspire Good of WNY, Inc., holiday music. Free admission.

Fredonia Farmers’ Market

Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits.

Lakewood Christmas in the Village

10 a.m. Build a snowman, candy cane relay races at Santa’s Workshop; 10 a.m. make and take Christmas cards, letters to Santa at Lakewood Library; noon sleigh rides on Chautauqua Avenue; Human Library featuring Lissa Marie Redmond at Group Ther-Happy at 1 p.m.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers – Nocturnal Animals

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children 3 to 8 with an adult. $12 adults, $9 Nature Center members, $9 children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required by Dec. 12. Snack provided after hike. Dress for weather. Craft if time.

North County Industrial Water District Board of Directors meeting

Sheridan Town Hall, 2773 Route 20, 10 a.m. Sewer District meeting follows. Open to the public.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: holiday activity

536 Central Ave., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Christmas party with refreshments, Christmas dinosaur to create. Registration required. Call 716 366-2511.

Holidays at the Lodge at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bird ornament decorating, hot chocolate, visit from Santa at 10 a.m., Maple Grove HS Choir at 11 a.m., Falconer Library Storytime, 11:30 a.m., Pine Valley HS Choir at noon, Switala Voice Studio at 1 p.m., community sing-along at 1:30 p.m. Dem Bones at 2 p.m. Snowy Owl Museum Store open.

Dunkirk Tractor Supply ornament craft event

3987 Vineyard Drive, 11 a.m. to noon. Young customers can decorate an ornament with stickers, colorful extras while supplies last, take the free craft home when c.

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.

Christmas Fest

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 30 Clinton St., North East, noon to 4 p.m. Decorated trees, gift auction, free family activities. Food.

Chautauqua County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution fellowship meal

Stockton Hotel, lunchtime, order from menu. Members, guests, DAR members welcome.

“History Unleashed: Lafayette’s Remarkable Tour of the Greater Western New York Region” book-signing

Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Author Christopher Carosa will be present. Free event, open to public.

Sherman Holiday celebration

Stanley Hose Fire Hall, 122 Park St., Chili Cook-off 2 to 5 p.m. For $8 try all chilis vote for favorite. Dj Liffner playing holiday music Buffalo Bills Corn Hole set raffle, free face painting, kids’ holiday games. Santa visits at 5, lighted Sherman tractor parade at 6 p.m. featuring over 60 tractors, vehicles.

Sensory Sensitive Santa at Fenton History Center

67 Washington St., Jamestown, 4 to 6 p.m. Tailored for children, families who may find traditional Santa Claus encounters overwhelming. Caregivers must stay with children. Event is free of charge. Refreshments, gift for all children. For details, call 716 664-6256.

Jamestown High School A Capella 100th anniversary A Cappella Vespers

First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler St., Jamestown, 4 p.m. Free admission, good-will donations accepted. The alumni Vespers performance has over 300 registered alumni. The 58-voice A Capella Choir features smaller ensembles.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Christmas Ham Dinner

165 Central Ave., Silver Creek. After 4:30 Mass, eat-in only. Ham, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, glazed carrots, dessert, drink, $10. Reservations due Dec. 9. Call 716 934-2233.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Burch Farms Country Market, 9210 Sidehall Road, North East, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Departs every 30 minutes. Reservations required, includes ride, cookies, cocoa, coffee, mulled apple wine, wine sampling. $200 for up to 16 people. Call 814 725-0747.

Fredonia Ukulele

Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 7 p.m. Play immediately, all ability levels. Ukuleles provided, or bring own. Play, sing or listen. Come, go as desired.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Wizard of Oz”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. See www.lbltj.com $25 adults, $17 ages 17 and under.

Miracle on 34th Street – A Live Radio Play

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 7 p.m. $20 adults, students, seniors $18. Attendees will be the live studio audience as 1940’s radio players perform the story complete with music, foley sound effects. Limited seating. Call 814 723-7231 for tickets.

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts presents: Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan

116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7:30 p.m. The 90’s revivalists of jazz, klezmer and old time music perform selections from their Christmas Caravan album along with songs from their own catalog. $38 to $57.50. See reglenna.com for tickets.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

Breakfast with Santa

Randolph American Legion, 8 to 11 a.m.

Forest Lodge 166 F & A M Sunday Family Breakfast

The Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The all-you-can-eat menu (all you can eat is dine-in only) includes eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee, tea. Adults, teenagers 13+ $12, children 5 to 12 $6, ages under 5 free. Open to public.

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the White Inn

52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 10 a.m. to noon. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf for pictures, activities, cookies.

Mayville Holiday Market

Town of Chautauqua Offices – 2 Academy St., Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local vendors, 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to Inspire Good of WNY, Inc., holiday music. Free admission.

Northern Chautauqua County Club Associates

Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave., 10:30 a.m. Election of officers. All club members invited. Speaker: Kelly Borrello of United Way.

UUCNC worship service

222 Temple St., Fredonia, or via Zoom, 11 a.m. Speaker: Wendell Wagner. Topic: Regenerative Agriculture and the Importance of Home Gardening.

Special disability and sensory inclusive visit with Santa

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 334 Temple St., Fredonia, 2 to 4 p.m. For special needs children and siblings. Free event for children who may find traditional encounters with Santa difficult or overwhelming. Festive refreshments, gifts for all children. Learn more, sign up at stpaulfredonia.org

Hometown Christmas Concert

Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St., North East, 2 p.m. Featuring North East Choral Club.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: “The Wizard of Oz””

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. See www.lbltj.com $25 adults, $17 ages 17 and under.

Miracle on 34th Street – A Live Radio Play

Struthers Library Theatre, 302 W. Third Ave., Warren, 2 p.m. $20 adults, students, seniors $18. Attendees will be the live studio audience as 1940’s radio players perform the story complete with music, foley sound effects. Limited seating. Call 814 723-7231 for tickets.

Southern Tier Bills Booster Club watch party

First Ward Falcons Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk, game time 4:25 p.m. Bills vs. Detroit Lions. Hot dogs provided, may bring a dish to pass.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Burch Farms Country Market, 9210 Sidehall Road, North East, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Departs every 30 minutes. Reservations required, includes ride, cookies, cocoa, coffee, mulled apple wine, wine sampling. $200 for up to 16 people. Call 814 725-0747.

Advent Night Prayer

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 p.m. Lasts about 30 minutes. All welcome.

MONDAY, DEC. 16

Darwin R. Library presents: Preschool storytime

7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. Stories, movies, crafts, play. All children welcome. No registration necessary.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Generative Poetry and Prose Workshop with John Brantingham

15 Main St., 5 p.m. With mood music by guitarist Rico Garfalo. Participants will create at least one work of poetry or fiction, are free to share during Open Mic. Attend one or both sessions.

Grief Support Group

Holy Trinity Parish Central Office Conference Room, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 6:30 to 8 p.m. If interested in attending, call the office at 716 366-2306 and you will be contacted by facilitator Dick Rodriguez.