Experience Planner
Plan your perfect Chautauqua visit.
To plan your day, week or season at Chautauqua, select the dates of your visit below and choose your interests. Our experience planner will then provide personalized recommendations to make your time with us as rewarding as possible. We hope to see you soon!
Explore the events and destinations listed on our website and click the "star image" to save your favorites and create your Chautauqua itinerary.
Explore events and destinations here. Use the "star" to save your favorites to create your itinerary.
CHQ Squirrel Scramble
Calling all squirrels! Welcome to the thrilling world of the Squirrel Scramble! This exciting race is designed specifically for our energetic young participants, ages 5–12, who are ready to embark on a wild adventure. Picture a fun-filled course that combines agility, teamwork, and loads of fun, all while embracing the spirit of the nimble and playful squirrel.
As a bonus, all participants who register before September 30 will receive an event t-shirt and an exclusive Squirrel Scramble participation trophy. After the race, join us for post-event refreshments and an awards ceremony at the banquet hall in the Chautauqua Golf Club.
Register at: https://runsignup.com/chqtrailblazerchallenge-signup
CHQ Trailblazer Challenge
Welcome to the CHQ Trailblazer Challenge—an obstacle adventure like no other! Get ready to dive into the great outdoors and navigate a course that seamlessly combines the excitement of overcoming obstacles with the serenity of nature. This run is truly one-of-a-kind, as many of our obstacles are hand-crafted! Prepare to have an amazing time and forge new friendships along the way, from the moment you leap past the starting line until you triumphantly cross the finish.
As a bonus, all participants who register before September 30 will receive a custom-sized event t-shirt and an exclusive CHQ Trailblazer Challenge Soap medal. After the race, join us for post-event refreshments and an awards ceremony at the banquet hall in the Chautauqua Golf Club.
Your participation in this event goes beyond personal achievement; it contributes to the continuous maintenance and improvement of the CHQ Trail. This trail serves as a valuable community resource, freely available to residents and visitors of the greater Chautauqua County area. Learn more about the CHQ Trail at https://www.chq.org/schedule/recreation-and-fitness/chq-trail/.
Registration: https://runsignup.com/chqtrailblazerchallenge-signup
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CHQ Travels: Literary Ireland with Kwame Alexander
Delve into Ireland’s vibrant literary arts on a journey that brings you into the worlds of some of history’s most renowned writers. In the heart of Dublin, immortalized by James Joyce, explore the city’s relationship to the many writers it has produced—and meet a prominent contemporary Irish author for a personal perspective on writing in Ireland today. Travel into Northern Ireland, on the trail of Samuel Beckett and C.S. Lewis, and cap off the trip in the tranquil countryside Seamus Heaney called home. Along the way, enjoy exclusive tours of historic estates and examine rare books and manuscripts in libraries and private collections.
Pricing: $4,995 per person; For a single room add $600
Oktoberfest
Experience a night of German splendor at the Athenaeum Hotel! Savor an indulgent German feast while being serenaded by The Bergholz German Band, direct from Niagara Falls (NY). Clad in vibrant, traditional garb, this band brings the essence of German Folk tradition to life with their infectious oom-pah rhythms and joyful melodies. Their full wind ensemble delivers a rich, harmonious sound that embodies the cheerful spirit of Gemütlichkeit, a tradition they’ve delighted audiences with for 50 incredible years.
Come just for the evening, or book our Oktoberfest Overnight Hotel Package.
Package price starts at $249 standard room for two people, $269 premium room for two people, $52 per person for dinner only.
Package includes:
Lodging at the historic Athenaeum Hotel located on Chautauqua Lake
German feast on Friday
Breakfast on Saturday
Make your night extra special with an overnight stay at the Athenaeum Hotel. Book your room today online or by calling 716-357-4444.
*Does not include tax or gratuity. Subject to availability. Rates are based on double occupancy. Single occupancy rates are available upon request.
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CHQ Travels: Culture, Creation & Reconciliation in South Africa with The Rt. Rev. Bishop Eugene Sutton
Join Chautauqua Travels for an extraordinary 12-day journey through the heart of South Africa, where culture, creation, and reconciliation converge. This captivating tour will examine the nation’s rich natural and cultural heritage alongside the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped its remarkable story. Your journey begins in Johannesburg, a city that epitomizes the paradoxes of South Africa’s past and present. Follow in the footsteps of Nobel Prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu on Vilakazi Street – the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize laureates once lived; delve into the complicated history of apartheid at the world-class Apartheid Museum; and observe firsthand the challenges – and optimism – that remain in Kliptown, a sprawling settlement where volunteers with the Little Rose Center work tirelessly to provide meals, education, and shelter to the city’s youth. Continue to Cape Town, a bustling metropolis nestled between towering mountains and the Atlantic and Indian oceans. Explore the region’s stunning natural resources – from penguin colonies at Boulder’s Beach to the soaring peak of Table Mountain – as well as its complicated past, with a guided tour of Robben Island alongside Nelson Mandela’s former jailer and eventual friend. Experience hope and inspiration with services at St. George’s Cathedral and witness a spectacular story of reconciliation at the Amy Foundation, providing job training to vulnerable young adults. Continue along the coastline to a retreat center for rest and reflection in Hermanus before immersing yourself completely in the glory of creation at Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves and home to the Big Five.
Pricing: $8,395 per person; For a single room add $1,275
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CHQ Travels: Cuba’s Kaleidoscope with Deborah Sunya Moore
Due to overwhelming demand, a new departure of Cuba’s Kaleidoscope with Deborah Sunya Moore, December 3-8, 2024, will be available to book in the coming months. This group will also be joined by Fernando Saez, but will have more of a focus on Cuban music. Sign up now and we’ll let you know when you can book!
June 18, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Week One (June 22–29)
Unity's Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room
Unity’s Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua
Play CHQ: Tie Dye Thursdays
Play CHQ invites families Tie Dye apparel and wearables throughout the 2025 season. Apparel and wearables very in price.
@ 5:00 am - 7:41 pm
Athenaeum Hotel
Private Accommodations
Minerva Bed & Breakfast
@ 5:00 am - 7:41 pm
2 Ames
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@ 5:00 am - 7:41 pm
Afterwords Wine Bar
Afterwords Wine Bar (AWB)
On Bestor Plaza, above the Chautauqua Bookstore | Facebook
Elevate your dining experience with a meal at Afterwords Wine Bar. Choose from hearty handhelds to shareable Mediterranean plates perfectly paired with hand-selected wine.
Afterwords Wine Bar is closed for the 2024 season.
February 28
Heirloom Restaurant and Lobby Lounge at the Athenaeum Hotel
Bar, Dine In, Takeout, Delivery
@ 5:00 am - 7:41 pm
Heirloom Restaurant and Lobby Lounge at the Athenaeum Hotel
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Double Eagle Patio on the Green
Double Eagle Patio on the Green
Chautauqua Golf Club, 4731 W. Lake Rd. | 716-357-6476 | Facebook
Visit the Double Eagle Patio on the Green located just behind the 18th green of the historic Lake Course. Named for Gene Sarazen’s famous shot at No. 10 Lake, it’s the perfect spot to gather with friends and foursomes. From hotdogs and burgers to wraps and daily specials, plus beer from the award-winning Southern Tier Brewing Company, there’s something for everyone. Relax outdoors on our patio or indoors in the air-conditioned comfort of the clubhouse.
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
3 Taps & The A Truck
3 Taps & The A Truck
Located at the Pier Building | 716.357.1050
3 Taps is a casual outdoor and lakeside dining concept operated by the Chautauqua Hotel Company under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Travis Bensink. Outdoor seating at 3 Taps includes fire pits and Adirondack chairs as well as patio seating, all with tableside service for beverages including a full adult beverage menu. (Adult beverages will be permitted only within the confines of the 3 Taps venue.)
3 Taps is closed for the 2024 season.
The A Truck features a Mexican-inspired menu along with child-friendly favorites and soft drinks. It is an Institution-operated food truck under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Travis Bensink. In addition to seating at 3 Taps, patrons may enjoy picnic table seating in Miller Park or bring your own chair to the adjacent Children’s Beach.
The A Truck is closed for the 2024 season.
Bestor Fresh Market
Bestor Fresh Market
Vendors are set up on the Pratt Ave side of Bestor Plaza
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the nine-week summer season. Featuring fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, baked goods.