Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026: The weather today will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds of around 6 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s and calm winds. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the lower 60s.
Good news for all our little ghouls and goblins: no rain is in the forecast for Halloween, and Saturday night only dips to around 42. Don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM Sunday, so set your clocks back an hour and enjoy the extra sleep!
Fall Foliage Report for October 29: We are now well past peak here in Garrett County, with the golden and burgundy tones of the oaks putting on one last show against our bluebird skies. Get out for a final scenic drive before the last leaves drop!
Fall Trout Stocking for October 29: Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 1,350 trout.
Don’t forget, Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Congratulations to Cole Oursler, a graduate of Garrett College’s education program now at Frostburg State, who was named a 2026 Future Outstanding Professional by SHAPE Maryland.
Whodunit? Wisp Resort hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Best Laid Plans tonight from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Tickets are $49.99 per person for a four-course dinner and interactive show, so dress your best and grab your spot in advance! [Ad]
It’s the battle for the county tonight as Southern High hosts Northern High at 6:30 PM. Go Rams and go Huskies!
Bring the kids in costume to the CARC’s Halloween Swim & Treat in McHenry tonight from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Treats and a small craft are included, and admission is free for kids in costume and $2 for kids without.
Friday night is packed with Halloween fun, including Fall for Jesus at the Deer Park Community Center at 5:00 PM, Kitzmiller’s Annual Trick-or-Treat from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, the free Come For A Spell Halloween Costume Party at the Liberty Club from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, the Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering at Brodak’s Banquet Hall at 6:30 PM, and join me for the Margraff After Dark Halloween Bike Ride (please sign up if you’re coming) at 8:00 PM.
Brave souls can walk the Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail in Aurora, W.Va., Friday and Saturday starting at 6:00 PM. Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting the Leona Dixon Legacy scholarship foundation.
AJ’s Adventures’ Halloween Ride continues at Wolf Den Run State Park’s Huckleberry Rocks Area tonight from 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM and Saturday from 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM. [Ad]
Catch Reckart Hollow at MoonShadow tonight at 7:00 PM, or head to Honi-Honi Bar for the Shelly McCombie Duo at 8:00 PM. [Ad]
Start your Halloween morning at the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, or shop the season finale Halloween Morning Market at Market on 42 in Friendsville from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Spend Halloween at the Cove Run Farms Corn Maze in Accident, open Saturday from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Admission is $10 for ages 11 and up, $5 for ages 3 to 10, and free for ages 2 and under.
Trick-or-treat hours for Saturday are 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM in Oakland and Grantsville, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in Friendsville, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in Loch Lynn Heights, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in Accident, and 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM in Finzel.
Trick or Treat at Fox’s Pizza Den-Oakland at 5:30pm or all-day at the Deep Creek Sandwich Shop for a free cookie! [Ad]
In Oakland, families can also stop by the free Boo Out Loud! Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out Loud from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Trick or Treat Night at Appalachian Crossroads from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, and the Trunk or Treat with NuWay Restoration & Cleaning and the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. In Accident, the Accident Community Planning Group Fall Festival runs from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Grown-up ghouls have plenty of parties Saturday night, including Halloween at the Pub at Big Sandy Brews at 5:00 PM, the Halloween Party at the American Legion in Oakland at 7:00 PM, the Halloween Party at The Greene Turtle from 8:00 PM – midnight, the VFW Post 10077 Adult Halloween Party in Deer Park at 8:00 PM, and the Halloween Party with Haunted Saloon and Mechanical Bull at Black Bear Tavern at 10:00 PM.
Catch the Fable Family Band at MoonShadow on Saturday at 7:00 PM, or rock out to the ’90s with Rushmore at Honi-Honi Bar at 8:00 PM. [Ad]
Test your luck at Team Bingo at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake on Sunday at 1:00 PM. [Ad]
Looking ahead, Monday, November 2 is the last day to reserve your seat for the Civic Club of Oakland’s 5th Annual Tea and Holiday Boutique, held Saturday, November 7 from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Ace’s Run Restaurant.
Also on November 7, HART for Animals hosts its Black Tie & Tails Gala at Wisp Resort from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, and the Greater Heights Missions Fall Festival runs 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Frostburg.
Make the most of your Halloween weekend with live music, outdoor fun, and all of our Halloween happenings!
