Friday, September 25, Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026: The weather today will have areas of frost in the morning. Sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. Northeast winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Saturday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s. North winds of around 5 to 10 mph. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 60s.
According to the Maryland Fall Foliage Report for September 24, 2026, leaves across Garrett County remain mostly green, but incoming cooler temperatures and expected moisture will kickstart color changes very soon. In the meantime, watch for blooming white and purple asters adding pops of early seasonal color along the trails.
Garrett County will soon launch the Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) program, a Medicaid initiative connecting eligible residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness with housing stability and coordinated healthcare. Led locally by the Garrett County Health Department in partnership with Maryland Wellness, this expansion provides critical support services.
Be part of the fun with HART at the Autumn Glory Parade in Downtown Oakland on Saturday, October 10th. Arrive by 12:30 PM ahead of the 1:00 PM start, bring your friends and parade-loving pups, and email HART to reserve a spot.
Take charge of your health with Living Well Chronic Disease Management, a free six-week self-management program offered by Garrett Regional Medical Center. Sessions take place at the Grantsville Senior Center on Tuesdays, September 29 through November 3, from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, and you can reserve your spot today by calling 301-533-4554.
Nothing beats autumn mornings on the deck at Suites at Silver Tree with a hot cup of coffee and a cool breeze. Between the quiet lake views and the vibrant colors right outside your door, it is the perfect spot to slow down and enjoy a fall escape.
Check out Trout’s House Seafood in McHenry for fresh Eastern Shore favorites like steamed crabs, crab cakes, snow crab legs, shrimp, and more! Located at 2437 Deep Creek Drive, they are open Wednesday through Sunday with availability details at 240-488-4920.
Visit the Deep Creek Farmers Market today from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, rain or shine, for farm-fresh finds, prepared foods, handmade crafts, and family activities. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on the lawn, along with your own non-alcoholic drinks and leashed pets!
Head out on a scenic 1-mile Full Moon Hike with Ranger Noah tonight at 8:00 PM to embrace the beauty of the forest under the autumn Harvest Moon. Participants should remember to bring along a flashlight or headlamp to guide the way along the trail.
Stop by the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market on Saturday from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM to shop from local growers, bakers, and artisans. The market showcases fresh Appalachian goods brought to you by the non-profit Mountain Fresh Producers Association of western Maryland and northeastern West Virginia.
Spend your Saturday at the Fall Festival at Friends Store in Sang Run State Park from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Enjoy pumpkin harvesting and carving, scarecrow making, hayrides, apple pressing, Dutch oven cooking, and much more!
The Deep Creek Big Foot Festival takes place on Saturday, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM with live music, food, drinks, themed crafters, and a Big Foot hunt. Bring the family for quirky contests at 1:00 PM, bingo at 1:30 PM, and talks by Sasquatch expert Bea Mills at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM!
Learn traditional preservation methods at a free canning workshop, “Preserving Apples with Recipes for Hot Water Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating,” led by Mary Reisinger this Saturday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Participants can also get pressure gauges tested by the local University of MD Extension Office in Mountain Lake Park.
Unwind and welcome the new season with Herbal Earth Apothecary & Gardens at their September Full Moon Sound Bath on Saturday at 3:00 PM at Yorkie Acres Farm in Friendsville. Tickets are $25 per person, and attendees should bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and water to relax comfortably among the crystal singing bowls.
Gather your crew for Team Bingo at Mountain State Brewing Co in Deep Creek Lake every Sunday at 1:00 PM! Enjoy great craft brews and friendly competition as you play for prizes each week.
Spend the weekend exploring the outdoors, shopping local artisan markets, and enjoying family-friendly live music.
