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Discover exciting activities and attractions in the Deep Creek Lake area! From outdoor adventures to cultural experiences, there is something for everyone. Explore stunning hiking trails, visit local museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, or simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery.

2nd Annual Community Dunk at Deep Creek Lake, MD

Garrett County Fair

Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2025

DCL100 Birthday Bash

July 19, 2025

Autumn Glory Festival

Oct 8 – 12, 2025

Festival of Trees

Nov 28 & 29, 2025

Upcoming Event List:

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Skate Sessions at JTF Ice Rink

Grantsville Town Park Miller Street, Grantsville, MD, United States

JTF will host multiple Public Skate Sessions at $6 per skater, plus an additional fee for skate rental. The 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM sessions on weekdays are $6, with skate rental included in the session price. Please note: the rink will be closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The JTF Ice Rink can also be reserved for group rentals. For reservations, please contact them directly. Time slots for parties will be available on Saturdays and Sundays. Early booking is recommended, as slots are limited. The party package includes 90 minutes of private ice time, a basic skating lesson, and private use of the facility for $250. Additional options include a food package for 15 people or a hot chocolate package for 20 drinks. Guests may also bring their own food, but this is permitted only for private party reservations. Cakes and food for parties cannot be brought in during public skate sessions. Group Skating Lessons can be scheduled online, with options for both beginner and intermediate small class lessons. One-on-one skate lessons during public sessions are also available; please contact JTF directly to schedule. A concession stand will be on site, offering hot items, chips, cookies, candy, […]

$6.00

Valentine’s Day Boudoir Mini Sessions – Now through February 13, 2025

Smoke N Mirrors Photography 114 South Third Street, Oakland, MD, United States

​This Boudoir mini-session is a 30-minute Valentine's Day photo shoot, providing you with six professionally retouched images uploaded to a private online gallery that you can share with someone special. An app link is also provided, and you can purchase prints from your gallery à la carte. Low-resolution images (not suitable for printing) are included as part of this package. Pick out your outfit and make your reservation today! Group bookings are welcome ($35 per 30-minute session). BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW!

$35.00

Ribbon Cutting for GRMC’s Regional Behavioral Health Center at Health & Wellness Services

Health & Wellness Services Regional Behavioral Health Center 69bWolf Acres Drive, Oakland, MD, United States

GRMC will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, January 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM to celebrate the newly renovated Health & Wellness Services Regional Behavioral Health Center at 69 Wolf Acres Drive in Oakland. RSVP by January 22 to Emily Tusing at emily.tobin@wvumedicine.org or 301-533-4178. Light refreshments will be served.

Event Series Lawyer in the Library

Lawyer in the Library

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

Get free help for your civil legal issues—brought to you by Maryland Legal Aid on January 10 and 24, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Oakland Library. *An intake will be completed; if you qualify for services, brief advice will be given. If not, referrals and general legal information will be given. For more information, contact Michael Stevens at mstevens@mdlab.org or 240-979-0640.

Celebrate Recovery

Faith Evangelical Free Church 1009 Maryland Highway, Mountain Lake Park, MD, United States

Join Faith Church every Friday at 6:30 PM for anyone with hurt, hang-ups, and habits.

Jason Jaros at Big Sandy Brews

Big Sandy Brews Morgantown Street, Bruceton Mills, WV, United States

Jason Jaros will be taking the stage at Big Sandy Brews on January 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM! Come enjoy the singer-songwriter as he performs his real, often witty, original songs! 🎶🎶🎸

Hy-5 at Honi-Honi Bar

Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United States

Classic rock band with 30+ years of making the crowd rock! Join Honi-Honi Bar for live music with Hy-5!!

Skate Sessions at JTF Ice Rink

Grantsville Town Park Miller Street, Grantsville, MD, United States

JTF will host multiple Public Skate Sessions at $6 per skater, plus an additional fee for skate rental. The 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM sessions on weekdays are $6, with skate rental included in the session price. Please note: the rink will be closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The JTF Ice Rink can also be reserved for group rentals. For reservations, please contact them directly. Time slots for parties will be available on Saturdays and Sundays. Early booking is recommended, as slots are limited. The party package includes 90 minutes of private ice time, a basic skating lesson, and private use of the facility for $250. Additional options include a food package for 15 people or a hot chocolate package for 20 drinks. Guests may also bring their own food, but this is permitted only for private party reservations. Cakes and food for parties cannot be brought in during public skate sessions. Group Skating Lessons can be scheduled online, with options for both beginner and intermediate small class lessons. One-on-one skate lessons during public sessions are also available; please contact JTF directly to schedule. A concession stand will be on site, offering hot items, chips, cookies, candy, […]

$6.00

Valentine’s Day Boudoir Mini Sessions – Now through February 13, 2025

Smoke N Mirrors Photography 114 South Third Street, Oakland, MD, United States

​This Boudoir mini-session is a 30-minute Valentine's Day photo shoot, providing you with six professionally retouched images uploaded to a private online gallery that you can share with someone special. An app link is also provided, and you can purchase prints from your gallery à la carte. Low-resolution images (not suitable for printing) are included as part of this package. Pick out your outfit and make your reservation today! Group bookings are welcome ($35 per 30-minute session). BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW!

$35.00
Event Series Needlework

Needlework

Ruth Enlow Library - Accident 106 S. North Street, Accident, MD, United States

The Accident Library invites community members to join their needlework sewing circle! They meet every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. All age groups and skill levels are welcome, so participants can meet other sewing enthusiasts and make new friends, stitch by stitch. Disclaimers: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.

Tracks and Scat Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on January 25 at 10:00 AM at the New Germany Lake House for an easy-to-moderate 1-mile hike. On this investigative adventure, we'll explore what the local wildlife has been up to and what they've been eating.

Winter Waterfowl Walk

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

Join the park for a stroll by the waterfront as you search for ducks, geese, and swans! Many of these birds are only found in this region during the colder months. Be sure to dress for the weather!

Reptile Encounter

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

All are invited to the Discovery Center to learn about some of the fascinating and gentle reptile ambassadors.

Event Series Kids Saturday Pottery Class

Kids Saturday Pottery Class

Deep Creek Pottery 1550 Deep Creek Drive (back side of The Fort), McHenry, MD, United States

Deep Creek Pottery offers a Saturday afternoon pottery class for kids this January, featuring a different project each week. Each class is $25 and includes quality projects with customizable glaze colors, ready in two weeks or less. Parents are welcome to participate. Classes are held every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. To register, call 301-501-1619, email deepcreekpottery@gmail.com, or send a message.

$25.00

2nd Annual SHOWCASE of LEGOS

Southern Garrett High School 345 Oakland Dr., Oaklan, MD, United States

The Southern Garrett Marching Band presents the 2nd Annual SHOWCASE of LEGOS on Saturday, January 25, 2025, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Southern High School Cafeteria. What you need to know to participate: 💠Cost of table space is $20.00 (Additional tables are $5.00 each). 💠Two (2) admissions to the event are included with table rental for the creator and a guest. 💠Young creators MUST HAVE an adult 18 years or older in attendance to participate. 💠Set up will be on Fri, January 24th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM OR on Sat, January 25th, 9:00 AM - noon. All tables must be completed by noon. 💠The deadline to register for a table is Friday, January 17, 2025. This is a showcase of your best and biggest Lego builds! Show off your fully assembled Lego sets and talk about them with guests. You are encouraged to wear a costume, decorate your table, and choose a theme. Consider making a sign for your table with your name and your builds. Event info: 💠This event is appropriate for all ages. 💠General admission is $8/person. 💠There will be activities, concessions, Lego Robotics demos, and vendors. 💠All proceeds will benefit the Southern Garrett Marching […]

Furs, Feathers, and Skulls!

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Drop by the New Germany Lake House on January 25 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a hands-on program with Ranger Noah, featuring a collection of furs, feathers, and skulls. Test your knowledge of local birds and mammals, and discover the unique traits that make these animals special. This program is a "come-and-go" style display, so feel free to visit anytime during the program hours.

Kelly Lynott at MoonShadow

MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Kelly Lynott will take the stage at MoonShadow on January 25 at 7:00 PM, sharing her talents as a singer-songwriter! 🎤✨

Skate Sessions at JTF Ice Rink

Grantsville Town Park Miller Street, Grantsville, MD, United States

JTF will host multiple Public Skate Sessions at $6 per skater, plus an additional fee for skate rental. The 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM sessions on weekdays are $6, with skate rental included in the session price. Please note: the rink will be closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The JTF Ice Rink can also be reserved for group rentals. For reservations, please contact them directly. Time slots for parties will be available on Saturdays and Sundays. Early booking is recommended, as slots are limited. The party package includes 90 minutes of private ice time, a basic skating lesson, and private use of the facility for $250. Additional options include a food package for 15 people or a hot chocolate package for 20 drinks. Guests may also bring their own food, but this is permitted only for private party reservations. Cakes and food for parties cannot be brought in during public skate sessions. Group Skating Lessons can be scheduled online, with options for both beginner and intermediate small class lessons. One-on-one skate lessons during public sessions are also available; please contact JTF directly to schedule. A concession stand will be on site, offering hot items, chips, cookies, candy, […]

$6.00

Valentine’s Day Boudoir Mini Sessions – Now through February 13, 2025

Smoke N Mirrors Photography 114 South Third Street, Oakland, MD, United States

​This Boudoir mini-session is a 30-minute Valentine's Day photo shoot, providing you with six professionally retouched images uploaded to a private online gallery that you can share with someone special. An app link is also provided, and you can purchase prints from your gallery à la carte. Low-resolution images (not suitable for printing) are included as part of this package. Pick out your outfit and make your reservation today! Group bookings are welcome ($35 per 30-minute session). BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW!

$35.00

Conifers and Tea Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on January 26 at 10:00 AM at the New Germany Lake House for an easy 1.5-mile hike to learn about the various species of conifer trees in the area. After the hike, discover how to make tea using pine, spruce, and hemlock needles gathered along the way.

Billy Breslin at MoonShadow

MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Billy Breslin will be at MoonShadow on January 26 at 11:00 AM, performing as an acoustic singer and guitarist! 🎸🎶

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