Learning Beyond the Classroom: Summer Schedule

Crellin Assembly of God 2220 Hutton Road, Oakland

It will be a SUMMER OF SCIENCE with a fun Science theme each month! Learning Beyond the Classroom is kicking off June with Water Play Fun June 17-21. New this year, we will only have morning stops to get in all the fun before it gets too hot! All Learning Beyond the Classroom events are for ALL GARRETT COUNTY FAMILIES with children birth-K!

Event Series Learn to Fish!

Learn to Fish!

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

Join the naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in one of the best pastimes Deep Creek has to offer– fishing! Kids between 7-15 will learn skills that will help on their own fishing adventures. Registration is required. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $5 payment. Guardians must remain present during fishing.

Garrett County Community Shred Day

First United Bank & Trust: Express Office 12892 Garrett Highway, Oakland

Calling all businesses and consumers: protect your identity and the environment with on-site shredding provided by Sunrise Shred and learn ways to keep your identity and credit history secure. Shred your important documents for FREE! Friday, August 23, 2024 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Express Office, (Operations Parking Lot), 12892 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD Five-box limit per household or business Shred day is provided by Sunrise Shred and First United. We ask that you also bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Dove Center.

Free

Lawyer in the Library

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland

Get free help for your civil legal issues* - brought to you by Maryland Legal Aid. *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.

Featured Featured Event Series Return of the Deep Creek Farmers Market Season 2024

Tomato Festival at Deep Creek Farmers Market Season 2024

Garrett College 687 Mosser Road, McHenry

Bring a tomato to enter the contest, taste different varieties, visit displays to learn about gardening, and discover new recipes! It’s free and fun for everyone! Tomatoes must be grown by participants. Unripe tomatoes may be entered in the Largest and Ugliest categories. Entries will not be returned. The contest is open to anyone in the tri-state area. Additional restrictions may apply. If you know the tomato variety, please provide that information when registering your entries. Judging will take place at 4:00 PM, with winners announced at 5:00 PM. One entry per category is allowed. Tomatoes used for crowd tasting are not the ones entered into the contest. The University of Maryland Extension in Garrett County sponsors this 2nd Annual Tomato Festival. Jesse Shimrock will be performing from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM! Bring a chair or blanket for the lawn. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. The campus has a strict no-alcohol policy. Your furry friends are welcome in outdoor areas as long they're leashed and under your watchful eye.  

Surrender Dorothy at Honi-Honi Bar

Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland

Surrender Dorothy, from Cumberland, MD will have you out of your seat and onto the dance floor with their genius style of cover songs from both classic rock and top 40s. Toto will be begging for more and so will you.

Slackards at Caddyshack

Caddyshack Bar and Grill North Bradley Lane, Oakland

What's even better than the Love Shack? Why the Caddyshack of course! Especially when all your friends are there to party on a Friday night! Mouth-watering food, thirst-quenching beer, liberating cocktails, and live music with your favorite acoustic duo! 😁 You really don't want to miss it! We'll be playing our good-times mix of Americana, classic country, and old-time favorites! Join us this Friday, August 23, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Caddyshack Bar and Grill, Oakland golf course, 433 North Bradley Lane, Oakland! See you there!

Celebrate Recovery

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

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

Campground Critters

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

Visit the Naturalists outside the Ranger Station/Camper Check-in. They will inform you about the critters you may spot during your stay and how best to avoid late-night visits!

Boathouse at Honi-Honi Bar

Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland

A wild three-piece powerhouse with influences from all genres of music. Boathouse is one of the most original, exciting, high-energy bands that create a unique experience every time! Dock your boat and rock with Boathouse!