Events for June 27, 2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Mountain Laurel Garden Club (MLGC) will host its signature Garden Tour, celebrating gardening, conservation, and community engagement. The 2026 Garden Tour, Nurturing Nature and Trees by Accident, will take place Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The self-guided tour includes Honey Moon natural food and flower farm, Hickory Environmental Education Center, Cove Pastures @ Branch Bender Cidery, and My Historic Home on Cove Road. All locations are conveniently located off U.S. Route 219 in Accident, Maryland. Tour highlights include a working regenerative farm, colorful flower fields, an 1800’s home and garden steeped in history, a native plant meadow, a native tree arboretum, a chestnut grove, natural woods and streams, and a first look at the newly completed Naylor Family Tree Observation Area at Hickory Environmental Education Center. Additional attractions include floral arranging demonstrations, live music, and food for sale. Tickets are $15.00. Students are free. Garden tour tickets will be available after May 15 through the club’s website, local merchants, and MLGC members. Visit www.MountainLaurelGardenClub.com for details. Through the Garrett College Foundation, MLGC awards an annual scholarship to a sophomore studying agriculture, forestry, environment, horticulture, or natural resources and wildlife technology. Additional scholarships […]

Callin' all Captains - decorate your boat and WIN! The Parade will start from the Silver Tree Marina docks in McHenry Cove and will proceed in single file past a number of judging stations along the route. Spectators at the judging stations will vote for their favorite boats. At the end of the judged parade, lighted boats will proceed back to the McHenry cove at dusk. Entrants in the parade will need to pay a MINIMUM $50 registration fee, and the number of entries is limited, so be sure to pre-register to ensure your spot. Prizes this year are limited to the custom flag and trophy. All the funds raised benefit our Blind Skier and Camper Programs. Non-profit organizations can enter a boat for FREE and can keep all the money they raise! More info: https://deepcreeklions.org/community-events/boat-parade/ Entry Form Online How to VOTE: Vote with CASH: On shore or on the docks: Our Lions Club robo-boat will follow the parade, and we can collect your donations dockside! OR Vote Online: https://linktr.ee/deepcreeklions