2026-2027 Deer Archery Season for Region A, which includes Garrett County: Sept. 11-Oct. 21; Sun. Oct. 25-Nov. 27; Dec. 14-18; Sun. Jan. 3-7; Jan. 8-10 (Region A only); Jan. 11-31. Check your local regulations and bag limits before heading out.
2026-2027 Common Snipe Season: Sept. 26-Jan. 28. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
2026-2027 Ruffed Grouse Season: Oct. 3-Dec. 31. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
2026-2027 Ducks and Coots Season, Western Zone: Oct. 3-17; Nov. 21-27; Dec. 15-Jan. 30. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
The Town of Friendsville will conduct its Fall Leaf Pick-Up starting Monday, September 28, through Monday, November 23, 2026. Please follow these collection guidelines: Place all leaves at the edge of your property along the roadway in a pile, not a row. Ensure piles are free of sticks, branches, flowers, and other debris. Note that collection dates are weather permitting. Help keep Friendsville clean and beautiful this autumn!
The Autumn Glory Sale at Bear Creek Traders runs from Thursday, October 8 through Monday, October 12, featuring up to 50% off and even greater savings throughout the store. You can stop by their location in the Market Square Shopping Center to find fantastic deals on Deep Creek Lake apparel, autumn decor, and souvenirs.
Head to Downtown Oakland for the Autumn Glory Festival Car Show hosted by the Mountain Top Cruisers from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. As the biggest car show in Garrett County, the event features antique cars, street rods, classics, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. Spectator admission is free, while vehicle registration is $20 and includes a T-shirt and dash plaque for the first 300 entrants. Stop by to check out the rides, grab food, enter raffles, and visit local Oakland businesses. For more information, call 301-334-4303 or 301-616-1358.
Team Bingo takes place every Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Goat yoga is so last year. Enjoy a relaxing visit and get to know the resident turtles of the Herington Manor Nature Center. Story time, animal calls, fun facts, and more, but with the company of TURTLES!
Play Out Loud's Family Sunday runs during regular hours, 1 to 5 p.m., on Sunday, October 11, with admission $5 a person.All week during Autumn Glory, families downtown are welcome to use Play Out Loud's nursing area and clean bathrooms, now with a donated changing table, at no charge. Just ask at the desk and take your shoes off at the door.