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/
It's the last weekend to get lost in this year's corn maze at Alpaca Acres Farm and Fun, where the 2026 Fall Fest wraps up Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16–18. This year's "Get Lost With Dolly" maze is a tribute to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library, and visitors can choose an easy or challenging map by scanning a QR code at the entrance. Fall Fest visitors can also enter to win Dolly-inspired prizes, including a Smoky Mountain getaway with Dollywood tickets and a lodging certificate. Beyond the maze, Fall Fest includes family-friendly attractions, alpaca viewing along the fence line, a pumpkin patch, Spookley the Square Pumpkin's Storybook Trail, The Farm Store, the Farmyard Food Truck, and Big Al's Apple Cider Slushies topped with homemade cider donuts. Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific start time, and everyone on grounds needs a ticket (no charge for children 23 months and younger). Last entry is two hours before close. The farm is cashless except for the alpaca feed machines, which take quarters. Alpaca Acres is located at 1557 Sanders Lane in Oakland. Buy Fall Fest Tickets
Visit a branch of the Ruth Enlow Library in Garrett County. Pick up a Passport Card. Visit each library find the Patriot unique to that town. Get a sticker for your passport. Make the Garrett County Historical Society Museum your last stop. Read about an Oakland Patriot. Get a sticker. And deposit your passport to be entered into a drawing on Aug 24th for a great prize. Event by Youghiogheny Glades Chapter, NSDAR
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!
Greater Friendsville Business Association presents the GFBA Fall Driving Tour on Saturday, October 17. Grab a passport, collect stamps, and enter into the raffle drawing as you visit participating businesses along the driving tour route through Friendsville and Accident. Driving Tour Stops: 1. The Root Cafe - 321 Chestnut St 2. Stone Ridge Farm - 2271 Squire Fike Rd 3. Locust Grove Crafts - 1517 Noah Frazee Rd 4. All That Remains - 132 Walnut Street 5. Friendsville Outpost + Mountain Peak Soap Company - 254 Maple Street 6. Herbal Earth Apothecary - 253 Maple Street 7. Friendsville Pharmacy - 248 Maple Street 8. Harvest House + Wild Ember Bread - 2132 Friendsville Rd 9. Schoolhouse Earth - 1224 Friendsville Rd 10. Brewery and the Beast - 418 S Main Street, Accident Participating Businesses & Hours: The Root Cafe, 321 Chestnut St - Cafe 8:30am-2pm / Ice Cream 4-8pm Stone Ridge Farm, 2271 Squire Fike Rd - 9am-5pm Locust Grove Crafts, 1517 Noah Frazee Rd - 9am-4pm All That Remains, 132 Walnut Street - 10am-3pm Friendsville Outpost, 254 Maple Street, Suite C - 10am-6pm Mountain Peak Soap Company, 254 Maple Street, Suite A - 10am-4pm Herbal Earth Apothecary, […]
Cindy's Fund is hosting its Fall Festival in honor of Shelly Matthews on Saturday, October 17, at Broadford Lake Park.The day includes games, trunk or treat and fun for the whole family. Costumes are welcome, so bring the kids for a spooktacular day of fun.
Accident Library invites you to join our needlework group! We meet every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. All age groups and skill levels are welcome, so come meet other sewing enthusiasts and make new friends, stitch by stitch. Disclaimer: 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.
The discovery table is as diverse as nature itself. The lessons and subjects change week by week, so be sure to come back for something new! Come to this event anytime during the time frame. Meet at the Swallow Falls Canyon Trailhead.
Sustainability in the Alleghenies: City of Frostburg Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 • 10 a.m. to noon Parris N. Glendening Recreation Complex, Shaw Street and Delano Avenue, Frostburg Sustainable Maryland is hosting a free guided bus tour of the City of Frostburg. The tour is aimed at elected officials, municipal staff, Green Team members, local activists and engaged residents. You'll see up close what a sustainable city looks like and hear from the people who run it. The tour features hands-on, real-world sustainability projects that you can take back to your own community and replicate. The tour is led by city staff, elected officials and Green Team members. Attendees will learn about these sites in Frostburg, a small city of about 7,000 people: Edible Arboretum (food forest) City Place, the Buy Nothing event and farmers market location DC fast EV charging stations Hoffman Park's woodland trail and nature-themed playground A parking lot with EV charging, e-bike charging and police EVs Centennial Hill pumping station The tour is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Registrants will receive parking and meeting location details. This is a bus tour, so dress for the weather. The itinerary is subject to change. Register […]
The Mountain Fresh Producers Association is a non-profit group of farmers, artisans, cooks, and bakers in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland and northeastern West Virginia. Learn more about our vendors: https://www.mountainfresh.org/productsvendors.html
The Grantsville Community Museum opens its doors to all on Saturday, October 17th from noon until 4:00 PM. Come learn about local history! Author George Cowgill will be speaking about his two books. Raffle tickets for a generous prize will be for sale with the winning ticket drawn during the event. Refreshments will be served. Mingle with your friends & neighbors - we look forward to seeing you!
Visit Herrington Manor's nature center to watch the weekly feeding of our resident rat snake, eastern painted turtle, and juvenile common snapping turtle. Meet at the Herrington Manor Ranger Station.
Show off your Halloween costumes on this 1.5-mile self-guided hike, where kids ages 12 and under can Trick or Treat along the way. Participants must register by October 13 to ensure an adequate candy supply. Email hannah.muir@maryland.gov to register. This event is sponsored by the Friends of New Germany. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The Orchard Loop is not stroller-friendly.
Fall Fest With Your Southern Lady Rams Basketball Team Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 • 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oakland Armory, Oakland Join the Southern Lady Rams basketball team for a Fall Fest at the Oakland Armory on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The evening includes pumpkin carving, cookies and cupcakes, candy, crafts and games for the whole family.
Come check out The Discovery Center after dark on October 17, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM! The reptile ambassadors will be out to greet you, with some crafts and a few spooky things to do while you're visiting. Look out for updates in October, when we get closer to the event!
Come see what slithers in the night, and what sleeps, at The Discovery Center After Dark, a one-night-only Halloween event at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Upstairs, the center's reptile ambassadors will be out to greet visitors, and downstairs there will be crafts, a photo booth and a few spooky things to do as you creep through the center after hours. The Discovery Center After Dark runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, and is hosted by the Discovery Center & Deep Creek Lake State Park Volunteers. View Event On Facebook
Where Classic Meets Cutting-Edge: The Duo Sorolla Experience Experience the dynamic and acclaimed Duo Sorolla as they captivate audiences with a thrilling blend of masterworks and modern gems. Cellist Ismar Gomes and pianist Wan-Chi Su perform with intense passion and precision, creating a powerful range of emotions with every note. More than a concert, it’s a compelling journey through sound that breathes new life into classic chamber music. Saturday, October 17, 20267:00 PMPerforming Arts Center $25/Adult TicketStudents and kids are free with paying adult BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
Smith & Roberts at MoonShadow on October 17!
Haunted Park: A Scream You Won't Forget Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 • Registration begins at 7 p.m., first group at dark Kitzmiller Park, across from the old Kitzmiller school The Kitzmiller Elk Garden Community Youth League presents Haunted Park on Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17. Registration begins at 7 p.m. each night, and the first group heads into the park at dark. Admission is $5 per person, and concessions will be available. Proceeds support local youth through sports, teamwork and community.
October 17 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Germany State Park Lake House (weather dependent) 403 McAndrews Hill Rd Grantsville, MD 21536 If you're up for a spooky adventure, don't miss this 1.5-mile self-guided haunted hike. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp to get to and from the trail safely. Be sure to drop by the Nature Center before or after your hike for hot cocoa, while supplies last. This event is sponsored by the Friends of New Germany. There is no fee, but donations are welcome. NOTICE: This activity will include frightening scenes, startling sounds, and walking on uneven terrain after dark. It may not be suitable for young children. Pets are not allowed. Photo by John Holt
Experience the revival. Rust Valley Revival brings a masterclass in rock & roll to the stage, blending Thin Lizzy-style twin guitars with a powerhouse rhythm section. See why they’re the most talked-about act in the Tri-State area. Beaver Valley, PA.
