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!
Same trails, darker nights, bigger thrills. AJ's Adventures is hosting a Halloween Ride on the trails of the Huckleberry Rocks Area at Wolf Den Run State Park over three nights leading up to Halloween. Riders can rent one of AJ's machines or bring their own. Ride times are: • Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. No reservation is required, so riders can just show up, but booking ahead guarantees a time slot. There is no age limit for passengers. ATV operators must be 16 or older, and side-by-side operators must be 18 or older. The Huckleberry Rocks Area is located at 890 North Hill Road in Kitzmiller. Book Your Ride
Living Waters Deer Park Church of God is hosting Fall for Jesus at the Deer Park Community Center on Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 5 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy an evening of candy, games, a cake walk, prizes, food and crafts. Organizers ask that guests please wear no dark or scary costumes. For more information, contact Sue Beckman at 240-586-3579 or Stevie Jean Sweitzer at 301-616-1663, or call Pastor Jimmy Bentley at 443-506-7897.
Kitzmiller's annual Trick-or-Treat will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Residents who are participating are asked to turn their porch lights on. Those who do not live within town limits are welcome to park at the Kitzmiller Community Center to hand out candy. Parking for trick-or-treaters is available at the Kitzmiller Post Office and in front of the Town Hall.
You’re invited to the quintessential whodunnit thriller at the estate of Sir Warren Peace. Get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget, with a killer crowd of people just waiting for murder to arrive on the scene. This night will keep everyone looking over their shoulders and guessing who the next victim will be! Bribe suspects for clues and gather information to uncover the unhinged guest who is whacking all the invitees. Just be careful, because you could be next! Dress your best in evening wear and suits—this is a refined party, after all. The party includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, and a night full of unforgettable entertainment. ** Tickets are $49.99 per person and include a four-course dinner and an interactive show. *Rated adults, no restrictions. Tickets purchased online in advance. 20% gratuity included. Spots are limited. CHECK MENU HERE Call 800-462-9477 to reserve your spot!
The Liberty Club invites everyone to Come For A Spell at its Halloween Costume Party on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. at 21349 Garrett Highway at Deep Creek Lake. Admission is free, and the evening features pizza and drinks from Brenda's Pizzeria, music by DJ Gel, prizes for the best costumes, a silent auction and raffles, and tarot card readings. Visit the Liberty Club
Brodak's Banquet Hall is hosting a Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering in its parking lot on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m. The dress code is a costume and a candy basket, so bring the kids out in their Halloween best for an evening of trunk-to-trunk treats. For more information, email brodaksbanquethall@gmail.com or call 301-616-7376.
Catch Reckart Hollow at MoonShadow on October 30!
Who's ready to ride the woods in the dark… in costume?! Please sign up in advance: Sign Up for Margraff After Dark We're heading out to Margraff on Friday, October 30 at 8 PM for a Halloween costume/haunted bike ride, and you're invited. It's an easy, social pace and nobody gets left behind, so you don't have to be a hardcore rider to come out and have fun with us. Dress up! Witches, skeletons, zombies, a fully decked-out haunted bike… go all out. Just keep anything long or flowy away from your wheels and chain. This one's for the whole family. Riders 8 and up are welcome, and kids will need to ride with a parent. There will be some decorations and possible frights in store (use your discretion!). Helmets are a must. Lights are a must too. It's DARK out there! Bring water and an extra layer. You know how cold it gets up here at the end of October. Glow sticks, string lights, light-up anything… the more the better. Meet at: Margraff Plantation Trails Parking (put it in your GPS) Arrive: Get there by 7:45 so we can roll out right at 8. Route: We'll stick to the […]
Please join Honi Honi Bar for a night of live entertainment with The Shelly McCombie Duo!