Woodcock Season
2026-2027 Woodcock Season: Oct. 24-Nov. 27; Jan. 11-27. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
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Events for October 31, 2026
Hunting Season Is OpenNow open in Garrett County: Deer Archery (through Nov. 27) · Black Bear (through Oct. 31) · Small Game & Waterfowl. Firearms seasons are underway: wear blaze orange on trails, in state parks and in state forests, and keep pets visible.
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Black Bear Season – Hunt Zone 1
2026-2027 Black Bear Hunt Zone 1: Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties. Oct. 26-31, 2026. Permit required. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
Patriot Passport Program
Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, OaklandVisit 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
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Town of Friendsville Fall Leaf Pick-Up
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!
Fox Hunting and Trapping Season
2026-2027 Fox Hunting and Trapping Season in Garrett County: Oct. 31-Feb. 15. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
Coyote Trapping Season
2026-2027 Coyote Trapping Season (west of the Bay, including Garrett County): Oct. 31-Feb. 15. Learn more about local regulations and bag limits before heading out: https://deepcreektimes.com/garrett-county-hunting-season-calendar/
Ongoing
AJ’s Adventures Halloween Ride at Wolf Den Run State Park
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
Needlework
Ruth Enlow Library - Accident 106 S. North Street, AccidentAccident 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.
Mountain Fresh Farmers Market
Mountain Fresh Pavilion 2nd Street, Downtown OaklandThe 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
Halloween Morning Market at Market on 42
The Morning Market at Market on 42 wraps up its 2026 season with a Halloween edition on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by 2150 Friendsville Road to shop local artisans, farmers and meat and produce vendors, grab brunch from the food trucks and a cup of coffee, and enjoy live music. The market is hosted by Market on 42, Harvest House DCL and Wild Ember Bread. View Event On Facebook
Halloween at Cove Run Farms Corn Maze
Spend Halloween at the Corn Maze Adventure at Cove Run Farms, a 160-acre dairy farm tucked into a cove just outside Accident. This year's maze theme honors the James Isaac House. Around the farm, visitors can also enjoy a petting zoo, duck racing, a fire ring, picnic areas and pedal tractors and trikes for the kids. The maze is open from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Admission is $10 for ages 11 and up, $5 for ages 3 to 10, and free for ages 2 and under. Cove Run Farms is located at 596 Griffith Road in Accident. Visit Cove Run Farms Corn Maze
Halloween at the Pub
Celebrate the spooky season with all your friends at the pub. Costume contest, cold drinks, and seasonal snacks!
Boo Out Loud Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out Loud
Boo Out Loud! Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out LoudSaturday, Oct. 31, 2026 • 5 to 7 p.m.Play Out Loud, 115 South Second St., Oakland Play Out Loud is hosting a free Indoor Treat Trail for families on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., during the Town of Oakland's trick-or-treat. Think of it as a trunk or treat, only warmer! Kids can trick-or-treat and play. Expect costumes, treats, play, community and family fun. Want to decorate a play area and pass out treats? Play Out Loud would love to have you join the treat trail. There's no fee to decorate a play area, and it's perfect for businesses, nonprofit groups, 4-H, scouts and other kids' groups and organizations. For more information, call (301) 533-2957, visit PlayOutLoudGC.com or find Play Out Loud on Facebook.
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Accident Community Planning Group Fall Festival
Accident Community Planning Group Presents Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 • 5 to 7:30 p.m. Accident The Accident Community Planning Group invites everyone to its Annual Fall Festival for fun and games on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Highlights include: Face painting by Patty Photo booth by Insta Memories Photobooth Cake walks Hay wagon ride (weather permitting) Ring toss Kids games Prizes Music and more! A safety reminder from the Garrett County Health Department and Live Healthy GC: Never touch or pick up trash, pills or items you find on the ground. Street drugs are dangerous. For more information, call 301-501-1988.
Town of Loch Lynn Heights’ Trick-or-Treat
Trick-or-treating in the Town of Loch Lynn Heights will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. within the town limits. Residents who are handing out treats are encouraged to turn on their porch lights.
Door to Door Trick or Treat
Get your costumes ready! The Mayor and Town Council are hosting Door-to-Door Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Please make sure children are accompanied by an adult and only visit houses with their porch lights turned on. Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Town of Oakland’s Trick-or-Treat
Calling all ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes, and little trick-or-treaters! The Town of Oakland invites everyone to join us for an evening of Halloween fun, costumes, candy, and community spirit! Bring your little ones dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating throughout the Town of Oakland. 🍬🍫🍭 🕷️ When: Saturday, October 31st 🕸️ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 🎃 Where: Throughout the Town of Oakland We encourage residents who are participating to turn on their porch lights and have plenty of treats ready for our trick-or-treaters! Let’s make this Halloween a safe, fun, and memorable evening for our community. We look forward to seeing everyone’s creative costumes and smiling faces!
Town of Grantsville’s Trick-or-Treat
Town-wide trick-or-treating in Grantsville will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents who are handing out treats are encouraged to turn on their porch lights.
Trick or Treat Night at Appalachian Crossroads
Appalachian Crossroads is hosting Trick or Treat Night on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 39 S. Third Street in Oakland. Bring the kids by in costume for treats on Halloween night.
Trunk or Treat With NuWay Restoration & Cleaning and the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department
NuWay Restoration & Cleaning and the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department are hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the NuWay office on South Third Street in Oakland, across from the fire hall. Anyone can join in: bring your decorated vehicle and pass out candy. Just show up and park.
Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail
The Leona Dixon Legacy, a scholarship foundation, is hosting a Haunted Trail at 124 Aurora Pike in Aurora, W.Va., on Saturday, Oct. 31. The trail opens at 6 p.m. Admission is by donation only, not charged per person, and no amount is too small. Proceeds support the Leona Dixon Legacy scholarship foundation, whose motto is "Her life lives on." The trail is open four nights this season: Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31.
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Town of Accident Trick or Treat
Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the town of Accident on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. Residents who are handing out treats should turn on their porch lights. For more information, contact the Accident Town Hall at 301-746-6346 or accidenttownhall@verizon.net.
Finzel’s Annual Trick-or-Treat
Finzel's annual neighborhood Trick-or-Treat is Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. If you'd like to hand out treats, turn on your porch light. Organizers are hoping to see homes participate along Finzel Road (including the extension the fire hall is on), West Finzel Road, Sampson Rock Road, Montgomery Lane, Old Schoolhouse Road, Jay Road, Bittner Road, Pocahontas Road and Beall School Road. Thanks to everyone who participates to make it a fun night for the kids!
Halloween Party at the American Legion in Oakland
Halloween Party at the American LegionSaturday, Oct. 31, 2026 • 7 p.m. to lateAmerican Legion, opposite the Oakland hospital The American Legion in Oakland is throwing a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7 p.m. until late. The night features music, drink specials and a costume contest, so come dressed up. The party is open to the public for guests 21 and older, and entry is always free.
Fable Family Band at MoonShadow
Catch Fable Family Band at MoonShadow on October 31!
Rushmore at Honi Honi Bar
Playing all your favorite rock from the 90's. Dance more... sing more... Rushmore!
Halloween Party at The Greene Turtle
Let's pack The Greene Turtle for Halloween! The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille at Deep Creek is throwing a Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight, with Everline DJing & Entertainment spinning all night.Come dressed up, because costumes are encouraged.
Dead Park: Circus of Shadows Halloween Party at VFW Post 10077
You're invited, if you dare. VFW Post 10077 in Deer Park is transforming into Dead Park: Circus of Shadows for its adult Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 8 p.m. and running until after the bewitching hour. Step right up for fun and fright, creepy cocktails, games and prizes, music and mayhem with a DJ, and candy, treats and more. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be a costume contest. Guests are invited to bring a scary side dish to share and a lit pumpkin for another round of judging. Admission is pay what you can at the door, and the money raised goes to the post's Kids Christmas Party in December. Guests must be 21 or older. VFW Post 10077 is located on Maryland Highway in Deer Park. For more information, email vfw10077@gmail.com or call 301-334-9109.
Halloween Party With Haunted Saloon and Mechanical Bull at Black Bear Tavern Night Club
The Black Bear Tavern Night Club is throwing a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 10 p.m. The night features a Haunted Saloon and the mechanical bull. The Black Bear Tavern is at 102 Fort Drive in McHenry.
