Common Snipe Season
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 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!
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Hey friends, we're offering womens+ casual group trail / MTB bike rides!! ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Meet at 5:15pm, wheels down at 5:30pm. Return by 7:15pm-ish PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT: https://x.gldn.io/e/z5fClZai06b We will all begin with the basics of trail riding with a skills review and then we will ride a portion of the Broadford Lake Park trails. This is your chance to meet other bike riders (or want-to-be riders) stopping periodically along the way to reinforce skills needed to tackle the trail and to (definitely) take pictures of our bikes and wildflowers. This FREE ride is for beginner level riders looking for advice on local trail / MTB riding and interest in improving their skills in a noncompetitive atmosphere. And intermediate and advanced level riders looking to meet new biking friends. We will ride about 3-6 miles of beginner level terrain with some small uphill sections and fun-flowy sections. Questions on MTB skills are encouraged, and the intention is to have fun and gain confidence on the trails. You must sign a waiver, wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring your bike (in good working condition or message me!), […]
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!
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
Join the Learning Beyond the Classroom bus this October for purposeful play, storytime, crafts, and snacks! Open to Garrett County families with children birth to age 5 not yet enrolled in formal programming, every stop includes a free new book for each child and a bag of food for each family. 📅 October Dates: October 16 & October 19–23, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at every location Weekly Stops: Friday (October 16): Avilton Community Center Monday (October 19): Friendsville Firehall Tuesday (October 20): Grantsville Senior Center Wednesday (October 21): Kitzmiller School Building Thursday (October 22): Southern Garrett Rescue Squad Friday (October 23): Crellin Assembly of God Note: Activities are canceled if GCPS announces a school delay or closure. For more information, call 240-321-1834.
Halloween Pool Party at Mylan Park Friday, Oct. 16 • 4:30–8:00 p.m. Huntington Community Pool, Peak Health Aquatic Center & Track Complex, Mylan Park, Morgantown, W.Va. Get ready to make a splash this Halloween! Mylan Park is hosting a Halloween Pool Party at the Huntington Community Pool on Friday, Oct. 16, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Come dressed ready to swim with the pumpkins and ghouls! The party features music, swimming, pumpkins and ghosts, so bring your own glow and make a night of it. Admission is $5 per person and $2 for non-swimmers. Mylan Park is located at 500 Mylan Park Lane in Morgantown, W.Va. View Event On Facebook
Catch Andy Tuck at MoonShadow on October 16!
Haunted Park: A Scream You Won't Forget Friday, Oct. 16, 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.
This acoustic duo plays all your favorites from America to Pearl Jam.
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!
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!
Cindy's Fund Fall Festival in Honor of Shelly Matthews Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 • 1 to 5 p.m. Broadford Lake Park Cindy's Fund is hosting its Fall Festival in honor of Shelly Matthews on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Broadford Lake Park. The afternoon includes: Trunk or treat Kids games Cake walk Decorated cake auction Costumes are welcome, so bring the kids for a spooktacular day of fun. Questions? Contact Mandy Shaffer at 301-616-6709.
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