The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club will hold its annual boat auction of donated boats on June 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM! Find auction details and terms here: https://deepcreeklions.org/fund.../boat-auction-donations/ View photos of the boats here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.874035768288532... See the full list of boats in the listing.
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year and start off summer break by GOING WILD at Wisp’s Mountain Park. Buy any one activity and get one FREE. PLUS, all food and drink at the Mountain Park Café is Bo-GO WILD too! Ditch the books, shred the work, and zip, soar, coast, mine, putt, and more your way into summer break. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! Valid every Sunday in June 2026, June 7, 14, 21, 28. Purchase must be made in person (all activities are on a first come first serve basis), Free product must be the same as the purchased product. No exchanges, returns, or extensions on unused products.
Join the Deep Creek Lions Club for a ribbon-cutting of the new improvements at the dog park, including the concrete entryway, dog bowls, and other new features, on June 9 at 5:30 PM. We will have treats and prizes, and we'll discuss the formation of a new group, "The Friends of the Dog Park," that will help with the maintenance and planning of future features and improvements. Join us to celebrate this great space for our furry friends!
Oakland Golf Club’s Men’s League tees off Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, offering a fun and competitive weekly play for golfers of all skill levels. Players can sign up as a single or as part of a foursome, with a season-long points race for cash prizes, weekly hole contests, and both net and gross team prizes. Weekly formats keep things fresh, including scrambles, shambles, and specialty play nights. Entry is $10 for members and $40 for non-members, making it a great way to enjoy the game, friendly competition, and camaraderie all season long.
Come ride with us: ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Meet at 5:15 PM at Margraff Plantation Trail Parking in Accident, MD (put that in your GPS), wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:30pm-ish PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT: https://x.gldn.io/e/XUeafPLEv3b The ladies will begin with basic trail riding skills review and then ride a portion of the 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. The ride is open for all female or female identifying riders. You must sign a waiver, wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring […]
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year and start off summer break by GOING WILD at Wisp’s Mountain Park. Buy any one activity and get one FREE. PLUS, all food and drink at the Mountain Park Café is Bo-GO WILD too! Ditch the books, shred the work, and zip, soar, coast, mine, putt, and more your way into summer break. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! Valid every Sunday in June 2026, June 7, 14, 21, 28. Purchase must be made in person (all activities are on a first come first serve basis), Free product must be the same as the purchased product. No exchanges, returns, or extensions on unused products.
Introduce your kids to golf or help them improve their skills while making new friends and having fun! Dates: June 15 – June 18 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Ages: 5 – 13 Cost: $100 Members / $110 Non-Members (includes lunch & drink) Discount: 10% off for siblings Ready to sign up? Stop by the Golf Shop or call 301-334-3883!
Introduce your kids to golf or help them improve their skills while making new friends and having fun! Dates: June 15 – June 18 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Ages: 5 – 13 Cost: $100 Members / $110 Non-Members (includes lunch & drink) Discount: 10% off for siblings Ready to sign up? Stop by the Golf Shop or call 301-334-3883!
Introduce your kids to golf or help them improve their skills while making new friends and having fun! Dates: June 15 – June 18 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Ages: 5 – 13 Cost: $100 Members / $110 Non-Members (includes lunch & drink) Discount: 10% off for siblings Ready to sign up? Stop by the Golf Shop or call 301-334-3883!
Families looking to kick off the season in style can head down to Leo Martin Park for the free Bounce into Summer Luau. Hosted by Mtn. Lake Partners CPG, the afternoon promises plenty of entertainment with games, music, a bounce house, and full access to the Mtn. Lake Park Splash Pad. Free food will also be available while supplies last. Date: June 17th (Rain date: June 24th) Time: 4:00 PM Location: Mtn. Lake Park Splash Pad at Leo Martin Park For additional details, community members can contact Katie Lucas at 301-334-7730.
Oakland Golf Club’s Men’s League tees off Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, offering a fun and competitive weekly play for golfers of all skill levels. Players can sign up as a single or as part of a foursome, with a season-long points race for cash prizes, weekly hole contests, and both net and gross team prizes. Weekly formats keep things fresh, including scrambles, shambles, and specialty play nights. Entry is $10 for members and $40 for non-members, making it a great way to enjoy the game, friendly competition, and camaraderie all season long.
Come ride with us: ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Meet at 5:15 PM at Margraff Plantation Trail Parking in Accident, MD (put that in your GPS), wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:30pm-ish PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT: https://x.gldn.io/e/XUeafPLEv3b The ladies will begin with basic trail riding skills review and then ride a portion of the 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. The ride is open for all female or female identifying riders. You must sign a waiver, wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring […]
Introduce your kids to golf or help them improve their skills while making new friends and having fun! Dates: June 15 – June 18 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Ages: 5 – 13 Cost: $100 Members / $110 Non-Members (includes lunch & drink) Discount: 10% off for siblings Ready to sign up? Stop by the Golf Shop or call 301-334-3883!
Dock Days return to Firewater on Thursday, June 18, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Join for an afternoon on the water where you can check out some of the newest inventory right on the docks, enjoy giveaways, and grab delicious dinner and drinks from Firewater Kitchen & Bar. Be on the lookout for more upcoming Dock Days dates throughout the summer. We can’t wait to see you at the lake!
The Garrett County NAACP is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19th, from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The day begins at the nearby Bethel Center with a performance of spirituals by the Garrett Choral Arts Society. Following the performance, the event moves to the Leo Martin Memorial Park in Mountain Lake Park for an afternoon of community and culture. The celebration features keynote speaker Carmen Jackson, historian Karen White, and local poets. The schedule also includes an African dance class, an open mic, food trucks, and various activities for children, such as games and face painting. The entire community is invited to attend. More details can be found at www.facebook.com/GarrettNAACP.
The 2nd Annual FREE! Garrett County Rec Fair on June 20, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Outdoor AdventuresBicycle Rides: Explore the built trails for a variety of experience levels on one of our bikes.Kayaking: Paddle through tranquil waters and connect with nature.Paddle Boarding: Experience the thrill and serenity of stand-up paddle boarding.Free Physical Activity Classes & Scheduled Group Walks Movement: Guided movement classes designed to provide gentle stretching and enhance physical strength and balance.Yoga: Discover the balance of mind and body with yoga sessions for all levels.Group Walks: If sticking to a dedicated time for physical activity is a challenge for you, sign up for our group walks with a built-in walking buddy.Free Healthy Food Nosh Nook: Stop by for delicious, quick bites and healthy snacks. (While supplies last.)
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year and start off summer break by GOING WILD at Wisp’s Mountain Park. Buy any one activity and get one FREE. PLUS, all food and drink at the Mountain Park Café is Bo-GO WILD too! Ditch the books, shred the work, and zip, soar, coast, mine, putt, and more your way into summer break. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! Valid every Sunday in June 2026, June 7, 14, 21, 28. Purchase must be made in person (all activities are on a first come first serve basis), Free product must be the same as the purchased product. No exchanges, returns, or extensions on unused products.
Oakland Golf Club’s Men’s League tees off Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, offering a fun and competitive weekly play for golfers of all skill levels. Players can sign up as a single or as part of a foursome, with a season-long points race for cash prizes, weekly hole contests, and both net and gross team prizes. Weekly formats keep things fresh, including scrambles, shambles, and specialty play nights. Entry is $10 for members and $40 for non-members, making it a great way to enjoy the game, friendly competition, and camaraderie all season long.
Get your young explorers ready for the Junior Rangers program at Deep Creek Lake State Park! This six-session program for children ages 7–12 runs on Thursdays from June 25th to July 30th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, and features hands-on learning and new nature topics each week. Registration is $25 per child, with a discounted rate of $15 for each additional child per family. Scan the QR code to register or email chance.friend@maryland.gov with any questions.
Come ride with us: ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Meet at 5:15 PM at Margraff Plantation Trail Parking in Accident, MD (put that in your GPS), wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:30pm-ish PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT: https://x.gldn.io/e/XUeafPLEv3b The ladies will begin with basic trail riding skills review and then ride a portion of the 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. The ride is open for all female or female identifying riders. You must sign a waiver, wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring […]
SAVE THE DATE! The Mountain Laurel Garden Club (MLGC) will host its signature Garden Tour, celebrating gardening, conservation, and community engagement. The 2026 Garden Tour, Nurturing Nature and Trees by Accident, will take place Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The self-guided tour includes Honey Moon natural food and flower farm, Hickory Environmental Education Center, Cove Pastures @ Branch Bender Cidery, and My Historic Home on Cove Road. All locations are conveniently located off U.S. Route 219 in Accident, Maryland. Tour highlights include a working regenerative farm, colorful flower fields, an 1800’s home and garden steeped in history, a native plant meadow, a native tree arboretum, a chestnut grove, natural woods and streams, and a first look at the newly completed Naylor Family Tree Observation Area at Hickory Environmental Education Center. Additional attractions include floral arranging demonstrations, live music, and food for sale. Tickets are $15.00. Students are free. Garden tour tickets will be available after May 15 through the club’s website, local merchants, and MLGC members. Visit www.MountainLaurelGardenClub.com for details. Through the Garrett College Foundation, MLGC awards an annual scholarship to a sophomore studying agriculture, forestry, environment, horticulture, or natural resources and wildlife technology. Additional scholarships […]
Callin' all Captains - decorate your boat and WIN! The Parade will start from the Silver Tree Marina docks in McHenry Cove and will proceed in single file past a number of judging stations along the route. Spectators at the judging stations will vote for their favorite boats. At the end of the judged parade, lighted boats will proceed back to the McHenry cove at dusk. Entrants in the parade will need to pay a MINIMUM $50 registration fee, and the number of entries is limited, so be sure to pre-register to ensure your spot. Prizes this year are limited to the custom flag and trophy. All the funds raised benefit our Blind Skier and Camper Programs. Non-profit organizations can enter a boat for FREE and can keep all the money they raise! More info: https://deepcreeklions.org/community-events/boat-parade/ Entry Form Online How to VOTE: Vote with CASH: On shore or on the docks: Our Lions Club robo-boat will follow the parade, and we can collect your donations dockside! OR Vote Online: https://linktr.ee/deepcreeklions
The Oakland Golf Club is hosting its Member-Member Tournament on June 28th, 2026, featuring a competitive 27-hole format for two-person teams. For $60 per person, players can compete in Men's, Women's, or Senior Flights across alternate shot, better ball, and scramble formats, with entry including both lunch and dinner.
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year and start off summer break by GOING WILD at Wisp’s Mountain Park. Buy any one activity and get one FREE. PLUS, all food and drink at the Mountain Park Café is Bo-GO WILD too! Ditch the books, shred the work, and zip, soar, coast, mine, putt, and more your way into summer break. SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! Valid every Sunday in June 2026, June 7, 14, 21, 28. Purchase must be made in person (all activities are on a first come first serve basis), Free product must be the same as the purchased product. No exchanges, returns, or extensions on unused products.
Take in the beauty of New Germany Lake under a full moon during a one-hour guided kayak adventure on June 28 from 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM! Space is limited for this unique, weather-dependent event, so email hannah.muir@maryland.gov today to secure your required registration.
Take your shot on #17! A hole-in-one could win you $25,000! Team and Chance Prizes: Gift Cards to Thousand Acres Golf Shop! All Players are automatically entered into a drawing for a Pella Golf Basket, Knobel Bourbon, signed by Mike Rowe, or a case of assorted wine! Purchase the All Golf Chances & Save $10!* Plus you're automatically entered to win one of four bottles of Litchfield single-barrel bourbon! Your registration includes: Coffee & Donuts - Drink Ticket - Entry to Win Pella Gift Basket - Lunch Catered by Dutch's at Silver Tree - Lakeside Creamery Ice Cream - Awards - Swag Prizes: Gift Cards to the Thousand Acres Golf Shop! Contests: $100 each Putting Longest Drive Closest to Pin (3 winners) Floating Green Teams: First Place: $150 each player Second Place: $100 each player Third Place: $50 each player *One Mulligan only may be purchased per person. Each purchase will automatically enter you to win a Litchfield single-barrel bourbon bottle made exclusively for HART. REGISTER HERE
Come celebrate Summer in Deep Creek Lake with the Stage Wisp Concert Series and Artisan Market! Every Wednesday in July and August you can walk through the market beginning at 5:00 PM to browse local artisan booths chock full of hand-crafted wares, homemade gifts, and unique goods. Then put your dancing shoes on for the main event — Stage Wisp! Enjoy FREE live music from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM under the saddle tent on the front lawn – don’t forget your blanket and lawn chairs! Hot eats and cool drinks will be available for purchase on the outdoor deck. 2026 Summer Line-up July 1 – Tom Batchelor Band July 8 – Hillbilly Biscuits July 15 – Jason Shaw Band July 22 – Silver Springs July 29 – Surrender Dorothy August 5 – 80s Enough August 12 – Part Time Cowboys August 19 – Butterscotch Blonde August 26 – Dead All Along The show and market go on Rain or Shine! Should inclement weather find us, the event will be moved indoors to the McHenry Lodge. Want to participate in the Artisan Market? Direct message us on Facebook or Instagram. Or email lhawkes@wispresort.com *As a licensed Garrett County premise, ALL outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited. There is food […]
Oakland Golf Club’s Men’s League tees off Wednesdays at 5:30 PM, offering a fun and competitive weekly play for golfers of all skill levels. Players can sign up as a single or as part of a foursome, with a season-long points race for cash prizes, weekly hole contests, and both net and gross team prizes. Weekly formats keep things fresh, including scrambles, shambles, and specialty play nights. Entry is $10 for members and $40 for non-members, making it a great way to enjoy the game, friendly competition, and camaraderie all season long.
Get your young explorers ready for the Junior Rangers program at Deep Creek Lake State Park! This six-session program for children ages 7–12 runs on Thursdays from June 25th to July 30th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, and features hands-on learning and new nature topics each week. Registration is $25 per child, with a discounted rate of $15 for each additional child per family. Scan the QR code to register or email chance.friend@maryland.gov with any questions.
Come ride with us: ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Meet at 5:15 PM at Margraff Plantation Trail Parking in Accident, MD (put that in your GPS), wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:30pm-ish PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT: https://x.gldn.io/e/XUeafPLEv3b The ladies will begin with basic trail riding skills review and then ride a portion of the 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. The ride is open for all female or female identifying riders. You must sign a waiver, wear a helmet, and be able to comfortably ride a bike. Bring […]
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at a bonus Stage Wisp concert this July 4th! Kick things off at the Artisan Market starting at 5:00 PM, featuring local artisan booths chock full of fresh produce, hand-crafted wares, and unique goods. Enjoy FREE live music from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM under the saddle tent on the front lawn - don't forget your blanket and lawn chairs! Hot eats and cool drinks will be available for purchase on the outdoor deck. Directly following the performance, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Fire on the Mountain Fireworks Display lights up the sky! The show and market go on Rain or Shine! Should inclement weather find us, the event will be moved indoors to the McHenry Lodge. *As a licensed Garrett County premise, ALL outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited. There is food and beverage available for purchase at all events.
For those who love creepy crawlies and campfires, the Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center has the perfect evening planned. Gather at the amphitheater this Saturday, July 4th, at 7:30 PM for the Scales & Tales Campfire, where you will meet reptile ambassadors and enjoy free s'mores.
For those interested in what is on the menu for birds of prey, the Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center is hosting an Aviary Tour this Sunday, July 5th, at 11:00 AM. Meet at the aviary to get a behind-the-scenes peek at how the staff trains and feeds these avian ambassadors.