Every Thursday of the month. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters! 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.
Please join Grantsville Library to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. Meet new friends and exercise your brain! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! For more information, please ask staff at the desk. 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.
Join Oakland Library for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities on days when Garrett County Public Schools have an early dismissal for staff development. Registration is required, and participants must be age six or older. Parents and younger siblings are asked to wait in the library during the program. Please contact Julie at 301-334-3996 x 0104 or julie@relib.net for more information. 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.
Garrett 8 Cinemas presents the Thursday Movie of the Week: Forgotten Island (PG) on October 8th, 2026 at 4:50 PM. Follow two best friends stranded in the mystical world of Nakali in this animated adventure starring Dave Franco and Jenny Slate. All tickets are just $6.00! Rated PG (Runtime: 1h 49m).
Join us for our annual Antiques & Artisans Market beginning Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Oakland Community Center. Admission is FREE. Proceeds benefit local Garrett County nonprofits. Antiques, vintage, and handmade items. Bring your treasures and have them appraised.
Mark your calendars for this week! The Oakland Civic Club hosts the annual Antiques & Artisans Market Thursday, October 8: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMFriday and Saturday, October 9-10: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission is Free!
Play Out Loud is usually closed on Thursdays during the school year, but it's opening from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, for the Autumn Glory Firemen's Parade. The parade is expected to start around 7 p.m., so bring the kids in to play before it starts, or duck in to warm up if the evening turns cold.All week during Autumn Glory, families downtown are welcome to use Play Out Loud's nursing area and clean bathrooms, now with a donated changing table, at no charge. Just ask at the desk and take your shoes off at the door.
Team Trivia takes place every Thursday at 6:30 PM.
Step inside the complex, dramatic, and often shocking social world of prairie dogs through the eyes of the scientist who spent nearly half a century studying them. On Thursday, October 8, at 6:30 PM, world-renowned prairie dog researcher John Hoogland, author of the definitive new book, Prairie Dogs: Ecology and Social Behavior, will present as part of the Watershed Moments Community Learning series at the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Maryland. A reception will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Visit www.umces.edu/event/prairie-dogs/ to reserve your seat and find out how to purchase your copy of Prairie Dogs: Ecology and Social Behavior.
Annual Fireman’s Parade in Oakland, Maryland, takes place on Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM as part of the 59th Annual Autumn Glory Festival. The procession features local fire, EMS, and law enforcement vehicles, bands, and community groups through downtown Oakland.
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!
The Autumn Glory Sale at Bear Creek Traders runs from Thursday, October 8 through Monday, October 12, featuring up to 50% off and even greater savings throughout the store. You can stop by their location in the Market Square Shopping Center to find fantastic deals on Deep Creek Lake apparel, autumn decor, and souvenirs.
The Autumn Glory Turkey Trail stops here for just $17.99! Tender carved turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, cranberry sauce, and a warm dinner roll. It's everything you love about this time of year, made the Archie's way!
Don't miss Arrowhead Market on the Turkey Trail this weekend! Available Friday - Sunday!
Experience the beauty of fall at the Mt. Fresh Glorious Harvest Farmers Market & Craft Show, held at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion in downtown Oakland during Autumn Glory week. The market features local farmers, artisans, handcrafted goods, seasonal treats and unique vendors each day. Wednesday, October 7: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The market continues Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 8-10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Mountain Fresh Pavilion, 2nd Street & Town Park Lane, Downtown Oakland More information: mountainfresh.org
Join us for our annual Antiques & Artisans Market beginning Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Oakland Community Center. Admission is FREE. Proceeds benefit local Garrett County nonprofits. Antiques, vintage, and handmade items. Bring your treasures and have them appraised.
Mark your calendars for this week! The Oakland Civic Club hosts the annual Antiques & Artisans Market Thursday, October 8: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMFriday and Saturday, October 9-10: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission is Free!
Admission to Play Out Loud is free all day on Friday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., thanks to its nonprofit, Fostering Imagination. The free day lines up with Fall Fest downtown, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with activities for kids from local nonprofits and organizations.All week during Autumn Glory, families downtown are welcome to use Play Out Loud's nursing area and clean bathrooms, now with a donated changing table, at no charge. Just ask at the desk and take your shoes off at the door.
The 6th Annual Deep Creek Lake Autumn Glory Craft Show returns to the Wisp Ski Resort Event Center on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Every item is handcrafted, with 75 vendor spots, and it's an indoor show, so the weather won't matter.Admission is free, and free shopping tote bags are available while supplies last. Hearth & Hops Tavern and the food concession will be open, with the very popular turkey dinners available for purchase. Outside, there's cornhole and kids' games, and visitors can pick up a buy one, get one free voucher for a scenic chairlift ride.For more information, email thelockdoor@hotmail.com.
Come One, Come All! Let's Celebrate Fall!Fall Fest • Downtown OaklandFriday, Oct. 9, 2026 • 11 a.m.–4 p.m. • Second Street Downtown Oakland is kicking off Autumn Glory weekend with Fall Fest on Second Street on Friday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be games, prizes and fun for everyone, so bring your family and friends and celebrate the season while you're in town for Autumn Glory. Fall Fest is one of a full lineup of Autumn Glory events in Oakland this weekend, including the Firemen's Parade on Thursday evening, the Maryland State Banjo, Fiddle and Mandolin Championships on Friday night, and the Grand Feature Parade on Saturday at 1 p.m. See More Town of Oakland Events
The Grand Opening of our new Friendsville Library is scheduled for Friday, October 9th, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM! We hope you'll join us that day for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by tours, refreshments, and activities for the whole family.
Join fellow puzzle lovers for an afternoon of puzzles and light refreshments! Disclaimers: The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission to use any photos they take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.
Farm-fresh finds await at this rain or shine market featuring high-quality local food vendors, prepared foods, family-friendly activities, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind products. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for the lawn and their own non-alcoholic beverages, as the campus maintains a strict no-alcohol policy. Leashed pets are also welcome in outdoor areas.
It's officially Autumn Glory Week! Ace’s Run is on the Turkey Trail, and our Autumn Glory Turkey Dinners are always a hit! All the turkey dinner favorites, plus your choice of sides & dessert. $32 | Kids 10 & under $16 Available Friday at 4 PM through Sunday, until sold out. Reservations & pre-orders: 301-387-6688
Come help Snaggy Mountain Slackards celebrate Autumn Glory with live music at the Green Room Lounge on Friday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
This year the event will be held on October 9th, 2026 at Southern Garrett High School in Oakland, Maryland. Joining us as master of ceremonies again this year is husband and wife team, Steve and Katie Smith, from the Steve Smith Band! At the end of the contests, we welcome all contestants to return to the stage for a Jam Session with Steve! Applications must be received by Saturday, September 19th to be printed in the event program. Applicants may register at the door the night of the competition, up until 5:30pm. The competition begins at 6:00 pm. Check-in and registration for participants is from 5:00-5:30pm. The doors open for spectators at 5pm. Registration forms may be mailed to Tracy Park, 15 S. Third Street, Oakland, Maryland or emailed to tpark@oaklandmd.gov. Please make sure to review the updated contest rules. This year we will have a combination of cash payouts and certificates. Cash payouts will be mailed out the week following the events completion. The Maryland State Banjo, Fiddle, & Mandolin Championships have been an Autumn Glory tradition and a great family fun event for many years. Please feel free to share any of this information with family and friends. […]
Join The Greene Turtle for an evening of live music with A.J. SHAWLEY on our waterfront four-season deck! Whether you're stopping by for dinner, meeting up with friends, or just soaking up a summer evening at the lake, this is the perfect way to spend your Saturday. Just good music, great vibes, and your favorite spot on the lake. The Greene Turtle Deep Creek Lake Friday, October 9th 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sang Run State Park presents Haunted Hikes on October 2nd & 9th, 2026! Enjoy a 1½-mile historic tour filled with tales of the unexplained under the park's dark skies. The hike begins sharply at 6:30 PM (please arrive by 6:15 PM). Terrain is light to moderate; sturdy shoes and a flashlight or red-light headlamp are required. Questions can be directed to reillee.beeman@maryland.gov.
