Deep Creek Pottery’s Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Deep Creek Pottery 1550 Deep Creek Drive (back side of The Fort), McHenry, MD, United States

Join Deep Creek Pottery in celebrating our new business! Friday, December 15th from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Food, beer, wine, soft drinks and great company! They are a new shop/studio at The Fort in McHenry on Deep Creek Drive! They offer creative fun like paint-your-own pottery, mosaic tile creations, pottery classes, and some amazing handmade goods, including local artists, our handmade pottery, some amazing handmade wooden bowls, utensils, and more! Shop all handmade!

Joy of Christmas Light Show

Oakland Community Center 14 N 8th Street, Oakland, MD, United States

Nightly shows from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Over 40,000 lights to watch. Listen outdoors or on your vehicle's radio. The show starts at the top of each hour. Be sure to check out our new interactive outdoor dance floor! Completely free!

Make a Mug

Deep Creek Pottery 1550 Deep Creek Drive (back side of The Fort), McHenry, MD, United States

Join Deep Creek Pottery in creating your own clay mug! Using slabs of clay we will build and texture our mug. You choose your glaze color and we do the rest! Ready in 2 weeks! $35.00 each. ***PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS! 1550 Deep Creek Drive, on the back side (lower level) of The Fort in McHenry!

$35.00

Celebrate Recovery

Faith Evangelical Free Church 1009 Maryland Highway, Mountain Lake Park, MD, United States

Join Faith Church every Friday at 6:30 PM for anyone with hurt, hang-ups, and habits.

Event Series Skate with Santa

Skate with Santa

Grantsville Park Town of Grantsville, MD, United States

Come out and skate with the big guy before he jets off around the world to deliver presents. All skaters will receive a ticket for a free cup of cocoa. Skate and chat with Santa. Only those who will be skating need to purchase tickets. Book you schedule here!

Gearet FitzPatrick at MoonShadow

MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Gearet FitzPatrick is an acoustic musician based in central Pennsylvania, specializing in covers of Classic Rock, Americana, and Country. He performs at public venues as well as private parties, and has an extensive request list that makes him a great fit for any occasion. In addition to his regular performances, Gearet FitzPatrick also provides music for weddings, offering melodic acoustic guitar sounds for ceremonies and receptions.

Movie Night – The Grinch

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Enjoy this free showing of "The Grinch" (rated G). Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase at the Snack Bar, along with complimentary s'mores.

C&T Acoustic at Honi-Honi Bar

Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United States

Join Honi-Honi Bar for a C&T Acoustic session live at 8:00 PM.

Migratory Game Bird Hunting: Mourning Dove Statewide Season

Migratory Game Birds are brant, coots, doves, ducks, geese, rails, snipe, and woodcock. Brant, ducks, and geese are referred to as waterfowl. September 1 - October 14, 2023 October 21 - November 24, 2023 December 16, 2023 - January 10, 2024 Extended: January 12-31, 2024 For a comprehensive compilation of hunting details and regulations, we invite you to refer to this article.

Police Providing Presents

Volunteers from Garrett County Law Enforcement agencies, along with the Garrett County Department of Social Services and members of AmeriCorps have partnered together for the annual Police Providing Presents event to benefit local children. This nationwide event may be called different names, but the event's meaning stays the same. The event provides selected Garrett County children the opportunity to be paired with members from the Maryland State Police, Garrett County Sheriff's Office, Oakland City Police, Maryland Natural Resource Police, and the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office who will spend time together as partners for the day. The event provides the opportunity for children to go shopping with a police officer in order to purchase presents for their family and themselves, attend a luncheon, enjoy games and activities, and have their presents wrapped by volunteers. The annual Police Providing Presents event is scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2023. The program serves Garrett County children and is supported by donations. We are graciously asking for donations from those who would like to support this program. These contributions will help provide the selected children with the opportunity to make their holidays a little brighter. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. All donations can […]

Happy Wispmas!

Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, United States

Come celebrate the holiday season at Wisp Resort. Each day will hold magical adventures for you and your whole family. Hot Cocoa Bars, Elves Workshops, Holiday Contests, and more fun!

“Deck the Halls” Market

Shabby Patina 6936 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United States

This will be the last Market of 2023! Come out and shop for last-minute decor and Christmas gifts. Discounts, door prizes, and refreshments!

A Stitch in Time Sewing Circle

Ruth Enlow Library - Accident 106 S. North Street, Accident, MD, United States

Accident Library invites you to join our sewing circle: "A Stitch in Time." The library meets 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 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.

Event Series Winter Waterfowl Walk

Winter Waterfowl Walk

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

Join Deep Creek Lake State Park for a stroll by the waterfront, as they search for ducks, geese, and swans! Many of these birds can only be found in this region during the colder times of the year. Be sure to dress for the weather!

Mountain Fresh Farmers Market: Winter Market

Mountain Fresh Pavilion 2nd Street, Downtown Oakland, MD, United States

Join the Winter Markets from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion: November 4 November 11 (Veteran’s Day Weekend) November 18 (week before Thanksgiving) November 25 (Small Business Saturday) December 2 (Oakland’s Small Town Christmas week) December 9 December 16 (before Christmas) February 17 (Winter Fest & President’s Day weekend) March 2 March 16 March 30 (Easter weekend)

Cocoa Crawl

Downtown Oakland Oakland, MD, United States

Join the Town of Oakland for A Great Small Town Christmas, on December 8th, 9th, and 16th, 2023. There are many free and family-friendly activities in downtown Oakland to celebrate the holidays. On Saturday, December 16th, join select downtown businesses for a Cocoa Crawl from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Sample delicious treats while you complete your holiday shopping.

Make and Take Bird Feeders

New Germany Nature Center 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

Drop by the Lake House and learn how to make your own suet cakes and other bird feeders. This is a come and go style program, so feel free to stop by anytime during the program time period.

Joy of Christmas Light Show

Oakland Community Center 14 N 8th Street, Oakland, MD, United States

Nightly shows from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Over 40,000 lights to watch. Listen outdoors or on your vehicle's radio. The show starts at the top of each hour. Be sure to check out our new interactive outdoor dance floor! Completely free!

Children’s Christmas Activity at B&O Museum

Oakland A&E District 108 S. Second Street, Oakland, MD, United States

The Oakland B&O Museum will be part of a Great Small Town Christmas this year on Saturday, December 9th, and Saturday, December 16th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Oakland A&E District. This is for children ages 4-9. The event is free, but donations are always appreciated. The children are invited to come in their pajamas or their Christmas best for photos with Santa Claus. They will take part in a craft, have cookies, and get to see Santa. There is limited space for this event. Please call Nicole McCullough at 301-334-2691 to make a reservation. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. The parents are invited to tour the station and enjoy some treats for themselves while their children are in the North Pole (classroom). This will be an experience your child will never forget!!!

Free

Buffalo Run at MoonShadow

MoonShadow 145 Bumblebee Road, McHenry, MD, United States

One of the best folk shows anywhere around. Buffalo Run is a full band of traditional instruments including a hammered dulcimer! These fellas have known each other and played music since the time of Woodstock, come on out and see the grand foot stomping good time they put on.

Happy Wispmas!

Wisp Resort 296 Marsh Hill Rd, McHenry, MD, United States

Come celebrate the holiday season at Wisp Resort. Each day will hold magical adventures for you and your whole family. Hot Cocoa Bars, Elves Workshops, Holiday Contests, and more fun!

JTF Public Skate Session

Grantsville Town Park

The ice rink is located in Grantsville Town Park near the Ruth Enlow Library. All sessions are limited on the number of participants so JTF1 encourages you to buy your admissions in advance but drop-ins are also welcome. Public skates are limited to scheduled times. Please see the schedule below to plan your visit. Follow us on Facebook (JTF1 or jointtrainingfacility1) to get the most up-to-date schedule. RENTALS The Ice Rink has skates for all sizes, helmets, and skate aids for rent. Skates are $2, helmets are $1, and skate aids are $2. Skate aids are only available for children under 48 inches in height. You can bring your own bike helmet. Helmets are not required but encouraged, especially for beginners. Additionally, if you are renting skates, you are required to wear socks. Please wear full-length socks - footies, ankle socks, etc. are not appropriate to protect your skin in skates. SKATE SESSIONS AND PRIVATE RENTALS JTF will hold multiple Public Skate Sessions which are $5 per skater plus skate rental. Additionally, we have two special sessions. The Afterschool Skate is Monday through Friday 4-6 PM and rental skates will be included in the session price of $5. Please note; […]

Event Series Ogling Owl Pellets

Ogling Owl Pellets

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

Whooooo wants what owls eat? Come to the Discovery Center and dissect owl pellets to find out!