
Garrett County Rec Fair
Deep Creek Lake State ParkFind your type of adventure at the Rec Fair!Deep Creek Lake State Park | June 21st from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Vendors will showcase recreational opportunities from around the region, along with other valuable resources. Enjoy demonstrations, guided activities, and free biking, kayaking, and canoeing. Bring the whole family for a fun day at Deep Creek Lake State Park and experience the unique offerings of the Rec Fair! Submit FREE Vendor Registration! RSVP as an Attendee (Not Required)
Pleasant Gardens in the Valley
The Mountain Laurel Garden Club will host “Pleasant Gardens in the Valley,” its 2025 garden tour, on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (rain or shine; no pets). The tour includes four gardens and farms in the Pleasant Valley area of southern Garrett County, all conveniently located off US 219 South. In addition to the gardens, tour attractions include flower and herb gift basket demonstrations by the Floral Design Committee, live music and historical displays at all locations, and food for sale at three of the four locations. There will also be a display of antique garden tools, an art sale and exhibition, and information on the club’s ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.MountainLaurelGardenClub.com for more information on the musical performances, food options, and other events during the tour. Tickets to the “Pleasant Gardens in the Valley” tour are $10.00 each and are available from the club’s website, MLGC members, and the following local businesses: Deep Creek Lavender Farm, Green Acres, Mosser Meadow Nurseries, and Pleasant Valley Greenhouse.
A Green/Blue Casual Group Mountain Bike Ride
Deep Creek Lake State ParkJoin DCAB for a FREE Casual Group MTB Ride for everyone riding at a green/blue level on June 21! Meet at 1:00 PM, wheels down at 1:15 PM, with an estimated return by 3:15 PM. (This ride is part of the Recreation Fair—exact meeting location will be confirmed as the date approaches.) PLEASE SIGN UP AND COMPLETE THE WAIVER IN ADVANCE! 🔗 https://x.gldn.io/e/u1upSQXevTb Participants must sign the waiver, wear a helmet, and be able to ride a bike comfortably. Bring your bike (or rent one through the Rec Fair), helmet, drinking water, and a snack. SPONSORED BY MORE! 🔗 Learn more: https://more-mtb.org/
Maryland’s Native Bees
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesLearn about the type of native bees found here and the role they play in our environment on June 21 at 1:00 PM.
Walk for Alzheimers Sponsored by Pop Pop’s Path
Oakland Town Parking Lot S 1st Street, Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin the Walk for Alzheimer's, sponsored by Pop Pop's Path, on June 21 at 3:00 PM at the Oakland Town Parking Lot. A $20 per person registration donation is requested. For more information, visit poppopspath.org.
DCL 100: Boat Parade on Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek LakeCallin' 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/ 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
Nature Storytime & Walk
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesCome learn about nature through stories on June 9 and 23 at 10:00 AM at Sang Run State Park. Afterwards, enjoy a short guided walk on one of the trails.
Demo Garden Tour
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesExplore the Demo Garden and learn about different small-space gardening techniques on June 24 at 1:00 PM. Learn about perennial vegetables that do well in small spaces and come back year after year.
Nature Hike
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin a Master Naturalist on a fun and educational nature hike to learn about various plants and animals that live in and around Deep Creek Lake. Come prepared for the weather and ready to hike! (3 miles)
Learn to Fish!
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin the naturalists at the Discovery Center to learn how to partake in one of the best pastimes Deep Creek has to offer: fishing! Kids between 7-15 will learn skills that will help them on their own fishing adventures. Registration is required. Registration can be done at the Discovery Center desk with a $5 payment. Guardians must remain present during fishing.
Gentle Yoga Stretch at Deep Creek Lavender Farm
Deep Creek Lavender Farm 625 Doerr Rd, Accident, MD, United StatesSpread out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors for an hour of gentle/beginning yoga with Sheri Kosh, RYT E-500. This class is great if you are new to yoga or want a slower, gentler practice. Students bring their own mat or towel. Extra props are not required for this class. Physically, you need to be able to get up and down on your own and balance on the grass (with a slight slope). Thursdays, starting June 12 to August 14 Online Registration $15 at deepcreeklavenderfarm.com. Walk-ins. $20 Pay at the Lavender Farm when you arrive. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in, set up your mat/towel, and say hello! If it rains, we will email you by 7:00 a.m. the day of the class if we have to cancel. After relaxing on the porch, you can shop the amazing gift shop, which usually sells lavender-infused ice cream and lavender lemonade. Private or Private Group Classes available. Please inquire.
Loch Lynn Walking Group
Loch Lynn Soccer Fields 1 E 1st Ave., Oakland, MD, United StatesJoin a group of walkers meeting for a healthier lifestyle. All ages are welcome! It’s a fun and healthy way to bring the community together. They meet at the Loch Lynn Soccer Fields every Thursday at 10:30 AM
Deep Creek Lake’s Junior Rangers
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesSummer will be here before we know it! Join the Discovery Center and Deep Creek Lake State Park Volunteers for Junior Rangers. Tag along with the naturalists to learn all about the wild world right outside your door. Thursdays, June 26 – August 7, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM$25 per child (ages 7–12) For more information, email Naturalist Chance at chance.friend@maryland.gov.
FREE Womens+ Casual Group Trail Mountain Bike Ride
Hey friends, DCAB is offering womens+ casual group trail / MTB bike rides!! ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Meet at 5:15 PM, wheels down at 5:30 PM. Return by 7:30 PM-ish PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT:https://x.gldn.io/e/vTq5qVLqLTb The ladies will begin with a 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 interested in improving their skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. 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 your bike (in good working condition or […]
Herp Hike
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesJoin a naturalist for a stroll through the park and discover the hidden treasures that the native reptiles and amphibians have in the region. Meet on the Discovery Center deck. (0.5 miles).
Kids in the Creek!
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesA fun way for kids and families to learn about the unique critters that are a part of the creek and riparian ecosystems on June 10 and 27, at 1:00 PM at Sang Run State Park! Be prepared to get wet!
Campground Critters
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesVisit the Naturalists outside the Ranger Station/Camper Check-in. They will inform you about the critters you may spot during your stay and how best to avoid late-night visits!
Trail Work Days
Dans Mountain State Park 17410 Recreation Area Rd SW, Lonaconing, MD, United StatesHelp park staff improve recreation opportunities on the Lonacona Loop by building a new connector trail that will provide sustainable, shorter loops to enjoy. No tools or experience are needed—just a willingness to work hard, learn new skills, and enjoy the company of trail enthusiasts from the community. Please bring your own water, work gloves, and comfortable work boots. Free pizza will be provided at noon, courtesy of the Dans Mountain Volunteer Team. Trail work days: June 28 and July 12, 9:00 AM – noon, at the trailhead across from the pool at Dans Mountain State Park.
Wings & Wheels Fly-In
Garrett County Airport Garrett County AirportSAVE THE DATE! Bring the family to the airport for a day of fun when you're heading to or from Grantsville Days on June 28, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Enjoy static displays, a car show, a bicycle show, helicopter demonstrations, food, kids' activities, food trucks, and rides. This outdoor event is free admission, and schedules/displays may change based on weather. Dogs on a leash are welcome! 🐾 For more info or to participate, contact Adison Wyer at 301-746-8599 or awyer@garrettcountymd.gov.
Tea in the Garden
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesCheck out our tea garden box, learn how you can grow your tea garden, and try some of our garden-to-table tea samples on June 29 at 1:00 PM! Participants will explore the basics of tea gardening and enjoy fresh samples.
History Hike
Sang Run State Park 3735 Sang Run Road, McHenry, MD, United StatesJoin a guided hike around the historical hotspots of Sang Run State Park on June 12 and June 30!
Gentle Yoga Stretch at Deep Creek Lavender Farm
Deep Creek Lavender Farm 625 Doerr Rd, Accident, MD, United StatesSpread out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors for an hour of gentle/beginning yoga with Sheri Kosh, RYT E-500. This class is great if you are new to yoga or want a slower, gentler practice. Students bring their own mat or towel. Extra props are not required for this class. Physically, you need to be able to get up and down on your own and balance on the grass (with a slight slope). Thursdays, starting June 12 to August 14 Online Registration $15 at deepcreeklavenderfarm.com. Walk-ins. $20 Pay at the Lavender Farm when you arrive. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in, set up your mat/towel, and say hello! If it rains, we will email you by 7:00 a.m. the day of the class if we have to cancel. After relaxing on the porch, you can shop the amazing gift shop, which usually sells lavender-infused ice cream and lavender lemonade. Private or Private Group Classes available. Please inquire.
Deep Creek Lake’s Junior Rangers
Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United StatesSummer will be here before we know it! Join the Discovery Center and Deep Creek Lake State Park Volunteers for Junior Rangers. Tag along with the naturalists to learn all about the wild world right outside your door. Thursdays, June 26 – August 7, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM$25 per child (ages 7–12) For more information, email Naturalist Chance at chance.friend@maryland.gov.
July 3 Fireworks at Broadford Lake Park
Broadford Lake Park Mountain Lake Park, MD, United StatesCelebrate Independence Day Early! Join us for an unforgettable evening of fireworks, live music, and family fun on Wednesday, July 3rd! Location: Broadford Lake Park Time: Festivities begin at 7:30 PM | Fireworks at Dusk Live Music by: Garrett County Community Concert Band Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and patriotic spirit — it’s going to be a night to remember!
Free Fishing Days
The first two Saturdays in June and July 4 are license-free fishing days all across Maryland! On these days, licenses are not required to catch and possess finfish in tidal and non-tidal waters for recreational purposes. All other fishing laws and regulations still apply. Need gear? New Germany State Park is now a Tackle Loaner Program location! To borrow a rod and reel, stop by the Lake House between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM or call the Ranger Station at 301-895-5453 to make an appointment. Please bring your own bait!
DCL100: Sailboat Regatta
Deep Creek LakeHosted by the Deep Creek Yacht Racing Association—watch the sails fly or join the fun on the water.
2025 Mountain Biking Day Camp (Ages 11-13)
Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies 131 Laker Drive, McHenry, MD, United StatesDates: July 7–10, 2025 Times: Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Cost: $275 General Information: The CAOS Mountain Biking Camp for 11–13-year-old campers is a day camp designed to introduce the basic skills related to single-track mountain biking. The camp will be facilitated by faculty and/or staff of the Garrett College Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies. Participants will learn about the basics of mountain bike maintenance and will participate in riding games, obstacle courses, and skill drills. These activities are designed to build a solid foundation of skills to prepare campers for multiple single-track mountain bike rides within the region. Participants will meet with the camp instructors at the Garrett College Community Aquatics & Recreation Complex (CARC) at 9 a.m. each day and will return to the CARC at 12:30 p.m. Campers will travel in Garrett College vehicles from the CARC to a site that is appropriate to the riders’ ability levels and current weather conditions. Sites will include local and regional mountain bike trails. Games and initiatives may also be included. No experience is necessary to participate. Equipment List: Campers should bring: Athletic Shorts Padded Bike Shorts (optional but recommended) Athletic Performance (non-cotton) T-shirts Closed-toed shoes (sneakers) Provided […]
2025 Paddlesports Day Camp (Ages 14-16)
Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies 131 Laker Drive, McHenry, MD, United StatesDates: July 7–10, 2025 Times: Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Cost: $395 General Information: The CAOS Paddlesports Camp for 14–16-year-old campers is a day camp designed to introduce the basic skills related to a variety of paddlesports on flat and moving water. The camp will be facilitated by faculty and/or staff of the Garrett College Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies. Among other things, participants will learn about equipment, paddle strokes, and river dynamics. Monday–Wednesday, participants will meet with the camp instructors at the Garrett College Community Aquatics & Recreation Complex (CARC) at 9:00 AM. Participants and instructors will return to the CARC at 12:30 PM on these days. Thursday will also begin and end at the CARC, but it will be a longer day, running from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Campers will travel in Garrett College vehicles from the CARC to a paddling site that is appropriate to the paddlers’ ability levels and the current weather conditions. Sites will include local and regional rivers and lakes. Games, initiatives, and day hikes may also be included. No experience is necessary to participate. Equipment List: Campers should bring: Water bottle Swimsuit Change of […]
2025 Climbing Day Camp (Ages 8-10)
Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies 131 Laker Drive, McHenry, MD, United StatesDates: July 7–10, 2025 Times: Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Cost: $295 General Information: The CAOS Climbing Camp for 8–10-year-old campers is a day camp designed to introduce the basic skills related to rock climbing and rappelling, and is facilitated by faculty and/or staff of the Garrett College Center for Adventure and Outdoor Studies. Participants will learn about equipment, knots, movement skills, and climbing systems. Each day, participants will meet with the camp instructors at the Garrett College Community Aquatics & Recreation Complex (CARC) at 9:00 AM. Participants and instructors will return each day to the CARC at 12:30 PM. Campers will travel in Garrett College vehicles from the CARC to a climbing site that is appropriate to the climbers’ ability levels and current weather conditions. Sites may include the Fork Run Recreation Area, Coopers Rock State Forest, and regional climbing gyms. Games, initiatives, and day hikes may also be included. No experience is necessary to participate. Equipment List: Campers should bring: Water bottle Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes (sneakers or light hiking boots) Small backpack Provided by camp: Snacks Climbing harness, helmet, and shoes All technical climbing equipment Tentative Itinerary: Monday: Introductions and games/initiatives Introduction to rock climbing […]
DCL 100: Deep Creek Lake 100th Par Tee Golf Classic
Thousand Acres Golf Resort 255 Thousand Acres Road, Swanton, MDThe Thousand Acres Golf Club hosts the DCL 100th Par Tee Golf Classic on July 8 at 9:00 AM. This beautiful facility has been chosen as Maryland's favorite public/private course. See why this course is so loved, with the beautiful scenery to the excellent greens, tees, and fairways! It is a joy to play! The day of golf starts with a continental breakfast at 8:15 am and is followed by a buffet barbeque dinner catered by Sweitzer BBQ featuring Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, Ribs, side, and cornbread! Invite your non-golfers to join you for the buffet. Tickets for the buffet can be purchased separately for the non-golfers! The golf format is a scramble with tons of prizes for 3 top teams and various skill prizes along the way! The Deep Creek Lake 100th Par Tee Golf Classic is a charity event with proceeds going to the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Deep Creek Lake Watershed for generations to come! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW