Events
What's coming up around Garrett County.
October 2026
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Trick-or-Treat in Oakland
Sat., Oct. 31 · 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Where
- Throughout the Town of Oakland
- Host
- Town of Oakland
- Cost
- Free
Town-wide trick-or-treat hours set by the Town of Oakland.
November 2026
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The Buck Starts Here: Planning for College Starts Early
Wed., Nov. 4 · 6:30 p.m.
- Where
- Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry
- Host
- Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, Garrett County Public Schools and Garrett College
- Cost
- Free; registration encouraged
A workshop on planning and paying for college, for families of students in grades 7 to 12.
Details on The Buck Starts Here: Planning for College Starts Early →
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Western Maryland Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Road Show
Fri., Nov. 6 · 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Where
- Garrett College, GIEC Room 111, 687 Mosser Road, McHenry
- Host
- Western Maryland Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
- Cost
- Free; pre-registration required
A session for entrepreneurs, small business owners and resource providers to try new business support tools and help shape a regional action plan.
Details on Western Maryland Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Road Show →
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Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Fall Bash
Sat., Nov. 7 · 11 a.m. to 4:35 p.m.
- Where
- 31 S. Third Street, Oakland
- Host
- Oakland Volunteer Fire Department
- Cost
- $25 ticket, food and drinks included
A fundraiser for the fire department with prize drawings starting at noon, including firearms and cash prizes from $200 to $1,500. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.
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Civic Club of Oakland Tea and Holiday Boutique
Sat., Nov. 7 · 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Where
- Ace's Restaurant, lower level
- Host
- Civic Club of Oakland
- Cost
- $50 per person; reserve at civicclubofoaklandmd@gmail.com
The club's 5th annual tea with soup, sandwiches, scones and sweets, plus a holiday boutique auction.
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Black Tie & Tails Gala benefiting HART for Animals
Sat., Nov. 7 · 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Where
- The Lodge at Wisp Resort, 296 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry
- Host
- HART for Animals
- Cost
- $150 per person
Dinner, dancing and a live and silent auction raising money to care for HART's shelter animals while they wait for adoption.
Details on Black Tie & Tails Gala benefiting HART for Animals →
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Veterans Day Hike: Remembering Major Robert Lee Payne
Wed., Nov. 11 · noon to 4 p.m.
- Where
- North end of Poplar Lick Run Trail, New Germany Road, Savage River State Forest
- Host
- Tableland Trails
A six-mile out-and-back hike along Poplar Lick Run Trail to the memorial honoring Major Robert Lee Payne.
Details on Veterans Day Hike: Remembering Major Robert Lee Payne →
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Fire Cider Workshop
Thu., Nov. 12 · 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where
- Harvest House, 2132 Friendsville Road, Friendsville
- Host
- The Makers Guild
- Cost
- $40; pre-registration required
Participants make their own jar of fire cider; ingredients and supplies included.
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A Starry Night
Fri., Nov. 13 · 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where
- Ag Heritage Hall, Garrett County Fairgrounds, 270 Mosser Road, McHenry
- Cost
- Free
A prom night for people with special needs, with a red carpet, buffet dinner, karaoke, games and dancing. Guests of honor register online, and volunteers can sign up.
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Dear Evan Hansen (Beyond the Stage)
Fri., Nov. 13 · Nov. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.
- Where
- Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, 687 Mosser Road, McHenry
- Host
- Beyond the Stage
- Cost
- Adults $25, students $15
The musical, with local mental health resources on hand and a talk-back with the cast and a local mental health provider after the Sunday show. Recommended for teens and mature audiences.
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5th Annual Classic Holiday Workshop
Sat., Nov. 14 · 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where
- Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, McHenry
- Host
- Garrett College (contact Matia Vanderbilt, 301-387-3781)
- Cost
- Not listed; registration strongly encouraged
A family holiday workshop painting ceramic pieces. Walk-ins welcome while supplies last.
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Chamber Business After Hours at Clear Mountain Bank
Thu., Nov. 19 · 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where
- Clear Mountain Bank, 12730 Garrett Highway, Oakland
- Host
- Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
- Cost
- $10 members in advance; $15 at the door
Chamber networking evening with food and drinks; bring business cards for door prizes.
Details on Chamber Business After Hours at Clear Mountain Bank →
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Morning Market on 42: Small Business Saturday
Sat., Nov. 28 · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where
- Market on 42, 2150 Friendsville Road, Friendsville
- Host
- Market on 42
Artisans, coffee, brunch food trucks, farmers, meat and produce, and live music.
December 2026
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Friendsville Winter Market
Fri., Dec. 4 · 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where
- Throughout the Town of Friendsville
- Host
- Greater Friendsville Business Association
- Cost
- Free to attend
A holiday shopping evening with local vendors, food and gifts around town.
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Chamber Business After Hours at Black Bear Tavern
Thu., Dec. 10 · 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where
- Black Bear Tavern, 102 Fort Drive, McHenry
- Host
- Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
- Cost
- $10 members in advance; $15 at the door
Chamber networking evening. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots to get a free ticket to a future Business After Hours.
Details on Chamber Business After Hours at Black Bear Tavern →
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Early Bird Ball Drop
Thu., Dec. 31 · 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where
- Oakland Community Center, 14 N. Eighth Street, Oakland
- Cost
- Kids 3-17 $5, adults $10, family of five or more $30; tickets at the door
Family New Year's Eve party with games, crafts, music, inflatables and snacks, an outdoor countdown at 5:30 p.m. and a sparkling cider toast.
Nothing on the calendar right now. Check back soon.
Every week and every month
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Free Gentle Yoga at The Green Room
Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. (Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28; Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26)
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Friends of the Library
Nov. 11 and Dec. 9
Event listings come from the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce events calendar (visitdeepcreek.com) and the Town of Oakland. Times and prices can change, so check with the host before you go. Have an event? Send it through our Contact page.