Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather today will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds of around 7 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. The chance of rain is 50%, mainly before 8:00 AM.

Enjoy the mild air while it lasts! Friday will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 50s, and then the weekend turns much cooler, with highs in the mid 40s on Saturday and upper 40s on Sunday. It’s a good time to dig out the warm jackets.

Smallmouth bass fishing has been exciting on Deep Creek Lake and the upper Potomac this month, and lures that mimic baitfish and crayfish are the way to go, according to the Maryland Fishing Report for November 4.

Cyclists, plan ahead: the Big Savage Tunnel on the Great Allegheny Passage closes for the winter on Wednesday, November 25. There’s no detour, and it’s expected to reopen in late March or early April.

Thursday means 50% off pizza at Wisp Resort! Take 50% off a whole pizza or slice at any eligible dining outlet from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Get your tickets early for the Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year at Wisp Resort on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. It’s $49.99 per person for a four-course dinner and an interactive comedy show, and tickets must be purchased in advance. [Ad]

Need help with health insurance? The Garrett County Health Department Mobile Insurance Clinic is at the Friendsville Senior Center today from 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, where staff can help you apply through Maryland Health Connection.

Crafters and game lovers, head to the library this afternoon! Needlework meets at the Oakland Ruth Enlow Library from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (bring your own project), and Mah-Jongg is at the Grantsville library from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, with beginners welcome.

Round up your team for Team Trivia at Mountain State Brewing Co. tonight at 6:30 PM. [Ad]

Tomorrow, entrepreneurs can stop by the free Build What’s Next Regional Roadshow at Garrett College from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, and the Grantsville Senior Center Flu Clinic runs from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

This Saturday, November 7, HART for Animals hosts its Black Tie & Tails gala at the Lodge at Wisp Resort, with dinner, live music, a wine pull, and auctions to help animals in need. [Ad]

The weather today will be mostly sunny, with highs near 70. Rain is likely tonight, mainly after 1:00 AM, with lows around 56. The chance of rain is 70%.

Local and regional preliminary election results are posted.

Soak up one more beautiful, warm afternoon while you can, because the rain sticks around on Thursday, with highs near 65 and a 70% chance of rain.

Anglers, take note: Maryland has wrapped up its fall put-and-take trout stocking, with 18,150 rainbow, golden rainbow and brown trout stocked in 27 waterbodies across 14 counties. Stocking resumes in February, and Trout Opening Day is March 27.

Some of our own neighbors are headed to TV! MPT’s Maryland Farm & Harvest debuts its new season on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:00 PM, and the November 17 episode features the Garrett Growers Cooperative, a group of small local farmers who pool their resources to supply area restaurants, grocers, and wholesalers.

Mark your calendar for Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., when Garrett College’s Joan Crawford Lecture Series hosts “An Evening Abroad” with the College’s 17 international students from 12 countries. It’s free and open to the public at the Morin Family Gymnasium in the Edwards Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex, with foods like Dominican rice pudding, Canadian poutine and Japanese ramen to sample.

A quick reminder that the Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health meets virtually this morning at 8:30 AM, and you can join by Google Meet or by phone.

Ready to bring your business to Deep Creek Lake? The Savoy Team at The KW Collective has prime, fully renovated commercial spaces available at The Shoppes at The Fort and the Black Bear Building in McHenry, featuring high visibility, lake and ski slope views, generous parking, and all-inclusive rent options. Message them today for pricing or to schedule your private tour! [Ad]

It’s Wedgie Wednesday at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland! Take $2 off any large wedgie, from steak to buffalo chicken to veggie. [Ad]

Guests 55 and better can save up to 40% off their check during Double Nickel Wednesday at Deep Creek UNO, an all-day special every Wednesday. Not a member yet? Just ask your server how to sign up. [Ad]

Wings and a cold one? Enjoy 50% off wings with your choice of sauce ($7.99) and $2.49 Yuengling at Wednesday Yuengs & Wings at Last Chair Bar + Bistro at Wisp Resort, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Stock up on local goodies at the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion on 2nd Street in downtown Oakland, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Little ones can enjoy Story Time @ Oakland for ages 3 & up from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland.

Good luck to our local high school runners at cross country regionals at Catoctin, from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Book lovers have plenty to choose from tonight: Guys Readin’ Stuff, a casual book club for adults and teens, meets from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland, followed by OWL: Oakland Writers’ and Literature from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Love to cook? Bring a dish to share at the Culinary Connections Cookbook Club from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at the Friendsville Senior Center, where members each make a recipe from a selection of cookbooks, swap tips, and compete for a monthly door prize.

Still need your flu shot? The Grantsville Senior Center Flu Clinic is coming up Friday, November 6, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Award-winning original series highlights the best of Maryland agriculture from the Appalachian Mountains to the coastal plain and everywhere between First two episodes visit farm locations in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Garrett, Frederick, and St. Mary’s counties

Maryland Public Television’s popular original series Maryland Farm & Harvest returns for its 14th season on Tuesday, November 10, with the first of 13 new half-hour episodes. A preview of the new season is available on MPT’s YouTube channel HERE.

Maryland Farm & Harvest airs on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on MPT and online at mpt.org/livestream. Episodes are also available to view live and on demand using the free PBS app and MPT’s online video player.

The popular weekly series takes viewers on a journey across the Free State, telling engaging and enlightening stories about the farms, people, and technology required to sustain and grow agriculture in Maryland, the state’s number one commercial industry.

Joanne Clendining, who has earned three Emmy® awards from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for her work on Maryland Farm & Harvest, returns as host. She is again joined by Al Spoler, host of “The Local Buy” segments, and by a variety of local chefs who serve as guest hosts of the series’ “Farm to Skillet” segments.

With introductions filmed at Pond View Farm in White Hall (Harford County), the November 10 season premiere episode features the following stories:

• McGinnis Family Grain (Baltimore County): The McGinnis family, 2025 inductees into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame, have maintained their century-old agricultural legacy across a 1,600-acre grain farm. Patriarch Wayne McGinnis has transitioned the White Hall farm’s operations to his son Jay and daughter-in-law Nicole, seamlessly blending large-scale grain production with a unique charitable beef program. This segment explores the McGinnis’ multi-generational succession, showing viewers how the family’s land stewardship continues to serve both the environment and the local community.
• Dixon Family Farm (St. Mary’s County): Former Marine Jeff Miller and former NSA intelligence officer Claudinne Miller traded high-stakes careers to take over a historic 55-acre family property in Mechanicsville. With no prior agricultural experience, the couple is actively transforming this former tobacco land into a thriving lavender and cut flower operation using sustainable, regenerative farming practices. Host Joanne Clendining visits Dixon Family Farm to learn about the Millers’ unexpected journey as farmers, then joins them in the fields to help harvest the lavender crop.
• The Local Buy: Milburn Orchards (Cecil County): After facing significant cherry crop losses due to unseasonably harsh spring weather and late-season frosts, Milburn Orchards in Elkton leans on its diverse business model to sustain operations. Segment host Al Spoler visits the farm to discover how the Milburn family uses strategic crop diversification and thriving agritourism to mitigate these unpredictable climate risks. During his visit, Al experiences Milburn’s popular agritourism offerings firsthand by picking blueberries and enjoying fresh apple cider donuts.

The November 17 episode – with introductions filmed at Inverness Brewing in Monkton (Baltimore County) – features these stories:

• Lambing Season at Hollywood Farm (Anne Arundel County): Just outside of Annapolis, Hollywood Farm is a 125-acre operation specializing in niche lamb production. Viewers visit Hollywood during the intensive spring lambing season, when nearly 100 baby Katahdin lambs are birthed at all hours of the day. There, fourth-generation farmer Gwen Manseau shows how her family maintains the farm’s balance sheet by capitalizing on direct-to-consumer demand for local lamb while also diversifying income streams by selling firewood, hosting events, and renting farmland to local community garden groups, all while using regenerative practices to heal the land and the Chesapeake Bay tributaries that surround it.
• Garrett Growers Cooperative (Garrett County): In the high plateau of the Allegheny Mountains, Garrett County farmers face a harsh climate that compresses their growing season into just a few months. To overcome these challenges, a group of small farmers formed the Garrett Growers Cooperative. Viewers discover how the farmer-owned and operated collective pools resources to scale supply and meet the demands of local restaurants, grocery stores, and wholesalers. Audiences also learn about the cooperative’s “Veggies on the Move” mobile market initiative, which strengthens the region’s food system by partnering with local health councils to deliver fresh produce to rural food deserts in towns such as Kitzmiller and Friendsville.
• Farm to Skillet: Chef Sara Kephart (Frederick County): Chef Sara Kephart of Sarah Kep’s Kitchen demonstrates how to craft an elevated potato gnocchi and Bolognese dish using ingredients sourced entirely within a 20-minute radius of her kitchen in Thurmont. Her journey begins at Moo Cow Creamery in Frederick, where she gathers dairy and meat and gets hands-on cow-milking experience with owner Pam Moser. After a stop at 78 Acres Farm in Smithsburg to harvest fresh vegetables, Sara heads back to the kitchen to prepare the gourmet meal. The recipe will be available for download at mpt.org/farm.

More than 20 million viewers have watched Maryland Farm & Harvest on the statewide public TV network since its 2013 debut. The series has traveled to more than 500 farms, fisheries, and other agriculture-related locations during its first 13 seasons, covering every Maryland county, as well as Baltimore City and Washington, D.C.

Encore broadcasts of Maryland Farm & Harvest air on MPT on Thursdays at 11 p.m. and on Sundays at 6 a.m. Episodes also air on MPT2/Create® on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Past episodes are available on the PBS app and MPT’s online video player, and episode segments are available on the series’ YouTube channel at youtube.com/@MarylandFarmHarvest.

Audiences are invited to engage with the series on social media @MarylandFarmHarvest on Facebook and @mdfarmtv on Instagram.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is MPT’s co-production partner for Maryland Farm & Harvest. Major funding is provided by the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board and MARBIDCO.

Additional funding is provided by Maryland’s Best; The Nature Conservancy; Maryland Soybean Board and Soybean Checkoff Program; Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts; Farm Credit; Maryland Nursery, Landscape & Greenhouse Association; Maryland Farm Bureau, Inc.; Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation; a grant from the Rural Maryland Council, Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Fund; a grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program; The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment; and Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences.

The weather today will be sunny, with highs near 70. Calm winds will become southeast at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows around 48. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, because rain is likely late Wednesday night into Thursday, with a 70% chance of rain.

Today is Election Day! Polls are open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and anyone in line at 8:00 PM can still cast a ballot. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by today, or dropped in an official drop box or at the Board of Elections office by 8:00 PM. You can find your polling location through the Garrett County Board of Elections.

Have old tires piling up? Garrett County Solid Waste & Recycling will hold a Scrap Tire Drop-Off on Saturday, November 14, starting at 7:00 AM at the Garrett County Fairgrounds (upper lot, Mosser Road entrance). Residents can bring up to 10 passenger or light tires, on or off the rim, with ID or proof of residency, until the containers are full.

Maryland Public Television’s award-winning series *Outdoors Maryland* returns for its 38th season on November 10, featuring stories on black bear research, rare sunfish conservation, and local history. Catch new episodes Tuesdays at 7:30 PM on MPT or stream live and on demand via the free PBS app.

Some good news for our local parks: the Board of Public Works approved $19,000 for two Garrett County projects, covering walkway repairs at Grantsville Town Park and new benches at the Deer Park Community Center.

Calling young hunters, veterans, and active-duty military! Saturday, November 7, is one of Maryland’s special waterfowl hunting days reserved just for you, with another coming up on February 6.

Garrett County hunters had quite a week: 313-pound Garrett County bear topped Maryland’s 2026 black bear hunt, and our county accounted for 61 of the 89 bears harvested statewide.

Good news for Northern Garrett: the Health Department’s Grantsville office has expanded its hours, now open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, with most services and bill payments available there.

The Board of Public Works approved $1.56 million for six Western Maryland projects, including $472,000 for GRMC’s operating rooms, $23,850 for an accessible pavilion at Garrett College, and $19,000 for park projects in Grantsville and Deer Park.

Students from Southern and Northern got a hands-on look at the medical field when they health careers at the WVU Health Careers Exploration event</a> at Garrett College.

Calling all Southern Garrett bowlers: the final bowling team tryout is Wednesday, Nov. 4, right after school at The Alley, and interested students just need to show up.

Tuesday means Burger & Beers at Last Chair Bar + Bistro at Wisp Resort! Take 50% off any burger and enjoy a $1.99 PBR from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Little ones can enjoy Story Time @ Oakland for ages 6–36 months from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland, or Children’s Story Time for ages 3–5 from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM at the Ruth Enlow Library in Kitzmiller.

The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market will be at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, with free food while supplies last.

Living Well Chronic Disease Management meets from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM at the Grantsville Senior Center. It’s free, and you can register by calling 301-533-4554.

Animal lovers, mark your calendars: HART for Animals hosts its “Black Tie & Tails” gala this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Lodge at Wisp Resort</a>, with dinner, live music, a wine pull and silent and live auctions supporting animals in need. [Ad]

The weather today will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid 60s. Calm winds becoming southeast at around 5 mph.

It’s a mild start to November, and it gets even better from here, with sunshine and highs near 70 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Enjoy it while it lasts, because rain moves in Wednesday night into Thursday. And now that we’ve turned the clocks back, don’t forget it’ll be getting dark a lot earlier on your evening walks!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day, with polls open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. The ballot is two pages, so be sure to fill out both, and you can find a sample ballot at garrettcountymd.gov/elections.

Congratulations to our schools! All 11 Garrett County Public Schools earned three- or four-star ratings in the 2026 Maryland School Report Card, and nine of them improved their scores</a>, with Broad Ford School posting the biggest gain.

No surprise here: in a statewide survey of 3,001 Marylanders, Muddy Creek Falls at Swallow Falls State Park ranked No. 2 among the natural places people consider their “spiritual home.”

Tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., the Health Department hosts a Recovery Cafe at the Mary Browning Senior Center in Oakland, a casual gathering with crafts and light refreshments for people in treatment or recovery and their families.

Kudos to Linda Williams of the Personal Health Unit, named the Garrett County Health Department’s Employee of the Quarter</a> for stepping up across multiple clinic areas when colleagues were out.

Our leaf-peeping season is winding down, as DNR reports Garrett County’s foliage is now past peak, with only the oaks still showing gold and deep red.

Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the coast-to-coast American Discovery 250 Relay is carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence 6,800 miles across the country, passing right near Deep Creek Lake this November. Walkers, runners, and cyclists of all levels are invited to take part in this historic journey; check out the October issue of Lake-Front Magazine or visit discoverytrail.org to get involved.

A big congratulations to Nathaniel Williams, who earned his Pump Operator Certificate with the Accident Volunteer Fire Department, helping make sure fireground crews have the water they need.

Mark your calendars: MPT’s Outdoors Maryland kicks off its 38th season on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 PM, and the November 17 episode, “A Measure of Bears,” follows biologists into a black bear den in our part of the state.

Now that we’ve turned the clocks back, the State Fire Marshal reminds us to test our smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and swap out older battery-only smoke alarms for 10-year sealed lithium models.

The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health meets virtually this Wednesday, November 4, at 8:30 a.m., and you can join by Google Meet or by phone.

Have a head for numbers? The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation is looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join its board, ideally someone comfortable with basic financial reports and QuickBooks. [Ad]

Capture early morning mountain magic together with Mission Affordable 4-Packs at Wisp Resort starting at just $279. Save $40 when you buy four fully transferable lift tickets before December 1, 2026: perfect to share with your favorite ski buddies or save all for yourself. [Ad]

Coming up tomorrow, take 50% off any burger and enjoy a $1.99 PBR at Tuesday Burger & Beers at Last Chair Bar + Bistro at Wisp Resort, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Today is the last day to reserve your seat for the Civic Club of Oakland’s 5th Annual Tea and Holiday Boutique, held Saturday, November 7, from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Ace’s Run. Tickets are $50 per person, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.

Stay healthy this season! The Garrett County Health Department’s Flu Clinic in Oakland runs today from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Little ones can enjoy stories, songs, and crafts at Children’s Story Time at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

The Garrett County Health Department hosts a Recovery Cafe tonight from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Mary Browning (Oakland) Senior Center for individuals in treatment or recovery and their families, with free crafts, conversation, and light refreshments.

The Town of Friendsville’s Fall Leaf Pick-Up continues through November 23, weather permitting. Pile leaves at the edge of your property along the road, free of sticks, branches, and other debris.

Local founders and the folks who support them are invited to the free Build What’s Next Regional Roadshow on Friday, November 6, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Garrett College, with light refreshments provided.

Enjoy music, food, and games at the Greater Heights Missions Fall Festival on Saturday, November 7, from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Eastern Garrett County Fire Department. Admission is just $1.

Mountainside Baroque recreates the 18th-century café concerts of Leipzig at Bach’s Coffeehouse: Café Zimmermann on Sunday, November 8, with shows at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Café Mark in Cumberland.

Grab your evening wear and gather clues at the Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year at Wisp Resort on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Tickets are $49.99 per person and include a four-course dinner and an interactive comedy show. [Ad]

Skiers and riders, the 2026–27 Mission Affordable 4-Packs are here, with four all-day lift tickets for $279, good any day the resort is open this winter. They’re sold online only and in limited quantities, so don’t wait too long! [Ad]

Looking to buy or invest in Deep Creek Lake? 🌲🏡 Check out the newest November real estate listings from Railey Realty to see what’s on the market. [Ad]

Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026: The weather today will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds of around 6 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. Saturday will be partly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s and calm winds. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the lower 60s.

Good news for all our little ghouls and goblins: no rain is in the forecast for Halloween, and Saturday night only dips to around 42. Don’t forget that Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM Sunday, so set your clocks back an hour and enjoy the extra sleep!

Fall Foliage Report for October 29: We are now well past peak here in Garrett County, with the golden and burgundy tones of the oaks putting on one last show against our bluebird skies. Get out for a final scenic drive before the last leaves drop!

Fall Trout Stocking for October 29: Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 1,350 trout.

Don’t forget, Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Congratulations to Cole Oursler, a graduate of Garrett College’s education program now at Frostburg State, who was named a 2026 Future Outstanding Professional by SHAPE Maryland.

Whodunit? Wisp Resort hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner Party: The Best Laid Plans tonight from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Tickets are $49.99 per person for a four-course dinner and interactive show, so dress your best and grab your spot in advance! [Ad]

It’s the battle for the county tonight as Southern High hosts Northern High at 6:30 PM. Go Rams and go Huskies!

Bring the kids in costume to the CARC’s Halloween Swim & Treat in McHenry tonight from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Treats and a small craft are included, and admission is free for kids in costume and $2 for kids without.

Friday night is packed with Halloween fun, including Fall for Jesus at the Deer Park Community Center at 5:00 PM, Kitzmiller’s Annual Trick-or-Treat from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, the free Come For A Spell Halloween Costume Party at the Liberty Club from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, the Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering at Brodak’s Banquet Hall at 6:30 PM, and join me for the Margraff After Dark Halloween Bike Ride (please sign up if you’re coming) at 8:00 PM.

Brave souls can walk the Leona Dixon Legacy Haunted Trail in Aurora, W.Va., Friday and Saturday starting at 6:00 PM. Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting the Leona Dixon Legacy scholarship foundation.

AJ’s Adventures’ Halloween Ride continues at Wolf Den Run State Park’s Huckleberry Rocks Area tonight from 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM and Saturday from 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM. [Ad]

Catch Reckart Hollow at MoonShadow tonight at 7:00 PM, or head to Honi-Honi Bar for the Shelly McCombie Duo at 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Start your Halloween morning at the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, or shop the season finale Halloween Morning Market at Market on 42 in Friendsville from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Spend Halloween at the Cove Run Farms Corn Maze in Accident, open Saturday from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Admission is $10 for ages 11 and up, $5 for ages 3 to 10, and free for ages 2 and under.

Trick-or-treat hours for Saturday are 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM in Oakland and Grantsville, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in Friendsville, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in Loch Lynn Heights, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in Accident, and 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM in Finzel.

Trick or Treat at Fox’s Pizza Den-Oakland at 5:30pm or all-day at the Deep Creek Sandwich Shop for a free cookie! [Ad]

In Oakland, families can also stop by the free Boo Out Loud! Indoor Treat Trail at Play Out Loud from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Trick or Treat Night at Appalachian Crossroads from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, and the Trunk or Treat with NuWay Restoration & Cleaning and the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. In Accident, the Accident Community Planning Group Fall Festival runs from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Grown-up ghouls have plenty of parties Saturday night, including Halloween at the Pub at Big Sandy Brews at 5:00 PM, the Halloween Party at the American Legion in Oakland at 7:00 PM, the Halloween Party at The Greene Turtle from 8:00 PM – midnight, the VFW Post 10077 Adult Halloween Party in Deer Park at 8:00 PM, and the Halloween Party with Haunted Saloon and Mechanical Bull at Black Bear Tavern at 10:00 PM.

Catch the Fable Family Band at MoonShadow on Saturday at 7:00 PM, or rock out to the ’90s with Rushmore at Honi-Honi Bar at 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Test your luck at Team Bingo at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake on Sunday at 1:00 PM. [Ad]

Looking ahead, Monday, November 2 is the last day to reserve your seat for the Civic Club of Oakland’s 5th Annual Tea and Holiday Boutique, held Saturday, November 7 from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Ace’s Run Restaurant.

Also on November 7, HART for Animals hosts its Black Tie & Tails Gala at Wisp Resort from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, and the Greater Heights Missions Fall Festival runs 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Frostburg.

Make the most of your Halloween weekend with live music, outdoor fun, and all of our Halloween happenings!

The weather today will be sunny, with highs in the upper 60s. West winds of around 3 to 7 mph.

Enjoy it, because today looks like the warmest day of the week! Tonight stays mild with lows around 49, though west winds pick up after dark with gusts as high as 18 mph. Friday cools back into the lower 60s under mostly sunny skies.

Maryland Fishing Report for October 28: As October wraps up, cooler waters are stirring up fantastic fall fishing across our favorite haunts, from newly stocked trout waters to active bass, walleye, and crappie in the reservoirs. Grab your gear and head out this week to find your own treat waiting beneath the surface!

Today is the last day of early voting in Garrett County, with vote centers open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at the Oakland Community Center and the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Hall. If you miss it, Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Young hunters, mark your calendars! Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt opens November 14 for hunters 16 and younger, who must be accompanied by a licensed adult mentor age 21 or older. In Garrett County, junior hunters can also use designated public lands on November 15, and everyone in the woods those days needs to wear blaze orange or pink.

Hats off to the Garrett College Lakers men’s soccer team, whose season ended with a 3-2 loss to Harford in the Region 20 quarterfinals. Darius Hamilton scored both goals, keeper Wyatt Hull made 16 saves, and the Lakers finished with the program’s first winning region record.

Middletown Valley Bank has expanded its Garrett County presence with the grand opening of a new full-service branch at 19509 Garrett Highway in Oakland. Offering full teller services, deposit accounts, an ATM, and comprehensive commercial and home lending, the team is ready to serve local residents and businesses. [Ad]

Treat yourself to handcrafted popcorn, fresh fudge, and specialty candies from Copper Kettle Popcorn Factory in Oakland. Stop by across from Lakeside Creamery or call 301-387-5655 to have sweet holiday tins delivered straight to your door. [Ad]

Get the most out of every moment on Deep Creek Lake with Fun Time Watersports, the premier destination for rentals, guided tours, and boat sales. Plan your next adventure on the water today to make unforgettable memories with family and friends. [Ad]

Boal & Associates, PC brings decades of trusted financial guidance to businesses and individuals seeking expert tax planning and consulting. Serving communities across four states, the firm remains committed to providing strategic, high-quality accounting support. [Ad]

Treat yourself to 50% off a whole pizza or slice at any eligible dining outlet with Thursday 50% off Pizza at Wisp Resort, from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. [Ad]

Ladies, grab your bike and join the FREE Womens+ Casual Group Trail Mountain Bike Ride at Broadford Lake Park tonight. All abilities are welcome; meet at 5:15 PM, wheels down at 5:30 PM, and please sign up in advance.

Gather your smartest friends for Team Trivia at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake, starting at 6:30 PM. [Ad]

Bring your voice or your instrument to Open Mic Night hosted by Trae Buckner at MoonShadow, starting at 7:00 PM. [Ad]

Same trails, darker nights! AJ’s Adventures kicks off its Halloween Ride at Wolf Den Run State Park’s Huckleberry Rocks Area tonight from 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM, with more rides Friday from 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM and Saturday from 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM. Bring your own machine or rent one of theirs. [Ad]

Little ghouls and goblins can head to Trick or Treat at Hopeland Village tonight from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, going door to door along Frank Custer Drive off Broadford Road in Oakland.

Crafters are welcome to bring their projects to Needlework at the Oakland library from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, and the Grantsville library hosts Mah-Jongg from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Don’t know how to play? They’ll teach you!

Looking ahead to Friday, enjoy candy, games, and a cake walk at Fall for Jesus at the Deer Park Community Center at 5:00 PM, the free Come For A Spell Halloween Costume Party at the Liberty Club from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, the Trunk or Treat Small Town Gathering at Brodak’s Banquet Hall at 6:30 PM, and the Margraff After Dark Halloween Bike Ride at 8:00 PM.

Trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, October 31 are 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM in Oakland and Grantsville, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in Friendsville, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in Loch Lynn Heights, and 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in Accident. Find costume parties, corn mazes, and more on our Halloween events page!