Posted on 3/28/2025 by Stacy Carlson

Easter at Deep Creek Lake

Spring transforms Garrett County, and Deep Creek Lake is the perfect spot for an Easter escape. With calm waters and stunning scenery, it offers an idyllic retreat for families, couples, or groups eager to celebrate the season.

From delicious dining to fun Easter events, here’s your guide to making the most of the holiday at Deep Creek Lake.

Deep Creek Lake Easter Events

Easter at the Airport • April 12, 2-5PM
Garrett County Airport • 771 Airport Rd, Accident, MD 21520

Free all-ages, the Garrett County Airport and Taylor-Made Deep Creek Sales are your hosts for egg coloring, pictures with the Easter bunny, free candy eggs, and adoptable puppies from HART for Animals.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza • April 13, 1-5PM
Deep Creek Pottery • 1550 Deep Creek Dr, McHenry, MD 21541

Join Deep Creek Pottery for their Easter Egg-Stravangza that includes painting Easter pottery or making a spring mosaic, face painting from 1-3PM, a snack bar, and free crafts after your project. $5 entry fee per family.

EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt • April 19, 8:30AM-2PM
New Germany State Park

The annual EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt features more than 5,000 eggs that are hidden along 10 miles of trails in the park. Candy and prizes will be awarded only to those who are registered and who return their eggs before 2PM. 

The trails have vary in difficulty, so some may not be suitable for small children. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the entire activity. A maximum of 25 eggs per family may be collected.

Dress for hiking and bring supplies like drinking water, snacks, and Easter baskets. Trail maps will be provided. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Easter Dinner at Deep Creek Lake

Dutch's at Silver Tree • April 20, 11AM-8PM
Enjoy an incredible Easter buffet with baked ham, glazed salmon, steamed shrimp, and lots of sides. Reservations are recommended, call 301-387-0525.

Hen House Restaurant • April 20
Located just a short drive from the lake, their Easter buffet includes baked brown sugar glazed ham, roast beef, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, homemade bread,  and more. Call 301-689-5001 for reservations.


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