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A creative tableau of scarecrows is on view during October at Whalen Commons for the 2026 Poolesville Community Scarecrow Contest. Poolesville Seniors’ volunteers put together a Scarecrow display inspired by the 70’s. 

The Poolesville Seniors “Groovy Ghouls” display OR104 shows two hippie scarecrows with our “Mister Pickle” proclaiming Peace, Love and Pickleball! 

Bring the whole family to see our entry and all the others while strolling through the […]

Calling all local neighbors, artists, and visionaries!  Help shape a new public art project for your Poolesville community. 

Story Tapestries and Riverworks Art Center are inviting community members to participate in a series of hands-on public art workshops this fall. Together, we will talk about Poolesville, the stories and places that matter here, and what we want public art in our community to reflect. 

You do not need to be […]

2026 Town of Poolesville Election  

The Town of Poolesville election will take place on November 3rd 2026 at Poolesville Town Hall (note this is a different location than the state elections). Candidate packets are now available for pickup at Town Hall. For more information on voter registration and candidate eligibility, click on the link below:  

https://www.poolesvillemd.gov/285/Voting-Elections 

On October 25 from 7:00 to 9:00p.m., PACC is sponsoring a forum featuring […]

This October, join the Maryland DOT and help Maryland reach 1,000,000 steps during the Walktober Step Challenge!  

In 2008, the Maryland governor issued a proclamation declaring October as “Walktober” and encouraging people of all ages to step out during Walktober to enjoy Maryland’s autumn beauty. Since then, Maryland’s official state exercise has been walking. 

Walk, roll, or move your way through October, then Log Your Steps. Every […]

Celebrate Women in STEM

The second Tuesday in October is Ada Lovelace Day, which honors an extraordinary mathematician, and celebrates women in STEM. You may have seen the movie “The Imitation Game” about Alan Turing and his Enigma machine which turned the tide of WWII by deciphering coded messages. Turing’s creation was inspired by the 100-year-old writings of mathematician Ada Lovelace.   

Augusta Ada Byron was the daughter […]

If you are a bit too squeamish for the full Markoff’s Haunted Forest Experience, you may want to try the Lights On Night on the Markoff Trails on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.    

You […]

LGBT History Is American History, LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources. 

In 1994, Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher, believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of gay and lesbian history, and gathered other teachers and community leaders. They selected […]

Stay Active – Community Activities

Visit Deere Valley Farm Ice Cream stand in October and your Tip donation will be donated to Historic Medley District.

October 11 – Pumpkin Chunkin – Lewis Orchards will once again have the Pumpkin Chunkin cannon at the rear to the Market. Proceeds will benefit the American Legion Post in Poolesville. 10:00 am -4:00 pm Canceled because of weather

October 16 – Old Town Hall – Poolesville Pride presents Rocky Horror Picture […]