First Saturday is a day to show your love for local!
Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick.
Where you spend your money matters.
Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.
April First Saturday is presented with support from Potomac Edison Maryland Residential Energy Efficiency Programs.
Stop by 33 E Patrick St between noon-6pm to get a complimentary gift bag from our sponsors!
LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS
Downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Check back as the date gets closer for a list of specific activities, or visit our events calendar to see what’s happening today.
Celebrate Spring this April First Saturday in Downtown Frederick! Local merchants have teamed up to bring you a Spring Fling full of fun activities and great sidewalk sales for the whole family: Vintage MC • Augusta Rose • Sweet Clover • Ivy’s Haven • Chappelle and Co • Luv Pup • Bailey’s Treasures • Frederick Made • The Delaplaine Arts Center • Lou Lou • Frederick Floral Bar • Dream House • Ec’clectibles • Dancing Bear Toys • Soul Aura • Tsunami Ranen • Nelson Coleman • Atomic 97 • Time Bomb Tattoos • The Kitchenette • Gravel and Grind •The Perfect Truffle • Bella’s Closet • North Market Pop Shop • JoNas Outdoor Furniture
April Exhibit Openings @ The Delaplaine Arts Center | 9am-5pm | 40 S Carroll St
Art Matters Artist Talk @ The Delaplaine Arts Center | 2-5pm | 40 S Carroll St
Creative Outlet @ The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3-5pm | 40 S Carroll St
Kids Afro Fusion Dance Class @ The Center • Sound • Mind • Body | 9-10am | 28 E 6th St
Stationery & Ribbon Blowout Sale @ Ec’clectibles | 10am-9pm | 13 E Patrick St
Spring Studio Sale @ The Frederick Clay Studio | 10am-6pm | 119 N East St
Modern Dance Class @ The Center • Sound • Mind • Body | 11am-12:30pm | 28 E 6th St
In Unison With The Earth, A Sound and Toning Meditation @ The Center • Sound • Mind • Body | 7:30-9pm | 28 E 6th St
Dreams Exhibition @ DISTRICT Arts | 11am-7pm | 15 N Market St
Spring Fling Vintage Sidewalk Sale @ Vintage MC | 11am-7pm | 24 E Patrick St
Storytime + Craft with Ashley Belote @ Dancing Bear | 11am-12pm | 15 E Patrick St
All Day Mimosas @ Frederick Social | 11:30am-10pm | 50 Citizen’s Way
Vegan Eats + BK Juice Series @ BK Juices | 12-5pm | 343 N Market St
April Magic @ Bailey’s Treasures | 12-6pm | 419 N Market St
Inspired by Color @ Gallery 322 | 12-8pm | 322 N Market St
Fusti Tap: Cracked Black Pepper Olive Oil @ L.O.V.E. | 12-7pm | 214 N Market St
Art Expressions Exhibit @ Eastside Artists’ Gallery | 1-7pm | 313 E Patrick St
Growth & Renewal @ Evangelical Lutheran Church | 2-6pm | 35 E Church St
The 6000 Circles Project @ The Muse | 2-4pm | 19 N Market St
Frederick Artists Night @ Cowork Frederick | 3-7pm | 122 E Patrick St
The Circus Comes to TAG @ The Artists Gallery | 5-8pm | 501 N Market St
The Mars Smith Duo @ The Weinberg Center for the Arts | 7-9pm | 20 W Patrick St
Iterations: Archetypes and Continuum @ NOMA Gallery | 5-8pm | 437 N Market St
Spring Fling: Sip & Celebrate @ Premier Group | 1-4pm | 244 N Market St
Gimlets for Green Month Kickoff @ McClintock Distillery |12-8pm | 35 S Carroll St
Intentional Terrarium: A Festival of Performances and Experiences @ Y Arts Center | 2-8:30pm | 115 E Church St
Civil War Immersion Saturday @ National Museum of Civil War Medicine | 10am-5pm | 48 E Patrick St
Walking Tours with National Museum of Civil War Medicine | 10:30am-11:30am | 48 E Patrick St
LIVE MUSICIANS
Every First Saturday, the streets are filled with live music and entertainment.
Kristin Rebecca @ Magpie Fibers, 154 N Market St (2-5pm)
Josué Lopez @ County Permits Building, 30 N Market St (2-5pm)
Mike Kuster @ The Trail House, 17 S Market St (2-5pm)
Dave Koronet @ Luv Pup, 119 E Patrick St (4-7pm)
Mike Schirf @ Velvet Lounge, 203 N Market St (5-8pm)
Gianna Owusu & Friends @ County Permits Building, 30 N Market St (6-7pm)
Adian Chapman @ Dancing Bear, 15 E Patrick St (6-9pm)
SPENDING THE NIGHT?
The downtown art galleries have a treat for you! On the Sunday following First Saturdays, stroll the Sunday Artwalk to see live art demos, participate in community art, learn about specific techniques and materials, and much more. Check out the events this weekend!
PARKING & TRAVEL
Access travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick at www.parkfrederick.org and download a map of downtown businesses here.
Public Restrooms can be found in the Church Street (17 E Church St) and Carroll Creek (44 E Patrick St) Public Parking Garages. Restrooms are open daily from 9AM-10PM and cleaned regularly by the City of Frederick following all relevant guidelines.
