Downtown Frederick

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.     May First Saturday is Presented by Woodsboro Bank, celebrating 125 years of service! Stop by 30 N Market St from noon-7pm to see how Woodsboro Bank grows with you! They will have an interactive chalk art display and be giving out seed packets and builder pencils.   and with Support from Renewal by Anderson   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. Print Day in May | Frederick Book Arts Center | 10am-4pm Accessories Bonanza | Frederick Arts Council Center | 11am-5pm Asia on the Creek (AANHPI Heritage Festival) […]

Tucked away in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., the Frederick Running Festival is one of the hidden gems of the running community. The festival features four races, which all finish at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Runners can experience a big time race with small town charm with the added value of off-site packet pick-up in the suburbs of Maryland. Choose between a half-marathon and two-person team relay on Sunday or the 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday.

A unique racing event set to take the streets of historic Downtown Frederick, Maryland on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Racers will be riding antique or modern high wheel bicycles in a criterium (multi-lap) race of along a 0.4 mile route through historic downtown Frederick, MD. The 2024 race will consist of 2 qualifying heats and a final race to determine the 2024 National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race champion.

In The Streets invites attendees to explore historic Downtown Frederick, while offering a sampling of the diverse food, entertainment, art, and non-profit resources that thrive in Frederick County. Located from Carroll Creek to 7th Street. Organized by Celebrate Frederick. 9am: Market Street Mile 11am-5pm: In The Streets Festival Noon-5pm: Craft Beverage Experience 5-9pm: Up The Creek Party