Welcome
to Downtown Frederick!
A charming, historic downtown filled with amazing restaurants, local craft beverages, unique
shops, and a vibrant art district with events and experiences you can’t find anywhere else.
Alive @ Five
Get ready to kick off happy hour season with Alive @ Five, Downtown Frederick’s biggest outdoor happy hour and the Partnership’s largest fundraiser! The 2025 season starts on Thursday, May 8 through September 25 from 5–8 PM at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater, where great drinks, live music and good vibes come together.
First Saturday
Experience the best of Downtown Frederick every First Saturday — shops, restaurants and galleries stay open late with special events, tastings, and exhibits. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, it’s the perfect time to explore, support small businesses and discover something new in our vibrant downtown.
Support Local
Discover the people and businesses that make Downtown Frederick so unique. With over 250 specialty boutiques, galleries, fine dining and local craft beverage establishments, you’ll feel the energy and want to linger a little while longer.
We Love Downtown
Downtown Frederick Partnership works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality, livability and diversity of Downtown Frederick – a national Main Street Community.
Get Involved
The Partnership relies on volunteers for our events like First Saturday and Alive @ Five, but also for our committee work too. Want to help out? Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and be part of the community.
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