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Each year, the Partnership tackles strategic initiatives to bring more residents and employees to Downtown Frederick, offers an exciting season of events and works closely with downtown businesses and partners to continue to strengthen and improve Downtown Frederick.
Why We LOVE Downtown Frederick!
With our one-of-a-kind specialty shops, restaurants and people, Downtown Frederick stands out. We have a personality all our own…friendly, vibrant, eclectic and thriving.
Downtown business owners are passionate about what they do. They spend time in their shops and restaurants to make sure you are well cared for.
Downtown residents make this community home. A neighbor’s friendly face, an afternoon happy hour with friends, an evening stroll with the family — THERE’S ONLY ONE DOWNTOWN FREDERICK.
The Latest News in Downtown Frederick
Don’t skip a beat. Read the latest about how we LIVE, WORK, STAY, PLAY & CONNECT in Downtown Frederick.
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Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, June 2-4
We’re kicking off the first weekend in June, including First Saturday, with style and the Thai Water Festival. Hosted by AACF, Asian American Center of Frederick, and held at Carroll Creek Park, the festival features traditional Thai culture, cuisine and demonstrations from 10am-5pm. It’s a must-do as you wind your way throughout our charming downtown, experiencing the many wonderful merchants, restaurants and galleries hosting special events all weekend. We can’t wait to see you downtown! Thai Water Festival (Songkran) @ Carroll Creek Amphitheater Saturday, June 3, 10am-5pm Carroll Creek Park Join us for the Thai Water Festival Cultural experience on Carroll Creek! We’ll have street food, games, family activities and demonstrations. All ages welcome! Schedule 11:00 am Parade11:30 am Opening Ceremony by Mayor O’Connor & Welcome by the Royal Thai Ambassador12:00 pm MC Open12:15 pm Thai Dances by Benjarat Thai Dance Company OuipornAunwanTariKi PasFon TiHow to Thai DanceLet’s Dance 1:00 pm Thai Boxing by Khru ChonWai KhruHow to Thai BoxThai Boxing Sparing 2:00 pm Thai Dances by Benjarat Thai Dance Company Fon TiTari Ki PasHow to Thai DanceFon Thaep LarnLet’s dance Summer Market Series @ Frederick MADE Saturday, June 3, 12pm-5pm 31 W Patrick St Frederick MADE is kicking off our […]
Visit Downtown Frederick this Memorial Day!
This Memorial Day, make your way downtown to visit our many popular retailers and cool restaurants. With FREE PARKING in all of the City’s garages and meters on Monday, May 29, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t make a weekend of it in Downtown Frederick! Don’t see your favorite place on our list? This is only a start! Be sure to check with individual businesses for their most up-to-date hours. For more great things to see and do in Downtown Frederick, visit downtownfrederick.org/events. Business NameMonday, May 29Entertainment & InformationNational Museum of Civil War Medicine Pedego FrederickUNESCO Body & Mind WellnessVisit Frederick10am-5pm10am-5pm2pm-6pm9am-5pmFood & BeverageAgave 137Beans and Bagels Brewer’s AlleyBushwaller’s GastropubFirestone’s MarketFrederick Coffee Co. & CafeFrederick Fudge & Ice CreamFrederick SocialIdiomNorth Market Pop Shop Pretzel & Pizza CreationsSabor de CubaShowroomStarbucksSweetiesUp on Market11am-12am8am-1pm11am-11:30pm11:30am-2am10am-4pm6am-6pm12pm-8pm12pm-9pm12pm-10-pm12pm-8pm11am-9pm11:30am-8pm8am-9pm6am-7pm12pm-9pm10am-10pmRetailAlicia LAtomic 97Augusta RoseBrick and Mortar MercantileC&C Rage FactoryCurious IguanaDancing Bear ToysEc’clectiblesEmbark Skate ShopEmporium AntiquesGreat Stuff By Paul Lebherz Oil & Vinegar EmporiumLou Lou BoutiqueMolly’s MeanderingsNorth Market Pop ShopRelish DecorRetro MetroShab Row Tea EmporiumSky’s the LimitTake RootThe KitchenetteThe MuseThe Pasta PaletteThe Trail HouseTreaty General StoreVintage MC11am-4pm10am-10pm11am-5pm11am-6pm12pm-7pm10am-6pm10am-6pm10am-4pm11am-7pm11am-6pm10am-6pm11am-3pm10am-6pm10:30am-6pm12pm-8pm10am-6pm11am-6pm10:30am-6pm10am-6pm11am-6pm11am-4pm11am-4pm11am-5pm10am-4pm10am-6pm11am-6pm
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, May 19-21
Lovely spring weekends should be spent wandering and relaxing, and this weekend will be perfect for just that. Boost your brain with a free workshop, hit a bazaar for outdoor shopping after you’ve visited our downtown merchants, fill your concert-loving heart with a free chorale concert, treat yourself to fresh flowers and of course, save your Sunday for laughs. We can’t wait to see you downtown! Brain Boost “The Art of Getting Unstuck” @ Cowork Frederick Friday, May 19, 12pm, Free (Registration Required) 122 E Patrick St Ever find yourself completely committed to making a change and yet consistently struggling to make the change? If this sounds familiar, join the session, The Art of Getting Unstuck. In this highly interactive session, we’ll explore Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey’s Immunity to Change framework, learning what it means to be stuck and how to uncover what could be your “competing commitment” to help unlock your inner wisdom. Speaker: Sharon Blackborow. Free, but space is limited. Link to sign up: https://coworkfrederickfoundation.org/brain-boost-the-art-of-getting-unstuck/ Downtown Saturday Bazaar Saturday, May 20, 12pm-6pm 331 N Market St Located at 331 N Market St. A weekly outdoor bazaar featuring a variety of vendors and products, every Saturday throughout the year. More […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 May 11-14
We’re so thrilled for this weekend, that we’re kicking it off a day early! Not only does Alive @ Five, the Partnership’s summer outdoor happy hour, start TODAY, but it’s Mother’s Day weekend, and there’s a ton to celebrate. Check out the list below to see our Top 5 events of the weekend, and visit our events calendar for even more to do in Downtown Frederick. We can’t wait to see you downtown! Alive @ Five Kick-Off Thursday, May 11, 5pm-8pm, $6 admission Carroll Creek Amphitheater Alive @ Five kicks off TODAY, May 11, featuring live music and craft beverages every Thursday through September 28! New this year! Admission and drinks are $6 each. We’ve added cocktails to the mix – so take your pick from a crisp beer, refreshing wine or craft spirit! Local food trucks will also be serving up delicious fare and non-alcoholic beverages each week. Tonight, we’ve got Radio Hero on stage, with Firestone’s and Tempo di Pasta food trucks ready to serve you. Located in the Carroll Creek Amphitheater every Thursday from 5-8pm (May 11 – September 28), all events are 21+ only – don’t forget your ID. Alive @ Five is a summer-long fundraiser for Downtown Frederick […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, May 5-7
Mayfest First Saturday is happening this weekend, and we can’t wait! Not only are there tons of fun events happening throughout the weekend, but local volunteer chalk artists will decorate the sidewalks all over downtown on Saturday. A sunny forecast means it’s the perfect weekend to stroll with your family and friends and enjoy the temporary artwork as you shop, sip and dine your way around town. We can’t wait to see you downtown! Free Comic Book Day @ Brainstorm Comics & Gaming and C Burr Artz Library Saturday, May 6, 10am-4pm 117 N Market St & 110 E Patrick St Hey comic book lovers, mark your calendars for the upcoming Free Comic Book Day at Brainstorm Comics and Gaming! Get ready for a party-type atmosphere filled with fun activities and exciting deals that you wouldn’t want to miss. The event will be held at two locations, the C Burr Artz Library and the store location at 117 N Market St. There will be a scavenger hunt where you can win awesome prizes, including a chance to meet and greet with author Scott Braden for his book Kent Menace. Bring your family and friends to join in on the fun! Get […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, April 28-30
It’s going to be a busy, busy weekend downtown, as we get to work to make our town shine, and have fabulous events as the cherry on our sundae. As a special additional event for this week’s Top 5, this Saturday is the Partnership’s Bring a Broom Saturday, an annual affair where hundreds, and we mean hundreds of folks volunteer to weed, mulch, sweep and make Downtown Frederick sparkle. There’s still time to volunteer, either as a group or solo artist, but don’t delay. We can always use extra hands, and of course, we’ll feed you lunch after you’ve mulched your little heart out. After all of that mulching, you’ll be ready for fun, and boy oh boy are we going to deliver! Get those thrifting skills ready to go at Olde Mother, prepare for a Battle of the Bands at the Amphitheater, and start thinking…PUPPIES! A Puppy Hour adoption event at The Shed at Thacher & Rye and a benefit concert for our furry friends will have the canines well cared for this Sunday. Plus, if you’re interested in letterpress printing at all, a very special and notable letterpress artist from Switzerland, Dafi Kühne, will be joining the folks […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, April 21-23
Downtown Frederick loves a good craft swap, and doesn’t shy away from wonderful concerts and shows either. And did we mention the PUPPIES? You heard us right! It’s yet another glorious weekend, and there’s fun lurking around every corner, so much so in fact, that it was tricky choosing just five events to highlight. Stop in the FREE craft swap on Saturday and enjoy concerts and shows all around town, including the amazing Afrique en Cirque by Cirque Kalabante. Your entire family will be in awe! You can also get zen and stretch with furry little yogis, and when we say they take downward dog very seriously, we really mean it. For the complete list of activities happening this weekend, be sure to visit our Events page. We can’t wait to see you downtown! The Artist’s Flea Market & Craft Swap @ Frederick MADE Saturday, April 22, 11am-5pm, Free 31 W Patrick St Frederick MADE’s quarterly flea market & craft swap returns to celebrate earth day! Stop by to shop & swap our free craft supply tables as well as flea market tables with supplies, handmade goods & more. National String Symphonia at New Spire Arts Saturday, April 22, 4pm-6pm, […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, April 14-16
Spring has officially sprung, and our glorious downtown is full of blossoms and blooms, ready to show off for you. With shows and walking tours galore, we can’t wait for you to visit, grab a bite to eat and maybe an oh-so-chic cocktail, then take advantage of this entertainment and education-filled weekend. Did we even mention the shopping at our small local merchants? We can’t wait to see you downtown! CraftTown @ Maryland Ensemble Theater Friday, April 14, Saturday, April 15, Sunday, April 16 31 W Patrick St When crime comes to CraftTown, Assistant Manager Scotty DelRio finds a purpose. Can Scotty construct a new identity as a P.I. and sleuth his coworkers’ secrets while keeping his own? Comedy and mystery collide in this mid-size retail noir by local playwright and MET Ensemble Member Lydia Hadfield. Director Jeremy Myers describes CraftTown as “a satirical nod and homage to noir, a coming-of-age/origin story, a queer story.” Oh Crit! Comedy Night @ Maryland Ensemble Theater Friday, April 14, 8:30pm, $15 31 W Patrick St Since April is full of tomfoolery, come see Oh Crit! this month. Roll for initiative! Improv comedy fused with Dungeons & Dragons! Join us as we embark on an […]
Enjoy Your Holiday Weekend Downtown!
This holiday weekend is the perfect time to wander downtown to shop at our lovely shops and grab brunch or dinner in one of our delightful restaurants! If you’re stocking up on goodies for a basket, we have chocolate shops galore, with handmade chocolate bunnies and treats for all. Enjoy your weekend downtown, and be sure to visit our calendar for upcoming events!
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, March 31-April 2
No foolin’, it’s going to be a fantastic First Saturday weekend in Downtown Frederick! For a fun family activity, stop by Surelocked In at 5 N Market St on Saturday afternoon to pick up your clues for a Clue-style murder mystery put together by the FCPS Academy for Fine Arts. It will have you doing your best Sam Spade impersonation as you put the clues together to figure out whodunit! Magic more your vibe? Ibiza Cafe is putting on a magic show, sure to delight all ages. You can grab your favorite beverage then sit back and be amazed. If you’re feeling crafty, you’re in luck, because Give Rise Studio is hosting a Craft Swap on Sunday, where you can pick up all sorts of new-to-you craft materials for FREE! As you shop and make your way around town this weekend, be sure to stop by Frederick MADE to pick up your Shop Local Crawl card, then check off the merchants as you shop and be entered for fabulous prizes. You’ll also want to satisfy your inner artist with creations, demonstrations and more as you take advantage of the Sunday Artwalk and visit galleries throughout downtown. You can view the […]