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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 August 5-7
This weekend is August First Saturday in Downtown Frederick, and boy oh boy is there a lot to do! From a colorful and lively festival celebrating the culture of Indonesia to a cocktail-fortified pig roast, downtown will be hopping! You can attend the MET’s Inebriated History special performances (21 and older please) hit up the Soul Street Market for their last market of the summer, and even willingly get brain freeze at the Brain Freeze Ice Cream Social, at The Potter’s Guild of Frederick. Take the kiddos not only to enjoy south Mountain Creamery ice cream, but you’ll take home a one of a kind ice cream bowl too! We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! Colorful Indonesia Festival presented by AACF Saturday, August 6, 1pm-7pm, Free Admission Carroll Creek Linear Park Asian American Center of Frederick is hosting the Colorful Indonesia Festival event on Saturday August 6th between 1pm to 7pm. Join us on the Creek as we celebrate at our Colorful Indonesia Festival! There will be performances by acts such as Banjar Bali USA (Balinese Dance), GiGi Dance Company (Archipelago Dance, East to West Indonesia), House of Angklung, (Bamboo Instrument Musicians) and more. Culinary experiences will be brought […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 July 29-31
This weekend downtown, you’ll be able to participate in a true outdoor summer bash with beer, music, and food trucks, as well as find ice cream, both in a dish and on the walls! We’re focused on self-care with both yoga and art therapy, ready to play beer bingo, and even enjoy music from a chamber orchestra totally devoted to playing only, wait for it…video game music! Downtown Frederick always has something fun happening. Check out our events calendar for even more fun things to do this weekend! Rockwell Brewery Summer Brew Bash Saturday, July 30, 12pm-7pm, $5 pre-sale through 7/29, $10 at the door Carroll Creek Amphitheater Rockwell Brewery is hosting its first annual Rockwell Summer Brew Bash at Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheater on July 30th from 12-7 PM! It’ll be slam packed with fun summer vibes from the brews to the music to the food! Wear your favorite summer outfit or flashiest Hawaiian shirt with pride! Bring your lawn chairs, get a cold beer, and enjoy the music all day long! Rockwell will be pouring ice cold beers on tap to keep you cool, refreshed, and movin’ and groovin’ to the music! Stroker’s BBQ, Jerk N Jive Caribbean Kitchen, and […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 July 22-24
Whether you’re looking to keep things cool by venturing indoors to enjoy a charming musical or a fun indoor thrift market with repurposed goods (and beer too!), or want to revel in the warmth of summer by taking in a historic walking tour, comedy or jazz, Downtown Frederick has you covered this weekend. Join us downtown and take in one of our Top 5 featured events this weekend, supporting the arts and local artists, as well as the AARCH Society. And while you’re here, don’t forget to visit one of our amazing restaurants and shops. We can’t wait to see you downtown! Peter Pan Jr. @ The Maryland Ensemble Theater Friday, July 22, 7pm, Saturday, July 23, 2pm & 4pm (Tickets $20 & $22) 31 W Patrick St Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET)’s FUN Company raises the curtain on local youth in Peter Pan, Jr. for the family. Peter Pan, Jr. features a robust cast of beloved ensemble characters; Pirates, Lost Boys, and Brave Girls are the mainstay of this timeless production. Peter Pan, Jr. is adapted for the youth stage and provides a unique experience for each performer to explore and create memorable characters in an ensemble, developing invaluable skills to […]
Ice Cream in Downtown Frederick
Did you hear the scoop? Downtown Frederick is the place to be to for cool treats! With summer heating up, you’ll want to cool down with a cone, sundae, or shake from one of our fantastic scoop shops. Treat yo’ self and be sure to check out one of our local businesses scooping the very best ice cream treats around town! Frederick Fudge and Ice Cream Co. 253 E Church St All of your waffle cone dreams will come true at this sweet shop located in Everedy Square & Shab Row. Whether you’re going big or small, the ice cream here will delight the entire family! Summer Hours Monday-Thursday: 12pm-9pmFriday: 12pm-10pmSaturday: 11:30am-10pmSunday: 11:30am-9pm North Market Pop Shop 241 N Market St The North Market Pop Shop offers locally sourced, fresh from the farm, super premium Trickling Springs Creamery ice cream from Chambersburg, PA. They even have vegan and lactose-free frozen delights for those looking for non-traditional options. Want to get your float on? Pair any ice cream with any soda for the ice cream float of your dreams! Summer Hours: Sunday-Monday: 12:30pm-8:30pmTuesday-Thursday: 12pm-9pmFriday-Saturday: 12pm-10pm Pretzel and Pizza Creations 210 N Market St Looking for a scoop or a shake? Maybe something […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 July 15-17
Everything is big this weekend in Downtown Frederick, from the bikes to Downtown’s newest outdoor happy hour! The Partnership is taking over City Hall Park to bring you the finest celebratory High Wheel Race party this side of, well, anywhere! Food, adult beverages, and penny farthings as far as the eye can see. But that’s not all that’s happening this weekend Downtown! Add in a classic for the kids with Peter Pan Jr. at the MET and free concerts at FAC’s Sky Stage and the Carroll Creek amphitheater, and you’ll be entertained all weekend long. We’ll see you Downtown! National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race Saturday, July 16, 12pm-3pm, Free Admission Downtown Frederick After a 3-year hiatus, we are excited to announce that the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race is back! This unique racing event set to take the streets of historic downtown Frederick, Maryland on Saturday, July 16, 2022. 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 2022 race will consist of 2 qualifying heats and a final race to determine the 2022 National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 July 8-10
Summer is for strolling, and you’ll want to stroll around Downtown Frederick this weekend to see all that there is to offer, from our great shops to fabulous food to activities for the whole family! Whether you’ve got the courage for an open mic night, feel like some serious jamming, want to get those feet moving, take in stunning artwork, or even take the little ones for for story time, Downtown Frederick is where it’s happening! Open Mic Night hosted by FAME @ FAC’s Sky Stage Friday, July 8, 7pm-9pm, Free Admission 59 S Carroll St FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) hosts an open mic night every 2nd Friday from May-October, 7-9pm. Come to listen, play, or both! Whether you are a pro or a novice, this is a welcoming environment for you collaborate, build your skills, and get to know other local artists. Free to enter. Please sign up with FAME prior to the event to participate as a performer (you don’t have to sign up to watch). Donations appreciated. All-ages, beer/wine may be available for purchase w/ID. Sign up information on FAME’s page here. Salsa Calena Master Class with Brando Perez and Viviana Vargas @ Bernard W. Brown Community Center Saturday, July 9, […]
Downtown Frederick’s Fourth of July
Frederick’s Fourth of July celebrations are nothing short of incredible, and Downtown Frederick is ready for your visit! Many shops, restaurants, and businesses will be open Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, so there will be plenty to do. With FREE PARKING in all of the City’s garages on Sunday, July 3 from 8am-2pm and all day at meters and garages on Monday, July 4… 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. Spend your 4th of July weekend with us! Business NameSunday, July 3rd Monday, July 4thArt GalleriesDelaplaine Arts CenterDISTRICT ArtsEastside Artists’ GalleryGallery 322Gaslight Gallery11am-5pm11am-5pm1pm-5pm12pm-5pm1pm-6pmClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedEntertainment & InformationClue I.Q.: An Escape RoomPedegoRoads and Rails MuseumSurelocked In Escape GamesVisit Frederick10:30am-10pm11am-5pm12pm-5pm1pm-7:30pm9am-5pm10:30am-5pm10am-4pmClosedBy Appointment9am-5pmFood & BeverageBeans and BagelsBrewer’s AlleyBushwaller’s GastropubFrederick Coffee Co & CafeFrederick Fudge & Ice CreamFrederick SocialGravel & GrindIbiza CafeIdiom Brewing CoJoJo’s Restaurant & TaphouseLa PazMagoo’s Pub and EateryNorth Market Pop ShopPistarro’sShab Row Tea EmporiumSmoketown CreeksideSouth Mountain Creamery Ice Cream Shop Steinhardt Brewing CompanyThe Pasta Palette8am-3pm9am-11:30pm11am-2am6am-6pm11:30am-9pm11am-9pm8am-4pm9am-5pm12pm-10pm11:30am-12am11am-9pm11am-8pm12pm-8:30pm11:30am-9pm10am-6pm12pm-9pm12pm-9pm12pm-8pm10am-6pm8am-1pm11am-12am11:30am-2am6am-6pm12pm-9pm12pm-9pmClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed11:30am-6pm11:30am-9pmClosed12pm-9pm12pm-8pmClosed11am-5pmRetailA Lit’le Irish […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 July 1-3
With Independence Day just around the corner, you know that Downtown Frederick will be hopping this weekend! From Summer Daze with all the games, including cornhole, four square and hopscotch to a world cultures festival and family ice cream social. We’ve even got a historic civil war walking tour and a concert certain to get you movin’ and groovin’. We’ll see you Downtown!! Around the World Cultural Festival Saturday, July 1, 1pm-7pm, Free Admission Carroll Creek Amphitheater The Asian American Center of Frederick is hosting the “Around The World Tour” event! Come dressed in your heritage outfit to represent your culture and have your name written in different languages. There will be live performances, music, dance, arts and crafts, retail, food, interactive activities and more! Join us for a lovely day filled with culture and entertainment by the creek in Downtown Frederick! This event is free, but RSVP here for reminders and updates! If you would like to participate or volunteer, please contact today at events@aacfmd.org This event is part of AACF’s new program – “Carroll Creek Culture Series” which is launched in conjunction with the Downtown Frederick Partnership’s First Saturday celebrations. The culture series presents 5 thematic events from May to September. It is […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 June 24-26
This weekend, we’re full of PRIDE, celebrating throughout Downtown. You won’t want to miss the 2022 Frederick Pride Festival along Carroll Creek on Saturday from 11am-6pm, and there’s loads more going on around town. From comedy to art to the AARCH Society African American Walking Tour, Downtown Frederick is the place to have some fun and learn a little something while you’re at it. We can’t wait to see you Downtown this weekend! Frederick Pride June 25, 11am-6pm, Free Admission Carroll Creek Linear Park Frederick Pride is an annual celebration of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) pride in Frederick, MD – organized by The Frederick Center. Pride is back in 2022, bigger, louder, and prouder than ever before! Join the fun! Find more details at frederickpride.org. The Frederick Center’s Mission: The Frederick Center (thefrederickcenter.org) exists to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people and our families so we thrive, accepted and affirmed, in the broader Frederick community. Comedy Night @ FAC’s Sky Stage Friday, June 24, 7pm-10pm, $10 59 S Carroll St A night of stand-up and/or improv comedy under the stars featuring Cyryus Chansler, Jason Fliegel, Davine Ker, Stacey Axler, Sandy Bernstein, Ms. Chocolate, Brandon […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 June 17-19
Summer is in full swing in Downtown Frederick this weekend, with everything from a “pool-ish” party to an open mic night and so much more! There’s a little something for everyone, and if you’re feeling your artsy side, we’ve got you covered there too. Visit us and stay a while. We can’t wait for you to experience Downtown this weekend! Summer Step Out Friday, June 17, 4pm-8pm, Free Admission Attaboy Beer, 24 S Wisner St We’re pool-ish partying!! And shopping! And you should join. We’ll have our best floats and kiddy-pool out, Harry Styles jams on repeat and some of our fave summer shops and Firestones Culinary Tavern ‘s new food truck: the ROLLING FIRESTONES, including artisan ice cream. Did we mention ice cream? So breakout your heart shaped sunnies and flip flops, bring your fave Friday night crew. And Dad too! All those Dad-types ready to celebrate early, we got you! It’s time to Step Out! For Summer! Vendors include: Treaty General Store, Fred and Co. 1745, Two Sweet, Live and Bloom Design, Monarch Trading Co., Jujuteh Shoes, Hello Holly Earrings, Maple & Rye Bakery, Goodloe Byron, Relish Decor, Bracken and Bramble co., Drawn On Portraits, Meet.Plant.Love, Daisy Pop […]