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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
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February First Saturday Dining Guide
Downtown Frederick is full of amazing dining options, so you’ll never have to go far to find a great meal! For a complete list of downtown eateries, click here. To help narrow down your choices during February First Saturday (Fire in Ice), we’ve broken out a few popular dining categories for the restaurants listed below. Scroll through to see the full list… and happy eating!
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 – January 27-29
It’s going to be a smashing good time this weekend, with the opening of Crash & Catharsis Rage Factory! Never heard of a rage room? Rage rooms are an entertaining and fun way to work out some aggression…safely! After you bash and crash to relieve your tensions, you can participate in Rock Star Karaoke to let your inner Mariah shine, be inspired at a book signing featuring local author Jamal Freeman, have a tipple of Maryland-made rye, or split your sides laughing at Sunday night comedy night. No matter your choice, we can’t wait to see you downtown! Crash & Catharsis Rage Factory Grand Opening Friday, January 27, 3pm 14 W Patrick St Are you ready Frederick?!? Because it’s finally happening!Frederick’s first and only Rage Room OPENS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 with our grand opening and ribbon cutting, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with each of you!!!!Bring on the #Enraged people!!Book Your Rage Room at CCRAGEFACTORY.com Jamel Freeman Book Launch Event @ Cowork Frederick Friday, January 27, 6pm 122 E Patrick St Join us for a book launch event featuring Jamel Freeman and his book, “Can I Do This?” Jamel is a board member of On Our Own Frederick, whose mission […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 January 20-22
This weekend, you’ll find bonafide powerhouse Terry Crews at the Weinberg Center as part of the Frederick Speaker Series. This is a terrific opportunity to enjoy downtown while being motivated and enjoying the infectious enthusiasm of Crews. You can even take advantage of a 50% ticket discount by using the code SPEAKER50. You can also take in a Tiki-themed cocktail during winter Tiki Week at Tenth Ward and catch the new Comedy Pigs Sketch Show at the MET. You’re sure to have a good time! Also featured this weekend are three one-man shows at New Spires Stages, featuring master impressionist Charlie Ross as he performs his versions of The Avengers, Stranger Things and Lord of the Rings. Ross has created a spot-on send up of a whole universe of favorite films … and loaded it into hilarious solo shows. Come downtown to laugh and be inspired this weekend! Frederick Speaker Series: TERRY CREWS Friday, January 20, 7:30-8:30pm, Tickets $35-$40 with code SPEAKER50 20 W Patrick St There are motivational speakers, and then there are “motivational do-ers.” Terry Crews is the latter. This bonafide powerhouse—actor, activist, best-selling author, former athlete, and beyond—has inspired countless individuals to “do something about it.” “It” […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 January 13-15
Forget the winter blahs and get yourself downtown! Our galleries have gorgeous exhibits from talented artists, our merchants are restocking after a busy holiday season, and our restaurants are always ready to welcome you with a delightful meal. While you’re here, head over to one of the breweries or distilleries for a tasty beverage and maybe some live music too. You’ll also want to check out the new Downtown Frederick Light Walk, featuring Instagrammable light installations around town. We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! Downtown Frederick Light Walk Now through March 2023 Various Locations Downtown Check out the Downtown Frederick Light Walk — bringing creative lighting installations to Downtown Frederick this winter season! Four selfie-worthy light installations dot downtown, including Starlight, Light Drops, Chroma and Kaleidoscope. Tag us on Instagram @dwntwnfrederick and Facebook @downtownfrederick to share your photos and videos. Use #downtownfrederick or #fredericklightwalk to be reposted. Installations are on every day and will stay up through March 2023. Frederick County Art Association Member’s Exhibition @ The Delaplaine Friday, January 13 & Saturday, January 14 from 9am-5pm, Sunday, January 15 from 11am-5pm 40 S Carroll St The annual FCAA exhibition features artworks in a variety of media, […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 – January 6-8
Now that you can finally take a deep breath from all of the holiday season hullabaloo, why not make the trip to Downtown Frederick to visit our wonderful merchants, ready to serve you! With art openings around town and the reopening of the Frederick Books Arts Center, you’ll easily find something to feed your creative side. Looking for a bite to eat or a sip of something delicious? We’ve got you covered there too. If it’s your soul you’re looking to soothe, look no further than a gong session (you heard us right!). You’ll be bathed in sound, and the heated floors are rather delightful as well! We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! Frederick Book Arts Grand Reopening Saturday, January 6, 10am-4pm 217 W Patrick St Join Frederick Book Arts for their Grand Re-Opening event! Over the summer, Frederick Books Arts experienced a fire that required a complete shut down and the move of nearly all of their equipment out of the building. Renovations are complete and they have moved back and would love to share the updated space with you! There will be demos, make and takes, tours, and the shop will be open, so stop on […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 – December 21-26
It’s the holiday homestretch in Downtown Frederick! This is our final Top 5 of 2022 (we’ll be back in January!), and there are fantastic holiday activities all around town this week and next. Our merchants are open and buzzing with activity, ready to help you with your final dash toward the shopping finish line! While you’re here, stop by your favorite eatery for a bite, and get ready to celebrate. We can’t wait to see you downtown! Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley @ Maryland Ensemble Theater Wednesday, December 21 and Thursday, December 22, 8pm, $15-$32 31 W Patrick St As the family gathers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy to celebrate Christmas, Mary – the bookish middle child of the Bennets – finally has her day. Set two years after the events of Pride and Prejudice, this winning sequel with period style and modern wit is sure to delight Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. Audio description services can be arranged for this charming play in advance through the box office. Tickets are $32 for adults, $30 for Seniors (65+) and Military, and $15 for students. A limited number of tickets for each performance are available as Pay-What-You-Will. […]
Who is Open on the Holidays?
Don’t see your favorite place on our list? This is just a start! Be sure to check with individual businesses for their most up-to-date hours. Business NameDec 24Dec 25Dec 31Jan 1Art GalleriesDISTRICT Arts – 15 N Market St✓✓✓The Delaplaine – 40 S Carroll St✓✓Gallery 322 – 322 N Market St✓✓Gaslight Gallery – 118 E Church St✓✓✓Entertainment & InformationSurelocked In Escape Games – 5 N Market St✓✓Visit Frederick – 151 S East St✓✓Food & BeverageAttaboy Beer _ 400 Sagner Ave✓✓✓Brewer’s Alley – 124 N Market St✓✓✓Bushwaller’s – 209 N Market St✓✓✓✓Delizia Cafe – 14 E Patrick St✓✓✓Firestone’s Culinary Tavern – 105 N Market St✓✓✓Firestone’s Market on Market – 113 N Market St✓✓✓Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe – 100 N East St✓✓✓Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream Co – 253 E Church St✓Frederick Social – 50 Citizen’s Way✓✓✓Gravel and Grind Cafe – 15 E 6th St✓✓Hoffman Brothers Ice Cream, 4 N Carroll St✓✓✓Idiom Brewing Co – 340 E Patrick St✓✓Isabella’s – 44 N Market St✓✓✓Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House✓✓✓Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium – 214 N Market St✓✓McClintock Back Bar – 35 S Carroll St✓North Market Pop Shop – 241 N Market St✓✓ ✓ Pistarro’s – 221 N East St✓✓✓Shab Row Tea Emporium – 112 N East St✓Showroom – 882 N East St✓✓✓Smoketown Creekside – 400 Sagner Ave✓✓✓Steinhardt […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, December 16-18
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to be in Downtown Frederick! Take in one of our very fun events happening this weekend with a family sing-along, a cocktail competition, and even a holiday candle-making workshop! You can stroll along the creek to check out Sailing Through the Winter Solstice, then grab a bite to eat and get shopping. There’s fun for all ages, including breakfast with Santa and a fully improv version of A Christmas Carol. We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! Festival of Lights Friday, December 16, 7pm City Hall, 101 N Court St Don’t miss one of the holiday season’s most inspiring events. Free to attend, and open to all. Hosted by Celebrate Frederick. Each year the Festival of Lights brings the true spirit of the season to young and old alike. Holiday greetings, carols and an inspirational message are all part of this community tradition-based event that highlights the true meaning of the holiday season. Attendees join in the program with a moving candle lighting ceremony, filling the courtyard with magnificent light. The 2022 Festival of Lights will once again include a special musical performance by The Frederick Children’s Chorus. The Chorus was founded in […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, December 9-11
‘Tis the season for downtown holiday markets, and woo boy, does this weekend deliver! Not only do our merchants have magnificent wares perfect for your holiday gift giving (even if you’re gifting yourself) and our restaurants are bustling with good cheer, but there are five holiday maker markets happening in Downtown Frederick this weekend too. Parking at meters and in parking decks is FREE on Saturdays and Sundays during the holiday season through New Year’s Day, so slide into your perfect parking space then set out on foot to discover all Downtown Frederick has to offer. We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! Holiday Gift Market @ Eastside Gallery Friday, December 9, 5p-7pm 313 E Patrick St The gallery is filled with artwork, photography, forged steel, jewelry, books-as-art, prints, cards. Exhibit runs through December 18. Holiday Makers Market @ Frederick MADE Saturday, December 10, 11am-5pm 31 W Patrick St Join us at Frederick MADE for our holiday makers market and shop from 30+ artists under one roof. Check out our storefront full of locally-made products and visit with our 8 artists popping up. East St Holiday Festival & Market @ District East Saturday, December 10, 12pm-5pm 880 N […]
Downtown Frederick is Open for the Holidays!
With more than 200 unique stores and restaurants, Downtown Frederick, Maryland is a shopping destination unlike any other. In an era of increasing online shopping, it’s important to remember that shopping small makes a big difference. An impressive 99% percent of our downtown retailers are independently owned — which means you can enjoy a guilt-free shopping experience, knowing that 67 cents of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local economy. So before you turn to the internet or head to the mall, take a spin through Downtown Frederick and visit the amazing independent retailers that you won’t find anywhere else. Many of our shops even stay open 7 days a week during the holiday season! Keep reading for a list of those shopping locations, which will be open every day from Frosty Friday (Nov 25) through Christmas Eve. Many shops even extend their hours over the weekends, staying open late ’til 8pm on Fridays & Saturdays (these businesses are marked with an * in the list below). Find a complete list of shopping and dining in Downtown Frederick here! Shopping (open 7 days a week!) Curious Iguana * 12 N Market StDancing Bear Toys and Gifts […]