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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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Downtown Frederick is Open for the Holidays!
With more than 250 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 […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, November 25-27
It’s a big weekend in Downtown Frederick…you could even say it’s HUGE! That’s right–we’re talking FROSTY FRIDAY!! Where you spend your money matters, and shopping small is the perfect way to celebrate the season, have loads of fun, and support small business. Join us throughout downtown this Friday for a visit to our Snowflake tree (starting at 11am with a $100 combined purchase at at least two of our retailers), catch early bird gift bags at 9am, visit with Santa from 12pm-3pm, both at 30 N Market St, and roast marshmallows to a perfect golden brown at our fire pits. And while you’ve got the family in town this weekend, be sure to check out holiday games for the whole family at Heritage Frederick, or take in a fun show at The Weinberg Center for the Arts. We’re feeling the holiday vibe and can’t wait to share good cheer. We’ll see you downtown! Frosty Friday! Friday, November 25, 9am-9pm Downtown Frederick Kick off your holiday season with all day shopping in Downtown Frederick! Parking is FREE, shops open early and stay open late, and Downtown Frederick is filled with holiday cheer and decoration. 8am – Frosty Friday Breakfast at participating restaurants. […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, November 18-20
Plan to get yourself downtown this weekend for tons of fun! The ever-popular Sailing Through the Winter Solstice is back, this time with a launch party to celebrate! You’ll want to be down on the creek Saturday morning to catch the boat launch and celebrate their arrival. While you’re downtown, check out Cranksgiving, and fun holiday food drive with a bit of biking competition, taking off from Gravel and Grind and finishing at Olde Mother Brewing Co. While you’re feeling festive, you also won’t want to miss A Little Song, A Little Dance, a World AIDS Day fundraiser by The Frederick Center and held at ERUCC. On Sunday, Jon Meacham, Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be speaking at The Weinberg Center, with free copies of his new book for the first 600 people, so be sure to get there early! After you’ve had your brain tickled, it’s time to tickle your funny bone at Cellar Door’s Sunday Comedy Night. We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! Sailing Through the Winter Solstice Launch Day Party Saturday, November 19, 8am-12pm Carroll Creek Annually, Sailing Through The Winter Solstice begins in November, when a number of boats, transformed through the creative […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, November 11-13
We’re all about a fun time in Downtown Frederick, with so many interesting things happening! Whether you’re looking for music, dancing or live theater, or even getting your own creative juices flowing with writer’s or printmaking workshops, there’s always lots to do. Treat yourself to a good time before the holiday season hits and come downtown for some fun. Be sure to stop by one of our excellent boutiques for a little pre-holiday shopping and one of our fantastic restaurants for a bite to eat while you’re here. We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! The Guess Who @ The Weinberg Center for the Arts Friday, November 11, 7:30pm-9:30pm, $49 20 W Patrick St The Guess Who is a group that’s connected with the masses throughout an exultant hit parade including “These Eyes,” “Clap For the Wolfman,” “Hand Me Down World,” “No Time,” “Star Baby” and “Share the Land.” Add in fellow classics and double sided singles like the rock anthem “American Woman” and “No Sugar Tonight,” plus “Laughing” and “Undun,” and the Canadian-bred stateside conquerors are amongst music’s most indelible treasures who are eternally etched into the very fabric of pop culture history. Founding member and original […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 November 4-6
We love a first Saturday weekend, and with dozens of events happening in Downtown Frederick, it’s tough to choose our Top 5! We sure do have a selection of awesome events though, from the grand opening of a fab new boutique, to a business fair featuring businesses run by children. There will be classical music at New Spires Stages, a super fun game night, and of course, our Sunday Art Walk, with nine different galleries participating. You can also visit our events page for a full listing of all of the happenings about town. We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! Grand Opening @ Chappelle & Co. Friday, November 4 @ 3PM and Saturday, November 5 from 11AM-6PM 223 N Market St Come celebrate the grand opening of the Chappelle & Co. (formally Chappelle Candle Co.) new N Market Street location! Shop from a selection of handmade candles, soaps, and artwork as well as new homeware & decor. Check out the new candle making workshop space as well. Children’s Business Fair @ C Burr Artz Public Library Saturday, November 5, 12PM-3PM 110 E Patrick St Support young entrepreneurs at the Children’s Business Fair in Downtown Frederick, featuring children-owned […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, October 28-30
Wow! Talk about a good time, this weekend is going to be an absolute blast in Downtown Frederick! First, you’ll want to grab the kiddos, pop them into their costumes, then visit downtown for trick or treating at more than 60 walkable locations from 10am-12pm. Grab some lunch, then venture over to the brand new Hoffman Brothers Ice Cream to join them for their grand opening. Of course, there’s always lots to do before you head over to the amphitheater to take in our free family movie night under the stars featuring Coco! Once you and the kids have had your family fun on Saturday, come back and visit the North End for an amazing Beer & Cheese Tasting at Olde Mother Brewing Co. before heading over to Gravel & Grind for a special author’s afternoon featuring winners of the Washington Writers’ Publishing House’s 2022 Poetry and Fiction contest. No matter your age, there’s something fun for everyone this weekend in Downtown Frederick. We can’t wait to see you downtown! Halloween in Downtown Frederick Saturday, October 29, 10am-12pm Downtown Frederick Don’t miss all the Halloween in Downtown Frederick fun! There’s so much to see and do for Halloween in downtown […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, October 21-23
Grab your doggies and be prepared to laugh, rock, and have a tasty treat downtown this weekend! Canines on the Creek is making their third appearance on the creek with a dog parade and canine costume contest on Saturday. While you’re downtown with the family, why not learn to be root beer experts with a root beer tasting event at the North Market Pop Shop? Feeling the live music vibe instead? Catch the Ireland and US-based quartet, We Banjo 3 at the Weinberg. If you’re feeling like laughter is more your vibe, check out the opening weekend for the Met’s popular improv group Oh Crit! or visit Sky Stage and take in Oscar Wilde’s The Canterbury Ghost, a charmingly fun Halloween story filled with mystery and Oscar Wilde’s famous wit. Looking for more events downtown this weekend? Be sure to visit our events calendar here. We can’t wait to see you downtown! Canines on the Creek Doggy Parade & Costume Contest Saturday, October 22, 2PM-5PM, Free to attend, $25 contest entrance fee Carroll Creek Park at the Trellis The FSK Lions Club presents the 3rd Annual Canines on the Creek, featuring a doggy parade and Halloween-themed costume contest!! Dress up […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, October 14-16
Mid-October is glorious time of year here in Downtown Frederick, and this weekend will be no exception. Kick-off your weekend with a historic ghost tour right in the heart of downtown (be sure to get those tickets early!), then choose your favorite live music option from one of our venues, restaurants or breweries. You can take in Hocus Pocus at Carroll Creek Amphitheater and snag a beer (included with your ticket) or participate in karaoke while raising money for a great cause. No matter what your plans, there’s always something fun happening in Downtown Frederick! Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick Friday, October 14 & Saturday, October 15 7:30pm-9pm, $15 (advance purchase required) Meets at Brewer’s Alley, 124 N Market St Take a Remarkable Journey through Frederick’s Gruesome and Bloody Past. Nearly 300 Years of War, Executions and Revenge. True Documented Stories of the “Paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour. “Uncover Politically Savvy and Defiant Citizens, Patriots from the Revolutionary War, Beckoning Soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more! Historic Frederick – Where The Dead Come Out To Play! Tours are 90-Minutes in Length and Leisurely Cover 1.2 miles. Advance ticket purchase required. Not Recommended for Younger Children. Oleta Adams […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, October 7-9
Frederick’s annual film competition, 72 Hour Film Fest, is back this weekend, with all films hitting the Weinberg Center on Friday before being trimmed down to finalists and award winners on Saturday. Local cinephiles take note – you won’t want to miss these showings! Feeling spooky? Join Maryland’s longest running ghost tour, right here in Downtown Frederick! You can also take in a bit of improv with the Comedy Pigs at the Maryland Ensemble Theater, or attend a concert on Sunday evening at FAC’s Sky Stage to benefit the residents who lost their homes in a fire in August. You also won’t want to miss the juried art show, Food For Thought, at DISTRICT Arts, showcasing 25 artists presenting thought-provoking ideas and themes in visual art. As always, there’s so much to do in Downtown Frederick this weekend! 72 Hour Film Fest @ Weinberg Center for the Arts Friday, October 7, 6:30pm-10pm and Saturday, October 8, 7pm-11pm $15 – $22 20 W Patrick St Frederick’s annual film competition returns and for Year 17- there’s something a bit different! While teams only had 72 hours to make a film, for the first time since Year 4 the theme to the Fest […]
Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 September 30- October 2
The first weekend in October can only mean one thing downtown…it’s First Saturday weekend! There are so many lively activities happening downtown that it was difficult to narrow it down to just the Top 5. This week’s selection gives a nod to festivals and pop-ups (you can view our complete calendar here and our First Saturday-specific events here) with a bit of retro music too. Be sure to wander around, even if there’s a little bit of rain, to visit your favorite shops, restaurants and galleries. We can’t wait to see you downtown this weekend! Fall Pop-Up Market and Tasting @ District East Friday, September 30, 4pm-7pm 880 N East St Fall is here and we’re celebrating with a pop-up market and tasting event at District East! There will be 20 vendors & local crafters, Capitol Cider House from DC will be doing a free cider tasting, and Union Craft Brewing out of Baltimore will be a doing a free beer tasting. Everything will be outside in our parking lot. Come show off your corn hole skills and stop by our fall selfie/photo op station. The best part? Everything is free! Free parking, free admission, and kid friendly too! Hispanic […]