Date archives: December 20, 2022

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…

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…

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,…

'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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

There are a lot of opportunities to do good downtown this weekend, and have a bunch of fun while you're doing it. There's live music, art and cocktails, more used books than you could ever read, and a terrific fall liqueur release. This weekend, you can stroll our picturesque streets,…

With yet another stunner of an early fall weekend on tap, it's the perfect time to stroll around downtown and enjoy all of our fantastic merchants and stellar restaurants. While you're here, you may want to take a spin to kick of Hispanic Heritage Month with a free salsa lesson…

We're kicking off fall downtown in a big way this weekend! The annual In the Streets festival kicks off Saturday morning and runs through the day, with fun activities for the entire family. But that's not all that's happening! You can join Agave 137 in celebrating their opening weekend in…

It may be the unofficial end of summer, but there's still so much happening downtown this weekend. Take the kiddos to see Mr. Jon for a Rock n' Rhyme dance party, or to C Burr Artz Library to make bookmarks for back to school with Frederick Book Arts on a…

If you're planning a wedding or other large event, you definitely do not want to miss the Frederick Wedding Show happening this Sunday downtown. With over 45 vendors and 4 fantastic downtown venues, Downtown Frederick is ready to impress! Looking to be entertained? FAC's Sky Stage is ready to impress…

School is back in session, so it's time to get out this weekend and explore all that Downtown Frederick has to offer. Teachers can forget about grading papers and celebrate happy hour on Friday evening. You can enjoy a special theater tour (for free!), jam at a concert under the…

It's the most wonderful time of the year…Frederick Summer Restaurant Week! And not only that, there's also phenomenal live music, a fancy-ish beer and beast dinner, and even a combo of the two with BBQ, Blues, and Brews. If you're feeling hungry or like you need to get your groove…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…