It’s the second December Saturday in Downtown Frederick this weekend and the fun starts today! The tree lights sparkle overhead, storefronts are decked out in greenery and bows, and Santa makes appearances here and there – and parking is free every weekend through New Years!
Here are 5 great events you need to check out:
1️⃣ The annual Kris Kringle Procession is back on Friday ending in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree – a must see!
2️⃣ Have our volunteer elves help you with your gift wrapping for free on Saturday with cute, festive paper for gifts purchased in Downtown Frederick.
3️⃣ Frederick MADE is hosting their 2nd annual Holiday Market on Saturday featuring an amazing lineup of local vendors
4️⃣ Sip & Shop on Saturday evening at various locations downtown with some great drink options.
5️⃣ Stop by Carroll Creek Park on Sunday for the Frederick Holiday Market featuring a wide variety of local vendors and artisans.
Get all of the details right here!
Kris Kringle Procession
Friday, December 8, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Downtown Frederick ending in Baker Park
Join Celebrate Frederick for the annual Kris Kringle Procession sponsored by Wawa and presented in partnership with Key 103 through the streets of Downtown Frederick! The parade begins at the corner of South Carroll and East Patrick Streets and ends in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree.
Free Gift Wrapping
Saturday, December 9, 12pm – 5pm
30 N Market Street
Free gift wrapping is available for gifts purchased in Downtown Frederick! Come by 30 N Market St between 12-5pm and chat with our volunteer elves while they help you prepare for the holidays with cute, festive paper.
Frederick MADE Holiday Market
Saturday, December 9, 12pm – 5pm
Frederick MADE – 31 W Patrick Street
Frederick MADE is hosting their second annual Holiday Market series. Join them every Saturday in December to shop from their line-up of local vendors. Feel good about where you shop. At Frederick MADE, not only are you supporting an all-women artist’s-owned small business, you also support the 40+ small business maker’s that sell their products their of our shop.
Downtown Sip ‘n’ Shop
Saturday, December 9, 5pm – 8pm
Various businesses
If you need a little something to get you through the end of the day, visit one of our Sip ‘n’ Shop locations Saturday evening, December 9th, from 5pm-8pm. Many of our generous downtown businesses are offering free* tastings of local libations, hot cocoa, and hot cider. *Some locations must charge a nominal fee due to liquor licensing
Frederick Holiday Market at Carroll Creek Park
Sunday, December 10, 10am – 4pm
Carroll Creek Park
Join us for a festive and fun-filled event at Carroll Creek Park! The Frederick Holiday Market is the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit. With a wide variety of vendors and artisans, you’ll find unique gifts, delicious treats, and so much more!
