First Saturday is a day to show your love for local!

Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick.

Where you spend your money matters.

Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.

LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS

Downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Check back as the date gets closer for a list of specific activities, or visit our events calendar to see what’s happening today.

Print an April Fool’s 1890’s Keepsake and More @ Frederick Book Arts Center, 10am-3pm
Shop Local Crawl @ Frederick MADE, 10am-5pm
Spring Studio Sale @ The Little Pottery Shop, 10am-6pm
Paint Your Own Pottery @ I Made This!, 10pm-7pm
Complimentary Gift for First Saturday @ Nelson Coleman Jewelers, 10am-7pm
April Showers, Flowers and other Pretty Things @ Potter’s Guild of Frederick, 10am-8pm
Joke Wall @ Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts, 10am-9pm
Full Day of Fun Food, Drinks & Music @ Frederick Social, 10am-10pm
Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour @ Heritage Frederick, 10:30-12pm
Be Fooled by Magic Louis @ Ibiza Cafe, 11am-2pm
Imported Irish Food @ A Lit`le Irish Too, 11am-6pm
Sparkling PeeP Cocktail Tasting @ The Frederick Basket Company, 12pm-4pm
Not An Ordinary Egg Hunt @ The Agency, 12pm-4pm
Emerging Artist’s Market @ Frederick MADE, 12pm-4pm
Retail Extravaganza @ COAST Designs, 12pm-5pm
No Fooling @ Bailey’s Treasures, 12pm-6pm
Fusti Tap: Gochujang Olive Oil @ Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium, 12pm-6pm
TV Smashing Day @ Crash & Catharsis Rage Factory, 12pm-8pm
Spring Fling @ Gallery 322, 12pm-8pm
Start the adventure @ Surelocked In Escape Games (5 N Market St), 1pm-6pm
“What a Beautiful World” @ Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 1pm-7pm
Easter Cookie Decorating with Two Sweet @ Give Rise Studio, 2pm-3:30pm
Growth & Renewal @ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2pm-4pm
Featured Artist Exhibit and Interactive Art Demo with Meg Farr @ The Muse, 2pm-4pm
Wine Tasting @ Firestone’s Market, 3pm-6pm
Friends of Child Advocacy @ Bonita Maas Park, 3pm-6pm
Frederick Artists Night featuring Julie Jenkins @ Cowork Frederick, 4pm-8pm
“Meet the Artists” – A Reception with Gallery Artists @ DISTRICT East, 5pm-7pm
Julie Maynard and Karen Peacock @ TAG/The Artists Gallery, 5pm-8pm
Battle of the Decades Night 80’s vs. 90’s @ Rockwell Brewery, 7pm-10pm
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick @ Brewer’s Alley, 7:15pm-8:45pm
Sage’s Silly Shindig Comedy Drag Show @ Truth & Beauty Bar & Kitchen, 9pm-11pm

Special April First Saturday Activities

The Academy for the Fine Arts students bring you Midnight Murder of a Monet – an original murder mystery in Downtown Frederick. Bring the whole family to question the suspects, dissect the clues, and see who has the sharpest detective instincts around!

Get a sneak peek of Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts Company’s performance The Wizard between 6pm-7pm @ Carroll Creek Trellis (intersection of Carroll Creek and S Market St). The full show will premier at the Weinberg on Saturday, April 29th.

Paint rocks in springy pastel colors with members of The Walk, write a positive note on them, and hide them somewhere around town to brighten the day of someone who finds it! Find the table at 33 E Patrick St from 12pm-4pm.

LIVE MUSICIANS & ENTERTAINMENT

Every First Saturday, the streets are filled with live music and entertainment.

2-5pm
Olivia Dillon @ County Permits Building, 30 N Market St
The Wretched Fools @ Trail House, 17 S Market St

4-7pm
Eclectic Acoustic with Dr. Dave Koronet @ Vintage MC, 24 E Patrick St

6-9pm
Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts Company @ Carroll Creek Trellis, intersection of Carroll Creek and S Market St (6-7pm)
25th Anniversary Concert Series Kickoff @ Velvet Lounge, 203 N Market St
Pixie Violin @ County Permits Building, 30 N Market St

SPENDING THE NIGHT?

The downtown art galleries have a treat for you! On the Sunday following First Saturdays, stroll the Sunday Artwalk to see live art demos, participate in community art, learn about specific techniques and materials, and much more. Check out the events this weekend!

PARKING & TRAVEL

Access travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick at www.parkfrederick.org and download a map of downtown businesses here.

Public Restrooms can be found in the Church Street (17 E Church St) and Carroll Creek (44 E Patrick St) Public Parking Garages. Restrooms are open daily from 9AM-10PM and cleaned regularly by the City of Frederick following all relevant guidelines.

Staying the whole weekend? Plamondon Hospitality Partners and Downtown Frederick Partnership have teamed up to offer 15% off your stay the first weekend of every month. Choose from six fantastic hotels all with a special price that’s 15% off rack rate. Extend your visit and do it in comfort!

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