Frederick at Night 2026: Holiday Kickoff in Downtown Frederick
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 5PM – 8PM
Kick off the holiday season on Frederick at Night, when Downtown Frederick glows with twinkling tree lights, late-night shopping, seasonal bites and festive fun. Bring your friends and family and explore all the ways to celebrate downtown!
Holiday Lights
Stroll through Downtown Frederick under a canopy of twinkling lights as they switch on for the season. Take a walk, snap a few photos and soak up the glow of the holidays.
Late Night Shopping
Pop into your favorite local businesses for holiday goodies, special offers and events. Downtown Frederick shops will be open late from 5PM-8PM on Frederick at Night.
Double Decker Bus Tour
Hop aboard a Maryland Double Decker for a festive ride on Frederick at Night. Take in the glowing lights and sights of the season from a whole new perspective.
Taste of the Season
Indulge in seasonal food and drinks as you shop your way around downtown on Frederick at Night. Try a new-to-you restaurant or visit one of your favorites. There are so many wonderful choices in Downtown Frederick.
Light Walk
Explore the Downtown Frederick Light Walk, a self-guided stroll past creative light installations around downtown on Frederick at Night. Find all locations and a map on our Light Walk page and start exploring.
Holiday Gift Guide
Celebrate the season with the Downtown Holiday Gift Guide, your go-to source for one-of-a-kind gifts, memorable experiences and local favorites.
Frederick @ Night is Presented By
Moore Wealth is warming up Frederick at Night with free hot cider and s’mores at 30 N Market St from 5-8pm. Stop by to enter to win one of two tabletop Solo Stoves.
Marshmallow Roasting Stations
5-8pm
Between shops, warm up at one of the marshmallow roasting stations in Downtown Frederick. Toast a marshmallow over the open fire, enjoy a quick winter treat, and head back out ready to finish your shopping list.
UR Nuts
117 N Market St
Emporium Antiques
112 E Patrick St
County Permit Bldg
30 N Market
Live Holiday Music
5-8pm
Between shops and restaurants, let the sound of the season guide you through Downtown Frederick. Live holiday music will be scattered along the streets, so you can pause to enjoy a carol or two and keep exploring.
County Permit Bldg
30 N Market
Annie Stokes
Dancing Bear
15 E Patrick St
Elizabeth Chase
The Kitchenette
217 N Market
The Dubs
True Standard
10 N Carroll St
Greg Kneller
Brewer’s Alley
124 N Market St
Mike Kuster
Frederick Social
50 Citizens Way
Flower Hill String Band
Your favorite local businesses are open late!
Join us from 5PM to 8PM on Frederick at Night for holiday cheer and festive fun around every corner. From tastings and giveaways to in-store events and special deals, you’re sure to find something special.
A Lit’le Irish Too – 29 E Patrick St
Agave 137 – 137 N Market St
Alora Pure – 107 E Patrick St
Backslash Burger – 526 N Market St
Bentztown – 6 S Bentz St
Brandartyoga (BAY) – 227 N Market St
Brewer’s Alley – 124 N Market St
Brick and Mortar – 15 N Market St
Cellar Door of Frederick – 5 E Church St
Curious Iguana – 12 N Market St
Dancing Bear Toys and Games – 15 E Patrick St
Dream House – 102 E Patrick St
Earthly Elements – 33 N Market St
Edgeworks Knife Supply – 200 N Market St
Emporium Antiques at 112 – 112 E Patrick St
Frederick Card Collective – 16 N Market St
Garden of Daisy – 143 N Market St
Gardenbelle Shop – 14 N Market St
Gravel and Grind – 15 E 6th St
Hippy Chick Hummus – 237 North Market St
Jessica Jordan – 25 E Patrick St
JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House – 16-18 E Patrick St
Le Voyage Market 54 E Patrick St
Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium 214 N Market St
Lima Soul – 14 E Patrick St
Lines & Form – 405 N Market
lou lou Boutique – 29 N Market
Magpie – 154 N Market
Maryland Ensemble Theatre – 31 W Patrick St
Maxwells Burgers & Shakes – 57 E Patrick St
National Museum of Civil War Medicine – 48 E Patrick St
NJS Gifts – 23 S Market St
North Market Pop Shop – 241 N Market St
OddBelle – 19 N Market St
Olde Towne Tavern – 325 N Market St
One Goods Vintage – 112 E Patrick St 2nd Floor
Peridot – 332 N Market St
Periwinkle & Prose – 106 N Market St
Premier Group of Long and Foster – 244 N Market St
Primitive Home Spuns – 303 E Patrick St
Raw Blossom Boutique – 105 E Patrick St
Retro Metro – 213 N Market
Rosebud & Jo Children’s Boutique – 113 N Market St
Sabor de Cuba Restaurant – 9 E Patrick St
Simple Theory Wine Co – 37 N Market
Surelocked In Escape Games – 13 E Patrick St
Take Root – 10 N East St
The Delaplaine Arts Center – 40 S Carroll St
The Frederick Floral Bar – 27 S Market St
The Kitchenette – 217 N Market St
The Little Pottery Shop – 117 N East St
The Spice and Tea Exchange – 28 E Patrick St
The Wine Kitchen – 57 E Patrick St
Tiara Day – 141 N Market St
Trail House – 17 S Market St
United Steam Fire Engine Co 3 – 79 S Market St
UR Nuts – 117 N Market St
Vintage MC 24 E Patrick St
Wag’s Restaurant – 24 S Market St
WAVELENGTH WEAR – 122 N East St
Waves of Tory – 141 S Market St
Y Ausherman Arts Center – 115 E Church St
Zebop – 9 S Market St
Zest Clothing Co – 100 N Market St
Zoe’s Chocolate – 121 S Market St
Shop Local this Holiday Season
Every purchase you make downtown helps support the small business owners who make Frederick special. When you shop local, your dollars stay in our community, keeping Downtown Frederick a vibrant place to live, work and play. Thank you for choosing Downtown Frederick this holiday season!