New Placemaking Projects in Downtown Frederick
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On October 25, 2018 Downtown Frederick Partnership held its first-ever placemaking competition — Pitchcraft — inviting creative people from every background, profession and city to pitch an idea that, if physically implemented in Downtown Frederick, would better connect the people and places of our community. Interested in submitting an idea…
New Cocktail Bar to Open in Downtown Frederick
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The Grand Opening of Tenth Ward Distilling Company’s Cocktail Lab is set for July 13th. The Grand Opening starts at 1:30pm with the coolest ribbon cutting ceremony you’ve ever been to. Once the ribbon is cut, the party will begin! At the event, you can expect to find vendors, cocktail…
Five Hashtags You Should Be Following in #DowntownFrederick
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1. #getitdowntown Businesses and restaurants all over Downtown Frederick want YOU to come and #getitdowntown. This hashtag is overflowing with the most amazing photos of buildings, food, and specialties at almost anywhere you can think of. That’s why we love this hashtag for when we’re looking for something to do,…
Mother’s Day in Downtown Frederick!
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Mother’s Day is nearly here! Each of us has been a recipient of a mother’s love, but this is one special day out of the year that we can really get together and say “Thank you, Mom.” Downtown Frederick has some great locations that can really find the best treat…
Loft Style Living in Downtown Frederick
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Ever wanted to live in the heart of Downtown Frederick? You could grab a cup of coffee at Beans and Bagels before heading to work. Enjoy happy hour at the Tasting Room after a long day at the office. Walk your dog along Carroll Creek anytime you wanted. Ahhh… now…
Your Guide to Frederick Restaurant Week 2019!
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Frederick Restaurant Week is coming up March 4th through the 10th. Time to pick your favorite restaurants and make a reservation! During Restaurant Week, lunches and dinners are offered at various special prices starting at just $15. All costs are exclusive of tax, beverages and gratuity. Reservations are recommended through…
Valentine’s Day in Downtown Frederick!
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Love of all kinds are in the air here in Downtown Frederick. We’ve located some shops around downtown that will help you find that perfect gift, in addition to restaurants for your perfect date night! Shopping: First, take your partner out for some…
Everything You Need to Know for February First Saturday (Fire in Ice!)
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Get ready for the biggest First Saturday of the year with “Fire in Ice” on Saturday, February 2! Bring the whole family out to admire more than 110 dazzling ice sculptures that will be lining the streets of Downtown Frederick, warm yourself over the flames of outdoor fire pits, hit…
Downtown Frederick Businesses Helping Those Affected by the Government Shutdown
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With the federal government being shut down for over a month now, small businesses around Downtown Frederick are offering certain promotions to those government workers who have been affected. See the list of offerings by businesses below! Community Produce Market The community produce market supported by Hungry Harvest is…
Addressing Fire Risks in Downtown Frederick
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In January 2019, Downtown Frederick Partnership announced two new grant programs to address the risk of fire in historic buildings – the Downtown Frederick Fire Suppression Incentive Program and the Attic Fire Separation Program. As an outgrowth of the Partnership’s 2020 Strategic Plan and the Live Downtown Frederick goal of welcoming…
Date Night Ideas in Downtown Frederick
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Spend your next date night in Downtown Frederick! Enjoy a romantic dinner at your favorite restaurant, browse through an art gallery or one-of-a-kind shop… the possibilities for a fun (and romantic) evening are endless. Here are a few date night ideas to help you get started! Take a walk…
Historic District Guides
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Thank you for calling Downtown Frederick home! By choosing to live here, you are a key part of keeping our city’s historic buildings great. Whether you’re a home owner, renter, business owner or simply someone who loves Downtown Frederick, you understand that this city’s wealth of historic buildings is what sets…
Holiday Cocktail Competition
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Get ready for the Holiday Cocktail Competition! Stop by participating locations from 4-7pm this Frosty Friday (November 23) to try out their special $5 Holiday Cocktail, or non-alcoholic Mocktail! Take a sip, try a few, and vote for your favorite by liking its photo in our Holiday Cocktail Competition photo album…
Shop Local for the Holidays
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Downtown Frederick is open 7 Days a Week this holiday season! With more than 200 independent retailers, restaurants, galleries and services – shopping local is a no brainer for our community. Frederick, MD is also just an hour drive from D.C. and Baltimore, making it the perfect weekender’s excursion. Downtown Frederick…
Dining Al Fresco: Your Guide to Eating Outside in Downtown Frederick
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As we enjoy the beautiful Maryland weather that comes in late summer and fall, outdoor dining becomes a no brainer. So as you’re searching for a place to eat outside in Downtown Frederick, check out our list of restaurants with rooftop patios, secret garden courtyards, and bustling sidewalk cafes! For…
Pitchcraft: Downtown Frederick’s First Placemaking Competition
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Introducing Pitchcraft: a placemaking competition for Downtown Frederick YOU COULD WIN $2,500 TO MAKE YOUR CREATIVE DREAMS A REALITY! Pitchcraft, Downtown Frederick’s first-ever placemaking competition, invites creative people from every background, profession and city to pitch an idea that, if physically implemented in Downtown Frederick, will better connect the people…
Why do you <3 Downtown Frederick?
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Your favorite business? That beautiful building you’ve admired for years? Everything?! Whatever reason you love Downtown Frederick, shout it from the rooftops with us this First Saturday by participating in our community heart bombing project! Find more First Saturday fun here. Making your heart bomb is as easy as 1, 2, 3……
Movie Night Specials
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Ready for Movie Nights on the Creek? Make this season even better by cashing in on these Movie Night Specials, offered by participating downtown businesses and sponsors! How do Movie Night Specials work? Find full details at downtownfrederick.org/movie-night-specials. Movie Nights on the Creek are a completely FREE, all ages event!…
Father’s Day in Downtown Frederick
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On Sunday June 17th show Dad just how thankful you are by shopping local and getting the perfect Father’s Day Gift! See below for some of the special deals and gifts available in Downtown Frederick. Shop Help Dad stay cool and hip this summer season by surprising him with a…
Where to Watch Game 5 in Downtown Frederick
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On Thursday June 7 at 8:00 watch Game 5 of the Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Nights in Downtown Frederick! Below are a list of places showing the game. Go Caps! Photo credit: White Rabbit Gastropub Attaboy @ 400 Sagner Ave #400 The Blue Side Tavern @ 6 S Bentz…
Dino Alley in Downtown Frederick
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When we announced a call for artists to paint a mural in Downtown Frederick and Goodloe Byron suggested a 3-story dinosaur… we said, “When can you get started?!” Born out of an initiative to connect some of downtown’s underutilized pedestrian spaces, Dino Alley is now a must-see tourist attraction in the heart…
Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Frederick
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Memorial Day weekend is coming up and, since Monday, May 28 is a federal holiday, many of us will be celebrating the day by taking off work. So what should you do with your free Monday? Make a day of it in Downtown Frederick! Many shops, restaurants and businesses will…
Mother’s Day in Frederick
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Mother’s Day is nearly here! Of course we love our mothers every day of the year, but on the 13th of May we really get to show it! We’ve located a few places throughout Downtown Frederick where you can really make a fuss over her. First, take her out for…
Tipsy Tour of Downtown Frederick: Margarita Edition
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It’s that time of year again…Cinco de Mayo! As arguably the first day drinking event of the summer season, we have taken it upon ourselves to locate some of Downtown Frederick’s best margaritas. And who knew downtown was such a hub for these marvelous drinks? From yuzu flavors to prickly…
Scavenger Hunt with Surelocked In Escape Games
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Help us reveal the hidden treasures of Downtown Frederick by participating in this year’s April First Saturday scavenger hunt! For our first clue, we interviewed the mastermind behind the scavenger hunt, Chris Sparks. Sparks owns Surelocked In Escape Games on 220 N Market St in Downtown Frederick and they have…
What’s Happening for April First Saturday!
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Come see Downtown Frederick in a way you never have before! This year’s April First Saturday, “Downtown Revealed” is bound to show you parts of Frederick you never knew existed! Help Downtown Frederick welcome in spring with a day filled with fun activities. To begin, start the day off with…
Easter Sunday in Downtown Frederick
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Easter is coming up on Sunday, April 1st (and we’re not fooling you). Take your family and friends downtown to enjoy the holiday! Make reservations for brunch, peruse some beautiful spring art, or simply stroll down the streets of Downtown Frederick to visit some of your favorite shops. Downtown stores,…
Guide to Frederick Restaurant Week 2018
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Frederick Restaurant Week is coming up March 5- 11th so make your reservations and get ready to try something new! During Restaurant Week, lunches and dinners are offered at various special prices. All costs are exclusive of tax, beverages and gratuity. Reservations are recommended through the individual participating restaurants. Be…
Who’s Open on Presidents’ Day?
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Presidents’ Day is coming up on Monday, February 19 and, since it’s a federal holiday, many of us will be celebrating the day by taking off work. So what should you do with your free Monday? Make a day of it in Downtown Frederick! Many shops, restaurants and businesses will…
Everything You Need to Know for February First Saturday!
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It’s that time of year again — February First Saturday, “Fire in Ice” on February 3rd! Bring the whole family to warm yourselves by the flames of the fire pits and behold the many dazzling ice sculptures that line Carroll Creek and the streets of Downtown Frederick. This year, there will…
Kids in the City: Susan and Jeremy Kelley
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Like a lot of new parents, the birth of their first child meant it was time for Susan and Jeremy Kelley to trade their small starter home in on a bigger house. But the couple, who’d spent the past decade living in a turn of the century row house across…
Your Holiday Shopping Guide for Downtown Frederick
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Downtown Frederick has the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Have fun exploring all of the shops, restaurants, galleries and entertainment options in downtown and check out our handy shopping guide below. No matter who you’re shopping for, you’ll find something perfect in Downtown Frederick! For the romantic Baltimore…
Downtown’s Professional Life: Shabri Moore
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For Shabri Moore, having her office downtown just makes sense. “Being downtown makes it easy to collaborate with people and easy to build relationships; everyone’s very open to saying we’re part of this community, let’s work together,” she says. The President of Moore Wealth, a concierge wealth management firm, Shabri has had…
Downtown’s Millennial Migration: Erik Moore
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After attending college in Pittsburg and working in financial services there, Frederick native Erik Moore didn’t immediately leap at the chance to return home and join the family business. “Pittsburg’s just bigger, so there was a little hesitation,” says Erik, the Financial Planning Services & Analysis Manager with Moore Wealth, Inc., a…
How to be a Tourist in Downtown Frederick
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When was the last time you took a few days to just get out of town and explore somewhere new? Yeah, that’s what we thought. Stop adding things to your “Vacations (someday)” Pinterest board and just hop in the car and drive. If you live in D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, or…
What it’s Like to Work in Downtown Frederick: Clark Briggs
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Ever wondered what’s happening behind the scenes for Downtown Frederick’s most recognizable faces? Take a peek behind the curtain with the Partnership’s “tell-all” blog series. If you’ve spent more than five minutes in Downtown Frederick, you’ve likely seen (or met) Clark Briggs, Relationship Manager for Frederick County Bank. One of five…
Summer Essentials in Downtown Frederick
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It’s challenging during the summer moths to hone in on all downtown has to offer. With great food, engaging activities, and unique fashion, all of your essentials are within arms reach. While summer for some is driven by their fear of missing out, others for their desire to escape into…
This Weekend in Downtown | First Saturday
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It’s the first of August and that means Downtown Frederick is awake and ready for a fabulous First Saturday. While we’re sure your summer has been filled with explorations and vacations, take a breath from all the travel and unwind with a day trip through downtown. There is no better…
How I Became an Executive Director of a Nonprofit: Elin Ross
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Ever wondered what’s happening behind the scenes for Downtown Frederick’s most recognizable faces? Take a peek behind the curtain with the Partnership’s “tell-all” blog series. This week we’re sitting down with Elin Ross, Executive Director of Federated Charities, an organization that provides a range of strategic support services to nonprofits. Their…
Shop Pets of Downtown Frederick
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Downtown Frederick welcomes your four legged friends! In honor of this year’s “Bring Your Dog to Work Day” (June 23), we put together an album highlighting the many shop pets of Downtown Frederick. So get ready to meet the many furry faces that are waiting to greet you and fido,…