December Saturdays in Downtown Frederick
December 5, 12, 19, 2026
Show your love for local this holiday season! Every Saturday in December, Downtown Frederick comes alive with holiday cheer, presented by Stein Sperling. Musicians and carolers fill the streets with your favorite holiday classics, while twinkling lights and festive decorations brighten your stroll from shop to shop.
Toast marshmallows at our roasting stations, snap a photo with Santa, check gifts off your list at the local shops and restaurants that make Frederick special. Bring family and friends and make a day of it. Parking is free every weekend from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.
Holiday Magic
Experience the magic of the season in Downtown Frederick, where shopping, music and holiday cheer come together. Spend your Saturday browsing local shops and restaurants, then warm up with a marshmallow roast, live music and carolers on the street.
Shop Local
Shop local this holiday season and discover one-of-a-kind gifts at Downtown Frederick’s independent shops, boutiques and restaurants. When you shop local, your dollars stay right here in our community, supporting the small business owners who make Frederick so special all year long.
Photos with Santa
Make a holiday memory this December in Downtown Frederick! Stop by 30 N Market, beautifully decorated for the season, for photos with Santa every Saturday from 12 – 3 PM, brought to you by Stein Sperling. While you’re there, roast a marshmallow and soak up the holiday cheer.
December Saturdays are Presented By
Visit the Stein Sperling team at 30 N Market St from 12-3 PM!
Shop Local this holiday season with our 2026 Holiday Gift Guide!
The Downtown Frederick Holiday Gift Guide is coming soon.
Plan Your Visit Holiday Visit to Downtown Frederick, MD
Find hotels and historic lodging steps away from the holiday fun, plus parking and travel tips for getting around Downtown Frederick. Parking is FREE every weekend from Thanksgiving through New Year’s!
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!