Downtown for the Holidays

Winter is one of the most magical times to visit Downtown Frederick! Enjoy chestnuts roasting over an open fire, take a stroll under the holiday tree lights, and with more than 250 unique businesses, you can check everyone off your shopping list. Plus, parking is FREE every weekend from Thanksgiving through News Years!


Night Market

Nov 8 | 5 – 8PM

Experience an enchanting start to the holiday season as Downtown Frederick transforms into a winter wonderland. Tree lights will turn on for the season and downtown shops will be open late offering something special for everyone.

Nov 29 | 9AM – 9PM

Enjoy all day shopping, holiday activities and FREE parking all around town. Plus, early bird giveaways, live music and caroling, photos with Santa, free gifts with purchases, marshmallow roasting, a cocktail competition and so much more!

Nov 30 | 10AM – 9PM

Shop Small is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses and help communities thrive and stay vibrant. Shop small this holiday season at 250+ locally owned and operated businesses in Downtown Frederick.

Nov 23, 2024 – March 14, 2025

Sailing Through The Winter Solstice begins in November, when a number of boats, transformed through the creative minds of many Frederick friends, set sail on the Creek. Our fleet has grown to 28 sailing boats and 2 land-locked boats and are anchored in Carroll Creek.

Nov 8, 2024 – March 9, 2025

The highly anticipated return of the Downtown Frederick Light Walk brings creative lighting installations to seven downtown locations, including two new installations this winter season. Visitors can experience the Light Walk everyday through March 2025.

Dec 7 • 14 • 21 | 11AM – 9PM

Each weekend you’ll find something special happening! Streets are filled with musicians and carolers performing your favorite holiday classics, fire pits are set up all around town so you can warm up and roast a marshmallow as you stroll between shops and your eyes will be dazzled by a spectacular display of holiday lights and decorations.

Dec 10 | 5 – 8PM

This can’t-miss night of holiday fun is designed with locals in mind. Come out to enjoy local shopping and holiday cheer that Downtown Frederick puts on each winter, without worrying about weekend crowds.

Dec 13 | 6:30 – 8PM

Holiday cheer fills the streets during this annual parade in Downtown Frederick. Begins at the corner of South Carroll and East Patrick streets and ends in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree.

Dec 26 | 4 – 9PM

Step inside history during Frederick’s most popular Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship. This special open house celebrates Frederick’s stunning architecture, local history, and the holiday season.

Plan Your Visit

Find historic accommodations steps away from it all, plus travel and parking tips to help you find your way!