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 downtownfrederick.org/events to see what’s happening today.

❗Don’t Miss: Sweater Weather First Saturday & Raffle | Throughout Downtown | 11am-8pm👚

Juggle Flow-A Juggling Club and Flow Arts Community | Maryland Ensemble Theatre | 10am-2pm

Geometry Holiday Towel Debut | The Kitchenette | 10am-6pm

Acton Children’s Business Fair | Carroll Creek Park | 12pm-3pm

Locals Only Regional Distillers (L.O.R.D.s) Bazaar | Frederick Social | 1pm-4pm

Art Matters Artist Talk: Solo Exhibition Artists | Delaplaine Arts Center |2pm-3pm

FACETED: Japanese Mokume Gane – The Art of Making Jewelry | InBloom | 3pm-5pm

Creative Outlet: First Saturday November 1 | Delaplaine Arts Center | 3pm-5pm

Exhibition Openings: Veterans Show and Solo Artists | Delaplaine Arts Center| 3pm-5pm

Petals & Prosecco | The Fredrick Floral Bar | 5pm-6:30pm

Ciao Bella! Opening Reception Party | NOMA Gallery | 5pm-8pm

Historic District Ghost Tours | Maryland Heritage Tours | 7pm-8:40pm

Magic Show: Mystery & Mayhem | Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge | 7pm-9pm

Cross Quarter Gong Meditation | The Center. Sound. Mind. Body. | 7:30pm-8:15pm

SWEATER WEATHER FIRST SATURDAY

MAP OF PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

SPENDING THE NIGHT?

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

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.