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.

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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 – Frederick First Saturday Snallygaster Hunt from 11am-6pm🐉

Horses on Parade | various locations, hosted by the Frederick Arts Council | all day

September First Saturday Open House | Frederick Book Arts Center | 10am-4pm

9th Birthday Celebration | The Kitchenette | 10am-6pm

Walking Tour | National Museum of Civil War Medicine | 10:30am-12pm

Autumn Storytime with Author Mirka Hokkanen | Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts | 11am-12pm

First Saturday Sound Soaks | The Center. Sound. Mind. Body.| 11am-4pm

First Saturday Craft | Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts| 1pm-3pm

Live Painting Demo | Vault of Visions | 1pm-3pm

Afro Flavour Food Festival | Carroll Creek Linear Park | 2pm-8pm

Disguised and Determined: Women Who Found in the Civil War | National Museum of Civil War Medicine | 3pm-4pm

Faceted: Revealing the Light Within – Precision-Cut Gemstones | InBloom Jewelry | 3pm-4pm

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

Rare Whiskey Tasting with the Distiller | Frederick Social | 5pm-6:30pm

The Selvage Shore: Textiles & Talismans from the Coastal Fringe Exhibit Opening | NOMA Gallery | 5pm-8pm

Sky Stage Presents: Everyday Everybody band | Sky Stage | 7pm-9pm

Magic Show: Mystery & Mayhem | Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge | 7:30pm-9pm

Historic District Ghost Tours | Maryland Historic Tours | 7:30pm-9:10pm

YYNOT – A Tribute to Rush | Weinburg Center for the Arts | 8pm-10pm

MET’s Comedy Extravaganza | Maryland Ensemble Theatre | 8pm-10pm

 

 

 

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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!

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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.

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