Show your love for local this holiday season!

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.

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.

Plus, parking is FREE every weekend from Thanksgiving through New Years!

SPECIAL FOR DECEMBER SATURDAYS

In December, Downtown Frederick is filled with holiday fun! The tree lights sparkle overhead, storefronts are decked out in greenery and bows, and Santa makes appearances here and there!

December First Saturday (12/6) Holiday Recipe Trail *see the map below

December Second Saturday (12/13) Holiday Scavenger Hunt with Surelocked In Escape Games

December Third Saturday (12/20) Free Gift Wrapping (12-5pm) and Photos with Santa (1-4pm)

HOLIDAY RECIPE TRAIL

Pick up a cover and a ring at the Ambassador Kiosk (102 N Market St) and hop on the Holiday Recipe Trail. Our downtown business owners are turning over their best family recipes, just for you! Collect them all to make your very own, exclusive book of Downtown Frederick’s Favorite Holiday Recipes 2024!

LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS

Downtown businesses celebrate the holidays with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Keep checking back as we add more activities, or visit our events calendar to see what’s happening all month long.

LIVE MUSIC

Get in the spirit with musicians and carolers performing your favorite holiday classics.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

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.