January 4 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
First Saturday is a day to show your love for local!
Kick off 2025 in Downtown Frederick this weekend! First Saturday brings a day of special sales, dining, gallery openings and Self Care/Wellness events throughout downtown.
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 our events calendar to see what’s happening.
Downtown Frederick Light Walk | all day
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice by Color on the Creek | all day
Somatic Movement Wellness Workshop with Sharon Baharoff | The Center • Sound • Mind • Body | 10AM – 12PM
Buy 2 Get 1 Free Salt Scrubs | Savage Soaps | 10:30AM – 5:30PM
Blanket Bonanza | A Lit’le Irish, Too | 10:30AM – 8PM
Gloomie & Grimm – Pop Up Vendor – In The Garden | The Simple Life | 11AM – 3PM
Get Some Catharsis Post Rage | Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory | 11AM – 8PM
Theory Zero: A Wine Alternative Tasting | Simple Theory Wine Co | 12PM-8PM
Fusti Tap: Sweet Cherry White Balsamic | Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium | 12PM – 7PM
Small & Sweet Show | Gallery 322 | 12PM – 8PM
Open Arts Studios | Frederick Arts Council | 1PM – 5PM
Art Matters Artist Talk: Members of the Frederick County Arts Association | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 2-3PM
Exhibition Openings: Jin Lee, FCAA and Noelani Jones | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3PM-5PM
Creative Outlet for January | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3PM-5PM
All Members Show | Eastside Artists’ Gallery | 4PM – 7PM
Imprimatur: Four Print Makers Show Opening | NOMA Gallery | 5PM-8pm
PLAN YOUR VISIT
First time visiting? Access travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick, plus browse our Business Directory and Experience Guides.
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.
