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.

Artopia: Live in Downtown | Throughout Downtown Frederick | 8am-9pm

Y Art Sale | Delaplaine Arts Center | 9am-4pm

Frederick Festival of the Arts | Carroll Creek Linear Park | 10am-5pm

Opening Reception of “Duality” | Frederick Book Arts Center | 10am-5pm

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

Wine Art with Unicorn Nature by Steph Hyde | Simple Theory Wine Co | 12pm-2pm

Children’s Art Silent Auction | Twin Bears Bakery | 12pm-4pm

Soft Opening | Vault of Visions | 12pm-5pm

Bright Pop Shop Art | Simple Theory Wine Co | 12pm-6pm

Community Art Mural with Lea Craigie | 331 N Market St | 12pm-6pm

Lemonade Days | Bailey’s Treasures | 12pm-6pm

Fusti Tap: Strawberry Kiwi Rose Balsamic | Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium | 12pm-7pm

Summer Fun | Gallery 322 | 12pm-8pm

Splatter and Shatter with Dream Free Art | Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory | 1-3pm

Meet & Greet for local author Enfys J. Book | Curious Iguana | 2pm-3pm

Art Matters Artist Talk: SILVER (Dan Silver), Sumner Crenshaw and DeAnna Boyer | Delaplaine Arts Center | 2pm-3pm

Claytopia | Frederick Clay Studio | 2pm-5pm

June Creative Outlet | Delaplaine Arts Studio | 3pm-5pm

Custom Watercolor Paintings & Free Local Beer Tasting | Atomic 97 | 3pm-6pm

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

Artopia Youth Art Competition | Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House | 6pm-7:30pm

Artopia Professional Artist Competition | Olde Mother Brewing | 7:30pm-9pm

Historic District Ghost Tours | Maryland Heritage Tours | 8pm-9:40pm

Harold Lopez-Nussa feat. Gregoire Maret | New Sprite Arts | 8pm-10pm

Frederick Pride Prom 2025: The Beast Within | The Frederick Center | 8pm-11pm

 

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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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