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.

Downtown Frederick Light Walk | Throughout Downtown Frederick | All Day

Sailing Through the Winer Solstice by Color on the Creek | Carroll Creek Linear Park | All Day

Youth Art Month Opening | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 9am-5pm

2025 New Exhibit Opening | Heritage Frederick | 10am – 4pm 

Old Bay Peanuts for $1 | The Kitchenette | 10am – 6pm (while supplies last)

Spring Green | Potters’ Guild of Frederick | 10am – 8pm

Complimentary Tarot Card Readings with Lee Leigh | The Simple Life | 11am – 3pm

First Saturday Sound Soaks | The Center • Sound • Mind • Body | 11am – 3:30pm

First Saturday Bites & Bevs Kickoff | Middletown Valley Bank | 11am – 4pm

Faery Hair by Kerridwyn’s Fairy Sparkles | The Simple Life | 12pm-3pm

Clean Sweep | Bailey’s Treasures | 12pm-6pm

Fusti Tap: Fresh, New Greek Kalamata EVOO | Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium | 12pm-7pm

March into Spring | Gallery 322 | 12pm-8pm

Charcuterie & Wine | Simple Theory Wine Co | 12pm-9pm

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

Eisenhauer Building Open House | 106 N Market St | 1pm-3pm

Open Artist Studios | Frederick Arts Council (FAC) | 1pm-5pm

Bettie Awards Winners Presentation | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 2pm-3pm

Too Brave A Man to Live: The Life and Death of Eliakim Sherrill, Colonel of the 126th New York | National Museum of Civil War Medicine | 3pm-4pm

March Creative Outlet | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3pm-5pm

Celebrate the End of Winter S’More | North Market Pop Shop | 3pm-7pm

Sip-n-Shop | Créme de la Créme | 4pm-7pm 

50 Shades of Green | Eastside Artists’ Gallery | 4pm-7pm

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

Wonderment: Paintings by Kesra Hoffman, Opening Reception | NOMA Gallery | 5pm-8pm

Curious Iguana Presents: Melinda Beatty, author of The Witch’s Table | Curious Iguana | 6pm-7pm

Magic Show: Mystery & Mayhem | Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge | 8pm-9pm

The Beauty Queen of Leenane | Maryland Ensemble Theatre | 8pm-9:30pm

Gospel Plus Festival feat. Harlem Gospel Travelers | Weinberg Center for the Arts | 8pm-10pm

Throwback Party | Bentztown | 9pm-12am

Alley Nights | Brewer’s Alley | 9:30pm-12:30am

 

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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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