October 5 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
First Saturday is a day to show your love for local!
Viva Frederick for October First Saturday! Head downtown for a day of shopping, dining, art and cultural celebrations — including a salsa trail! After the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Carroll Creek, make your way up N Market St for Uptown Salsa Night — dance under the stars to the rhythms of Latin music and dip into your favorite salsas!
Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick.
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.
Hispanic Heritage Festival | Carroll Creek | 12 – 5 PM
Downtown Frederick Salsa Trail | 4 – 7 PM
Uptown Salsa Night | Carroll Creek | 4 – 9 PM
Smack the Pinata- Viva Frederick | Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory | 12 – 8:30 PM
BIG INK Printmaking Demonstration | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 1 – 4 PM
The Three Swingin’ Little Pigs | Maryland Ensemble Theatre | 1:30 – 3 PM
Middle-Grade Author Event with Stephanie Brick | C. Burr Artz Public Library | 2 – 3 PM
Art Matters Artist Talk: Rose Jaffe | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 2 – 3 PM
Creative Outlet for October | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3 – 5 PM
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick | Brewer’s Alley | 7:30 – 9 PM
Sense and Sensibility | Maryland Ensemble Theatre | 8 – 10:30 PM
Fabulous Finds for Fall & the Holidays! | The Frederick Art Club | 10 AM – 5 PM
Hispanic Chocolate Tasting | Perfect Truffle | 4 – 7 PM
October Themed Fun | Frederick Book Arts Center | 10 AM – 4 PM
Artist Talk with Printmaker Carol Moore | Frederick Book Arts Center | 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Free Organic Spanish Wine Tasting! | Atomic 97 Beer & Wine | 6 – 9 PM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free tropical candy! | The Kitchenette | 10 AM – 6 PM
Blessing of the Animals | Evangelical Lutheran Church | 2 – 4 PM
Monster Hands Craft! | Dancing Bear Toys and Games | 1 – 3 PM
Fusti Tap: Flash Back Italian Pesto EVOO | Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium | 12 – 7 PM
A Sense of Place | Gallery 322 | 12 – 8 PM
“Songs of Myself” | Eastside Artists’ Gallery | 5 – 7 PM
A Real Smoke Show! | Black Hog BBQ | 11 AM – 10 PM
First Saturday Artist Meet & Greet with Hannahgrace Frusher | The Muse | 2 – 4 PM
Bouquets & Bubbly Workshop | The Frederick Floral Bar | 5 – 6:30 PM
Complementary One Card Tarot Reading with Leigh Lee | The Simple Life | 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Soulshine Aura Photography | The Simple Life | 12 – 4 PM
Gloomie & Grimm Pop-Up in the Garden | The Simple Life | 12 – 5 PM
Faery Hair by Kerridwyb’s Fairy Sparkles | The Simple Life | 12 – 3 PM
FREE Live Music | South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream Shop & Pizza | 1 – 4 PM The
Three Swingin’ Little Pigs | Maryland Ensemble Theatre | 10:30 – 11:30 AM
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.