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.

Come Celebrate our Eight Year Anniversary! | The Kitchenette | 10 AM – 6 PM

Celebrate Curious Iguana’s 11th Birthday! | Curious Iguana | 10 AM – 6 PM

Free One Card Tarot Readings with Leigh Lee Tarot | The Simple Life | 11 AM – 5 PM

Art Collective Pop-up! | Art Collective | 11 AM – 6 PM

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Day | Sanctuary: Modern Kitchen | 11 AM – 7 PM

Kerridwyn’s Fhairy Sparkles – Faery Hair | The Simple Life | 12 – 2 PM

Free Live Music: Alder’s Hollow | The Simple Life | 12 – 2 PM

Akaschic Record Readings with Nancy | The Simple Life | 12 – 3 PM

Heart Healing Connections Through Evidential Mediumship | The Simple Life | 12 – 4 PM

Gloomie & Grimm – Pop Up Vendor – In The Garden | The Simple Life | 12 – 5 PM

Teacher appreciation sale | Bailey’s Treasures | 12 – 6 PM 

Fusti Tap: Flash Back Tangerine Balsamic | Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium | 12 – 7 PM

People, Places, & Things | Gallery 322 | 12 – 8 PM

Tenth Ward Distilling Co. Canned Cocktail Club Release | Tenth Ward Distilling Co | 12 – 11 PM

First Saturday Craft at the Bear | Dancing Bear Toys and Games | 1 – 3 PM

Art Matters Artist Talk: Jim Roberts | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 2 – 3 PM 

Artist Meet & Greet with Jenny Potter | The Muse | 2 – 4 PM

Exhibition Opening: Rose Jaffe, Studio Art Quilters Associates, Jim Roberts, Michel Demanche | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3 – 5 PM

Creative Outlet for September | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3 – 5 PM

Baby Goat Cuddling – Session 1 | The Simple Life | 5 – 5:30 PM 

Bouquets & Bubbly Workshop! | The Frederick Floral Bar | 5 – 6:30 PM

Baby Goat Cuddling – Session 2 | The Simple Life | 5:30 – 6 PM 

Sky Stage Concert Series: Joe Keyes & The late Bloomer Band, with Dandy | FAC’s Sky Stage | 7 – 10 PM

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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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