"Frederick During the Holidays" is on display at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center from December 7 - 29, 2024. We invite you to enjoy this delightful display of original artwork created by local Frederick artists. Join us for the opening reception on December 4 at 5:30 PM. View the artwork, vote for your favorite piece, […]

Holiday Art Reception Wednesday, December 4 • 5:30-7 pm FREE In partnership with Celebrate Frederick. “Frederick During the Holidays” is a delightful display of original artwork created by local Frederick artists. The exhibit is on display in Gardiner Hall during the reception. A limited number of pieces will remain on display throughout the month of […]

A Comedy of Elf-fish Proportions Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Tickets

Join us for a festive exhibit and reception showcasing amateur and professional gingerbread and holiday wreath creations! Select floral and gingerbread pieces will be available for auction. Bid during the reception and win a holiday piece for your home. Enjoy hot cocoa, cider, and cookies while breathing in the scents of the season! More Information

Hello everyone! We've been away for a few months now, having done our final event. However, we still have a big ol' pile of games. To that end we're looking to get rid of our inventory which means deals for you on new and used games! Come help us clear house at @gravelandgrind on December […]

Winter Arts Emporium Saturday, December 7 • 10 am-4 pm FREE Check off your holiday gift list with one-of-a-kind artworks from our annual holiday artists’ market! The event features 20+ vendors featuring a wide array of artworks and gift items created by local artists and artisans. Admission is FREE! More Information

Donna DiMarco brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. A playgroup is featured afterward for families to connect. More Information

Join us on FIRST Saturday (Dec 7) as we celebrate 3 amazing years with a magical party you won’t forget! $3 Specials: Margs Ground Beef Tacos Coors Light, El Trono, & Pizzetta Cans Tots & BrusselsGet ready for a fun-filled day of great food, drinks, and vibes. Let’s make this birthday one to remember!

Small & Sweet is a vibrant exhibition showcasing a diverse collection of small-scale artworks, including paintings, assemblages, and sculptures. We're open Friday 4-7PM, on First Saturday Noon-8PM & Sunday from Noon-5PM. More Information

Secret Elf Workshops FIRST SATURDAY December 7, • 1-2:30 pm and 3:15-4:45 pm $10 per participant Calling all elves! The best gifts are the ones you make, so join us at the North Pole (otherwise known as our third floor studio!) to create craft projects you can give as holiday gifts! This year, we are […]

Art Matters Artist Talk: Members of the Clustered Spires Quilt Guild and Margaret Dowell Saturday, December 7 • 2pm FREE Members of the Clustered Spires Quilt Guild and solo exhibition artist Margaret Dowell share about the work in their exhibition. More Information

Exhibition Openings Meet the Artists Saturday, December 7 • 3-5pm FREE View exhibitions and meet the artists! These exhibitions can be viewed starting at 9am. Beat the crowds and visit us earlier in the day! More Information

Just in time for the holiday, gifts by local creators! Books by self-published local authors. Hand-crafted pottery. Original art. Jewelry. Unique Christmas cards. And more!

Want to learn more about the Mystery & Mayhem taking place at the Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge? Join us Saturday, December 7th, 2024, from 4-6pm for an open house. This is a ticket free event. Stop by, warm up with a drink from the bar, tour the theater and experience a little slight of […]

Build your own bouquet BAR, sip on complimentary champagne, jam to some tunes and take pics! Instructor, flowers, tools and FUN included! Tickets

True Documented Stories of the “Paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour. Take a Remarkable Journey through Frederick’s Gruesome and Bloody Past. Nearly 300 Years of War, Executions and Revenge. Uncover Politically Savvy and Defiant Citizens, Patriots from the Revolutionary War, Beckoning Soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more! Historic Frederick – Where The Dead Come […]

This special day is for any employee, manager or owner in a business that is part of the Downtown Frederick Partnership or Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. It's the perfect time to treat yourself to a fresh cut, color or style - because you deserve it!

Ready to put a dent in that holiday shopping list? We are teaming up with Frederick News Post and the Uncapped Podcast here at Tenth Ward for a Holiday Brunch Market! Hang with us for delectable brunch offerings, gifts and goodies to browse, and all the breakfast-inspired bevvies you could ask for. Sunday, December 8th […]

Join us for a fun and creative evening at our Holiday Wreath Workshop! Tickets

Join us on December 9 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a special living history event at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine featuring the Blue and Gray Hospital Association.    Members of the Blue and Gray Hospital Association will be in the Delaplaine Randall Conference Room at the museum describing the medical history of America’s bloodiest conflict. […]

Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include: Bankruptcy Child custody Divorce Expungement (removing convictions from criminal records) Foreclosure Government benefits Landlord/tenant Wills/tenants Maryland Legal Aid attorneys, paralegals, law students, and volunteer attorneys will be on site at select branches providing brief, one-on-one advice for […]

Embark on a meaningful journey to preserve and share your life's most cherished moments. This workshop is designed to guide you through the possibilities of crafting personal legacy projects that capture your unique experiences, values, and stories for future generations. More Information

the Love Local Tour is presented by Harris Teeter Delivery Stop by 30 N Market St anytime during the event to visit their truck and pick up free snacks to fuel your night of shopping and loving local!     This can’t-miss night of holiday fun is designed with locals in mind – Come out to […]

Join us for Baubles and Bellinis! As part of downtown Frederick's Love Local Tour, we are opening the shop late, sampling cranberry bellinis (and light fare) and hosting a permanent jewelry vendor! This is a perfect Girls Night event and chance to shop without the weekend crowds! You'll also find a flower bar, gift wrap […]

Holiday greetings, carols, and an inspirational message are all part of this annual community tradition highlighting the true meaning of the holiday season. Attendees join in the program with a moving candle-lighting ceremony, filling the courtyard with magnificent light. More Information

Need to shop without little eyes watching? All Grown Up Night is back at Dancing Bear Toys and Games– and it’s for adults only! Their toy experts will be on hand with many recommendations and free gift wrapping. Pop in between 5 pm and 8 pm for this event. More Information

Food. Drink. Music. Dancing. Connections, and a Raffle for charity. All for a good cause. Join the fun at a Winter Wonderland themed party to be held at Attaboy Barrel House. Tickets

The hugely popular holiday show brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. This family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes on fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes, harp and bouzouki, along with thrilling Irish dancing. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of […]

Enjoy a Warm drink and treat before the Kris Kringle Parade

Join us for the annual Kris Kringle Procession sponsored by Wawa and presented in partnership with Key 103! The parade begins at the corner of South Carroll and East Patrick streets in Frederick and ends in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree. The procession mirrors the small town charm that makes Frederick so special during […]

A Free Holiday Program For All Ages Once a year, Frederick County’s numerous historic sites and museums provide visitors with a living reminder of this area's remarkable past. During Museums by Candlelight, special programming and hands-on fun will delight visitors of all ages, and special children's activities are featured at most locations. This is a FREE self-guided event.  Visit […]

Museums by Candlelight Saturday, Dec 14 • 9 am-5 pm FREE Stop by the Delaplaine during this annual county-wide event to create your own “stained glass” tea light candle holder, available while supplies last. Then visit other participating sites in any order. For information on other Museums by Candlelight programming, go to visitfrederick.org More Information

Learn how to creatively wrap gifts with help from local crafters. Kraft paper and accessories will be available to use. Feel free to bring your own wrapping and use this as a space to wrap gifts away from prying eyes! More Information

Are you ready to win some prizes and do some holiday shopping? Good because it's that time of year! Sweet Clover’s annual holiday elf hunt is back! The pixies are retiring this year and their gingerbread friends will be taking their place. It's a full day of holiday fun and prizes with this anticipated yearly […]

Looking for the perfect way to make memories with friends and family this holiday season? Come create handmade gifts, soak in the festive vibes, and support incredible local artists and makers! 🖌️🎁 ✨ Save Your Spot: Pre-order project tickets to secure your seat or drop in on December 14th anytime between 1–4 PM. 🌟 Meet […]

True Documented Stories of the “Paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour. Take a Remarkable Journey through Frederick’s Gruesome and Bloody Past. Nearly 300 Years of War, Executions and Revenge. Uncover Politically Savvy and Defiant Citizens, Patriots from the Revolutionary War, Beckoning Soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more! Historic Frederick – Where The Dead Come […]

Get ready for an evening like no other at Frederick’s only venue dedicated to comedy magic. At the Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge, you’re just inches away from astonishing magic that will leave you wide-eyed and talking about it for days. With just 22 seats, our cozy theater puts you right in the action. You’ll […]

Santa is coming! Join us Sunday December 15th from 10am to noon to visit with the big guy! He's taking time from his busy schedule to spend some time with the little ones, listen to lists and pose for pics. Tickets are free! More Information

Sweet Clover is having a gift exchange toy drive! Bring a new unwrapped toy to the shop Sunday December 15th and we will take the donated toys to the local chapter of Toys for Tots. As a thank you for your donation, you'll get to choose something from a table full of wrapped gifts! We've […]

Visit us Sunday December 15th from 11am to 2pm and let our resident charmer, Ally, assists you in designing a necklace, bracelet, car chain or key chain that reflects your personality. These also make great personalized gifts! More Information

Join your fellow music lovers, a professional orchestra, superstar soloists, and a magnificent stage chorus performing select choruses and arias of the Messiah by G. F. Handel. A Frederick community holiday tradition since 1994, director Judith DuBose will conduct a forty-voice chorus, twenty-piece orchestra, and four soloists through select choruses and arias of the Messiah by G. F. Handel. […]

Get in the spirit and put on your Santa hat because we’re transforming our private Barrel Room into “Tinsel & Toast,” the ultimate pop-up bar experience! Imagine a whole new back bar in our space with the Tenth Ward vibe, but covered in glitter and sequins. Come for the ambiance and browse the gift options, […]

A boy who needs a friend finds a world that needs a hero in a land beyond imagination! Bastian is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the old proprieter reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he […]

Humbug Weekend: Are the Holidays not your thing, that's cool. This weekend we will be smashing ornaments. We also will be having a special Anti- Holiday Group Event Special where with the code BAHHUMBUG your group Event will be 15% off. Get that final Pre-Holiday Rage out! More Information

YALDA Night with a Specialty Potluck Dish to Share! “The longest winter night Celebration Open House” Saturday December 21, from 6:00 PM-10:00 PM We celebrate Yalda, the winter solstice, a time when friends and family gather together to eat Pomegranate, persimmon, watermelon and nuts, drink and read poetry. The red color in these fruits symbolizes […]

True Documented Stories of the “Paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour. Take a Remarkable Journey through Frederick’s Gruesome and Bloody Past. Nearly 300 Years of War, Executions and Revenge. Uncover Politically Savvy and Defiant Citizens, Patriots from the Revolutionary War, Beckoning Soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more! Historic Frederick – Where The Dead Come […]

The heartwarming animated cartoon, A Charlie Brown Christmas, is brilliantly paired with a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi jazz score by the incomparable Eric Byrd Trio. What has become an annual tradition in the DMV returns to the Weinberg Center again this holiday season. For years now, Washington-native Eric Byrd has been performing the iconic […]

We've got a lot of problems with you people! Come out for Tenth Ward's favorite holiday, air your grievances and test your feats of strength. Enjoy Seinfeld-inspired cocktail specials and...the infamous Festivus pole. More Information

Ok, so maybe we'll skip the Festivus Pole and the airing of grievances and go right to the fun and friend time! Grab your besties and those out-of-town guests and head to Sweet Clover for some semi-private shopping and holiday cheer. This event will include an option to make a fresh pine door swag (ticket […]

Running out of time and still have some last-minute gifts to buy? Stop by Dream House to check those names off your list. We will be offering free gift wrapping and drinks for those who make a purchase. Event runs 5-8pm.

Who says procrastination doesn't pay off? Visit us Christmas Eve 10am to 4pm for some last-minute shopping! We'll have complimentary cocoa and BOGO gift certificates all day!* You'll also find half off wrap and ribbon and stocking stuffer promotions. Need us to wrap your purchases while you shop around downtown? No problem! Give us an […]

The beloved Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship returns this holiday season in Downtown Frederick. This special open house celebrates Frederick’s stunning architecture, local history, and the holiday season on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 3PM-8PM. This is Frederick's most popular church tour and is a great opportunity to step inside some of its most beautiful […]

Kickoff the 200th anniversary weekend for Lafayette's 1824 visit to Frederick, Maryland by welcoming Lafayette himself as he returns in style. The Marquis de Lafayette will be portrayed by renowned living historian Mark Schneider of Colonial Williamsburg. Join the fun as the Marquis de Lafayette returns to City Hall Park and be a part of the commemoration […]

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette's visit to Frederick by learning more about one of his hosts, the McPhersons. Be sure to stop by for a special tour all about Fanny Johnson McPherson and her life as a child and young woman at Rose Hill and her husband John McPherson's role in early American […]

The game is afoot! Two centuries ago, Lafayette visited Frederick during his adventures across America. Now, we commemorate the visit of the captivating Revolutionary War hero with an adventure of our own: a history hunt for Lafayette in Downtown Frederick! Walk in the footsteps of a legend as your team recreates Lafayette's historic visit, solving puzzles […]

True Documented Stories of the “Paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour. Take a Remarkable Journey through Frederick’s Gruesome and Bloody Past. Nearly 300 Years of War, Executions and Revenge. Uncover Politically Savvy and Defiant Citizens, Patriots from the Revolutionary War, Beckoning Soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more! Historic Frederick – Where The Dead Come […]

Explore one of Downtown Frederick's most historic homes during this special event hosted by the Lafayette in Frederick Committee to commemorate the Frenchman's 1824 visit to Frederick, Maryland. This special open house will allow registered visitors to step inside the home where Lafayette once stayed in December 1824. Interact with Lafayette himself, portrayed by Mark […]

Members of Frederick County Arts Association discuss their work in this year’s members exhibition. FREE More Information