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Downtown Frederick Light Walk

Carroll Creek Park Carroll Creek Park, Frederick, MD, United States

The Downtown Frederick Light Walk features five creative lighting installations that will be on display every day through March 2025. DISCO GARAGE Taking the stairs has never been more fun. Boogie your way to the top in our stairwell full of mirror balls and multicolored lights. Location: in the southwest stairwell of the Carroll Creek […]

Sailing Through the Winter Solstice by Color on the Creek

Carroll Creek Park Carroll Creek Park, Frederick, MD, United States

Sailing Through The Winter Solstice begins in November each year, when a number of boats, transformed through the creative minds of many Frederick friends, set sail on the Creek. The fleet has grown from one boat the first year to 28 sailing boats and 1 land-locked boats in the 2024-25 season. The boats are anchored […]

It’s the 5 O’clock Somewhere Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

New Spire Arts 15 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Come and experience the life and times of Jimmy Buffett as told through the back stories of his greatest hits, performed by musicians who played the same stages Jimmy played in Key West. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the life and music of Jimmy Buffett. Hear the stories behind his greatest hits, performed […]

$30

Somatic Movement Wellness Workshop with Sharon Baharoff

The Center • Sound • Mind • Body 28 E 6th St, Frederick, MD, United States

Using somatic movement, help your body to self-correct and self-heal. This workshop teaches you to release tension and trauma carried in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips; the whole body and mind. Learn to move with pleasure, grace, and ease!

$35

Buy 2 Get 1 Free Salt Scrubs @ Savage Soaps

Savage Soaps 10 E Church St, Frederick, MD, United States

Now's your chance to start the New Year off right with a natural Salt Scrub loaded with minerals that are extremely healthy for the body. Get wet with Savage!

Blanket Bonanza @ A Lit’le Irish, Too

A Lit'le Irish, Too 143 N Market St, Frederick, MD, United States

Snuggle up with a soft and cozy throw from Avoca. Avoca has been in business for over 300 years and they know soft and cozy - perfect for January self care! Choose from Cashmere blends or Lambswool.

Gloomie & Grimm – Pop Up Vendor – In The Garden @ The Simple Life

The Simple Life 119 E Patrick St First Floor, Frederick, United States

Join us for a complimentary tarot card read in the shop! Leigh is a professional Tarot reader and a Chaplain in the Esoteric community who uses Tarot as a counseling tool in her regular practice. This is a great opportunity to those new to Tarot readings! All complimentary readings come with a chance to win […]

Get Some Catharsis Post Rage

Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory 14 West Patrick Street Lower Level, Frederick, MD

January 4-5th First Weekend in Downtown Frederick: Use promo code ILOVEFREDERICK for 15% off you booking. Book your session at www.ccragefactory.com

January First Saturday

Downtown Frederick Downtown Frederick, Frederick, MD, United States

First Saturday is a day to show your love for local! Kick off 2025 in Downtown Frederick this weekend! First Saturday brings a day of special sales, dining, gallery openings and Self Care/Wellness events throughout downtown.  Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to […]

Fusti Tap: Sweet Cherry White Balsamic @ Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium

Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium 214 N Market St, Frederick, MD, United States

Here for just a limited time, this is a treat - Sweet Cherry White Balsamic! Sweet, tart, and bursting with cherry juice. Montmorency cherries, combined with a rosé balsamic made from red and white grapes aged to perfection. Try this in seltzer for a healthy new year hydration drink! More Information

Small & Sweet @ Gallery 322

Gallery 322 322 N Market St, Frederick, MD, United States

Gallery 322 artists, Lissa Abrams, Michael Douglas Jones, Anne Gibson Snyder, Jan Kaufman, Russell Schofield, Linda Kirvan, Tom Ritchie, Ann Schaefer, and Homer Yost invite you to visit the gallery to see a festive display of new work. 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍&𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕 is a full group show that includes small paintings, assemblages, and sculptures to enhance your home […]

Theory Zero: A Wine Alternative Tasting

Simple Theory Wine Co 37 N Market Street, Suite 200, Frederick, United States

It's a new year and we know that for many that means reflections are often health-conscious intentions, especially after the holidays. Though we always have non-alcoholic options on our menu, this month we are highlighting a few different wine alternatives - from a dealcoholized wine to kombucha in our Theory Zero tasting option. Our guided […]

$12

Exhibitions Openings: Jin Lee, FCAA and Noelani Jones @ The Delaplaine Arts Center

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

View exhibitions and meet the artists! 3-5pm FREE These exhibitions are opening on Saturday, January 4 and can be viewed starting at 9am. Beat the crowds and visit us earlier in the day! Frederick County Art Association Members Exhibition Works in a variety of media Jan 4-26 The annual FCAA exhibition features members’ artworks in […]

Creative Outlet for January @ The Delaplaine Arts Center

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. This month will feature paper quilling with guest artist Alison Armour. Please, no large groups. More Information

All Members Show @ Eastside Artists’ Gallery

Eastside Artists' Gallery 313 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

The show features all 15 members. Acrylic painting, watercolor, mixed media, fused glass, forged steel. Regular Gallery Hours: Sat-Sun 12 - 5pm throughout January

Imprimatur: Four Print Makers Show Opening @ NOMA Gallery

NOMA Gallery 437 N Market St, Frederick, MD, United States

Imprimatur comes from Latin imprimere, meaning to "imprint" or "impress. We would like to “impress” you with NOMA’s January exhibition featuring four printmakers: Judith Kornett, Andrea McCluskey, Julia Shrecengost and Lisa Tayerle. Their approaches to printmaking include many techniques, styles and subject matter. Using some of the oldest techniques, intaglio and relief to more recent […]

Art at NIGHT: Toby Mendez @ The Delaplaine Arts Center

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us for an evening with Maryland-based sculptor Toby Mendez. Mendez primarily focuses on figurative commissions, combining a classical approach with a contemporary eye for site design. He has been creating sculpture in both the private and public sphere for over thirty years, including large public works such as the Thurgood Marshall memorial (1996) at […]

Wonder Book Classic Film Series presents Great Expectations (1946)

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

The World’s Greatest Story! TheMost Talked About Book! Lives for the First Time on the Screen! Charles Dickens’ classic tale of Pip, a poor orphan who befriends an escaped convict and who grows up in the company of a bitter old woman, Miss Havisham, and her haughty young ward, Estella. Pip learns the rewards of […]

$4 – $7

Gratitude & Unconditional Love Meditation @ The Center . Sound . Mind . Body

The Center • Sound • Mind • Body 28 E 6th St, Frederick, MD, United States

Redesign your life with a simple 15-minute daily meditation practice. Just as physical exercise shapes the body, meditation can transform your mental-emotional state. Matt Rose, drawing from his 9 years of practice and teaching, will share proven methods to build your own transformative meditation routine. We'll start with a gratitude practice and an unconditional love […]

Silent Film Series presents The Plastic Age (1925)

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

The silent film era returns to our screen accompanied by the mighty Wurlitzer! Hugh Carver is an athletic star and a freshman at Prescott College. He falls in love with Cynthia Day, a popular girl who loves to go to parties. He finds that it is impossible to please her and still keep up with […]

$4 – $7

Silent Film Series presents Laila (1929)

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

The silent film era returns to our screen accompanied by the mighty Wurlitzer! A spirited Norwegian Lass is torn between two suitors and two cultures. Tickets

$4 – $7

We ❤️ Wednesdays

Downtown Frederick Downtown Frederick, Frederick, MD, United States

Why wait for the weekend? Make your Wednesdays wonderful by shopping small, dining local, and supporting the heart of our community! Wednesdays in January, discover exclusive deals, discounts, and special offers at your favorite local businesses. Follow along for weekly updates on participating businesses and their special offers. When: January 15, 22 & 29, 2025 Participating […]

BYOS: Yoga & Art @ The Delaplaine Arts Center

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Bring your own supplies and get ready to respond to this session’s featured source of inspiration: artistic mindfulness through yoga. Caroline Orlowski, artist, yoga instructor, and former Delaplaine intern, will lead the group in guided movement and meditation to practice intentionality with art. Bring your own artistic medium of choice (and yoga mat!) Easels are […]

January Collage Club – Reflection and Action

Cowork Frederick 122 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us on Thu Jan 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Cowork Frederick for a fun and creative evening of collage making. Using the practices of SoulCollage®, we will reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead through art! No experience necessary - just bring your creativity and an open mind. […]

$45

It’s the 5 O’clock Somewhere Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

New Spire Arts 15 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Come and experience the life and times of Jimmy Buffett as told through the back stories of his greatest hits, performed by musicians who played the same stages Jimmy played in Key West. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the life and music of Jimmy Buffett. Hear the stories behind his greatest hits, performed […]

$30

Drum/Rattle Journey Circle @ The Center . Sound . Mind . Body

The Center • Sound • Mind • Body 28 E 6th St, Frederick, MD, United States

This Circle is intended to be a positive and supportive gathering in which we will come together with each other and our compassionate helping spirits. We’ll spend our time drumming then taking personal shamanic journeys to explore our inner landscapes where we’ll have the opportunity to receive teachings and healings from our divine allies. There […]

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE!

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

COME ON DOWN TO WIN! The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win.  Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car!  Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular […]

$40 – $78

We ❤️ Wednesdays

Downtown Frederick Downtown Frederick, Frederick, MD, United States

Why wait for the weekend? Make your Wednesdays wonderful by shopping small, dining local, and supporting the heart of our community! Wednesdays in January, discover exclusive deals, discounts, and special offers at your favorite local businesses. Follow along for weekly updates on participating businesses and their special offers. When: January 15, 22 & 29, 2025 Participating […]

Brewer’s Alley Film Series Labyrinth (1986)

New Spire Arts 15 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

HAPPY HOUR AT 6:30PM WITH FREE TASTING AND MORE! A young female must go on a journey in order to rescue her baby brother who has been kidnapped by a sinister male master of manipulation who tests her. In order to rescue her baby brother, she must successfully pass the tests and not suffer any […]

$4 – $7
Event Series Sherlock Sundays

Sherlock Sundays

ESP Theatre Loft 16 E Patrick St, 2nd Floor, Frederick, MD, United States

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes radio plays presented live, in person complete with sound effects. Join Holmes and Dr. Watson for a mystery and bonus presentation!

Pay what you want

Tea Tasting

Shab Row Tea Emporium 112 N East St, Frederick, MD, United States

Stop by to sample some of our most popular flavors. 300+ loose leaf teas, unique tea ware, and vintage tea pots

We ❤️ Wednesdays

Downtown Frederick Downtown Frederick, Frederick, MD, United States

Why wait for the weekend? Make your Wednesdays wonderful by shopping small, dining local, and supporting the heart of our community! Wednesdays in January, discover exclusive deals, discounts, and special offers at your favorite local businesses. Follow along for weekly updates on participating businesses and their special offers. When: January 15, 22 & 29, 2025 Participating […]

Suicide Data and the Frederick County Suicide Prevention Coalition @ C. Burr Artz Library

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

This presentation provides an overview of suicide trends in Frederick County, examining key data and risk factors. It also highlights the work of the Frederick County Suicide Prevention Coalition, focusing on its collaborative efforts to reduce suicide in Frederick County. Attendees will learn about local initiatives and how they can get involved in making a […]

Gangstagrass

Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

A true example of the belief that we are better together, Gangstagrass combines great American traditions of bluegrass, hip-hop, and beyond to create a whole new musical genre that is more than the sum of its parts. Gangstagrass is a multi-racial collective of musicians who demolish every preconception you have about country music and hip-hop […]

$28 – $38

Open till 8!

Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream 253 E Church St, Frederick, MD, United States

Ice Cream, House made Fudge, Gourmet Chocolates

Fire & Refreshments

Frederick Coffee Company & Cafe 100 N East St, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us under the tent for, Fire Pit, Hot Chocolate, Coffee, & Cider, and grab and go snacks

Pick and Color Your Favorite Ice Age Animal

Frederick Basket Company 12 N East St, Frederick, MD, United States

While you enjoy the Live Ice Sculpture outside on Everedy Square from 6-9p, visit us at The Frederick Basket Co for a family friendly inside event. The kids will be entertained picking and coloring their favorite Ice Age Animal.

Ice Wine Sip and Sample

Frederick Basket Company 12 N East St, Frederick, MD, United States

Ice Age Animal Coloring will keep the kids entertained while you sip and sample ice wine from Big Cork Vineyards.

Fiber Arts Demonstration @ Primitive Homespuns Wool and Needleworks

Primitive Homespuns Wool and Needleworks 303 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Wanna be a hooker? Stop by for a fiber arts demonstration and try your hand at rug hooking! We will have all the tools you will need to try your hand at Rug Hooking, Needle Felting, and Punch Needle. Stop by and see all the cool things you can make.

Candlemas Festival at All Saints’

All Saints Episcopal Church 106 W. Church St., Frederick, MD

All Saints' Church will celebrate the ancient Feast of Candlemas with uniquely Frederick style. No entrance fee - All are welcome! Handicap Entrance through Memorial Garden. 11am-4:30pm: The 1855 neo-gothic church will be open for visitors 11am-6:30pm: Hot foods featuring pulled pork, chili, loaded baked potatoes and more plus baked goods are for sale in […]

Creative Outlet for February @ The Delaplaine

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Create an ice painting in celebration of Fire in Ice. $2 per participant. Please, no large groups.

$2

Next Level Slackers ROCK Frederick Eagles

Frederick Eagles Club 1067 207 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD

Join us for an electrifying night of music with Next Level Slackers, performing 7pm to 10pm! For just a $10 cover charge for non-members, experience this hometown rock band that set the stage on fire last New Year's Eve at the creek. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable Saturday night filled with great tunes and […]

Art at Noon: Corey Frey on How to Look At, Talk About, and Think About Art @ The Delaplaine

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

In this talk, Delaplaine’s Exhibitions Manager Corey Frey, will discuss suggestions for engaging works of art, mindsets to avoid, and the difference between art and propaganda. Then practice what you’ve just learned through an engaging conversation with other attendees on what we can garner from specific works of art and practicing the possibilities of collaborative […]

Event Series Calling Dr. Freud

Calling Dr. Freud

ESP Theatre Loft 16 E Patrick St, 2nd Floor, Frederick, MD, United States

A collective creation of real-life stories, narratives, performance art, all derived from real people and real experiences and shared works. Stories will be told with truth, clarity, sensitivity and a good dose of humor! 5 performances only at the ESPLoft (above Jojo's). Please note, there is no elevator in this historic building.

Pay what you want
Event Series Calling Dr. Freud

Calling Dr. Freud

ESP Theatre Loft 16 E Patrick St, 2nd Floor, Frederick, MD, United States

A collective creation of real-life stories, narratives, performance art, all derived from real people and real experiences and shared works. Stories will be told with truth, clarity, sensitivity and a good dose of humor! 5 performances only at the ESPLoft (above Jojo's). Please note, there is no elevator in this historic building.

Pay what you want
Event Series Calling Dr. Freud

Calling Dr. Freud

ESP Theatre Loft 16 E Patrick St, 2nd Floor, Frederick, MD, United States

A collective creation of real-life stories, narratives, performance art, all derived from real people and real experiences and shared works. Stories will be told with truth, clarity, sensitivity and a good dose of humor! 5 performances only at the ESPLoft (above Jojo's). Please note, there is no elevator in this historic building.

Pay what you want
Event Series Calling Dr. Freud

Calling Dr. Freud

ESP Theatre Loft 16 E Patrick St, 2nd Floor, Frederick, MD, United States

A collective creation of real-life stories, narratives, performance art, all derived from real people and real experiences and shared works. Stories will be told with truth, clarity, sensitivity and a good dose of humor! 5 performances only at the ESPLoft (above Jojo's). Please note, there is no elevator in this historic building.

Pay what you want
Event Series Calling Dr. Freud

Calling Dr. Freud

ESP Theatre Loft 16 E Patrick St, 2nd Floor, Frederick, MD, United States

A collective creation of real-life stories, narratives, performance art, all derived from real people and real experiences and shared works. Stories will be told with truth, clarity, sensitivity and a good dose of humor! 5 performances only at the ESPLoft (above Jojo's). Please note, there is no elevator in this historic building.

Pay what you want

Event Series Sherlock Sundays

Sherlock Sundays

ESP Theatre Loft 16 E Patrick St, 2nd Floor, Frederick, MD, United States

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes radio plays presented live, in person complete with sound effects. Join Holmes and Dr. Watson for a mystery and bonus presentation!

Pay what you want