Family Fun for Older Kids

Time spent with family is well spent! Explore downtown as a family and make new memories along the way!


family of four walking across bridge on Carroll Creek

Maryland Heritage Ghost Tour
Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “Paranormal” with Maryland’s oldest operating ghost tour! Reservations recommended.
National Museum Civil War Medicine Hospital Tour
For the family of history lovers, enjoy a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862. This tour occurs regularly throughout the year.
Heritage Frederick Walking Tours
Walk in the footsteps of Frederick’s past residents and discover their story. Pre-scheduled between April and November. Heritage Frederick encourages you to reserve a space at least 2 weeks in advance.
Sunday Artwalk
Following each First Saturday, navigate this self-guided artwalk on your own time, at your own pace. As the exhibits rotate monthly, your tour experience will too, so come back to visit anytime!

Put your teamwork to the test at Clue IQ or Surelocked In Escape Games! Your team has 60 minutes to solve a series of challenging riddles and puzzles to complete your mission. Each room offers a different entertainment experience.

Many of downtown’s yoga studios offer outdoor yoga classes throughout the warmer months. Check for schedules at Sky Stage or Sol Yoga to get you started!

Experience Pedego Frederick Electric Bikes by renting them for the entire fam or taking a Fall In Love With Frederick guided tour. Great for locals and those from out of town.

So your kids are all grown up? That’s great! Swing by one of the many breweries or distilleries in Downtown Frederick to grab a drink, take a tour or participate in one of the scheduled activity nights by testing your wits at a game of trivia!

Attaboy Beer | 400 Sagner Ave #400
Steinhardt Brewing Co | 340 E Patrick St Suite 102
Idiom Brewing Co | 340 E Patrick St Suite 104
Tenth Ward Distilling Co | 55 E Patrick St
Olde Mother Brewing | 526 N Market St
RAK Brewing Co | 400 Sagner Ave #100
Rockwell Brewery | 880 N East St
McClintock Distilling Co | 35 S Carroll St