Frosty Friday in Downtown Frederick
Friday, November 27, 2026 | 9AM – 9PM
Frosty Friday is Downtown Frederick’s all-day holiday shopping celebration. Join us on Friday, November 27 for local shopping, live holiday music and carolers, free photos with Santa, marshmallow roasting and $5 cocktails, plus FREE parking all around downtown.
Early Bird Bag Giveaway
9AM | 30 N Market St
Be one of the first 100 shoppers to score a free holiday goodie bag packed with deals and gifts from local businesses. Available while supplies last, so come early!
Live Holiday Music
9AM – 9PM | Various Locations
Enjoy festive live music and carolers all day long as local musicians perform throughout Downtown Frederick. Stroll the streets and let the sounds of the season set the mood.
Snowflake Tree: Shop Local
11AM – 5PM | 30 N Market St
Shop small and get rewarded! Make two purchases from local businesses totaling $100 or more, then pick a free present from the Snowflake Tree. Available while supplies last.
Photos with Santa
12PM – 3PM | 30 N Market St
Bring the family for a free holiday photo with Santa and share your wish list with the big guy himself. Capture a festive memory you’ll treasure for years to come.
Marshmallow Roasting
4PM – 9PM | Various Locations
Warm up with a s’more-worthy treat at one of our outdoor marshmallow roasting stations. Locations will be announced soon, so be sure to check back for the full list.
Holiday Cocktail Kickoff
6PM – 9PM | Participating Locations
Sip your way through downtown with $5 festive holiday cocktails at participating bars and restaurants. The full list of locations will be announced soon, so be sure to check back.
Where to Eat Breakfast in Downtown Frederick on Frosty Friday
Start your Frosty Friday with breakfast before the Early Bird Bag Giveaway kicks off at 9AM. Several Downtown Frederick restaurants and cafes will open early so you can grab coffee, bagels or a sit-down breakfast and get a head start on the day. See below for a full list of early-opening spots.
Brewer’s Alley
124 N Market St
Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
100 N East St
Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar
44 N Market St
Showroom
882 N East St
Shop Local in Downtown Frederick on Frosty Friday: Stores Open 9AM – 9PM
Spend the day shopping at local shops all around Downtown Frederick. Participating retail businesses will be open from 9AM – 9PM on Frosty Friday, so you can find holiday gifts, one-of-a-kind treasures and something for yourself. See the full list of participating businesses below, and don’t forget to make two purchases totaling $100 or more to pick a free gift from the Snowflake Tree at 30 N. Market!
A Lit’le Irish Too
29 E Patrick St
Alora Pure
107 E Patrick St
Bentztown
6 S Bentz St
BrandArtYoga (BAY)
227 N Market St
Brewer’s Alley
124 N Market St
Brick and Mortar
15 N Market St
Curious Iguana
12 N Market St
Dancing Bear Toys and Games
15 E Patrick St
Dream House
102 E Patrick St
Earthly Elements
33 N Market St
Edgeworks Knife & Supply Co
200 N Market St
Embark Skate Shop
238-B N Market St
Fire & Oak
105 N Market St
Frederick Arts Council
115 E Church St
Frederick Card Collective
16 N Market St
Garden of Daisy
143 N Market St
Gardenbelle Shop
14 N Market St
I Made This Pottery Studio
10-b N East St
Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar
44 N Market St
Jessica Jordan Jewelry
25 E Patrick St
Le Voyage Market
54 E Patrick St
Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium
214 N Market St
Lima Soul
14 E Patrick St
lou lou Boutique
29 N Market St
Magpie
29 N Market St
Maxwell’s Burgers & Shakes
57 E Patrick St
Nelson Coleman Jewelers
11 W Patrick St
North Market Pop Shop
241 N Market St
OddBelle
19 N Market St
Olde Towne Tavern
325 N Market St
One Goods Vintage
325 N Market St
Peridot
332 N Market St
Periwinkle & Prose
106 N Market St
Potter’s Guild of Frederick
14 S Market St
Rare Morsel
25 N Market St
Rosebud & Jo Children’s Boutique
113 N Market St
Showroom
882 N East St
Sky’s the Limit
200 N Market St
Surelocked In Escape Games
13 E Patrick St
The Kitchenette
217 N Market St
The Trail House
17 S Market St
Tiara Day
141 N Market St
Time Bomb Tattoos & Curiosities
26 S Market St
UR Nuts
117 N Market St
Vintage MC
24 E Patrick St
WAVELENGTH WEAR
122 N East St
Waves of Tory
143 N Market St
Zest Clothing and Co
100 N Market St
Zoe’s Chocolate Co
121 N Market St
Holiday Cocktail Kickoff in Downtown Frederick: $5 Cocktails 6PM – 9PM
Kick off the holiday season with $5 festive cocktails at participating Downtown Frederick bars and restaurants from 6PM – 9PM on Frosty Friday. Sip your way through downtown and sample seasonal creations from local bartenders. Participating locations and menus will be announced soon, so check back for the full list!
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor
Shop Local this Holiday Season
Every purchase you make downtown helps support the small business owners who make Frederick special. When you shop local, your dollars stay in our community, keeping Downtown Frederick a vibrant place to live, work and play. Thank you for choosing Downtown Frederick this holiday season!