Downtown for the Holidays

Winter is one of the most magical times to visit Downtown Frederick! Enjoy chestnuts roasting over an open fire, take a stroll under the holiday tree lights, and with more than 250 unique businesses, you can check everyone off your shopping list. Plus, parking is FREE every weekend from Thanksgiving through New Years!

Kris Kringle Procession

Dec 12 | 6:30 – 8PM

Holiday cheer fills the streets during this annual parade in Downtown Frederick. Begins at the corner of South Carroll and East Patrick streets and ends in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree.

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Holiday Trolley

Dec 13 & 20 | 2 – 10PM

Hop on and off the Downtown Frederick Trolley all day for just $10 per person.
Stops: A Lit’le Irish Too • Brewer’s Alley • Olde Towne Tavern • NOMA Gallery • Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream • Corner of E Patrick & Carroll St

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Candlelight Tour

Dec 26 | 4 – 9PM

Step inside history during Frederick’s most popular Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship. This special open house celebrates Frederick’s stunning architecture, local history, and the holiday season.

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Holiday HQ

Nov 8-Dec 21
Sat 3-6PM & Sun 1-4PM

Step into the magic and you’ll find picture-perfect installations made for sharing (and showing off) your holiday adventures in Downtown Frederick. The space is open during special events, and each weekend through December 21.

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Frosty Friday

Nov 28 | 9AM – 9PM

Enjoy all day shopping, holiday activities and FREE parking all around town. Plus, early bird giveaways, live music and caroling, photos with Santa, free gifts with purchases, marshmallow roasting, a cocktail competition and so much more!

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Small Business Saturday

Nov 29 | 10AM – 9PM

Shop Small is a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses and help communities thrive and stay vibrant. Shop small this holiday season at 250+ locally owned and operated businesses in Downtown Frederick.

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December Saturdays

Dec 6 • 13 • 20 | 11AM – 9PM

Each weekend you’ll find something special happening! Streets are filled with musicians and carolers performing your favorite holiday classics, fire pits are set up all around town so you can warm up and roast a marshmallow as you stroll between shops and your eyes will be dazzled by a spectacular display of holiday lights and decorations.

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Holiday HQ

Location: 22 S Market St
Hours: Nov 8 – Dec 21
Saturdays | 3-6PM
Sundays | 1-4PM

Your festive pop-up info center and selfie paradise in the heart of Downtown Frederick. Open every weekend through Dec 21.

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Sailing Through the Winter Solstice

Nov 22, 2025 – March 14, 2026

Sailing Through The Winter Solstice begins in November, when a number of boats, transformed through the creative minds of many Frederick friends, set sail on the Creek. Our fleet has grown to 28 sailing boats and 2 land-locked boats and are anchored in Carroll Creek.

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Downtown Frederick Light Walk

Nov 7, 2025 – March 9, 2026

The highly anticipated return of the Downtown Frederick Light Walk brings creative lighting installations to seven downtown locations, including two new installations this winter season. Visitors can experience the Light Walk everyday through March 2026.

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Find historic accommodations steps away from it all, plus travel and parking tips to help you find your way!

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