Frederick at Night
Nov 13 | 5 – 8PM
Kick off the holiday season on Frederick at Night, when Downtown Frederick glows with twinkling tree lights, late-night shopping, seasonal bites and festive fun. Bring your friends and family and explore all the ways to celebrate downtown!
Frosty Friday
Nov 27 | 9AM – 9PM
Frosty Friday is Downtown Frederick’s all-day holiday shopping celebration. Enjoy local shopping, live holiday music and carolers, free photos with Santa, marshmallow roasting and $5 cocktails, plus FREE parking all around downtown.
Light Walk
Nov – Feb
The Downtown Frederick Light Walk brings creative light installations downtown each winter. Wander past mirror-ball stairwells, color changing tunnels and glowing displays around Carroll Creek and Everedy Square & Shab Row, every day.
Double Decker Tours
Nov 13 & Dec 8
Hop aboard a Maryland Double Decker for a festive ride through Downtown Frederick and see the season from a whole new perspective. Take in the glowing lights and sights of the holidays, then make a night of it downtown with friends and family!
Love Local
Dec 8 | 5:30 – 7:30PM
Love Local is a weeknight holiday shopping event in Downtown Frederick, designed with locals in mind. On Tuesday, December 8, check gifts off your list at local shops, enjoy the glow of holiday lights and skip the weekend crowds. There’s something for everyone downtown!
December Saturdays
Dec 5, 12, 19
Spend your December Saturdays in Downtown Frederick, where holidays come to life. Enjoy live music and carolers, warm up by the fire pits and roast a marshmallow between shops while taking in the holiday lights, with FREE parking all weekend.
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice
Launch Nov 21 – March 2027
Stroll along Carroll Creek Park and enjoy a free outdoor light display of individually designed, glowing sailboats floating on the water through March. This annual winter tradition brings the creek to life while supporting Frederick County nonprofit organizations, making every walk a celebration of community and light.
Kris Kringle Procession
December 11 | 6:30 PM
Join the whole family for the annual Kris Kringle Procession, a beloved Downtown Frederick tradition. Local organizations, youth clubs, musical groups, and costumed characters fill the streets with small-town holiday charm, ending in Baker Park with carols and the lighting of the City Tree. Presented by Celebrate Frederick.
Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship
December 28 | 3 PM – 8 PM
Step inside history during Frederick’s most popular Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship. This special holiday open house invites you to explore Downtown Frederick’s stunning architecture and local heritage by candlelight, as historic sanctuaries glow with seasonal decorations and welcome visitors in the spirit of the season.
Shop Local this holiday season with our 2026 Holiday Gift Guide!
Celebrate the season with the Downtown Holiday Gift Guide, your go-to source for one-of-a-kind gifts, memorable experiences and local favorites.
Plan Your Visit Holiday Visit to Downtown Frederick, MD
Find hotels and historic lodging steps away from the holiday fun, plus parking and travel tips for getting around Downtown Frederick. Parking is FREE every weekend from Thanksgiving through New Year’s!
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!