This Memorial Day, make your way downtown to visit our many unique retailers and popular restaurants. With FREE PARKING in all of the City's garages and meters on Monday, May 26, there's no reason why you shouldn't make a weekend of it in Downtown Frederick! Don’t see your favorite place…
View moreThis Memorial Day, make your way downtown to visit our many unique retailers and popular restaurants. With FREE PARKING in all of the City's garages and meters on Monday, May 27, there's no reason why you shouldn't make a weekend of it in Downtown Frederick! Don’t see your favorite place…
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We love a First Saturday weekend downtown, and this weekend is no exception! You'll find fun things to do all around town, with special events galore. Aside from our Top 5, you can find our entire weekend schedule here and our First Saturday schedule, including musicians, here. We can't wait…
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This weekend is filled with excitement, festivals and even crafty classes! We're celebrating the end of summer with the first annual Black Frederick Festival, with live entertainment, food trucks and vendors galore. But that's not the only thing happening downtown this weekend…nope! You'll find a night market, a delightful handmade…
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It's almost like you can feel fall waiting in the wings to make its grand entrance, but we're still feeling substantial summer vibes in Downtown Frederick. It's the perfect time to cool down with some ice cream from one of our wonderful shops and stroll the streets looking for those…
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Frederick's Fourth of July celebrations are nothing short of incredible, and Downtown Frederick is ready for your visit! Many shops, restaurants, and businesses will be open Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th, so there will be plenty to do. With FREE PARKING in all of the City's garages all…
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We sure do love a First Saturday weekend, and this weekend is loaded with fun activities for the entire family! From the kick-off of the ever popular Find Waldo event to an ice cream social and patriotic pet portraits, you'll find something for everyone. Feeling creative? Learn about cork fabrics…
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It may be the unofficial end of summer, but there's still so much happening downtown this weekend. Take the kiddos to see Mr. Jon for a Rock n' Rhyme dance party, or to C Burr Artz Library to make bookmarks for back to school with Frederick Book Arts on a…
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School is back in session, so it's time to get out this weekend and explore all that Downtown Frederick has to offer. Teachers can forget about grading papers and celebrate happy hour on Friday evening. You can enjoy a special theater tour (for free!), jam at a concert under the…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year…Frederick Summer Restaurant Week! And not only that, there's also phenomenal live music, a fancy-ish beer and beast dinner, and even a combo of the two with BBQ, Blues, and Brews. If you're feeling hungry or like you need to get your groove…
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This weekend is August First Saturday in Downtown Frederick, and boy oh boy is there a lot to do! From a colorful and lively festival celebrating the culture of Indonesia to a cocktail-fortified pig roast, downtown will be hopping! You can attend the MET's Inebriated History special performances (21 and…
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This weekend downtown, you'll be able to participate in a true outdoor summer bash with beer, music, and food trucks, as well as find ice cream, both in a dish and on the walls! We're focused on self-care with both yoga and art therapy, ready to play beer bingo, and…
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Whether you're looking to keep things cool by venturing indoors to enjoy a charming musical or a fun indoor thrift market with repurposed goods (and beer too!), or want to revel in the warmth of summer by taking in a historic walking tour, comedy or jazz, Downtown Frederick has you…
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Did you hear the scoop? Downtown Frederick is the place to be to for cool treats! With summer heating up, you'll want to cool down with a cone, sundae, or shake from one of our fantastic scoop shops. Treat yo' self and be sure to check out one of our…
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Everything is big this weekend in Downtown Frederick, from the bikes to Downtown's newest outdoor happy hour! The Partnership is taking over City Hall Park to bring you the finest celebratory High Wheel Race party this side of, well, anywhere! Food, adult beverages, and penny farthings as far as the…
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Frederick's Fourth of July celebrations are nothing short of incredible, and Downtown Frederick is ready for your visit! Many shops, restaurants, and businesses will be open Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, so there will be plenty to do. With FREE PARKING in all of the City's garages on…
View moreWith Independence Day just around the corner, you know that Downtown Frederick will be hopping this weekend! From Summer Daze with all the games, including cornhole, four square and hopscotch to a world cultures festival and family ice cream social. We've even got a historic civil war walking tour and…
View moreSummer is in full swing in Downtown Frederick this weekend, with everything from a "pool-ish" party to an open mic night and so much more! There's a little something for everyone, and if you're feeling your artsy side, we've got you covered there too. Visit us and stay a while….
View moreThings are heating up in Frederick this week, and we've got loads of fun activities for everyone, including our June First Saturday featuring tons of chalk art all over downtown. Here are our Top 5 picks for the weekend that you won't want to miss! Thai Water Festival Saturday, June…
View moreFrederick's Fourth of July celebrations are nothing short of incredible. With FREE PARKING in all of the City's public parking garages, there's no reason why you shouldn't make a day of it in Downtown Frederick! Many shops, restaurants and businesses will be opening their doors, so there will be plenty…
View more1. #getitdowntown Businesses and restaurants all over Downtown Frederick want YOU to come and #getitdowntown. This hashtag is overflowing with the most amazing photos of buildings, food, and specialties at almost anywhere you can think of. That’s why we love this hashtag for when we’re looking for something to do,…
View moreAs we enjoy the beautiful Maryland weather that comes in late summer and fall, outdoor dining becomes a no brainer. So as you're searching for a place to eat outside in Downtown Frederick, check out our list of restaurants with rooftop patios, secret garden courtyards, and bustling sidewalk cafes! For…
View moreYour favorite business? That beautiful building you've admired for years? Everything?! Whatever reason you love Downtown Frederick, shout it from the rooftops with us this First Saturday by participating in our community heart bombing project! Find more First Saturday fun here. Making your heart bomb is as easy as 1, 2, 3……
View moreReady for Movie Nights on the Creek? Make this season even better by cashing in on these Movie Night Specials, offered by participating downtown businesses and sponsors! How do Movie Night Specials work? Find full details at downtownfrederick.org/movie-night-specials. Movie Nights on the Creek are a completely FREE, all ages event!…
View moreOn Sunday June 17th show Dad just how thankful you are by shopping local and getting the perfect Father's Day Gift! See below for some of the special deals and gifts available in Downtown Frederick. Shop Help Dad stay cool and hip this summer season by surprising him with a…
View moreOn Thursday June 7 at 8:00 watch Game 5 of the Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Nights in Downtown Frederick! Below are a list of places showing the game. Go Caps! Photo credit: White Rabbit Gastropub Attaboy @ 400 Sagner Ave #400 The Blue Side Tavern @ 6 S Bentz…
View moreWhen we announced a call for artists to paint a mural in Downtown Frederick and Goodloe Byron suggested a 3-story dinosaur… we said, "When can you get started?!" Born out of an initiative to connect some of downtown's underutilized pedestrian spaces, Dino Alley is now a must-see tourist attraction in the heart…
View moreMemorial Day weekend is coming up and, since Monday, May 28 is a federal holiday, many of us will be celebrating the day by taking off work. So what should you do with your free Monday? Make a day of it in Downtown Frederick! Many shops, restaurants and businesses will…
View moreMother's Day is nearly here! Of course we love our mothers every day of the year, but on the 13th of May we really get to show it! We've located a few places throughout Downtown Frederick where you can really make a fuss over her. First, take her out for…
View moreIt’s that time of year again…Cinco de Mayo! As arguably the first day drinking event of the summer season, we have taken it upon ourselves to locate some of Downtown Frederick’s best margaritas. And who knew downtown was such a hub for these marvelous drinks? From yuzu flavors to prickly…
View moreLike a lot of new parents, the birth of their first child meant it was time for Susan and Jeremy Kelley to trade their small starter home in on a bigger house. But the couple, who’d spent the past decade living in a turn of the century row house across…
View moreIt's challenging during the summer moths to hone in on all downtown has to offer. With great food, engaging activities, and unique fashion, all of your essentials are within arms reach. While summer for some is driven by their fear of missing out, others for their desire to escape into…
View moreIt's the first of August and that means Downtown Frederick is awake and ready for a fabulous First Saturday. While we're sure your summer has been filled with explorations and vacations, take a breath from all the travel and unwind with a day trip through downtown. There is no better…
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