Welcome to Downtown Frederick’s favorite event — First Saturday!

First Saturday is a day to show your love for local! Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick. Where you spend your money matters. Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.

Many downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Click into each month’s event listing to see what’s happening.

 

 

Start planning your next trip to Downtown Frederick!

Find travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick at parkfrederick.org and download a map of downtown businesses here.

Planning to stay a whole weekend? Plamondon Hospitality Partners and Downtown Frederick Partnership have teamed up to offer 15% off your stay the first weekend of every month. Choose from six fantastic hotels all with a special price that’s 15% off rack rate. Extend your visit and do it in comfort!

View First Saturday Hotel Rates

 

First Saturday is a day to show your love for local! Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick. Where you spend your money matters. Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.   LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS Downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Most of these events are rain or shine, so don’t let a little sprinkle stop you from all the downtown fun!   LIVE MUSICIANS & ENTERTAINMENT Every First Saturday, the streets are filled with live music and entertainment. Here’s a list of this month’s musicians and other entertainment: SPENDING THE NIGHT? The downtown art galleries have a treat for you! On the Sunday following First Saturdays, do the Sunday Artwalk to see live art demos, participate in community art, learn about specific techniques and materials, and much more. Check out the Sunday Artwalk event! PARKING & TRAVEL Access travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick […]

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October First Saturday

First Saturday October Events Partnership Events
Downtown Frederick

First Saturday is a day to show your love for local! Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick. Where you spend your money matters. Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.     LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS Downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Check back as the date gets closer for a list of specific activities, or visit downtownfrederick.org/upcoming-events/events/ to see what’s happening today. LIVE MUSICIANS Every First Saturday, the streets are filled with live music and entertainment. Here’s a list of this month’s musicians and other entertainment:   SPENDING THE NIGHT? The downtown art galleries have a treat for you! On the Sunday following First Saturdays, do the Sunday Artwalk to see live art demos, participate in community art, learn about specific techniques and materials, and much more. Check out the Sunday Artwalk event!   PARKING & TRAVEL Access travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick at www.parkfrederick.org and […]

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November First Saturday

First Saturday November Events Partnership Events
Downtown Frederick

Thank you to our FY24 First Saturday sponsors for making these events possible!

 

 

First Saturday Media Sponsors

 

Each year, the Partnership tackles strategic initiatives to bring more residents and employees to Downtown Frederick, offers an exciting season of events and works closely with downtown businesses and partners to continue to strengthen and improve Downtown Frederick.

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