February is LOVE LOCAL month in Downtown Frederick!
From special events and one-of-a-kind experiences — to unique gifts and handmade chocolates, Downtown Frederick knows how to do Valentine’s Day right. See what’s coming up this week, and let the countdown to V-Day begin!
Love Letters for Local
We know that loving local happens all year long, but this month we want to shout it from the rooftops. As you’re out enjoying our beautiful downtown, stop and take a selfie with our new Heart on Market, or celebrate Love Local month with a Valentine’s Day classic — the Love Letter.
Let our small businesses know how much you love them! Write a thoughtful note to a downtown business (or two). We’ll take care of delivering it for you, and will even pick one letter a week and buy the author a $250 gift card to the business they love.
Drop off a hand-written love letter at one of our specially marked mailboxes, or write a virtual valentine online at downtownfrederick.org/lovelocal.
Mailbox Locations:
❤️30 N Market St
❤️12 N East St
Thank you to the Delaplaine Foundation for making this project possible!
Everybody Loves Chocolate
Find sweets for your sweetheart at one of Downtown Frederick’s chocolate shops: The Candy Kitchen, Zoë’s Chocolate Co. or The Perfect Truffle.
❤️ Special Events ❤️
Downtown Frederick knows a thing or two about creating an experience. See what’s coming up this weekend, and find the latest at downtownfrederick.org/events.
Valentine’s Shopping Trail (Feb 13)
17 downtown businesses have teamed up to offer a variety of Valentine’s deals and specials. Shop from 12-4pm this Saturday. Pick up a trail map from The Muse (19 N Market St).
Grab & Go Bouquets (Feb 12 & 13)
Big Lush Plants & Flowers has grab and go bouquets available at Spin the Bottle Wine Company all weekend!
Valentine’s Market (Feb 13)
Skip the chocolate this year and grab your partner something handmade and local! Featuring 15 vendors, mini photo booth and live music at Rockwell Brewery.
A Symphony in Pastel
DISTRICT Arts presents soft pastel paintings by Jean Hirons. This exhibition runs through February 28 and is free and open to the public.
Private Soda Tastings (Feb 12-14)
Fall in love with a new favorite at the North Market Pop Shop! Experience a private soda tasting with up to 6 of your closest friends and family. Each session is 30 minutes and you’ll taste 6 sodas.
My FAVorite Valentine (Feb 13-14)
Get flowers for your FAVorite Valentine from FAV Flowers. Order for shop pick up, 12-2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Also available: DIY Valentine’s Day project for kids
Love is Brewing (Feb 14)
Single? In a loving relationship? Confused like the rest of us? Beer never broke our hearts… so join Idiom Brewing for a night full of good times.
UNESCO Pulses Day (Feb 14)
UNESCO Body & Mind Wellness Club is hosting a virtual event with live music and dance. Learn how to raise your life quality through wisdom and uplifting performances.
Love Local Wednesdays (Feb 17)
Thacher & Rye is partnering with local wine makers, brewers, and distillers every Wednesday for special 3-course dinners and pairings. This week’s meal is in partnership with Attaboy Beer.
Restaurant Week (Mar 1-7)
Make your reservations now! Frederick Restaurant Week features 22 restaurants throughout Frederick County, who will be serving up multi-course meals at appetizing prices March 1-7. Support your local restaurants: frederickrestaurantweek.com