Frederick County Community Events:
The Cellar Door is the place to be every Sunday night for a comedy show to remember! Shows begin at 7pm and there is cover charge and order minimum. Check out the website to confirm details.
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.
Every Friday from 8:00-10:00 pm in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right.
Price: No charge
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Friday
55 E Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
Join us at the Sandbox for Board Game Night!
Every Thursday evening at 6 PM, signups at 5:45 PM.
Learn a new game from local Game Master Michael Suthers, and stay to play!
Games will be provided. Free and all ages! FOOD TRUCK ON SITE.
Signups and gameplay held at the pews. One game instruction per hour - first come first served.
Price: FREE!
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: 880 N. East St. #201
Frederick, MD 21701
Join us for our Kids’ Workshop Series at the Farm, a weekly summer program packed with creativity, movement, farm fun, and ice cream! Held at our pavilion rain or shine, these hands-on workshops are designed for kids ages 3–12 and offer a new theme and activity each week.
Rain or Shine — Pavilion Fun All Summer Long! Tuesdays from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Weekly Themes & Activities:
June 2 – Week 1: Family Farmyard Bingo. Play farm-themed bingo with animal sounds, dry-erase cards, and fun prizes.
June 9 – Week 2: Kids Ice Cream Lab. Taste ice cream, learn how it’s made, help churn ice cream, enjoy games, and enter a drawing for free scoops.
June 16 – Week 3: Music & Movement. Dance, play instruments, twirl ribbons, and move to fun music.
June 23 – Week 4: Highland Cow Painting. Paint a farm-inspired masterpiece during this creative art session.
June 30 – Week 5: Tie Dye Creations. Twist, tie, and dye t-shirts or bandanas to take home.
July 7 – Week 6: Kids Ice Cream Lab. Another chance to explore ice cream science with tasting, churning, games, and coloring.
July 14 – Week 7: Farm-Themed Story Time. Stories, music, and games inspired by life on the farm.
July 21 – Week 8: Water Works. Cool off with water-themed games and summer fun (weather permitting).
July 28 – Week 9: Farm-Themed Bingo. A fresh round of farm bingo fun with prizes.
August 4 – Week 10: Science Crafts. Hands-on science-inspired crafts that spark curiosity and creativity.
August 11 – Week 11: Kids Ice Cream Lab. Our fan-favorite ice cream lab returns with tasting, churning, and games.
August 18 – Week 12: Tie Dye Day. Another colorful tie-dye experience with take-home creations.
August 25 – Week 13: Craft & Photo Booth. End the summer with fun crafts and a photo booth to capture the memories.
Important Information:
- Open to families with children ages 3–12
- Parents/guardians MUST stay (1 adult per 2 children)
- Not a drop-off class
- Workshops are for kids’ participation only; adults assist as needed
- Class size limits apply (most capped at 50 kids, unless otherwise noted)
- A minimum of 10 participants is required to hold a workshop
- Rain or shine — no refunds
- Advance registration required
Let’s make this summer full of farm fun, creativity, and sweet memories—one workshop at a time!
Check out their website for ticket info!
Location: South Mountain Creamery
Enjoy free, high-quality musical entertainment on Sunday nights in June, July, and August at the Baker Park Band Shell.
From tribute artists and oldies to Afrofunk and bluegrass, Celebrate Frederick's Summer Concert Series showcases professional musicians from a wide range of musical backgrounds. Previous artists have included jazz legend Charlie Byrd, Spyro Gyro’s Scott Ambush and Julio Fernandez, country chart-climber Cleve Francis, Bluegrass favorite Railroad Earth, L.A.-based Latin group Incendio, bluesman Tom Principato, and many more.
All concerts are free to the public. In lieu of admission, the Summer Concert Series Committee invites attendees to bring a canned food item to donate to the Frederick Food Bank. All donations can be brought to the Drees Homes Information Booth.
Rain Policy: Concert cancellations are announced on the specific concert event page on www.celebratefrederick.com and will be posted on Celebrate Frederick's Facebook Page and Instagram. Every effort is made to post cancellation notices by 5:00 PM on the day of the concert.
- Price: While each performance is FREE to the public, we would like to invite each visitor to bring a canned food item in lieu of admission. Non-perishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice and pastas are preferred.
- Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: Baker Park Band Shell
The Dog Days of Summer are in full swing at Linganore! On select Fridays from May to September, join us on the lawn from 5-8PM when we host a variety of fantastic local animal rescues.
Bring your two-legged and four-legged friends for a fun-filled evening at the winery – plus, when you make a purchase during Rescue Nights, 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the featured rescue.
May 15th
Brave Babes Animal Rescue
May 29th
Key to Lion's Heart
June 12th
Koch's Corsos & Rescues
June 26th
Knine Rescue Inc
July 10th
Tasca's Love
July 24th
CHARM Rescue
August 7th
Double Dog Dare Rescue
August 21st
Brave Babes Animal Rescue
September 4th
Warrior Canine Connection
September 18th
Lonely Hearts Animal Rescue
- Price: Free
- Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: Linganore Winecellars
Join us in a kick-off cocktail party for the Festival of the arts as part of the Frederick Arts Council’s Fiftieth Anniversary series of celebratory events!
Enjoy savory hors d'oeuvres, indulgent desserts and creative conversation in the beautiful atmosphere of 7th Sister Restaurant and Garden. Live music played by talented local acoustic musician Terance Auleta.
Silent auction items by the local artist community available.
Show your support for our vibrant artist community by selecting the ticket option of sponsoring an artist to join the fun! Are you an artist looking to be sponsored? Send an email to [email protected] with your website or example of your work to be placed on the list. Confirmation of your sponsorship will be made via email.
- Price: $50/person
- Time: 5:00 PM
Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.
Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin' " and "It's Raining on Prom Night" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals place Grease among the world's most popular musicals.
Mainstage Musical - Dinner & Show. GREASE contains adult language, themes, and situations.
Price: $75/GA
Location: Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
Discover the beauty of fine art amidst the stunning scenery of Carroll Creek Park in Downtown Frederick. Our outdoor art festival brings together some of the most talented regional artists for an unforgettable showcase of creativity and artistic expression.
Located in the heart of historic Downtown Frederick, Carroll Creek Park offers a picturesque setting for a day trip with family and friends. Explore the park's urban charm and natural beauty, with specialty shops, outdoor dining, and local distilleries and breweries adding to the festive atmosphere.
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and indulge in a cultural retreat, with Baltimore and Washington DC just a short drive away. Join us for a celebration of art, community, and creativity, and discover the magic of the fine arts at our outdoor festival.
- Price: FREE
- Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Carroll Creek Park
Join us for a day in the lavender field. Enjoy picturesque views, vendors, live music, food trucks, glasses and bottles of wine, pints and growlers of beer, handcrafted distilled spirits, educational seminars, and demonstrations.
Relax in the fragrant field, photograph the scenery, and shop the artisan vendors. Gifts, plants, dried lavender, and freshly cut bundles will be available for purchase.
Lavender is a plant that thrives in direct sunlight. The event is hosted in our beautiful fields. We have limited areas of shade and lots of sunlight. Sunscreen, large hats, & umbrellas are recommended.
A ticket to the festival includes: entry, parking, unlimited lavender lemonade, spirit tasting (1 per person/over 21yrs required), access to lavender fields for photos & enjoyment, hydrosol samples, 70+ vendors, live music, demonstrations & seminars, bath salt making, water color painting, photo-op spots & backdrops.
Ticket purchase required.
- Price: $25/person
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
Enjoy a beautiful, guided paddle on a 5.5-mile stretch of the Potomac River where Great Blue Herons and other wildlife are often spotted. Continue your journey and partake in a craft beer tasting at Smoketown Brewing Station after your kayaking trip.
Enjoy a flight of tasty beer in an upbeat environment, with seating available in the tasting room or the outside patio. Tour behind the glass wall and speak to the brewery team about Smoketown's hand-crafted beer. Trip includes a tasty flight and personal pizza. Add on to a great day with Smoketown's delicious food selections like their "Apps 'n Snacks," paninis, and dessert.
Groups of 10 or more can book custom dates.
- Price: $103 per person, plus taxes and fees
- Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location: Brunswick Family Campground
Enjoy a delightful day exploring charming country roads and beautiful gardens throughout the picturesque Maryland mountains and valleys of Middletown, Myersville, Wolfsville, and Boonsboro!
This self-guided driving tour will take you to ten lovely garden spots to take in the natural beauty of history rich farmlands, extensive landscapes, woodlands, private outdoor residences, and school educational gardens. In addition to the inspiring gardens, various locations will also feature "en plein air" artists, musicians, specific garden activities and other garden and craft products from local vendors available for purchase.
So get your tickets that are good for either day, mark your calendars and get ready for a scenic day of natural creativity and beauty at the following gardens:
• Tovornik Gardens on Monument Rd, Myersville
• Homeplace Gardens on San Mar Rd, Boonsboro
• Edgewood Gardens on Balt Nat Pike, Myersville
• Wolfsville Elementary School in Wolfsville
• Highland Manor on Church Hill Rd, Myersville
• Treasured Roots Farm on Balt Nat Pike, Middletown
• Surreybrooke Gardens on Balt Nat Pike, Middletown
• Dahlia Den & Gardens on Stone Rd near Braddock
• Sazilly Farm on Burkittsville Rd, Middletown
• New Bremen on Myersville Rd, Myersville
Country Roads & Gardens Tour tickets are valid for both Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 and the tour will be a rain or shine event. You can start the tour at any of the garden locations by showing your online Eventbrite purchase confirmation to receive a tour brochure with a map and garden ticket list (each garden can only be visited once over the course of the tour weekend). Advance Eventbrite On-line tickets can be ordered at $25 (plus processing fee) and Tour Day Tickets will be $30 (only available at Myersville Town Hall). You can plan to visit the gardens all in one day or spread them out to cover each during the two days. Food options will be notated near specific gardens or you can pick-up a lunch along the tour to enjoy a garden picnic. Participate in garden scavenger hunts and search for painted rocks to take and rehide at other gardens or locations to pass a smile on to the next finder. Tour proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations like the Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society (MWAHS), community programs and further beautification enhancements of participating gardens. The MWAHS will provide a local display at the Myersville Town Hall on Main Street, Myersville and will be the exclusive location to purchase tour tickets during the tour weekend in-person
- Price: Online $25/person - In Person $30
- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: 301 Main St in Myersville
Want Something Special to Do on Father's Day?
How about a unique walking tour of Frederick! There are so many Frederick stories to tell that we need a whole special tour to do it! Explore the lesser known stories of Frederick's past on the 90 minute tour that ends at Carroll Creek- the perfect place to treat dad to a beer and a bite to eat.
Meets at Courthouse Plaza, 100 W. Patrick Street
Ends near the Community Bridge on Carroll Creek
- Price: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Child (6-12) $8, Member $5
- Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Happening on the last Friday of every month, Brunswick Live! brings downtown to life with extended shop hours, live music, and special events.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for participating businesses and event details!
- Price: FREE
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Brunswick Main Street
In this 1.5 hour class for adults in The Learning Kitchen at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm, you will learn how to make curds, custards, and creams with and to accompany the fresh berries currently in season. Chef Mark will demonstrate 3-4 recipes based on what is ready for harvesting on the farm that day*. All berries will be fresh from Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm where we use no chemicals in growing our plants. (*In late June expect blueberries and raspberries; in July expect blueberries and blackberries.)
- Chef Mark will describe how we grow berry plants here and why he selected these varieties for Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm.
- As he demonstrates 3-4 recipes, he will provide you with ingredients and materials lists and show you techniques for maximizing creaminess and flavor.
- You will get to taste each type of raw berry and the 3-4 demonstration recipes, and participate in some recipe preparation.
- Bring home recipes, great memories, and samples from class!
- You'll have the opportunity to buy fresh berries right after class.
Chef Mark enjoys sharing what he has learned in his 30+ year cooking career and through his pastry arts training at La'Academie de Cuisine. Although we just launched The Learning Kitchen at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm in 2023, Chef Mark has been mentoring others throughout his career and teaching culinary arts at Frederick Community College since 2019.
No cooking experience necessary. We provide hot coffee, hot tea, and cold water. Feel free to bring other nonalcoholic beverages with you.
- Price: $45.00 per person
- Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location: 7957 Hollow Rd in Middletown
Celebrate the largest Independence Day celebration in Frederick County with two stages of entertainment alongside family-friendly rides and amusements, food trucks, beer gardens, and a dazzling fireworks show!
- Price: Free
- Time: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Discover the bright, citrusy flavor of bee balm in this hands-on herbal class.
Also known as wild bergamot, bee balm has long been appreciated for its vibrant taste, beautiful blossoms, and traditional herbal uses.
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to identify and harvest bee balm, learn about its role in herbal traditions, and transform the flowers and leaves into a naturally fizzy herbal soda.
Together we’ll walk through the simple process of creating a fermented botanical drink—capturing the flavor of the season while learning the basics of wild fermentation.
Participants will leave with a jar of bee balm soda to finish fermenting at home and the knowledge to make their own refreshing herbal sodas throughout the summer.
This class is part of the Herbal Allies Series and is now available as a drop-in. You’re welcome to join for a single session or attend the full series as your schedule allows. 🌿
- Price: $35-45/person
- Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Sip something bubbly, design your own stunning summer arrangement, and soak up golden hour in the heart of Frederick. It’s the ultimate girls’ night, date night, or treat-yourself evening. Fresh flowers, Prosecco, and the sweetest summer vibes.
Spots are limited — reserve yours and let’s bloom together.
- Price: $75/person
- Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Location: The Frederick Floral Bar
