Frederick County Community Events:
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
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.
Join us on the last Tuesday of every month for Music Bingo! It’s bingo with a musical twist!
Play for free and check off your bingo cards by identifying the title of the songs played. We create themed playlists with enjoyable and recognizable tunes. Test your music knowledge against your friends or use a song-identifying app and help everyone at your table! Every round uses a different bingo pattern of varying difficulty with prizes for each. The finale is the blackout round. Achieve blackout within that week’s song limit and you could win our progressive jackpot. That means you could win $$$ just for playing!
Price: Free
Time: 7pm
Location: 526 N Market St in Frederick
Come interact with the newest members of the South Mountain Creamery farm family, baby calves!
Schedule a time slot to come by the Calf Barn and feed the adorable calves!
Price: $7.50 per bottle holder
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: 8305 Bolivar Rd in Middletown
Enjoy a deluxe, ~3-hour guided tubing trip on a broad, scenic, and less commercialized section of the Potomac River! Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons are often sighted on this serene tubing trip.
Trip includes: Tubes, lifejackets, shuttle, and a guide. A light snack and water are also provided. This trip runs from Brunswick Family Campground to the Lander Boat ramp where guests are shuttled back to the Brunswick Family Campground.
Groups of 10 or more can book custom dates.
- Price: $53 per person, plus taxes and fees
- Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday and Sunday
40 Canal Rd
Brunswick, MD
Mid-May through Mid-September come out to the on-farm market at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm on Saturdays, 9am-1pm.
- Browse their selection of regeneratively grown-here vegetables, fruits, and herbs (100s of varieties throughout the season) and made-here artisan chocolates.
- They also carry local honey, made partly from the hives on their farm; local eggs from other Frederick County farms; and some other local delights.
- Sometimes they have fresh-made sourdough bread and rolls, and other baked goods.
They accept cash, debit, and credit.
They are open when sunny and rainy (except when high winds or lightening).
Time: 9-1pm
Weekly on Saturday
7957 Hollow Rd.
Middletown, MD 21769
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: Free (canned food donation suggested)
- Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Baker Park Band Shell
Monster Truck Fans! You've seen them on TV, now it's time to see them live! This is the Renegade Rundown, where you can learn about everything the Renegade Monster Trucks.com event has to offer, during one of our action packed events! Each Event is packed with 1.5-2 hours of horsepower driven, family-fun & entertainment. The Renegade Monster Truck event is sure to leave you in awe as you watch these mechanical marvels compete for points and bragging rights! Each Renegade will complete a series of challenging and exciting competitions in a 12,000lb - 1,500hp blown-alcohol Renegade Monster Truck sitting on massive 66" tall tires!
Parking lot opens: 4:00PM, Gates Open: 4:30PM. *$20 Parking fee applies. Cash or credit accepted*
FREE Party in the Pits 4:30pm-6:30pm
Monster Truck Rides 4:30pm-7:00pm
Meet the driver immediately after the performance at the Official Merchandise Trailer.
Renegade Monster Trucks: Stinger Unleashed, Shredder, Velociraptor, Kamikazee, War Wizard, Hurricane Force.
Price: $10 per person
Time: 4-8:30pm
Location: Frederick Fairgrounds
Ride Solo or Join a Team!
Tour De Frederick is our annual charity bike ride, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County, and powered by the Rotary Club of Carroll Creek. Join our community of supporters and choose from four scenic routes and a finish line festival to remember.
Your participation helps to ensure that afterschool and summer programs remain accessible to the youth in Frederick County.
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 10-5pm
Location: 50 Carroll Creek Way
Enjoy a beautiful, guided paddle on a 6-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: $98 per person, plus taxes and fees
- Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
40 Canal Rd.
Brunswick, MD 21716
From clowns and magicians to Emmy-awarding winning musicians and puppeteers, the Summerfest Family Theatre has brought high-quality entertainment to Frederick youngsters for over sixteen years!
From a modest beginning highlighting three programs throughout the summer, the series has grown to feature seven, full-length performances by some of the most sought-after children’s performers in the region. Kids’ sensations Laurie Berkner and Milkshake have both been part of the series, exposing more children than ever to the magic of the performing arts.
This event is geared to entertain preschool and early elementary-aged children.
All performances are free to the public. In lieu of admission, the Summerfest Family Theatre 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 rare but if needed will be announced on www.celebratefrederick.com.
There is no performance scheduled on July 3, 2025 as it conflicts with Frederick's 4th - An Independence Day Celebration.
- Price: Free
- Time: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Baker Park Band Shell
- Price: FREE
- Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Every year, the C&O Canal Trust, the official philanthropic partner of the C&O Canal National Historical Park (NHP), hosts Canal Community Days, our annual public volunteer program that brings people into the park for beautification and trash removal projects all along the 184.5 miles of the towpath from Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland.
Canal Community Days supports preservation, conservation, maintenance, and beautification efforts, and enhances the recreational and interpretive experiences of millions of visitors from around the world each year. Join us for a day of clean up projects at Point of Rocks on June 14, 2025!
- Price: Free
- Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
3703 Canal Rd
Tuscarora, MD 21790
Kid's Workshop Series at the Farm!
Rain or Shine – We've Got You Covered!
Get ready for days full of fun at the Pavilion this summer! Each week, from hands-on crafts to music and ice cream, brings a new adventure for kids ages 3–12. Mark your calendars, grab your sunscreen (or your umbrella), and join us for engaging, creative, and memory-making mornings!
What’s Happening Each Week?
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June 18 – Family Farmyard Bingo
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Laminated bingo cards, dry-erase fun, farm animal sounds, and cool prizes!
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June 25 – Mold & Make Creations
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Play-doh + clay = messy fun! Use tools and imagination to shape your creations.
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July 9 – Music & Movement
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Dance, drum, twirl ribbons, and jam out with us!
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July 16 – Highland Cow Painting
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Paint your own masterpiece with a real cow (Abby!) making a guest appearance.
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July 23 – Tie Dye Creations
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Twist, tie, and dye a t-shirt to take home your colorful creation.
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August 6 – Kids Ice Cream Lab
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Explore the science (and taste!) of ice cream with fun experiments and sweet samples.
Important Info for Families:
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Open to children ages 3–12
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Parents/guardians must stay (1 adult per 2 children)
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Workshops are for kids only – adults are there to assist
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Limited spots available each week (most capped at 50 kids)
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Minimum of 10 participants needed per class
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No drop-offs and no refunds (events held rain or shine)
Let’s make this summer unforgettable—one workshop at a time!
- Price: Check out our events page to find your date for tickets! https://southmountaincreamery.com/visit/events/
- Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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.
Ticket purchase required.
- Price: $25-$28 per person
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery
11836 Auburn Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788
Get crackin' at Monocacy! Join us for a Maryland-style Crab Feast in the beer garden, along with live music!
Your ticket includes all-you-can-eat crabs and classic sides, a commemorative glass, and your first pour. Buckets of beer will be available for purchase. Crab eating accessories are provided. Crabs will be STEAMED ON SITE and hand delivered to your table. Bring your crew and appetite for this summer staple!
We can't thank our partners enough for their participation and collaboration on this event, and we can't wait for you to join us. THANK YOU to Trout's Supreme Seafood , FoodPRO Corp, & Chef Jason at Brewer's Alley. And thank YOU for your support!
- Price: $65 plus tax & fees
- Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1781 N. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
Kick up your boots at Bentztown’s all-new line dancing night! Every Wednesday, Bentztown is turning up the country vibes and bringing the best of Music City to you. Led by the incredible Sharon Grimet of Sharon’s School of Dance, this fun and easygoing class is perfect for dancers of all skill levels.
$10 at the door (includes your first beer, soda, or rail cocktail!). Come early for happy hour food specials (3-6pm) and Whiskey Wednesday drink deals!
It may be getting colder outside but Wednesdays at Bentztown bring the heat! Grab your favorite dance partner and hit the floor with us.
Price: $10 at the door
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Location: 6 S. Bentz St., Frederick, MD 21701
More Detail to Come!
Time: 10am
Location: 14707 Park Central Rd in Thurmont
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!
Event runs from Noon to dusk.
Sponsored by Wawa.
- Price: Free
- Time: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Discover the magic of wild fermentation as you forage and craft probiotic-rich beverages infused with the flavors of the season. This hands-on workshop begins with a guided foraging walk, where you’ll gather fresh herbs and botanicals, deepening your connection to the land while selecting ingredients for your unique creation. Then, we’ll dive into the art of wild fermentation, exploring how to transform herbs, spices, fruits, and other foraged goods into naturally carbonated, probiotic-rich drinks. You’ll gain hands-on experience with simple fermentation techniques, learning how to harness wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria to craft refreshing, gut-friendly beverages.
- Price: $12-22/person
- Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3630 Poffenberger Rd
Jefferson, MD 21755
