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.
See the Boats Day or Night!
The 2024-25 Sailing Through the Winter Solstice display will take place from November 2024 to March 2025.
You can view the boats anytime day or night. In fact, you may want to take a look while it's light out and again after it gets dark and the lights come on. Lights typically turn on at sunset, so this is a great time to see them both ways.
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice is a fundraiser - visitors can vote on their favorite boat, with donations supporting local non-profit organizations. The 2023-24 season raised more than $133,000 for charities in Frederick County! You can support this year's fleet here!
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
Ring in 2025 with the ultimate Family-Friendly New Year’s Party at Adventure Park USA! Join us on December 31st for an unforgettable night featuring a live DJ, dancing, and mouthwatering meals at the Whistle Stop Restaurant.
Sip on cocktails, beer, and wine from the Saloon, and enjoy a massive balloon drop to welcome the new year in style. There’s fun for everyone, so don’t wait—book your tickets now as seating is limited! Let’s celebrate together!
Price: $29.95 per person
Time: 9:30pm-1am
For their younger guests, they're doing a countdown to noon on the big screen at the park... complete with balloon drop at noon and a special guest appearance
No special tickets required - just regular park admission!
Price: regular park admission
Time: 11:30am to 1pm
Discover a curated selection of seasonal delights from local farmers and artisans, bringing the warmth of community to you at this cozy indoor farmers market pop-up shopping experience.
Free!
Time: 4-7pm
Location: 102 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
Sourdough is a skill that connects the traditional method of bread making with a self-sufficient lifestyle. The Bluetruck Homestead and The Garden at Creep Hill are bringing you a Sourdough 101 class as part of their Homesteading series of workshops.
In this class, you will learn everything you need to know from the science behind sourdough, the nutritional benefits, creating and making a sourdough starter, the fermentation process, baking and storage techniques as well as troubleshooting and plenty of time for Q&A. There will be lots of ‘hands on’ time with the starter and dough! It is a perfect way to safely delve into the world of artisanal bread and is a skill that can be passed down for generations!
Each participant will receive: Sourdough starter - ready to be baked with, complete beginners guide including recipes, and sourdough essential tool kit.
If you are bringing someone with you that is interested in taking the class but does not require a workbook, kit or sourdough starter - please select Add on ticket for an additional $15.00.
Your receipt is your ticket - no need to bring to class, we have you! Tickets are not refundable but can be transferred to another person.
Please select FREE Shipping at checkout.
Price: $55 per person
Time: 1-3pm
Location: 8411 Broadband Dr., Ste. K, Frederick, MD 21701
Join Whodunnit for Hire and Dutch's Daughter Restaurant for a fun evening of murder, mystery, and mayhem. Solve whodunnit as you enjoy a fabulous three-course dinner.
19 Crimes
Frederick, Maryland is a growing city filled with friendly citizens who are quick with a smile and eager to help their neighbors. But they are increasingly frustrated with some outliers unwilling to follow a few basic rules of common courtesy. To solve the problem, they have updated and reinstated the "19 Crimes," established in 1783 by the British Government. Tonight's party is an opportunity for friends and family to say farewell to those convicted before their banishment from Frederick.
As a guest, you will be playing a detective searching for clues and interrogating suspects to solve whodunnit or a suspect giving out information, casting suspicion on others, and proclaiming your innocence. Everyone plays at this interactive event. This is a blast. But watch out, this is so much fun, you might die laughing. Bwahahahah.
Costumes
It is recommended you wear all-black cocktail attire or come in stripes as a "jailbird."
Price: $95 per person
Time: 7-10pm
Location: 581 Himes Ave., Frederick, MD 21703
Come out and join others for food, vendors, music, and more as we celebrate the cultural diversity of the Golden Mile in Frederick, MD!
Free!
Time: 11am
Location: Warehouse Cinemas
