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.
Enjoy fall on the farm by conquering the twists and turns of the Corn Maze, bouncing on the 2 Jumping Pillows, and cruising down the giant slides. Visit our premier Farm Animal Petting Zoo- come feed our animals! There are over 60 attractions, appropriate for any age including Hay Rides, Chicken Show, mini mazes, playgrounds, duck races, ball games, photo centers and so much more! Pick Your Own pumpkins, apples, and sunflowers. Farm fresh food choices, ready to enjoy. Fully stocked farm market with all your fall needs!
Fall Fun Fest Admission is $20 per person on September weekends, $23.00 per person on October weekends and $14.50 per person on weekdays. Kids under 24 months are free. Tickets are available online and in person at the farm.
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Recurrence: Recurring daily
Celebrate local products, fresh food, and community at the Myersville Farmers Market! Explore seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh mushrooms, meats eggs and cheeses, baked goods, local honey, local spirits, bath and body products, locally made crafts, and more! The purpose of these markets is to build community spirt and engagement, as well as and to increase relationships between the artisans, crafters, and farmers with their customers.
The outdoor season runs April 20th through October 26th, every Saturday morning. Located behind First United Bank & Trust, next to the Fire Company.
Entry is FREE
Weekly from 9am-12pm
This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
Anastasia runs September 13 - November 2, with performances every Friday and Saturday evening, and matinees on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month.
Price: To purchase tickets, call their Box Office at (301) 662-6600
This hilarious, playful, highly physical, and loving adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel follows the Dashwood sisters after the death of their beloved father leaves them penniless and socially vulnerable. Will the sisters learn to balance their vicious world of gossip and need for security along with the desires of their hearts?
BY KATE HAMILL
ADAPTED FROM JANE AUSTEN
DIRECTED BY Gené Fouché
SEPTEMBER 20 – OCTOBER 13
Preview September 19
ASL Interpreted performance September 27
Price: $7 - $37.50 per person
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Our goal at Green Meadows Petting Farm is to educate children of all ages about farm animals while providing a day of fun for everyone. Come out to the farm and get hands-on and up close with our friendly farm animals, as well as free animal feed, hayrides and pig races all for the price of admission. A free pumpkin is also included with each paid admission in October. We also have slides, duck races and more!
We are open Wednesdays through Sundays, October 1 through 29 (*weather permitting).
*always closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Visit their website www.greenmeadowsevents.com for additional information.
Price: $16.00 (CREDIT ONLY) Admission for ages 2 to 82 – NO cash accepted at the farm
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Railroad Days is an annual two-day festival that takes place the first full weekend of October. Come be a part of our BIG TOWN, SMALL CITY​, and enjoy our food, drinks, music, games, crafts, restaurants, businesses and vendors!
From our history as one of the hubs of the B&O Railroad and our past and current connections to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, to the spectacular beauty of the Potomac River and the amazing talent of our local performers, artists, and local business people, there is a lot to get excited about in Brunswick, Maryland!
Price: Free
Time: 10-5pm
Join the Frederick County Farm Museum for its annual Fall Fest Weekend. Enjoy Hay Rides, Agricultural Exhibits, Crafts and Games, Vendors, and more. On Saturday participate in the Agricultural Olympics hosted by the University of Maryland Ag Extension Office (rain date Sunday). On Sunday make sure to come for the kids pedal pull at 1pm.
Price: Free
Time: 10-4pm
Looking for something fun to do with the kids that won’t scare them and is appropriate for any age? We are the place for you! Come join us for our annual walking Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns of all shapes & sizes. Admission is $14.00, credit only ages 2 to 82 & includes our Trail, fire pits, fun farm show, and our Animal Barn (open 6 to 9:00 p.m.) to see your furry friends. Admission will include trick or treating for children from 7pm to 8pm. The Trail closes at 9pm. Bring your children (and your adults) in costume to add to the fun! Available for purchase will be night hay rides, pumpkin flashlights, Trick or Treat bags, glow necklaces, and more! The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. Last admission is 8:30 p.m. This event ends at 10:00 p.m.
Dates: Oct. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27, 2024 (weather permitting) NOTE: The Trail is a separate event from our daytime petting farm and requires a separate, new admission to enter.
Price: $14 for ages 2 to 82, credit only
Time: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday, Sunday
From burglaries and brawls to bootlegging and bedaubing (vandalism), Frederick’s history is full of all things macabre. Join us as we dive into the sordid tales of our city’s past on this special tour just in time for spooky season!
*This tour discusses violence and crime and is recommended for visitors age 12+. We leave from 24 E Church St and end at S Market St and Carroll Creek Wy*
Price: $8, $10 or $12
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
24 E. Church St.
Frederick, MD 21701
Dive into the rhythm of autumn at Linganore’s Autumn Reggae Wine & Music Festival! As the longest running reggae festival on the East Coast, we know how to share the spirit of reggae.
Enjoy live performances by local reggae bands, authentic Island cuisine, local artisan vendors, a sampling of 19 different wines from Linganore Winecellars, and unbeatable vibes!
Price: $35 - $99 per person
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Colorfest, established in 1963, is one of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast! The Colorfest is not just an event, but an experience. Amazing crafts, art, jewelry, clothing, and a variety of delicious food are located throughout town. Demonstrations by various crafters will be taking place throughout the two days.
Admission is free to Colorfest, but a fee is charged at the parking locations throughout the town.
Please click here for additional information. This event is rain or shine.
Price: Free admission
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Looking for a fun and unique Halloween adventure? Join us at Tree Trekkers for Trek or Treat. It's Trick or Treating, but in the trees! Climb and zipline along our decorated trails while collection goodies in your costumes. Tree Trekkers offers 16 different high ropes courses with 8 difficulty levels so there is something fun for everyone! Climb, swing, and zip through the trees on 30 acres of protected forest. It's a Halloween adventure you'll never forget. Prizes for best costumes will be awarded.
Price: $65.00
Tree Trekkers
9560 Old National Pike
Frederick, MD 21701
Get your tickets now so you don't miss out on the most wicked party of the year!
VIP OPTION: Early entry at 6pm and reserved table for 8 people. Includes 1 drink ticket per person (up to
and early entry.
The year is 1868 and the war between our states ended three years ago. The Deadwood townsfolk (that's you) have gathered at the Saddle Up Saloon for vittles (food) and square dancing to celebrate the end of the cattle drive. Please come to the jamboree dressed as a cowboy, saloon girl or gunslinger and enjoy an interactive, three-course meal!
Whodunnit for Hire and Dutch's Daughter Restaurant present "Wanted Dead or Alive" the interactive murder mystery game set in the year 1868 in a saloon of the wild west. Must be 21+
Price: $85 per person
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Halloween in Downtown Frederick is great for families and kids of all ages! Costumes are encouraged, though not required. Trick-or-treat at all your favorite downtown businesses (while supplies last) and enjoy some “ghoulish fun” with kid-friendly activities.
Price: Free
Time: 10am-12pm
Join us in Downtown Brunswick for our annual Halloween Party, Trunk-or-Treat and Haunted House at the American Legion.
Price: Free
Time: 6-8pm
