Community Calendar

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.

cellardoorfrederick.com

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

Tenth Ward Distilling Company

55 E Patrick St

Frederick, MD 21701

The Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise is bringing an all-new open mic night to the Sandbox for YOU to participate in! Hosted in our taproom on the FIRST Wednesday of the month at 6pm.

Show up, and take over our stage! We can’t wait to hear what you have in store for us :) 

Price: FREE

Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st Wednesday

Location: Sandbox Brewhouse

880 N. East St. #201

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

See the Boats Day or Night

The 2025-26 Sailing Through the Winter Solstice display takes place from November 2025 to March 2026. Open 24 hours a day. 

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 2024-25 season raised more than $140,000 for charities in Frederick County!

Mysterious and mischievous leprechauns have hidden gold in a few of our parks! This free, self-guided treasure hunt across Frederick County parks requires only a sturdy pair of shoes and your sense of adventure. Activity begins Sat. March 7 and is ongoing through Sun. March 22.

Grab your walking shoes, explore the outdoors with friends and family, and race to uncover hidden leprechaun gold for a chance to win prizes.

We’re turning up the fun with Music Bingo! Join us in the taproom for great tunes, cold brews, and a chance to win prizes. Grab your friends and come play along!

Price: Free

Time: 7:00 PM

Recurrence: Recurring every 2 weeks on Wednesday

Location: 223 W Potomac St, Brunswick

Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and woodland mischief in this bold new re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale! Peter Rabbit & The Secret Garden Gate invites young audiences on a thrilling journey beyond the hedge, where gardens grow secrets, animals talk back, and even the smallest rabbit can change the world.

PETER RABBIT AND THE SECRET GARDEN GATE

A MET ORIGINAL

Price: $17-$20

Time: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Location: 31 W. Patrick St

Join us for a magical day dedicated to celebrating everything wedding at our annual Linganore Wedding Show! Whether you’re newly engaged or deep into planning, this event is the perfect place to find inspiration, connect with talented local vendors, and explore all that Linganore Winecellars has to offer as a breathtaking wedding venue.

What are we getting up to?

A Sparkling Welcome: Each guest receives a complimentary glass of our Bella Luce sparkler! You will receive two limited edition keepsake glasses to take home with you for your next celebration.

Meet our friends: From florists and photographers to bakers, planners, and décor specialists, our curated group of vendors will help you get a head start on your wedding planning journey.

Raffle & Door Prizes: Every attendee is automatically entered to win exciting prizes from our vendors! The grand prize is a Linganore Winecellars Venue Fee Voucher. Please note, that you have to be at the drawing to win!

Guided Venue Tours: Join our team for group tours to explore our ceremony site, reception spaces, and scenic grounds. Witness why couples fall in love with Linganore!

A Celebration of Love: Enjoy a relaxed and fun afternoon in your future wedding venue.

Come sip, stroll, and start planning the wedding of your dreams, surrounded by local talent, beautiful views, and the charm of Linganore Winecellars.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Linganore Winecellars

13601 Glissans Mill Rd.

Mt. Airy, MD 21771

The sweet smell of maple syrup and the warmth of a treasured Maryland tradition return this spring as Cunningham Falls State Park hosts the 55th Annual Maple Syrup Festival, taking place March 14-15 and March 21-22, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm each day. Hosted by the Friends of Cunningham Falls & Gambrill State Parks, Inc., this beloved family-friendly event celebrates centuries-old Appalachian and Maryland traditions of collecting sap and cooking it down into pure maple syrup--just as it has been done for generations.  

Festival visitors will enjoy:

• Live Sap Boiling Demonstrations with Maryland Park Rangers sharing the history, science, and cultural roots of maple sugaring.
• Hayrides through the park to see the sap collection process in action.
• Live appearances by Smokey Bear reminding everyone that, "Only YOU can prevent wildfires!"
• A large heated tent featuring live bluegrass and folk music each day. 
• The Maple Market, offering maple syrup, maple treats, and festival merchandise.
• Freshly made pancakes served with Maryland-made maple syrup, grilled sausage, apple dippers, apple cider fresh from the apple press, and much more.
• Pancake Races, a festival favorite that delights kids and adults alike.
• Hike to Cunningham Falls, Maryland's tallest cascading waterfall.

An ASL Interpreter will be available during outdoor sap boiling and educational demonstrations each festival day to ensure inclusive access for all visitors.

The festival entrance has a suggested donation of $5/pp with children in car seats free.

Items in The Maple Market are available at an additional cost.  All proceeds directly support Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks through conservation, education and visitor enhancement projects.  With no regional radio advertising campaign this year, organizers are encouraging community members, schools, churches, and local organizations to help spread the word about this milestone celebration.  

"This festival is about more than maple syrup -- it's about heritage, community, and keeping a living tradition alive," said Friends President Carol Burger.  "For 55 years, families have been coming back year after year to experience the magic of maple season in the mountains."  

For directions, parking details, and festival updates, visit www.friendsofcunninghamgambrill.org

Price: $5 donation per person is requested

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: 14274 William Houck Dr, Thurmont

Party Like It’s the 80s!

The Reagan Years are the East Coast’s premier 1980s tribute band, delivering the biggest Pop, Rock, New Wave, and Hair Metal hits of the Video Era. Since 1996, this powerhouse quintet has been setting the standard for 80s tribute acts, often imitated, never duplicated.

Join us at Upstairs at Smoketown, Brunswick’s historic Fire Hall, now upgraded with a state-of-the-art sound system, acoustic panels, a brand-new bar, and plenty of seating. It’s the perfect setting to experience the music that defined a generation.

Price: $16.50-$37.75/person

Time: 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Location: 223 W. Potomac St, Brunswick

The Easter Bunny Is Hopping into Frederick Airport!

The Easter Bunny is making a special landing at Frederick Airport! Bring the family for a fun-filled morning with springtime activities and photo opportunities with the Bunny.

Registration Alert: To hop on the list to meet the Easter Bunny, please register ahead of time! We’re asking for a $9 donation per family (non-refundable), which goes directly to the Sugarloaf Ninety-Nines Aviation Scholarship fund. All other activities are open to everyone—no registration needed!

Heads Up: The Bunny’s flight plan depends on sunny skies—so keep those paws crossed! If needed, the Easter Bunny will arrive via ground transportation.

This is an indoor rain-or-shine event.

Tickets sell out fast—don’t miss this egg-stra special Easter event!

Activities include:

• Ride on toy airplanes
• Coloring
• STEM demonstrations
• Flight simulator (child ride)
• Drone cage
  …and more!
  
  

Please message us if your child needs special accommodation. We are happy to see what we can do to make this an enjoyable experience!

Easter Bunny Event Schedule

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Hop, hop, hooray! The Easter Bunny arrives via airplane!

9:00 AM – 10:50 AM
Visits with the Easter Bunny

10:50 AM – 11:00 AM
Breaktime! The Easter Bunny needs a quick snack (carrots, of course!) before hopping back into action.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Visits with the Easter Bunny continue

1:30 PM
The Easter Bunny hops away!

Price: $9/family

Time: 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: 296 Bucheimer Rd, Frederick

Green Meadows Petting Farm will be hosting Easter Egg Hunts on March 21-22, 28-29 and April 2-5.

Hunts will be all day between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm. Hunt areas are sectioned off according to age. No sign up necessary.

Participating children 12 and under will get a Hunt Ticket with the purchase of a farm admission. Bring your basket or buy one here (while supplies last).

The Easter Bunny will be here as well for photos. $18.00, credit only, ages 2 and older, babies free.

Admission includes one free hunt AND our regular petting farm fun (hayride, free animal feed, pig races and more!). Farm opens at 10:00 am. Last admission is 3:00 pm, we close at 4:30 pm.

No reservations in advance, please buy tickets at the gate or on our website. Website has more important details (greenmeadowsevents.com).

Hop over and join the fun!

Price: $18.00 (credit only) for ages 2 and older, babies FREE

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: 10102 Fingerboard Rd, Ijamsville

Solstice Craft Celebration - grab a few friends, family or come solo for some alone time or meet some great people - for this one of a kind, hands on and fun event. The Make-It Market at Give Rise Studio is a unique experience for community members to create at different creative workshop stations. Handmade gifts from the heart to share with family and friends.

This vibrant event showcases talented local artisans offering interactive DIY stations where guests craft their own projects, explore new skills, and leave with personalized creations. Ranging from $10-$25 and each station takes between 10-30 minutes.

Set in a welcoming space, the Make It Market is designed to celebrate local creativity, bring people together, and support the Frederick community.

Make it, take it, and love it!

CONFIRMED PROJECTS:

• Macrame Keychains with Good Fibes
• Monoprinting and Gelliplate printing with EmmaKate
• Painted tote bag with Adventures in Painting with Jess
• Tiny Portraits - Draw, Carve and Print with Marcey
• Resin Pendant Necklace Workshop with Tny Vlg Crafts

Price: $5 entry fee, $10-$25 workshops

Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Location: 125 S. Carroll St., Ste 101, Frederick

Learn about chocolate, have fun making these treats, go home with enough to treat yourself and gift some. 

In this 1.5 hour class for adults in The Learning Kitchen at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm, you will learn how to make rolled chocolate truffles. 

• Chef Mark will share some chocolate and food science and demonstrate how to create these special chocolates with ingredients you can buy in the local supermarket. He will talk about different types of ingredients you can use and what you will want to think about as you decide your combinations. 
• You will have the opportunity to try out what you are learning. 
• Bring home with you the chocolate truffles that you make. 

No chocolate or cooking experience necessary. 

We provide hot coffee, hot tea, and cold water. Feel free to bring other nonalcoholic beverages with you. 

Chef Mark enjoys sharing what he has learned in his 35+ 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.

Price: $52 per person

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Location: 7957 Hollow Rd, Middletown

A group of teenage girls creates mass hysteria as they accuse fellow villagers of witchcraft in the rigid Puritan society of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The accused face the choice of maintaining their ideals or conforming in order to survive in this play about the dangers of unchecked fear, the fragility of justice, and the consequences of history.

THE CRUCIBLE

BY ARTHUR MILLER
DIRECTED BY JULIE HERBER

APRIL 3 – 26

Preview April 2
ASL Interpreted Performance April 10

Price: $15-$36

Location: 31 W Patrick St, Frederick

Lions and Tigers and Bears — Oh, My!

Other Voices Theatre brings a fresh and imaginative adaptation of The Wizard of Oz to the historic Weinberg Center stage. Follow Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road, meeting magical friends, overcoming fears, and standing up to the Wicked Witch of the West. In this vibrant production, the beloved Oz characters come to life through dance, music, and dialog.

This family-friendly event combines the charm of the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz with inventive theatrical staging and community participation. Known for its commitment to community-based theater, Other Voices Theatre features local performers of all ages, showcasing the incredible talent of Frederick and beyond. Don’t miss this imaginative and memorable journey down the Yellow Brick Road!

This show is part of the Weinberg Center’s Community Events, celebrating local artists groups and partnerships. The Weinberg Center, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, offers a historic backdrop and timeless venue for intimate community events.