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.
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
Established in 1993, The Comedy Pigs are the region’s longest-running improv troupe, and they’re ready for another great season. Join them on the first Friday and Saturday of every month for hilarious shows filled with a series of fun short-form improv games. No two shows are ever the same, so be sure to join them each and every month!
Price: $15 per person
Time: 8:30-9:30pm
Step into a whimsical world where this creative spin on a classic tale unfolds before your eyes! This reimagined production, featuring bluegrass music and a clever set design, brings to life the timeless narrative of selfless love and the profound essence of friendship. Embark on a heartwarming journey alongside Charlotte, Wilbur, and their endearing farm animal friends, as they navigate through a tapestry of bravery, compassion, and unwavering hopefulness.
Price: $20
Time: 2pm
Location: The Weinberg Center
It is a world where sandworms 1,000 feet long guard creation’s greatest treasure – the spice that prolongs life. And enables the mind to fold space and slow time. Where a prophecy will be fulfilled. And a young leader with incredible powers will emerge to command an army of five million warriors in the final battle for control of a universe and its source of ultimate power. The planet called Dune.
Price: $7 per person
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm
Location: The Weinberg Center
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
Celebrate Spring at the Maryland Apple Blossom Cider & Mead Festival. Sample a variety of ciders and meads from Maryland producers, ranging from traditional to modern, dry to sweet, still to sparkling, cysers, grafs, and more. Whether you prefer a cider or mead that's crisp and refreshing, complex and aged, or fruity and flavorful, you'll find something to suit your taste.
Participating craft producers include Brothers Ridge Ciders, Clear Skies Meadery, Doc Waters Cidery, Pub Dog Brewing, Red Shedman Farm Brewing, Silver Wheel Cellars, Two Story Chimney Ciderworks, Willow Oaks Craft Cider and Wine, and more.
Enjoy live music, delicious foods, and handmade crafts from local artisans, and learn about the history and science of cider making from experts.
Price: $35 in advance; $40 at the gate
Time 11am - 4pm
Location: Linganore Winecellars
During World War II, sisters Dottie and Kit join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry.
Price: $7 per person
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Location: 15 W. Patrick St in Frederick
Other Voices Inc. brings to Frederick a new, original adaptation of The Wizard of Oz! Dorothy, Toto, and other well-known favorites land on the Weinberg stage, and audiences will be thrilled to meet new characters pulled from the original works of L. Frank Baum. The Wizard of Oz is the perfect family event for the Easter holiday weekend with 2 hours of high-energy dance, music, special effects, and clever dialogue as you travel from Kansas to the Emerald City and back again with Dorothy and friends!
The production features theatergoer favorites from the tri-state area including, Steve Steele (Wizard of Oz), Dominic Massimino (Cowardly Lion), Dan Henderson (Tinman), Shawn Nakia (Scarecrow), Adam Blackstock (Toto), Amanda Patten (Glinda) and Taylor Whidden (Wicked Witch of the West).
The Wizard of Oz will be in performance at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. A special presentation will take place for Girl Scouts following the Saturday matinee. Tickets range from $16-$30. To purchase tickets visit the Weinberg online at www.weinbergcenter.org.
Other Voices, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Tickets available at https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/the-wizard-of-oz/
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Presented by Other Voices, Inc.
Friday, April 18, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Directed & Choreographed by Donna B. Grim
Featuring the Dance Unlimited Repertory Company and guests
Tickets $16-$30
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Box Office: 301-600-2828
https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/the-wizard-of-oz/
It's GUYS IN THIN TIES (GITT) 10 Year Anniversary and YOU'RE INVITED!
Come out and celebrate Guys In Thin Ties 10 Year Anniversary at Rockwell Brewery on Saturday, April 19th from 7:30-11:30PM! To make it very special, we're having some members of the "family" show up!
Former members John Coghill, Jeff Carrell, and Ron Cruz will be coming back, to join us for the party! **We will also pay tribute to our first guitarist, Mark Amberg... ROCK ON!** You don't wanna miss this opportunity to see everyone back together again! This show is gonna be TOTALLY AWESOME!
Spread the word, tell your friends, and GITT your tickets early, to guarantee admission! We've been playing music from the BEST decade, for a WHOLE decade! See you there...
GITT Your '80s On!
TICKET LINK IS LIVE!
NOTE: ROCKWELL HAS MADE A SPECIAL 10 YEAR GITT ANNIVERSARY BEER. SEE TICKET LINK FOR DETAILS!
Price: $10 cover
Time: 7:30-11:30pm
Location: Rockwell Brewery Riverside
The birth of a new tradition from the oldest studio tour in Maryland: VCN Artisans gather together to bring you our best all in one marketplace. Come out the last weekend in April at Willow Oaks craft cider and wine!
Price: FREE
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Wine Oaks Craft Cider and Wine
This award winning farmers market returns with Boxcar Burgers and M. R. Cheesecake food trucks as well as live entertainment and other special events.
Time: 4-7pm
Location: Main St in Middletown
The Frederick Running Festival is a hidden gem of the running community! The festival features four races, which all finish at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Join us for this big-time race with small-town charm!
May 3 - Kids Run & Twilight 5K
May 4 - Half Marathon & Team Relay
Location: The Great Frederick Fair
