Celebrate German heritage with food, music, dancing, vendors, and family activities during Frederick’s Oktoberfest! The Saturday festival welcomes guests of all ages to the Frederick Fairgrounds. German bands and performers will fill the day with traditional music, dancing, and lively entertainment. The Freddie Long Band will also perform during the festival. Guests can explore local [...]
Moody blooms & bubbly nights Petals & Prosecco returns to the Frederick Floral Bar on October 3rd from 5–6:30pm at our downtown storefront (27 S. Market St.)! Join us in the heart of Frederick for an autumn-inspired evening of rich seasonal florals and sparkling sips. You’ll design your own stunning arrangement while soaking in all [...]
The 2026 Annual Prism Awards Gala, celebrating the LGBTQ+ advocates and allies who brighten our world. The Prism Awards Gala is a fundraising event and an opportunity to celebrate joy and LGBTQ+ liberation. The Frederick community is invited to join The Frederick Center, Frederick's LGBTQ+ community center, to celebrate LGBTQ+ activism, raise money to support [...]
Join us at HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick for an evening of live Motown and soul favorites performed outdoors by The Winstons and Soul Revue. During intermission, come inside to enjoy refreshments, strike a pose in our photo booth, tour our beautiful senior living community and browse fall wreaths displayed throughout the community and available [...]
Join us to celebrate the 2026 Sass Choice Awards Gala! This year’s gala will be held at Tenth Ward Distilling Co. in downtown Frederick and celebrate our Sass Choice Award winners and the community that supports them! Dress for the occasion! We encourage you to dress it up if you are in the mood, whatever makes [...]
The Catoctin Colorfest, established in 1963, is one of the largest and longest-running outdoor arts and crafts festivals 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 [...]
The Health Hive is a collective space for all things health and wellness, focused on promoting Frederick/MD local small businesses. Here, we come together to collaborate with people across all facets of human health. From wellness practitioners, exercise studios and whole foods, to regenerative farmers and conscious product and service based companies, the Health Hive [...]
Celebrate cultures from around the world during the World Heritage Festival in Downtown Frederick! The festival will fill Carroll Creek Park with performances, food, art, and community activities. Guests can watch traditional cultural performances throughout the day. The World Heritage Festival will also feature a marketplace filled with global arts and crafts. Vendors will serve [...]
Frederick’s Most Bewildering Cocktail and Magic Tour If you’ve ever thought, “What this evening needs is a cocktail and a magician who may or may not be tampering with reality,” then Magic & Mixers is probably your sort of night. Climb aboard our vintage 1966 London Routemaster and roll through Downtown Frederick from the best [...]
An Evening with Prolific Author David Sedaris David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant authors. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me [...]
Join Girls on the Run Mid and Western Maryland for the Limitless Potential Brunch, a morning of empowerment celebrating International Day of the Girl and the limitless potential of girls in our community. Guests will have the opportunity to connect with Girls on the Run supporters and donors before enjoying a brunch buffet and program [...]
A Vocal Tribute to Luther Vandross Luther Vandross remains one of the greatest vocalists of all time, and his music continues to inspire audiences worldwide. Luther Relives brings his iconic sound, style, and soul back to the stage, featuring William “Smooth” Wardlaw backed by an exceptional live band and powerful vocalists. Performing to sold-out audiences [...]
