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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Designed for women across industries, professions, businesses, and stages of their careers, Women CoCreate brings together a diverse community for meaningful conversation, relationship building, shared expertise, and intentional support. REGISTER HERE
Presented by Carrie Delente, Julie Gaver, and Tina Fraley Tuesday, October 13 | 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Arc at Market Street Every successful journey begins with a spark! Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring three accomplished leaders, Carrie Delente, Julie Gaver, and Tina Fraley. Through honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-world insights, [...]
The Tri-State Leadership Summit will be held at The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown. A full day of practical leadership development and professional networking will be offered. The summit was created [...]
Frederick’s Finest Double-Decker Winery Tour This one-of-a-kind Frederick winery tour carries you to two of the region’s most beautiful Maryland vineyards, where glasses sparkle, conversation flows, and the word “bouquet” is pronounced with unnecessary confidence. Sip, swirl, and pretend you know what “oaky undertones” means as you gaze across rolling hills that seem purpose-built for [...]
Get ready to explore downtown Frederick, Sass-style! Inspired by the scavenger hunt featured in our upcoming LOCAL Issue, we’re bringing the fun off the page and into the streets on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. Grab your team (2-4 participants), follow the clues and race to the finish for a chance to win prizes. [...]
Supporting breast care at Carroll Hospital. Join the Carroll Hospital Foundation for the 20th Celebration of Pink Fling presented by Advanced Radiology. This milestone event will honor two decades of survivorship, community, and life-changing care in Carroll County, Maryland. Together, we are making a meaningful impact by providing hope and championing survivorship!
