If you’re looking for some fun and exciting things to do in Frederick MD this weekend, you’ve come to the right place!
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Frederick MD Events
I hand-pick this list of events and update it every Thursday with my readers’ preferences in mind, specifically focusing on events that cost $20 or less per person.
BUT, if you would like for your event to be featured at the top of this blog post, contact me and we’ll make it happen!
Now, keep scrolling for my curated list of the top things to do in Frederick MD and Downtown Frederick this weekend!
Pam’s Curated Frederick MD Weekend Picks
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Free Fred Astaire Dance Lesson before Alive @ Five
Country on the Creek with WFRE
Alive @ Five: The Learned Doctors
Sense & Sensibility at The MET
Historic Homes Tours at Seton Shrine
Friday, October 4, 2024
Barnyard, Band, & Booze at Green Meadows Petting Farm
Gaver Farm Fall Festival (Daily through 11/5/24)
Homewood Monster Indoor Yard Sale
Friday Night Wine Tasting at Spin the Bottle Wine Company
Six Daze at Mount Airy’s First Friday
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Brunswick Railroad Days (through 10/6/24)
Frederick Hispanic Heritage Festival
Accessories Bonanza! at FAC Artist Studios and Gallery (through 10/6/24)
Fall Fest at Rose Hill Manor Park (through 10/6/24)
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Autumn Excursion on Walkersville Railroad
FCC Faculty “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing”
Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns at Green Meadows Petting Farm
NOSFERATU: Radiohead’s Kid A/Amnesiac (Silents Synced) at Warehouse Cinemas
Learn to Swing Dance at William P. Talley Rec Center
Recurring Events in Frederick MD
1. Farmer’s Markets
Farmer’s Markets throughout all of Frederick County for 2024!
2. Battlefield Tour
Monocacy National Battlefield Auto Tour
Anytime throughout the year
A self-guided auto tour with five stops, all of which are key locations related to the Battle of Monocacy during the American Civil War. The route totals about six miles round-trip. A park brochure with the tour route & info about the battle can be picked up from the Visitor Center. Get more out of your tour by downloading the Audio Tour from the Monocacy National Battlefield Foundation.
3. Frederick County Library Events
Frederick County Public Libraries
4. Art Exhibitions & Art Classes
5. Frederick History Events
6. Performing Arts in Frederick
Performing Arts in Frederick County
7. Downtown Frederick Events
Downtown Frederick Partnership – with Downtown Frederick’s small-town charm, historic buildings, unique gift shops, specialty stores, and the best restaurants, the whole family is guaranteed a good time!
8. Recreation in Frederick County
Recreater – For events involving outdoor recreation for all ages – little kids to adults – the Recreater is a great resource!
9. Ghost Tours
Ghost Tours in Frederick County & Surrounding Area
Click above link for dates, days, times, locations (Recurring year-round)
10. Live Jazz
Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab (Tenth Ward Distilling Company)
Thursdays, 7pm-9pm (Recurring)
Get swanky with us every Thursday night 7-9 pm for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails.
11. Open Mic
Open Mic at Steinhardt Brewing
Thursdays, 6pm-9pm (Ongoing)
12. Karaoke
Karaoke Night at Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill
Fridays & Saturdays, 9:00pm-2am (Recurring thru 2024)
13. Story Time
Saturday Story Times at Barnes & Noble
Saturdays, 11am (Ongoing)
Join us every Saturday in our Children’s Department for Story Time.
14. Winery Brunch
Brunch at Black Ankle Vineyards
Sundays, 11am-3pm (Recurring)
We’re hosting Sunday brunches at the farm! We have an incredible lineup of local food trucks coming out every Sunday to sling up french toast, eggs and bacon, and other delicious treats! All you need to do is grab your brunch bunch and meet us in the Tasting Room. We’ll be there waiting to pour you wine tasting, glasses, + flights! Life happens. Brunch helps. We can’t wait to become a part of your Sunday traditions!
Lastly, whatever you choose to do, I hope you fully enjoy your weekend!
For more things to do in Frederick posts, click on over to:
Farmer’s Markets in Frederick County
Murals in Frederick (including the local favorite Community Bridge Mural)
- Haunted Houses Near Frederick, MD - September 10, 2024
- The Best Donuts in Frederick MD - June 5, 2024
- 23 Specialty Shopping Boutiques in Frederick, MD - May 10, 2024
Once again, thank you for all the interesting events, etc. you wrote about!!!! Who knew Frederick has so much to offer. Thanks to your research, we all know now!!
Such great information, so well described, as always!!!!
I loved the “goldens” nursing, etc., in Boyds!!!!! All I could think of was Nike Boy!!!
Thank you for all the research and hard work you put into this!!!
An event to add is How To Fest on Saturday at the C Burr Artz Library https://frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/how-festival
Love your weekly postings! Thank you for all you do for the Frederick community!