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 17, 2024
DMV Jazz Series: Todd Marcus Quartet at New Spire Stages
Gaver Farm Fall Festival (Daily through 11/5/24)
Everything Halloween Themed Trivia at Rockwell Riverside
Historic Homes Tour at Seton Shrine
Summers Farm Fall Festival (through 10/31/24)
Scare in the Air Halloween Costume Party & Contest at Urban Air
Friday, October 18, 2024
Back From the Dead Cemetery Walk (through Sunday, 10/20/24)
Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns at Green Meadows Petting Farm (through Sunday, 10/20/24)’
Swingin’ Harmony Big Band Live Music at Riverside
SlipBack Bluesy Rock n’ Roll at Cactus Flats
Wine Down Friday at Elk Run Vineyards
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt (through Sunday, 10/20/24)
Dragon Distillery’s Halloween Bash at Frederick Fairgrounds
Gigantic Used Book Sale at South Mountain Heritage Society
Maryland International Harvester Collectors Club Fall Harvest Show (through Sunday, 10/20/24)
Scarecrows March Down Main Street
Sunday, October 20, 2024
9th Annual All-Forged Knife Show & Auction (10/19/24-10/20/24)
Telebillies Live Country Music at Cactus Flats
Fall Festival at Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch
Shred Day – Women’s Giving Circle at Frederick Keys Stadium ($5 per box donation)
Fall Festival at Magnolia Farms
Fall Market at Dancing Bear Toys & Games
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!
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Murals in Frederick (including the local favorite Community Bridge Mural)
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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!