If you’re looking for some fun and exciting things to do in Frederick Md this weekend, you’ve come to the right place!
Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot to enjoy some live music or the best places to visit in Historic Downtown Frederick Md this weekend, you’ll find it here.
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Things to Do in Frederick MD This Weekend
I don’t know about you, but getting myself back ‘out there’ after the past several years we’ve endured, has been so refreshing and enjoyable!
Recently, a Harvard study was published, indicating that one of the major keys to long-lasting happiness and well-being is strong relationships:
“One thing instead became irrefutable: strong relationships most accurately predicted people’s happiness throughout their lives. They are “intrinsic to everything we do and everything we are,” the authors write.”
Fortune.com
So, why not take advantage of all the opportunities for getting out and about with some friends to enjoy all the fun things as well as family-friendly events that Frederick has to offer.
Please note that I have hand-picked this list of events with my readers’ preferences in mind, as well as only including events that cost $20 per person or less.
Please contact me directly if you would like for your ($20+ per person) event to be featured in my ‘Featured Ticketed Events’ section at the bottom of this post.
So keep scrolling for my curated list of the top things to do in Frederick Md and Downtown Frederick this weekend!
I will continue to update this list of things to do in Frederick, Md each week to include:
- Special Events for Kids of all Ages
- Live Music
- Festivals
- Good Food Truck Events
- Free Things to Do
- Some $ Admission Events & Some Events with Free Admission
Links to Events Not Included in My List
There are SO many awesome events in Frederick that I just can’t list all of them.
Here is a list of links to places in Frederick who offer their own events calendars chock full of things to do:
- Frederick County Public Libraries
- Art Galleries & Classes
- Heritage Frederick
- Performing Arts in Frederick County
Needless to say, it’s a great way to stay in the know about all the ‘goings on’ from Thursday all the way through Sunday!
So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the incredible events and things to do that you won’t want to miss this weekend.
Thursday, June 1, 2023 Events
Union Bridge Fire Co Festival at UBFC Carnival Grounds
5pm
Continues June 2 and 3. Nightly beer garden 5-10 p.m., ages 21 and older. Silent auction (ends June 3); raffles, food, games and entertainment
Friday, June 2, 2023 Events
Community Drum Circle at FAC’s Sky Stage
5:30-6:30pm
A community drum circle hosted and led by the professional music therapists from Noteable Progressions Music Therapy Services.
Saturday June 3, 2023 Events
2nd Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show at Myersville Fire Hall
10:00am
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Myersville hosts this show. Registration is 10 a.m. to noon, entry fee by donation. (Rain date is June 4.
Freedom BANG Fitness Class at Walkersville Branch Library
10:00am
A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude.
Small Fruits and Berries at University of Maryland Extension Office
10:00am
Learn how to choose, plant, maintain, care for and harvest small fruits and berries
Composting Class at Fox Haven Farm and Learning Center
10:30am
Join Lacey Walker for an interactive class on creating and maintaining a compost system. We’ll work with a 3-bin system, as well as a small scale vermicompost bin, and talk about common problems with at-home composting and how to make the best soil amendment possible using our food and yard waste.
Strawberry Fest at Buckeystown United Methodist Church
11am
Strawberry creations, craft sales, games and live music. Rain or shine.
First Saturday Funnies: Improv Comedy Show at Frederick Arts Council
7:30-9pm
ESPtheatre regular Michael Harris & friends have performed in comedy and improv festivals across the country and bring a monthly “Whose Line is it Anyway?”-style show to Frederick First Saturdays. Characters, scenes, and foolishness invented on the spot, inspired by audience suggestions. Sometimes brilliant, sometimes awkward, always fun.
Sunday, June 4, 2023 Events
Scrap Metal Drive and Metal Recycling at Holy Family Catholic Church
7am
Look for large white van with trailer in parking lot, every Sunday. Items collected must include metal such as folding chairs, hardware, tools, appliances, coat hangers, pots and pans, even bottle caps.
Heritage Dairy Day Celebration in Rural Heritage Museum
1:00- 4:00pm
Bring the family and have fun discovering the way milk, butter and ice cream were hand processed in the 19th century. Root beer floats, ice cream and cookies; wagon ride and corn hole games. Scavenger hunt for kids and the family. Have fun searching for 40 objects that were used in the1800s and now on display in the museums and Village!
StoryWalk Festival at Pinehill Recreation Area
1pm-4pm
Featuring award-winning Pennsylvania author and illustrator Lindsay Barrett George, with her book “In the Garden: Who’s Been Here?” on the StoryWalk trail.
Recurring Events
Farmer’s Markets in Frederick County
Click above link for dates, days, times, locations (Recurring all week & weekend long through the end of Summer)
Ghost Tours in Frederick County & Surrounding Area
Click above link for dates, days, times, locations (Recurring year-round)
Exercise for Men & Women 50+ at Middletown Amvets
Thursdays, 10am-11am (Recurring thru May 30, 2023)
With certified instructors, $2 per session. Focus is on increasing stamina, strength, balance, endurance and fun. Yoga follows from 11 a.m. to noon, cost is $5 per session.
Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab (Tenth Ward Distilling Company)
Thursdays, 7pm-9pm (Recurring thru December)
Get swanky with us every Thursday night 7-9 pm for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails.
Senior Rec Council Duckpin Bowling at Walkersville Bowling Lanes
Thursdays, 1pm-3pm (Recurring thru end of May)
Recreational bowling, not a league. Participants pay for cost of bowling.
Open Mic at Steinhardt Brewing
Thursdays, 6pm-9pm (Ongoing)
Alive @ Five at Carroll Creek Ampitheater
Thursdays, 5pm-8pm (Recurring thru August)
The Partnership’s biggest fundraiser, Alive @ Five, is an outdoor happy hour every Thursday from 5-8pm in the Carroll Creek Amphitheater. 21+ only (IDs required) / $6 admission / $6 craft beverages / food available for purchase on site / different band every week.
“Stitches Through Time: Women’s Work from Farm To Fashion” Exhibit
Wednesdays thru Saturdays, 10am-4pm (Recurring thru December)
The exhibit explores one story of women’s work, interpreting the history of textile production up to the 1950s. It features a selection of hand-sewn quilts and clothes from the 1800s; equipment, advertisements, photos and ephemera from the factory era; and selections of mid-20th century clothing by Claire McCardell that reflect the department store culture that emerged after World War II. Ten wedding dresses spanning 200 years showcase the themes in our story.
Pour House Trivia at Champions
Thursdays, 7pm-9pm (Recurring thru December)
Come on out with the team and play some Pour House Trivia. 7 p.m. start. Extended Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m.
Nature Explorers for Kids at Baker Park
Fridays, 11am-12pm (Recurring thru September 1st)
Join us at the Baker Park Gazebo for an interactive nature class for kids! Children are invited to become an explorer through active play and discovery time. In partnership with the City of Frederick, Fox Haven will lead a program that encourages children to be curious and find inspiration amid the ecosystems around us.
Music in the Village Concerts at Village at Worman’s Mill
Fridays, 5pm-8pm (Recurring thru September)
Enjoy the beauty of the park and the gazebo stage at in the Village at Worman’s Mill during their weekly outdoor concert series. Each week, enjoy a rotation of performers along patio, dine in or takeout from the popular Plaza Mexico restaurant and the new Ricci (Sweet Haus will also open later this spring). Table seating around the gazebo is first come first serve, and guests are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Cocktails & Karaoke at Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill
Fridays & Saturdays, 9:30pm-2am (Recurring thru October)
Food Truck & Music Weekends at Linganore Winecellars
Fridays thru Sundays, 4pm-8pm (Recurring thru August 2023)
Linganore Winecellars presents ‘Food Truck and Music Weekends At The Winery’. Come out to relax, enjoy the music from our featured local artists, and savor the delicious food from local food trucks each weekend.
Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise (F.A.M.E.) Song Circle at Mount Airy Town Hall
Every 3rd Friday, 7pm-8:30pm (Recurring thru July 21st)
A song circle is kind of like singing around a campfire (but without the fire). All ages, all abilities – players, singers, and listeners are all welcome! Acoustic instruments only, please! Meets monthly.
All-Levels Yoga at Sky Stage with Yogamour
Saturdays, 8:30am-9:30am (Recurring thru October)
An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays through October.
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
Saturdays, 2pm-5pm (Recurring thru December)
Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.
Civil War Hospital Walking Tour at National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Saturdays, 10:30am (Recurring thru September)
With accounts taken from the diaries and letters of the surgeons, soldiers, and civilians who were there, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches, schools, and public buildings. This program is an excellent way to take in downtown Frederick as many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
Saturday Story Time at Barnes & Noble
Saturdays, 11am (Ongoing)
Join us every Saturday in our Children’s Department for Story Time.
On-Farm Farmer’s Market at Chocolate & Tomatoes Farm
Saturdays, 9am-1pm (Recurring thru Mid-September)
Browse our selection of regeneratively grown-here vegetables, fruits, and herbs (100s of varieties throughout the season) and made-here artisan chocolates. We also carry local honey, made partly from the hives on our farm; local eggs from other Frederick County farms; and some other local delights. Enjoy the farm view and pick a free flower from the zinnia patch in season.
History & Mystery Tour at Mount Olivet Cemetery
Sundays, 1:30pm (Recurring thru 10/22/23)
Discover Frederick’s past as we navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery, one of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries. Final resting place of Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson and Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie. The tour also includes intriguing facts about the cemetery’s origin, tombstone design, grave robbing, mass graves, plus stops at other distinctive burial plots, including the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. The tour concludes with a visit to the Key Memorial Chapel. Reservations required.
Brunch at Black Ankle Vineyards
Sundays, 11am-3pm (Recurring thru January 7, 2024)
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 tastings, glasses, + flights! Life happens. Brunch helps. We can’t wait to become a part of your Sunday traditions!
Featured Ticketed Events
If you’d like for your ticketed event (tickets costing more than $20 per person) to be featured here, email Pam Stultz at [email protected].
Please note that this post is updated every Thursday.
Whatever you choose to do, enjoy your weekend!
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Such great information, so well described, as always!!!!
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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!