Downtown Frederick Events

Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts Company presents a supernatural story about two siblings and an inherited manor.

Bring children in costume to trick-or-treat at participating businesses and stop for face painting at 30 North Market Street.

TolumiDE performs songs blending soul, Afropop, gospel and contemporary African rhythms.

A collection of handmade puppet films offers miniature worlds and stories for families.

Photographer and exhibition juror E. Brady Robinson discusses her work and the National Juried Photography Exhibition.

Practice photographing everyday objects with a table, window light, props and backgrounds. Bring a smartphone or digital camera; for adults 18 and older.

Taste three soups paired with three wines, with bread from Twin Bears Bakery and a guided tasting. Ticket sales end October 31.

Hear the families behind Elk Run, Loew and Linganore wineries discuss the history of grape growing and winemaking in Frederick County.

See downtown's holiday lights, visit shops open late and stop for food during this evening celebration.

Meet other photographers for photo trivia, gear show-and-tell, print swaps and a look at the National Juried Photography Exhibition. Refreshments are provided.

Mandy Barnett performs classic country songs recorded by Patsy Cline.

Share Thanksgiving-inspired small plates from CarterQue BBQ paired with Maryland wines at Simple Theory.

An interactive holiday comedy uses a nativity mystery, a local choir and audience participation.

Walk beside Carroll Creek to see decorated sailboats. The display is accessible around the clock; lights come on around sunset.

Daily November 21–December 31 in this calendar; the display continues into March 2027. Open 24 hours, with lights around sunset.

Make a beaded bracelet with Kris Reifel. Tools, materials and a charm are included; no jewelry-making experience is needed.

Vocalists from The Miracles and The Contours perform Motown hits and holiday songs with a six-piece band.

Shop downtown the day after Thanksgiving, listen to holiday music and stop for seasonal activities throughout the day.

Tuba and euphonium players perform arrangements of traditional Christmas carols. Bring a canned-food or cash donation.

The silent World War I drama screens with live Wurlitzer accompaniment by Tedde Gibson. Rated PG-13.

Landless Theatre Company presents the musical about an orphan who finds a new home with Oliver Warbucks. The December 6 matinee was listed as sold out when checked.

Loudoun Ballet Performing Arts Company presents the full-length ballet following Clara from a Christmas Eve party to the Kingdom of Sweets.

Visit privately owned historic homes decorated for the holidays on a self-guided tour.

Trace Maryland food traditions through historic cookbooks and recipes, including Smith Island cake, crab soup and fried chicken.

Watch costumed characters and community groups parade downtown, then follow the procession to the Baker Park tree lighting.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre presents Dickens’s story of Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Attend a genealogy program with Joseph Hofman focused on artificial intelligence and family-history research.

Gangstagrass brings together bluegrass and hip-hop in a concert of holiday songs and band favorites.

Watch the animated holiday film, then hear the Eric Byrd Trio perform Vince Guaraldi’s score live.

Join the choruses from Handel’s Messiah alongside the Frederick Children’s Chorus, orchestra and soloists. Vocal scores will be available to buy.

Step inside downtown churches decorated for Christmas and hear seasonal music as you walk between participating houses of worship.

Welcome the new year with stories, songs and a countdown for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers.

Spend New Year's Eve at JoJo's with Glamour Kitty playing from 9pm until midnight. Food and drinks are available throughout the evening.