Holiday Fun in Frederick MD

We’re mid-way through November… you know what that means… 58 DAYS LEFT!! Let the Holiday Festivities begin! The Holidays are the most charming times in Frederick Maryland! The lights are on the trees downtown, the shopping is great and there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy:

🎅Holiday Events in Frederick Md 2018

Frederick Md Christmas Show

The Frederick Maryland Christmas Show will be at the Frederick Fairgrounds on W. Patrick Street, November 17, 18, 19 & November 23, 24 & 25. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Frosty Friday in Downtown Frederick

Holiday Arts in Frederick

• Holiday Art Competition at Delaplaine. Nov. 28. Arts & Crafts Expo.
• Christmas with the Frederick Chorale, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Dec 2, and 3.
•  Way Off Broadway, Silver Bells, The Great Elf Adventure.
• Maryland Ensemble Theater: Who’s Holiday, Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Touring: A Christmas Carol, and more.
• At the Weinberg: Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas, Tuba Christmas, Weinberg Winterfest, The Nutcracker Ballet, A Christmas Carol, Cherish the Ladies, A Celtic Christmas,  It’s a Wonderful Life, and more.
• Frederick Community College: The Choral Arts Society of Frederick – Winter Concert, The Spires Brass Band Christmas Concert, Winter Winds and Brass, FCC’s String Ensemble, Swing’s the Thing.
• Holidays at Hood, Frederick Symphony Orchestra, Hood College. Wind Ensemble Concert, Jazz Ensemble Concert, String Ensemble and Chamber Singers.
• Performing Arts Factory – Frosty the Snowman
• 37th Annual Valley Craft Network Studio Tour, A tour of 10 Artists Studios, Nov. 17-18. (always the weekend before Thanksgiving) Middletown Valley. 10 am to 5 pm.
• Emmitsburg Community Chorus, Nov. 26, National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Holidays For Frederick Kids

•  Adventure Park USA,  Breakfast with Santa & Friends, Dec. 16.
• Earth & Space Science Lab, Dinosaurs Alive!,  210 Madison St. Frederick, Md.
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at Westview Promenade, Nov. 17, 5 – 8 pm.  Storybook characters to pose with children, music, hot cocoa and its free.
• Santa’s Arrival, Everedy Square and Shab Row, Nov. 23rd, 7 pm. and other events.
• Kris Kringle Procession, Fri. Dec. 7, 6:30 pm.
• Candlelight House Tour, December 1 and 2.
• Santa Trains, Walkersville Southern Railroad.
• Adventure Park USA,  Breakfast with Santa & Friends, Dec. 16. Family New Year’s Celebration, Dec. 31st.
• Story Time with Mrs. Clause.  See all of the Library Events.
• Super Secret Elf Workshop, Delaplaine Arts Center, Dec. 1st
• Holiday Magic at Rose Hill Manor, Dec. 1. 10 am to 3 pm. Craft project, activities, Santa, and Magic Shows. (301) 600-1650
• Santa Train, Walkersville Southern Railroad, Dec. Saturdays and Sundays.
• Breakfast with Santa, Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, Dec. 9th. 7-11.

For Frederick History Buffs:

• Candlelight Ghost Tours, downtown Frederick. Friday’s and Saturday’s.
• Frederick County Public Library events: Music, Stories, Arts & Crafts, STEM Lab, games and more.
• Festival of Trees, starts Nov. 23 – Dec. 7. Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St. Frederick
• Museums by Candlelight, Dec 8th, 12 pm to 7 pm.
• Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship, Dec. 26. Historic District, Frederick
• Traditional Village Christmas, Dec 32nd. Collier’s Log House, ca. 1810, 12607 Catoctin Furnace Rd. Thurmont, MD 21788
• Antietam Battlefield Illumination, 23,000 candles light the battlefield. Dec. 1st.

Supporting Frederick Non-Profits During the Holidays

Are you looking for a way to volunteer? Volunteer Match is a website to find local volunteer opportunities.

• Giving Tuesday, Frederick Community College Foundation, Nov. 27th.
• Christmas Cash for Kids, everyday on WFMD, 930 AM
• Toys for Tots, Westview Shopping Center, Dec. 9th.
• Harvester Holiday, Dec. 1, 11 am to 2 pm. Rose Hill Manor. Visit with Santa, ride a tractor-drawn wagon through downtown Frederick. Train display, crafts and shopping.  Support local Charities.
• COIPP Silent Auction (Children of Incarcerated Parents) McClintock Distillery, December 4th.
• See more non-profit events on the Frederick Community Calendar
• The Frederick Rescue Mission welcomes food donations for Christmas Dinner, as well as volunteers.
• Jingle Bell Run/Santa Stroll, Dec. 2, Historic Downtown Brunswick. Costume judging, hot cocoa, tree-lighting, an entire day of fun. Bring canned goods for the Brunswick Food Bank.
• Jingle Fred Christmas Crawl, benefits he Humane Society.
• Maryland Event Calendar for Walking, Running, Cycling, etc.
• Key 103 Radio Community Events Page
• Way Station Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Baker Park, Nov. 22, 7:45 am.
•  The Frederick Rescue Mission welcomes food donations for Thanksgiving Dinner, as well as volunteers.

Holiday Festivals Around Frederick County

• Scents and Sweets Competition and Auction, Nov. 29, 5:30 – 7 pm. William Talley Rec Center.
• Hello Holidays: Events at the Public Library
• Holiday Open House, Thorpewood Lodge, Dec. 8, 2 – 8 pm.
• 12th Annual Gifts and Greens Sale, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, All Saints Episcopal Church, 106 West Church St. Frederick.
• Traditional Village Christmas, Dec. 1, Village of Catoctin Furnace, 12607 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont.
• Christmas in New Market, Dec. 1 . Main Street New Market.
• Fort Ritchie Holiday Craft Bazaar, Dec. 8, 9 am – 3 pm.
• Pop-up Holiday Market, Brunswick Nov. 23 through Dec. 23.
• Hometown Holidays, Brunswick Dec. 8.
• Museums by Candlelight Tour, Dec. 8th. Main St. Middletown
• Live Nativity, Wesley Chapel Urbana , Dec. 2. at 6, – midnight.
• Westview Promenade. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Dec. 8, and Toys for Tots.
• Cookies and Carriage Holiday Light Tour, Skater’s House, Corner of 2nd St. and W. College Terr. Dec. 20.
• Murder Mystery Dinner Train,  Walkersville Southern Railroad.
• Christmas in Middletown, Saturday, December 8, 2017: The Stone House Museum, 305 West Main Street, will be open for “Museums by Candlelight” from noon – 5 pm.
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at Westview Promenade, Nov. 17, 5 – 8 pm.
• Santa Arrives at 7 pm sharp in a horse-drawn carriage at Everedy Square and Shab Row. Nov. 24.
• Festival of Lights, Dec. 14th, 7 pm. City Hall Courtyard
• Candlelight House Tour, Dec. 1-1. A self-guided walking tour through various Downtown Frederick homes.
• Holiday Carriage Rides in Downtown Frederick, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, afternoons and evenings. Call the City of Frederick Rec Dept. 301-600-1492, or check the website for dates and rates.

🎆Celebrate New Year’s in and Around Frederick

New Year’s Eve

• Hogmanny Scottish Celebration, Urbana Volunteer Fire Department
• 14th Annual Scottish First Footing, New Year’s Eve in Brunswick, Square Corner Park
• Myersville Rock & Country New Year’s Even Celebration.
• 6th Annual New Years Eve Key Drop, Dec. 31, Suspension Bridge over Carroll Creek.
• The 2nd Annual 30 and Over 2019 New Years Eve Hotel Party
• 2019 Family New Year’s Even Party! Adventure Park USA, 9 pm to 12:30 am.

January First Saturday in the Historic District

The theme for January’s First Saturday (Jan. 1st) is “Afterglow”, a time to relax after the Holidays. Takes place from 5 pm to 9 pm.

• Luminaries along Market Street
• Trolley Rides
• Wine Tastings
• Live Music
• Gallery Openings
• Store Specials
• More info at Downtown Frederick Partnership

New Year’s Day Festivities

• January 1 – Freezin’ for a Reason, Take a plunge in the Potomac River, Brunswick, proceeds go to Beacon, Special Olympics.
• First Day Hike – Gambrill State Park, January 1, 4 to 5 PM
• First Day Hike – Cunningham Falls State Park, January 1, 11 am – 3 pm
• Many restaurants in Frederick have a special New Year’s Eve menu and entertainment.

Consult the websites above for more wonderful Frederick events. Times and dates are not guaranteed.

🎄Enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Holiday season!

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Fun Holiday Events in Frederick MD 2018

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The holidays are always a great time in Frederick, with beautiful lights and decorations, fun events and celebrations...Check out these events:

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Karen Highland

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Chris Highland with eXp Realty

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