11/09/2026
The holiday season is one of the most magical times to visit Downtown Frederick. Enjoy roasting marshmallows, take a stroll under the holiday tree lights, and with more than 250 unique businesses, you can check everyone off your list! Plus, FREE parking every weekend from Thanksgiving through New Year's!
Save the dates for holiday events in Downtown Frederick!
✨ Frederick at Night | Friday, Nov 13
Kickoff the holiday season on Frederick at Night, when Downtown Frederick glows with twinkling tree lights, late-night shopping, seasonal bites and festive fun. Bring your friends and family and explore all the ways to celebrate downtown. Hop on the Maryland Double Deckers bus to see Frederick from a whole new perspective. Frederick at Night is presented by Moore Wealth.
👉 downtownfrederick.org/frederickatnight
💡 Downtown Light Walk | Nov - Feb
The Downtown Light Walk brings creative light installations downtown each winter. Wander past mirror-ball stairwells, color changing tunnels and glowing displays around Carroll Creek and Everedy Square & Shab Row, everyday.
👉 downtownfrederick.org/lightwalk
🛶 Sailing Through the Winter Solstice | Nov 21 Launch Date
Stroll along Carroll Creek Park and enjoy a free outdoor light display of individually designed, glowing sailboats floating on the water through March. This annual winter tradition brings the creek life while supporting Frederick County nonprofit organizations, making every walk a celebration of community and light. Brought to you by Color on the Creek.
👉 downtownfrederick.org/holidays
❄️ Frosty Friday | Friday, Nov 27
Frosty Friday is Downtown Frederick's all-day shopping celebration. Enjoy local shopping, live holiday music and carolers, free photos with Santa, marshmallows roasting and $5 cocktails, plus FREE parking all around downtown. Frosty Friday is presented by Buckingham's Choice - Acts Retirement.
👉 downtownfrederick.org/frostyfriday
🛍️ December Saturdays | Saturday, Dec 5, 12, 19
Spend your December Saturdays in Downtown Frederick, where the holidays come to life. Enjoy live music and carolers, warm up by the fire pits and roast a marshmallow between shops while taking in the holiday lights, with FREE parking all weekend. December Saturdays are presented by Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC.
👉 downtownfrederick.org/december-saturdays
♥️ Love Local | Tuesday, Dec 8
Love Local is a weeknight holiday shopping event in Downtown Frederick, designed with locals in mind. On Tuesday, December 8, check gifts off your list at local shops, enjoy the glow of holiday lights and skip the weekend crowds. Hop on the Maryland Double Deckers bus to see Frederick from a whole new perspective.
👉 downtownfrederick.org/lovelocal
🎅🏽 Kris Kringle Procession | Friday, Dec 11
Join the whole family for the annual Kris Kringle Procession, a beloved Downtown Frederick tradition. Local organizers, youth clubs, musical groups, and costumed characters fill the streets with small-town holiday charm, ending in Baker Park with carols and the lighting of the City Tree. Brought to you by Celebrate Frederick.
👉 downtownfrederick.org/holidays
Shop local this holiday season. Every purchase you make downtown helps support small business owners who make Frederick special. When you shop local, your dollars stay in our community, keeping Downtown Frederick a vibrant place to live, work and play. Thank you for choosing Downtown Frederick this holiday season!
