First Saturday is a day to show your love for local!
Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick.
Where you spend your money matters.
Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, First Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our beautiful downtown.
June First Saturday is made possible with Support from Renewal by Anderson
Stop by 33 E Patrick St from 11:30am-7pm to see what Renewal by Andersen has in store for your next home remodeling project. They will have family-friendly games, activities, and three chances to win a $100 Downtown Frederick Gift Card!
LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS
Downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Check back as the date gets closer for a list of specific activities, or visit our events calendar to see what’s happening today.
Vases, Baskets and Ikebana Pots for Flowers | Potters’ Guild of Frederick | 10am-8pm
Free Cookie Cutter Event | The Kitchenette | 10am-6pm
Sip and Shop and Sidewalk Chalk | Gravel & Grind | 10am-5pm
Walking Tours | National Museum of Civil War Medicine | 10:30am-11:30am
Dads and Grads Sale | A Lit’le Irish, Too | 10:30am-8pm
Music on the Square | Colonial Jewelers x Benefactor Events | 11am-3pm
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Day | Sanctuary Modern Kitchen | 11am-7pm
Rage in the City | Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory | 11am-8:30pm
Bazaarch African Jewelry Sale | FAC Art Center | 11am-5pm
Thai Water Festival | Carroll Creek Park | 12-5pm
Asia on the Creek | Carroll Creek Park | 12-5pm
Vegan Eats Series | BK Juices | 12-5pm
Baklouti is BACK! | Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium | 12-7pm
Through Eyes of Wonder Exhibit | Eastside Artists’ Gallery | 12-7pm
June Warehouse Sweep | Bailey’s Treasures | 12-6pm
Creative Sparks Exhibit | Gallery 322 | 12-8pm
Disney Princess Day | The Home of Everything Frederick | 12-2pm
First Saturday Craft | Dancing Bear | 1-3pm
Colors of Pride | New Spire Arts | 1-6:30pm
Art Matters Artist Talk: Solo exhibiting artists | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 2-3pm
Dogs for Dogs | Evangelical Lutheran Church | 2-4pm
Meet the Artists: Joseph Gerlak, Stacy Lund Levy, and Eunice Turner | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3-5pm
Creative Outlet for June First Saturday | | The Delaplaine Arts Center | 3-5pm
Holding Space Exhibit Opening | NOMA Gallery | 5-8pm
Pride Floral Workshop | The Frederick Floral Bar | 5:30-7pm
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick | Brewer’s Alley | 8-9:30pm
CHALK ART
There will be 30+ chalk artists all over Downtown Frederick on Saturday – check out the locations in the map below.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us for Asia on the Creek and the Thai Water Festival Cultural experience on Carroll Creek!
There will be street food, games, family activities and demonstrations. All ages welcome!
LIVE MUSICIANS
Every First Saturday, the streets are filled with live music and entertainment.
SPENDING THE NIGHT?
The downtown art galleries have a treat for you! On the Sunday following First Saturdays, stroll the Sunday Artwalk to see live art demos, participate in community art, learn about specific techniques and materials, and much more. Check out the events this weekend!
PARKING & TRAVEL
Access travel and parking information for Downtown Frederick at www.parkfrederick.org and download a map of downtown businesses here.
Public Restrooms can be found in the Church Street (17 E Church St) and Carroll Creek (44 E Patrick St) Public Parking Garages. Restrooms are open daily from 9AM-10PM and cleaned regularly by the City of Frederick following all relevant guidelines.
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