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Downtown Frederick is Open for the Holidays!

With more than 200 unique stores and restaurants, Downtown Frederick, Maryland is a shopping destination unlike any other. In an era of increasing online shopping, it’s important to remember that shopping small makes a big difference. An impressive 99% percent of our downtown retailers are independently owned — which means you can enjoy a guilt-free […]

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Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, November 17 – 19

Some of your favorite holiday traditions are back in Downtown Frederick! Get in the festive spirit this weekend with some great holiday events and fun entertainment all weekend long! Here are 5 ideas to get you started: 1️⃣ Kids can drop off their letters to Santa at Dancing Bear Toys & Games starting on November […]

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Breaking Barriers and Building Community: The Rise of Black Entrepreneurs in Downtown Frederick

By Kiki Wilson The Partnership is thrilled to introduce Voices of Downtown Frederick – a blog series highlighting the many communities that help make Downtown Frederick special. This month’s blog celebrates Black-Owned Businesses and is written by Kiki Wilson, founder of OUT40 Media. At ten years old, Amira watched her grandmother empty the old spaghetti […]

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Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, November 10 – 12

It’s time to kick off another weekend in Downtown Frederick! There are plenty of activities and things to do, from shows and shopping to Veterans Day celebrations and ghost tours. Here’s 5 ideas to get you started: 1️⃣ It’s still spooky season! Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past with Maryland’s oldest […]

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Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, November 3 – 5

It’s a new month which means it’s time for First Saturday! Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick. Holiday shopping is kicking off and where you spend your money matters. Here’s 5 ideas to get you started: 1️⃣ Sip & Shop […]

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Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, Oct 27-29

No better place to spend Halloweekend than Downtown Frederick! There’s so much to do – here’s our top 5. 1️⃣ It’s Halloween in downtown all day Saturday! Trick-or-treating runs from 10am-12pm with tons of businesses participating. 2️⃣ The Vintage Halloween Car Show & Trunk-or-Treat returns to Everedy Square and Shab Row. Who doesn’t want to […]

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Downtown Frederick’s Top 5 October 20-22

Let’s have some fun, explore some history and get to know each other this weekend in Downtown Frederick. If you’re feeling spooky, check out the Murder and Mayhem walking tour through Heritage Frederick and dive deep into the more nefarious side of Frederick’s past or take in a ghostly play at Sky Stage. The kids […]

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Downtown Frederick’s Top 5, October 13-15

Just because it looks like the weather may not cooperate this weekend is no reason to stay home! You’ll find fun indoor activities throughout downtown, especially as the vibe starts to get just a little bit spooky. Plus, all of our great shops and restaurants will warm you up and keep you well fed with […]

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A Little Bit of Sabor, a Whole Lot of Satisfaction

By Lauren Paulet The Partnership is thrilled to introduce our new blog series, Voices of Downtown Frederick. In this series we’re highlighting communities that help to make Downtown Frederick special. This month’s blog celebrates Hispanic Heritage and features Lauren Paulet, a recent transplant to Frederick. Everyone has a reason that Frederick is special to them. […]

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