There’s plenty to do in Frederick County this weekend! Where will you be?
Friday 7/26
Frederick Airport Summer Fun Days (FREE Event):
“Each Friday through August 30th, we’re partnering with Kotei Kids Shaved Ice to have a shaved ice truck at the Frederick Airport. Come out and beat the heat with shaved ice after your meal at the Airways Inn or while you watch airplanes from our airport viewing area.”
Recurring Weekly on Fridays until August 30th. 11AM-4PM
Frederick Municipal Airport
310 Aviation Way
Firework Night at Frederick Keys Baseball:
Join us for Firework Night at the Harry Grove Stadium to see the Frederick Keys vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers!
Wrestling Night featuring WWE Hall of Famer, Jeff Jarrett, Fireworks
The Frederick Keys are a member of the MLB Draft League. The MLB Draft League is a six-team baseball league featuring a split-season amateur-professional format. The first half of the MLB Draft League season features Draft-eligible players aiming to improve their stock ahead of the annual MLB Draft in July. The League switches to a professional format in the second half, with paid players comprising the six rosters.
📍Frederick Keys Stadium @ 7:00PM
Drum Circle at Sky Stage:
Drum circle facilitator, Ayanna Gallant, weaves together her training in Village Music Circles, West African drumming, and mindfulness, to guide participants in a rhythmic journey playing amazing rhythms together, inviting various instruments from around the world, songs, movement, and whatever else rhythmically moves you. ($10 suggested donation) More Info
📍Sky Stage
59 S Carroll St. Frederick MD 21701
5PM-6:30PM
Comedy Night at Sky Stage:
A night of stand-up and/or improv comedy under the stars on 4th Fridays May through October.
All ages* beer/wine w/ID, other concessions available for purchase to benefit Sky Stage/FAC
Tickets on Eventbrite, some at door, cash or cards accepted. Doors 30 min before start time.
*(Parents please note there maybe PG-13 + content)
📍Sky Stage
59 S Carroll St. Frederick MD 21701
7:30PM-9:30PM
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick:
Take a Remarkable Journey through Frederick’s Gruesome and Bloody Past. Nearly 300 Years of War, Executions and Revenge. True Documented Stories of the “Paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!”
Uncover Politically Savvy and Defiant Citizens, Patriots from the Revolutionary War, Beckoning Soldiers from the Civil War, and so much more! This Tour Takes You Where No Other Tour Dares to Go! A 90-Minute Foray into the Achieves of the DEAD in “MARYLAND’S MOST HAUNTED CITY!”
Reservations Recommended, Tours Regularly Sell Out.
Private Group Tours available year-round. Contact Maryland Heritage Tours for additional information. Price:$16 per person. 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Weekly on Friday + Saturday More info
Saturday 7/27
Frederick Fandom Fest at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Let your fan flag fly at the library’s FREE fan fest! From comics to games, pop culture to anime, we’ll have tons of exciting activities for everyone. Costumes are welcome, but no weapons (real or prop) are allowed.
Activities include the following:
– Writing Workshops
– Art Workshops
– Gaming
– Sword Fighting Demo
– Scavenger Hunts
– Trivia
– Author Visit
– And more!
📍: 110 East Patrick Street, Downtown Frederick
⏰: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Civil War Hospital Walking Tours:
Every Saturday and Sunday from April – September, walking tours of Frederick’s hospital sites will be available at 10:30 am on Saturdays and 2:00 pm on Sundays.
With accounts taken from the diaries and letters of the surgeons, soldiers, and civilians who were there, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches, schools, and public buildings. This program is an excellent way to take in downtown Frederick as many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
Click here to find tickets for the weekend tour of your choice
📍National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E. Patrick St Frederick, MD 21701
⏰ 10:30AM-11:30AM
Myersville Farmer’s Market:
Celebrate local products, fresh food, and community at the Myersville Farmers Market! Explore seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh mushrooms, meats eggs and cheeses, baked goods, local honey, local spirits, bath and body products, locally made crafts, and more! The purpose of these markets is to build community spirt and engagement, as well as and to increase relationships between the artisans, crafters, and farmers with their customers.
The outdoor season runs April 20th through October 26th, every Saturday morning. Located behind First United Bank & Trust, next to the Fire Company. 301 Main St. Myersville, MD 9AM-12PM
On-Farm Farmer’s Market
Mid-May through Mid-September come out to the on-farm market at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm on Saturdays, 9AM-1PM.
Browse our selection of regeneratively grown-here vegetables, fruits, and herbs (100s of varieties throughout the season) and made-here artisan chocolates.
We also carry local honey, made partly from the hives on our farm; local eggs from other Frederick County farms; and some other local delights.
Sometimes we have fresh-made sourdough bread and rolls, and other baked goods.
We accept cash, debit, and credit. We are open when sunny and rainy (except when high winds or lightening).
Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm, 7957 Hollow Rd. Middletown, MD 21769
Firework Night at Frederick Keys Baseball:
Join us for Firework Night at the Harry Grove Stadium to see the Frederick Keys vs. Mahoning Valley Scrappers!
Christmas in July, Reusable Shopping Bag Giveaway presented by the Common Market, Fireworks Super Show
The Frederick Keys are a member of the MLB Draft League. The MLB Draft League is a six-team baseball league featuring a split-season amateur-professional format. The first half of the MLB Draft League season features Draft-eligible players aiming to improve their stock ahead of the annual MLB Draft in July. The League switches to a professional format in the second half, with paid players comprising the six rosters.
📍Frederick Keys Stadium @ 6:00PM
Sky Stage Concert Series:
Enjoy a diverse lineup of live music under the stars at the open-air Sky Stage in historic downtown Frederick. Featuring original tunes from local and national artists, concerts take place on most Saturday evenings from May to October. All ages are welcome, and beer and wine are available for purchase with ID. Grab your tickets on Eventbrite or at the door (limited availability).
📍Sky Stage
59 S Carroll St. Frederick MD 21701
7:00PM-10:00PM
Sunday 7/28
Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park
Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet. Bells range from 3,400 to 22 pounds of bronze and can be heard for blocks, but best in the park near the Gazebo. More info
Civil War Hospital Walking Tours:
Every Saturday and Sunday from April – September, walking tours of Frederick’s hospital sites will be available at 10:30 am on Saturdays and 2:00 pm on Sundays.
With accounts taken from the diaries and letters of the surgeons, soldiers, and civilians who were there, this guided walking tour will explore the locations of the city’s Civil War hospitals in churches, schools, and public buildings. This program is an excellent way to take in downtown Frederick as many of those same buildings still make up the historic district today.
Click here to find tickets for the weekend tour of your choice
📍National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E. Patrick St Frederick, MD 21701
⏰ 2:00PM
Summer Concert Series at Baker Park Bandshell:
Enjoy free, high-quality musical entertainment on Sunday nights in June, July, and August at the Baker Park Band Shell. 7PM-8:30PM (FREE EVENT)
From tribute artists and oldies to Afrofunk and bluegrass, Celebrate Frederick’s Summer Concert Series showcases professional musicians from a wide range of musical backgrounds. Previous artists have included jazz legend Charlie Byrd, Spyro Gyro’s Scott Ambush and Julio Fernandez, country chart-climber Cleve Francis, Bluegrass favorite Railroad Earth, L.A.-based Latin group Incendio, bluesman Tom Principato, and many more.
All concerts are free to the public. In lieu of admission, the Summer Concert Series Committee invites attendees to bring a canned food item to donate to the Frederick Food Bank. All donations can be brought to the Drees Homes Information Booth.
Rain Policy: Concert cancellations are announced on the specific concert event page on http://www.celebratefrederick.com and will be posted on Celebrate Frederick’s Facebook Page and Instagram. Every effort is made to post cancellation notices by 5:00 PM on the day of the concert.
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