Make the most of your weekend in Frederick County! From outdoor adventures to historic charm, there’s something for everyone.
Friday 8/16
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
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival presents “Seasonal Voices” at St. John the Evangelist Church:
Get ready for a fresh take on Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons! The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival presents the Four Seasons reimagined at the historic St. John the Evangelist Church in Frederick, Maryland. This innovative program features Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece interwoven with the passionate tango-infused compositions of Astor Piazzolla, also known for his own Four Seasons. Poetry readings will be interwoven throughout the performance, adding another layer of depth to the exploration of the seasonal cycle.
This innovative program features Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece interwoven with the passionate tango-infused compositions of Astor Piazzolla, also known for his own Four Seasons. Hear these familiar pieces reimagined in a captivating chamber music setting.
The talented artists of ACMF will present an intimate portrayal of these beloved ensemble pieces. Prepare to be surprised by the unexpected connections that emerge as we experience these two iconic composers’ visions of the seasons side-by-side.
Poetry elevates the music in this unique program. Acclaimed poet Jordan Burke has curated a selection of poems that resonate with the emotional landscapes explored in the music. These poems will include Vivaldi’s own writings about the seasons, alongside other carefully chosen selections. The poetry will be interwoven throughout the performance, adding another layer of depth to the exploration of the seasonal cycle.
“The Four Seasons Reimagined: A Season of Voices” is more than just a concert; it’s a chance to rediscover familiar masterpieces in a whole new light. Experience the virtuosity of our chamber musicians, the emotional power of Vivaldi and Piazzolla, and the beauty of poetry, all woven together into a truly unique event.
⏰ 7:30PM
📍St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 118 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD,
🎟️ $28 / Kids under 18 Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
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 Archives 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
Other Voices Theatre presents “Newsies, The Broadway Musical”:
A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business.
⏰ 8:00PM
📍Other Voices Theatre, 244 S. Jefferson St, Frederick, MD
Singer-Songwriter Showcase at Sky Stage:
All-ages. Pay-what-you-can donation at the door. Doors 7pm. Small concessions–soft drinks, water, packaged snacks–available for purchase to benefit Sky Stage/Frederick Arts Council. Carry-in food OK, no alcohol. Dog-friendly for friendly dogs.
⏰ 7:00PM-10:00PM
📍Sky Stage, 59 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD
Saturday 8/17
Climbing For A Cause Festival at Tree Trekkers:
We are putting the FUN in Fundraising with our Climbing for a Cause Festival! Join us for our biggest event yet! Climbing, ziplining, raffle prizes, corn hole tournaments, axe throwing, food trucks, drinks, and live music! Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Frederick Chapter.
Food by Traditional Authentic Mexican Cuisine, Grilled Cheese Please, Still Smokin BBQ, and Sno Blast DMV!
⏰ 9:00AM-7:00PM
📍Tree Trekkers, 9560 Old National Pike Frederick, MD 21701
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
Living History Weekend at Rose Hill Manor Park
Explore living history demonstrations and themed exhibits highlighting different eras of history Saturday and Sunday (11:00am-4:00pm). Stop by for the FSK Antique Car Show on Saturday (8:00am-3:00pm) to see antique cars, antique fire apparatus, vendors, and more!
📍 Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N Market St Frederick, MD 21701
⏰ 11:00AM-4:00PM
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
7PM-10PM
Sunday 8/18
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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