Make the most of this Weekend in Frederick & beyond! There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Non-Halloween Events:
November First Saturday:
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.
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 downtownfrederick.org/events to see what’s happening today.
November Creative Outlet:
Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Make an autumnal monotype print using gelatin plates Please, no large groups. FREE
Sat 11/1, 3PM-5PM
📍Delaplaine Arts Center
Holiday Craft Fair:
Kick off the holiday season at our Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 1st from 9 AM – 3 PM at the Masonic Temple.
Enjoy a family-friendly day of shopping, food, and community spirit while supporting talented local artisans and charitable causes. Admission is free, and snacks will be available with proceeds benefiting local charities.
- Discover unique handmade gifts
- Support local crafters and vendors
- Enjoy seasonal treats
- Start (or finish!) your holiday shopping list
Don’t miss this festive opportunity to shop small, give back, and celebrate the season!
Sat 11/1, 9AM-3PM
Frederick Weddings Expo:
Find out why Frederick County is the go-to destination for your wedding.
Event is FREE for all attendees when you register in advance ($5/door)
- 45+ Area Wedding Professionals
- Walk Around Fashion Show by K&B Bridals Hagerstown
- Ring Selfie Station sponsored by Colonial Jewelers
- The first 100 brides will receive an exclusive Frederick Weddings bag and champagne glass courtesy of Visit Frederick.
Don’t miss the chance to meet with local wedding professionals who are ready to make your BIG DAY unforgettable. Bring your fiance, friends, and wedding party to enjoy an afternoon of collecting creative ideas and planning. Taste delicious cakes, savor catered treats, and explore the latest trends to see what is perfect for your wedding.
📍 Frederick Fairgrounds
Sunday Nov 2, 12PM-3PM
Exhibition Openings: Veterans Show and Solo Artists:
View new exhibitions and meet the artists! 3-5pm FREE
These exhibitions are opening on Saturday, November 1 and can be viewed starting at 9am. Beat the crowds and visit us earlier in the day!
Nov 1–30
Veterans Show
Work in a variety of media
This biennial exhibition showcases artwork made by former service members of the United States military.
Nov 1–30
Eric Rottcher
After Party
Mixed media
Rottcher’s work in this exhibition is an exploration of notions like joy, chaos, identity, and the tensions between the highs and lows in life.
Nov 1–30
Garett & Kacie Walker
Fleeting
Photography
Bridging the gap between documentary and conceptual photography, the work in this exhibition is a look into the relationship between humanity and the natural world, reminding us that life is fleeting.
Nov 1–30
C. Fred Tyner
Around Our House
Painting
Using traditional oil painting methods and the tradition of still life as a theme, Tyner’s works take on a contemporary feel when the specificity of the objects are considered, merging the past with the present.
📍The Delaplaine Arts Center
Saturday Nov 1 3PM-5PM
Halloween Events:
Silent Film Series: Nosferatu (1922)
A thrilling mystery masterpiece. A chilling psychodrama of bloodlust.
Join us for a Halloween-night screening of Nosferatu (1922), the groundbreaking German silent horror film that introduced audiences to one of cinema’s most haunting figures. With live organ accompaniment by Tedde Gibson, this chilling tale comes to life in a truly atmospheric setting.
Wisborg, Germany-based estate agent Knock dispatches his associate, Hutter, to Count Orlok’s castle in Transylvania, as the Count wants to purchase an isolated house in Wisborg. They plan on selling him the one across the way from Hutter’s own home. Hutter leaves his innocent wife, Ellen, with some friends while he is away. Hutter’s trek is an unusual one, with many locals not wanting to take him near the castle where strange events have been occurring.
Once at the castle, Hutter sells the house to Orlok, but he also notices and feels unusual occurrences, primarily feeling like there is a dark shadow hanging over him, even in daytime when Orlok is usually asleep. Hutter eventually sees the Count’s sleeping chamber in a crypt, and based on a book he has recently read, believes the Count is really a vampire or Nosferatu.
While Hutter is trapped in the castle, the Count, hiding in a shipment of coffins, makes his way to Wisborg, causing death along his way, which most attribute to the plague. Hutter himself tries to rush home to save his town and, most importantly, save Ellen from Nosferatu’s imminent arrival. In Wisborg, Ellen can feel the impending darkness as Nosferatu gets closer. But she learns that a sinless woman can sacrifice herself to kill the vampire. Will Hutter be able to save Ellen, either from Nosferatu or her self-sacrifice?u
📍Weinberg Center for the Arts
Friday Oct 31 7:30PM-9:30PM
Murder Mystery Party – “19 Crimes”
Join Whodunnit for Hire and Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant for a fun evening of murder, mystery, and mayhem. Solve whodunnit as you enjoy a fabulous three-course dinner.
19 Crimes
Frederick, Maryland is a growing city filled with friendly citizens who are quick with a smile and eager to help their neighbors. But they are increasingly frustrated with some outliers unwilling to follow a few basic rules of common courtesy. To solve the problem, they have updated and reinstated the “19 Crimes,” established in 1783 by the British Government. Tonight’s party is an opportunity for friends and family to say farewell to those convicted before their banishment from Frederick.
As a guest, you will be playing a detective searching for clues and interrogating suspects to solve whodunnit or a suspect giving out information, casting suspicion on others, and proclaiming your innocence. Everyone plays at this interactive event. This is a blast. But watch out, this is so much fun, you might die laughing. Bwahahahah.
Friday Oct 31 7PM -9:30PM
Haunted History Halloween Night at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers, the building’s most infamous tenants, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred.
You are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited.
This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
Spooky Fun for ALL:
Embark on a thrilling, inclusive and self-guided adventure! This exciting program invites individuals of all abilities the opportunity for a fun and accessible trick or treat! For the week leading up to Halloween, some trick and/or treats will be hidden in one of our parks, every day. This adventure highlights our accessible trails within Frederick County Parks and will only be found within those trails. This inclusive opportunity is a free way to explore our parks and create lasting memories with friends and family!
*CLUES FOR WHICH PARK THE TRICK OR TREAT WILL BE EACH DAY WILL BE EMAILED AT 9:00 AM AND YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE THE EMAIL*
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.
Saturday Nov 1, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
📍Downtown Frederick
Frederick City Media 