Top Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Nov 7 – Nov 9)

Make the most of this Weekend in Frederick & beyond! There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. Folkways by the Fire: Explore an evening of music, dance and folkways at Snook Family Agricultural Center. Attendees can spend a few minutes or a few hours listening to musicians play music by the campfire, dance a few steps, make folkways related crafts or play games with … Continue reading Top Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Nov 7 – Nov 9)

Top Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 31 – Nov 2)

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 … Continue reading Top Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 31 – Nov 2)

Top Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 24 – Oct 26)

Make the most of this Weekend in Frederick & beyond! There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. VITALY: An Evening of Wonders: Imagination Becomes Reality World-renowned illusionist Vitaly brings his spellbinding show to the stage, blurring the line between the improbable and the impossible. With illusions that breathe life into paintings, make objects disappear, and challenge perception itself, Vitaly has astonished audiences from Broadway … Continue reading Top Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 24 – Oct 26)

Costco Purchases Former Super 8 Motel in Frederick for $6.5 Million

Retail giant Costco Wholesale has quietly purchased the shuttered Super 8 by Wyndham motel beside its Frederick, Maryland, location on Monocacy Boulevard, fueling speculation about the company’s plans. State tax records show that the 2.25-acre property at 20 Monocacy Boulevard changed hands for $6.5 million on September 30. The motel, once a budget option for travelers, has been vacant for months and was recently fenced … Continue reading Costco Purchases Former Super 8 Motel in Frederick for $6.5 Million

Firestone’s Culinary Tavern Buildings Sell for $2.6M, New ‘Fire & Oak’ Restaurant Set to Open

The buildings that once housed Firestone’s Culinary Tavern and Sidecar Bar, which served the community from 1999 until their closing in 2024, have been purchased by N. Market Venture LLC, an investment group with deep roots in the local restaurant scene. The $2.6 million sale of 105–107 N. Market Street was handled by MacKenzie Retail, with agents Henry Deford, Tim Harrington, and Corey Caputo leading … Continue reading Firestone’s Culinary Tavern Buildings Sell for $2.6M, New ‘Fire & Oak’ Restaurant Set to Open

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 17 – Oct 19)

Make the most of this Weekend in Frederick & beyond! There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns with Trick or Treating: If you’re looking for a family-friendly event this October that’s appropriate for any age, we are the place for you! Come join us 6pm to 10pm for our annual walking Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns of all shapes & sizes. Admission is … Continue reading Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 17 – Oct 19)

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 10 – Oct 12)

Make the most of this Weekend in Frederick & beyond! There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. Catoctin Colorfest Festival: Established in 1963, Colorfest has grown to become one of the most extensive outdoor craft exhibitions on the East Coast. Beyond being just an event, Colorfest offers a complete experience in Thurmont, Maryland.•The town is transformed into a vibrant showcase of remarkable crafts, art, … Continue reading Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 10 – Oct 12)

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 3 – Oct 5)

Make the most of this Weekend in Frederick & beyond! There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. 42nd Annual Brunswick Railroad Days: Railroad Days is an annual two-day festival that takes place the first full weekend of October. Come be a part of our BIG TOWN, SMALL CITY​. Join us at Brunswick Railroad Days, where we celebrate not only our town’s rich history but … Continue reading Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend in Frederick, MD (Oct 3 – Oct 5)

Five Maryland Cities Ranked Among Best Small Cities in America

WalletHub (a personal-finance website), recently ranked Frederick, Annapolis, Bethesda, Gaithersburg and Rockville among the top 10% of the Best Small Cities in the United States. “No two small cities are made equal, though, so which ones outshine the rest? To find out, WalletHub compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on 45 key indicators of livability. They range from … Continue reading Five Maryland Cities Ranked Among Best Small Cities in America

New Restaurant Coming to Former Firestone’s Space in Downtown Frederick

The former Firestone’s Culinary Tavern space at 105 N. Market Street has a new chapter ahead. A liquor license application has been filed for a new restaurant called Fire & Oak. The commercial property listing for the space has also recently been removed. Back in June 2024, we let you know that Firestone’s would be closing its doors for good later that month, after 26 years … Continue reading New Restaurant Coming to Former Firestone’s Space in Downtown Frederick