There’s a new spot to make your holiday season shine! Downtown Frederick Partnership is thrilled to announce the opening of Holiday HQ, a festive pop-up info center and selfie paradise located at 22 S Market St, inside the historic Federated Charities building.

Follow the wall of colorful lights and step into the magic – Holiday HQ is decked out with fabulous, photo-worthy installations perfect for sharing (and showing off) your Downtown Frederick adventures.

Pose in front of our glimmering disco wall, snap a postcard-perfect shot inside our life-sized Polaroid frame, or get cozy in our retro 70’s-inspired holiday nook – it’s all here waiting to make your season brighter. Get a sneak preview of the space at downtownfrederick.org/holidayhq.

The space will serve as the weekend winter headquarters for the Downtown Frederick Ambassador team, who will be on hand to help visitors discover shopping, dining and holiday happenings all season long.

Holiday HQ Hours: November 8 – December 21

• Saturdays | 3-6PM
• Sundays | 1-4PM

Whether you’re downtown for shopping, dining or dazzling holiday lights, make Holiday HQ your first stop for festive fun and a quick photo op that’s guaranteed to sleigh.

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1️⃣ The highly anticipated Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour is back this weekend featuring 11 public and private gardens nestled in downtown. Weekend of tickets are available in person!

2️⃣ Spirits of Maryland is coming to Visitation Frederick this Saturday for an afternoon of sipping, sampling and fun with dozens of unique and locally produced spirits, cocktails and mocktails!

3️⃣ The Lego workshop we didn’t know we needed… Falling Squares and FAC are bringing Fredbricks to downtown every third Sat of the month — don’t miss the first one!

4️⃣ Look at Downtown Frederick with new eyes and join Heritage Frederick on their Art & Architecture Walking Tour this Saturday.

5️⃣ It’s All About the Bubbles at this Sunday’s pre-pride wine tasting event at Spin the Bottle with the Frederick Center. Seating is limited so snag your spot!

Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour

Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19, 1-5pm
Downtown Frederick

For more than two decades, hundreds of garden enthusiasts have descended upon Downtown Frederick for the opportunity to explore the elegant, whimsical, and inventive gardens nestled beyond the gates of private Frederick homes each spring.

Spirits of Maryland: Frederick

Saturday, May 18, 1:30-4:30pm
Visitation Frederick – 200 E 2nd St

Join local distilleries and the Maryland Distillers Guild for an afternoon of sipping, sampling, and fun. The 2024 Spirits of Maryland: Frederick features dozens of unique and locally produced distilled spirits, hand-made cocktails and small-batch non-alcoholic mixers. This event will offer live music, food trucks, a cocktail bar and vendors offering spring-inspired cocktails!

It’s All About the Bubbles Wine Tasting

Sunday, May 19, 3-5pm
Spin the Bottle – 9 W Patrick St

A pre-pride event for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies and friends! Spin the Bottle owner and expert Marc Monahan shares his knowledge plus tastings of a range of sparkling wines at this Frederick Pride 2024 Wine Tasting. As an added bonus, Spin the Bottle will donate 10% of all bottle sales after the tasting to The Frederick Center. It’s all about the bubbles, baby! Seating is limited.

Fredbricks @ FAC

Saturday, May 18, 12-2pm
FAC Artist Studios – 7 N Market St

Get ready for a fun-filled day with Fredbricks, a Lego workshop where you can let your creativity run wild! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just starting out, there’s something for everyone at Fredbricks. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow brick enthusiasts and unleash your inner architect!

Art & Architecture Walking Tour

Saturday, May 18, 10:30am-12pm
331 N Market St

Look at Frederick with new eyes! Experience the history and beauty of downtown as we explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art, and history.

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