Events Calendar

"Beyond the Garden Gates" Garden Tour 5/17/2008 - 5/18/2008 Link to event page Saturday & Sunday, May 17th & 18th 1 - 5 p.m. - Downtown Frederick Take a peek inside some of Frederick City's most breathtaking private gardens. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at a number of locations thorughout downtown Frederick. For more information call 301-600-2844

Volunteer Recruitment Fair 5/28/2008 - 5/28/2008 Link to Volunteer Page Celebrate Frederick is always seeking volunteers who have fresh new ideas and energy to contribute to make the events in Frederick even more exciting! If you are interested in becoming part of this team, plan to attend their Volunteer Recruitment Fair.    Date:  Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Time:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Where:  Hall of Fame Room, 2nd Floor The William R. Talley Recreation Center 121 N. Bentz Street Frederick, MD  21701 (Please enter through the Bentz Street door.) For more information call 301-600-2841 or email mailto:swhiting@cityoffrederick.com

Summer Concert Series 6/8/2008 - 8/24/2008 Link to event page Sunday Evenings in June, July & August, 7 p.m. Bandshell, Baker Park, Frederick Enjoy these outdoor concerts featuring local, regional and national entertainers!  Come early to hear the beautiful bells of the Carillon at 6 p.m.  In lieu of admission, canned food donations will be collected.  For more information call 301-600-2844

Frederick's 4th 7/4/2008 - 7/4/2008 Link to event page 25th ANNIVERSARY!!! Frederick's 4th - An Independence Day Celebration Friday, July 4th - Baker Park, Frederick Celebrate the largest Independence Day celebration in Frederick County with four stages of live entertainment, a volleyball tournament, pie-eating contest, chili cook-off, children's activity zone and a spectacular fireworks display! For more information call 301-600-2844

Summer Nite Cinema 8/23/2008 - 9/5/2008 Link to event page Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch a FREE movie under the stars! Saturday, August 23rd - Evan Almighty (2007); Friday, September 5th - Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets (2002) - For more information, call OSE: 301-600-2844

Light the Creek 10/3/2008 - 10/3/2008 Link to event page 6- 9 p.m. - Carroll Creek Linear Park - Kick off the In the Street weekend with a live concert, wine and beer garden and the chance to give back to a local, non-profit by purchasing a luminary to be launched in to Carroll Creek. For more information call 301-600-2844

In The Street 10/4/2008 - 10/4/2008 Link to event page 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Downtown Frederick Enjoy a day full of activities including the Steeplechaser's Mile run, In The Street parade and an outdoor festival featuring five stages of live entertainment, nine block of themed entertainment, children's activities and more! Plus, look for wine and beer gardens, strolling entertainment and a variety of delicious food. For more information call 301-600-2844

On The Deck 10/4/2008 - 10/4/2008 Link to event page 6 - 9 p.m. - Carroll Creek Parking Deck Conclude the In The Street festivities with this event held on the top level of the Carroll Creek Parking Deck. Enjoy live music, beer, wine and food.  Must be 21, with proper ID to attend. $. For more information call 301-600-2844

Scents & Sweets Competition 12/3/2008 - 12/3/2008 Link to event page 5:30 - 8 p.m. - Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll Street Kick off a month of Holiday-themed activities with this competition and free reception. View entries, both amateur and professional, in this contest featuring floral arrangements and gingerbread structures. For more information call 301-600-2844

Holiday Art Competition 12/3/2008 - 12/3/2008 Link to event page Wednesday, December 3rd, 5:30 - 8 p.m. - Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll Street Local and regional artists submit entries depicting the Holidays in Frederick for this juried competition. The winning illustration is reproduced for the next year's holiday ad campaign featuring posters, postcards, ornaments and more! For more information call 301-600-2844

Kris Kringle Procession 12/5/2008 - 12/5/2008 Link to event page 6:30 p.m. - Downtown Frederick Celebrate Old World Holiday magic with this parade of holiday characters marching through downtown Frederick! For more information call 301-600-2844

Candlelight House Tour 12/6/2008 - 12/7/2008 Link to event page Saturday 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. & Sunday, December 7th, Noon - 4 p.m. - Downtown Frederick This self-guided tour allows visitors a glimpse into private, historic homes decked in Holiday splendor. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at a number of locations throughout downtown Frederick.  For more information call 301-600-2844

Children's Weekend 12/13/2008 - 12/14/2008 Link to event page Saturday, December 13th & Sunday, December 14th The joy of the Holiday season is embodied in the children who partake in a weekend just for them!  From ornament painting and Breakfast with Santa, to a Holiday Market for Kids and storytelling, there is something for every child. For more information call 301-600-2844

Festival of Lights 12/19/2008 - 12/19/2008 Link to event page 7 p.m. - Courtyard at City Hall, 101 N. Court Street Carolers positioned throughout Downtown Frederick make their way to City Hall for a moving, inspirational ceremony at City Hall. Included in the program are carols, a short message and a candle lighting ceremony. For more information call 301-600-2844