As autumn arrives in Frederick, the community is gearing up for a range of exciting events. From lively festivals to captivating performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of upcoming activities that showcase those events in Frederick this season!
Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt
- Date: October 19-20, 2024
- Location: Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
- Description: A popular fundraising event featuring German food, music, historic demonstrations, museum tours, and arts & crafts vendors.
- Link: https://www.fredericklandmarks.org/oktoberfest
Fall Fest
- Date: October 5-6, 2024
- Location: Frederick County Farm Museum, 1611 N. Market Street
- Description: A fall festival including agricultural demonstrations, food, hay rides, crafts, and more.
- Link: https://recreater.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=556&month=10&year=2024&day=26&calType=0
Wadada Leo Smith: A Tribute to Lester Bowie
- Date: October 4, 2024, 8:00 PM
- Location: STAGES at New Spire Arts
- Description: A musical performance at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.
- Link: https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/wadada-leo-smith-a-tribute-to-lester-bowie/
Sense and Sensibility
- Date: Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday until October 13, 2024
- Location: Maryland Ensemble Theatre
- Description: A theatrical performance of Jane Austen’s classic novel.
- Link: https://www.visitfrederick.org/event/sense-and-sensibility/22235/
FITCI 20th Year Celebration
- Date: October 17, 2024
- Location: 321 Ballenger Center Dr
- Description: An event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc.
- Link: https://allevents.in/frederick/fitci-20th-year-celebration/10000999452468237?ref=eventsearch-event-results
SWINGIN’ HARMONY Big Band Sound in CONCERT @ Rockwell Brewery Riverside
- Date: October 18, 2024. 7-9pm
- Location: Rockwell Brewery Riverside
- Description: Free event featuring Full Orchestra Big Band Sound. A show for ALL ages and ALL genres. “Join us for a night of BIG SOUNDS, BIG BAND, BIG BEERS!”
- Link: https://allevents.in/frederick/swingin-harmony-big-band-sound-in-concert-rockwell-brewery-riverside/100001016845762047
Museums by Candlelight
- Date: December 14, 2024
- Locations: Schifferstadt Architectural Museum (downtown Frederick) and Zion Church and Cemetery (Urbana)
- Description: Free event featuring arts and crafts for kids, holiday drinks and snacks, and tours of historic sites.
- Link: https://www.fredericklandmarks.org/events