The holiday magic is back, and Frederick county is your go-to destination for family-friendly holiday fun this season! From festive events to spectacular light displays and Santa visits, Macaroni KID Frederick has your ultimate guide to the best local holiday events. Explore our curated list of activities and make your holidays unforgettable.
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Kaisorn | CanvaMust-See Holiday Attractions in Frederick county
Discover the best holiday attractions and festive experiences in Frederick that will bring cheer and winter magic all season long:
Macaroni Kid’s Christmas in the Country December 7, Damascus Road Community Church. This free event is going to be so much fun for the whole family!
Sailing through the Winter Solstice
- The boats are anchored in Carroll Creek, between Market Street and Carroll Street.
- Free admission, Vote for your favorite boat for $1
- More info
Kris Kringle Procession
- Free admission, the parade ends with the lighting of the city tree in Baker Park!
- December 13 6:30pm
- More info
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Upcoming Holiday and Winter Events in Frederick
Looking to find holiday events in Frederick? From tree lightings to Santa visits and holiday craft fairs, there’s something for everyone!
We’ll update this list frequently as more events are announced, so make sure to check back often!
Festive Train Events:
- Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Department Train Garden Weekends in December
- Holiday Train Display Weekends November 30-December 22, Thurmont
- Santa Trains at the Walkersville Southern Railroad December 1, 7 & 8, Walkersville
- Winter Express Trains with Santa & Friends December 14 & 15, Walkersville Southern Railroad
- Holiday Spectacular at the Walkersville Southern Railroad December 21 & 22
Holidays at the farm:
- Pick your own Christmas tree at Gaver Farm November 23 -24, 27 and November 29 – December 23 free hayrides and supplies, cost of tree
- Christmas in the Corn & Holiday Light Trail November 29-December 28, Local Homestead Products in New Windsor
- Holiday Harvest Days at Butler's Orchard begins November 29
- Santa will be visiting Butler’s Orchard on December 1st, 8th, and 15th from 11am-3pm!
- Wild Sprouts Lantern Walk December 14, Hope Valley Farm
- Santa's Farm Fest at Green Meadows Farm December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, Ijamsville
- Christmas at the Farm December 7, Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch
Holiday shopping & craft events:
- Frosty Friday November 29, Downtown Frederick
- Maryland Christmas Show November 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, December 1, Frederick Fairgrounds
- Frederick Holiday Market at Carroll Creek Park November 30, December 1, 14 &15
- Kids Christmas Market at Fit2Shine Studio December 7, New Market
- Hello Holidays Craft Show December 7 & 8, Frederick Fairgrounds
- December Saturdays in Downtown Frederick
Enjoy a meal or visit with Santa or Mrs. Claus:
- Photos with Santa at the Francis Scott Key Mall November 9 - December 24
- Pictures with Santa December 1, Heritage Farm Park Walkersville, food donations accepted
- Mrs. Claus Cookie Celebration December 4, Dancing Bear Toys
- Snow Bowl Breakfast at the Mount Airy Bowling Center December 1
- S’mores with Santa December 5-6th, 12-13th, 19-20th, Utica District Park
- Sensory Visit with Santa December 7, Rock Creek Rec Center Walkersville
- Santa & Stocking Giveaway December 7, Market Square at Frederick
- Meet Santa at Widespread Country Market December 14, Libertytown
- Meet & Greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus December 14, Mount Airy
- Breakfast with Santa & The Grinch at Adventure Park December 14
- Breakfast with Santa December 14, Mount Airy Inn
Light displays:
- Downtown Frederick Light Walk Until March 2025
- Festival of Lights December 11, City Hall Courtyard
- The Holiday House of Ijamsville Free, donations appreciated
- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting December 4, Creamery Park Walkersville
- Merry & Bright Holiday Lights Experience Dates in November - December, Maryland Double Deckers
Other events you won't want to miss!
- The Frederick Chorale's Holiday Showcase December 1, Free, suggested donation $20. Thurmont
- Breakfast with Santa December 1, Prospect Pantry
- Scents & Sweets Competition December 5, New Spire Arts
- Letters to Santa at Dancing Bear Toys November 15-December 15
- The Nutcracker December 6-8, The Weinberg Center for the Arts
- Christmas at the Airport December 8, Frederick Municipal Airport
- Traditional Village Christmas December 7, Catoctin Furnace Historical Society
- Christmas in New Market December 7, New Market
- Wild for Winter December 7, Catoctin Creek Nature Center
- Holiday Open House at Thorpewood December 7 & 8, Thurmont
- Christmas in the Valley December 7, Middletown
- Holiday Workshop Open House December 7, Scott Key Center
- UHS Winter Wonderland December 7, Urbana High School
- A Main Street Christmas December 7, Mount Airy
- Holidays in Whooville December 14, Frederick High School
- Lancer Candy Cane Lane December 14, Linganore High School
- Grinch-a-mals December 20, Fountain Rock Park
- Winter Solstice December 21, Catoctin Creek Park
- Grinchmas in New Market December 22, New Market Grange
Parent tip: Event details can change! Always confirm event details before heading out.
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