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Summer Fun in Frederick

Over 50 things to do in the Frederick area this summer!

By Kendall Karlsson July 16, 2024

Here are some fun family-friendly ideas for ways to explore, create, and play in and around the Frederick area this summer! Check the Macaroni Kid Calendar for free and low cost things to do in our area. Not a subscriber? Sign up today!


Summerfest Family Theatre in Baker Park

Summer Concert Series in Baker Park

Frederick's 4th of July Celebration

Alive at 5

Barnyard Band & Booze at Green Meadows Petting Farm

High Wheel Race

Starlight Family Film Festival

Local Fairs and Carnivals

Frederick Keys baseball

Frederick Airport Summer Fun Days with Kotei Kids Shaved Ice


Animal Encounters:

Green Meadows Petting Farm

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve

Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center

Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center

South Mountain Creamery - calf feeding

Lilypons Water Gardens - feed the koi fish


Indoor Fun:

Adventure Park USA

Pediatric Movement Center

Me Land

FSK Mall

Fourth Dimension Fun Center

Brunswick Heritage Museum

Urban Air Frederick

Frederick County Public Libraries 

Warehouse Cinemas

GTC Rock Shop

Skate Frederick

Walkersville Bowling Center

Dancing Bear Toys


Treat yourself:

Rocky Point Creamery

Original Popcorn House

Happy Cow Creamery at Grand View Acres Farm

North Market Pop Shop

The Bog Shack Snowball Stand

Sweet Haus Treats


Get outside:

Camping and Cabins near Frederick

Cunningham Falls State Park

Gambrill State Park

Go for a hike

Tree Trekkers

Thurmont Covered Bridges


Playgrounds:

Sophie and Madigan's Playground

Rocky Ridge Big Wooden Slide

Pinecliff Park

Kemptown Park

Watkins Park (Mount Airy)

Othello Park

Utica Park

Woodsboro Park


Cool off:

City of Frederick Pools

Millard Cooper Park (Sykesville)

Cunningham Falls State Park

 

Be creative:

Dream Free Art

Urbana Art & Soul

Hot Fired Arts


A few other ideas: pick your own fruits, visit a farmer's market, check out the Frederick Parks and Rec Recreater for special programs, try a new restaurant in downtown Frederick, go fishing and most importantly, have fun spending time with friends and family!