Tourism Council of Frederick County

December 11 - January 8

When Hansel and Gretel get lost in the forbidden forest after their trail of bread crumbs disappears, they come upon an enticing gingerbread cottage. The problem is, it's inhabited by a witch! As the witch plots to keep them there forever, ths siblings must figure out how to avoid becoming her next dessert!

Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 694-4744

January 1

New Year's Day the Potomac River Plunge to benefit Brunswick Area Recreation Commission, Brunswick Main Street, and local charities. noon

Brunswick Campground
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Brunswick, MD 21716

(301) 834-8045
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January & February

The visitor center will feature an exhibit on slavery and slave resistance at L’Hermitage, home to the second largest enslaved population in Frederick County in 1800. The exhibit will explore the lives of those who were enslaved at L’Hermitage and sought freedom, including artifacts taken from excavations of the slave village. 8:30am-5pm

Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center
5201 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704

(301) 662-3515
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January 1

Your favorite Downtown Frederick shops and restaurants will give back a portion of the evening’s proceeds to their favorite charities. Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists, and live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick on the First Saturday of every month. More than 80 shops, galleries, and restaurants are open until 9pm or later. 5-9pm

Downtown Frederick Main Street Area
Market and Patrick Streets
Carroll Creek Parl and Everedy Square & Shab Row
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 698-8118
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January 9, 16, 23, 30 & February 6

Model railroad club open house and operating exhibit. 1-4pm

FCSME Club
423 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 371-5293
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January 21 & 22

Improv/sketch comedy at its finest! The Pigs celebrate 18 years as the Mid-Atlantic's premiere comedy troupe with some primetime shows and their trademark late night laugh-fests. Join the hilarity! Late night show, 9pm

Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 694-4744
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January 22

50/60's dance featuring The Rock and Roll Relics Band. 8-12pm

Emmitsburg Ambulance Building
17701 Creamery Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

(301) 447-6272
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January 30

Sample goods from some of Frederick's finest chocolatiers at this Valentine's Day preview event. Approximately ten chefs, bakers, and chocolate makers will compete for various awards and guests can enjoy samplings while benefiting a good cause. The event will also feature wine pairings and other food selections. 2-5pm

The Cultural Arts Center of Frederick
15 N Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 662-4190
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