Tourism Council of Frederick County

Select Saturdays in October

Candlelight tours of the manor including tales and activities relating to autumn, Halloween, and seasonal traditions.

The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
1611 North Market Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-1648
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October

The Frederick Arts Council, along with many other arts organizations in Frederick County, is again sponsoring special activities and events during National Arts and Humanities Month. For a printed calendar of event listings, please contact the Frederick Arts Council offices at 301-662-4190 or stop by the Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County. This year, the organization will again sponsor the Arts Passport which provides an opportunity for individuals to visit four different arts and humanities activities for a chance to win great prizes.

The Frederick Arts Council
and various arts organizations throughout Frederick County
Frederick, MD

(301) 662-4190
Website

October 1-15, 18-31

Celebrate the harvest! Enjoy spectacular fall colors and crisp days while sampling our latest wine releases.

Linganore Winecellars
13601 Glissans Mill Road
Mount Airy, MD 21771

(301) 831-5889
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Sundays

Carillon Concerts featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann. Sundays at noon. Free. Tower will be open.

Baker Park
Carillon Tower
Frederick, MD 21701

October 2 - 3

MARC train rides, strolling minstrels, live entertainment, crafts, antiques, model train shows, great food. 10am-5pm

Historic
Downtown Brunswick
Brunswick, MD 21716

(301) 834-7500
Website

October 2 - 3

Artists & crafters, community home show, entertainment, and food. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-5.

Historic Mount Airy
Main Street
Mount Airy, MD 21771

(301) 829-2112
Website

October 2

Kick off the spooky season early and go Into the Night in Downtown Frederick with Halloween themed activities. Enjoy a Downtown Trick-or-Treat, pumpkin painting, find Freddy Frederick’s body parts, creepy characters, and more! Check out exhibit openings, guest artists, and live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick the First Saturday of every month. More than 80 shops and restaurants are open until 9pm or later. 5-9pm

Downtown Frederick
Market, Patrick, Carroll, Church and East Streets including Everedy Square & Shab Row
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 698-8118
Website

October 2 - 3

Annual festival celebrating Frederick's German heritage. Traditional food, dancers, live entertainment, outdoor beirgarten, children's activities, and artisans. Saturday noon -10pm, Sunday noon - 6pm

Frederick Fairgrounds
797 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(240) 599-0660
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October 2 - 3

Guided Walking Tours of Historic Frederick: From our famous "clustered spires" to notable Federal-style architecture, this tour offers a perfect jumping off point for your visit to the area. With just the right mix of historical vision complemented by homespun local lore, these tours are guaranteed to make Frederick's colorful past come alive for you. Guided tours are offered Saturdays 11am and Sundays at 1:30pm, April 10 – October. Self-guided tour brochures are also available. Tours begin at the Frederick Visitor Center, 19 E. Church St., Frederick, 301-600-4047

Visitor Center
19 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-4047
Website