Tourism Council of Frederick County

November 26 - December 6

Over 100 decorated and themed wreaths and trees are expected to adorn the Cultural Arts Center during the second annual Frederick Festival of Greens. The wreaths and trees, ranging from the fancy to the funky, are decorated by local artists, businesses, school groups, community organizations, and other residents. Individuals can bid on the decorated pieces throughout the festival during a silent auction.

Cultural Arts Center
15 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 662-4190
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December 1 & 8

Guest Recitalist, Truuke Ameigh, organist at the Church of Transfiguration in Frederick MD., will perform music of the Advent season on the historic Möeller organ in the Shrine. Free-will offering benefits the restoration of the Basilica’s Möeller organ. 12-12:20pm

The National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton
333 S Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

(301) 447-6606
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December - February

Frederick County Public Library’s second annual Online Winter Reading Club for adults. Adults can review books, comment on other reviews, keep reading logs and have access to reading lists. Those who join will be entered to win prizes reflecting the upcoming BookFest’s theme.

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Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-1630
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December 1

Pick your favorite depiction of the holidays in Frederick in this juried competition. 5:30pm

Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
40 S Carroll Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-2844
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December 2

Bakers and florists create gingerbread structures and floral arrangements for this juried competition. 5:30pm

Cultural Arts Center
15 W Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-2844
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December 3 - 4

The 63rd annual music performance of Handel's Messiah by the Hood College choir with guest director Tom Hall.

Hood College
401 Rosemont Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 696-3429
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December 3

Holiday greetings, carols and an inspirational message are just part of this moving event. 7pm

City Hall Courtyard
101 N Court Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 600-2844
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December 3

Caroling, lighting of the town Christmas tree, visit from Santa, treats for children, and special music at Zion Luthern Church. 7-9pm

Downtown Middletown
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Middletown, MD 21769

(301) 371-6171
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December 3 - 19

Join Tiny Twist as he navigates his way through a 'gruelling' journey - discovering who he is and mingling with a host of characters who don't seem to know what play they are in. A mixture of the stories of Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol, these infamous characters are thrown together in a big bowl of literary Christmas punch to create a fresh take on the goodness of the poor, and of course the rich, and what Christmas really means.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 694-4744
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