Frosty Friday
Visitors can explore locally owned shops, roast treats at outdoor marshmallow roasting stations, and listen to live holiday music and caroling throughout the downtown area. Families can meet Santa for photos, while shoppers who make qualifying local purchases can choose a gift from the Snowflake Tree. The evening also features festive holiday cocktails at participating local bars and restaurants.
What to Expect
All-day holiday shopping, music, marshmallow roasting, and Santa visits in Frederick.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Frederick
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Downtown Frederick Partnership
Food & Drink
Roast marshmallows for a s’more-worthy treat, find coffee, bagels or breakfast at early-opening cafes, and try $5 festive cocktails at participating bars and restaurants during the evening kickoff.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Parking is free. the Snowflake Tree gift is free after two local-business purchases totaling $100 or more. Holiday cocktails cost $5 each.
- Hours: Event: 9AM–9PM; Early Bird Bag Giveaway: 9AM; live holiday music and caroling: 9AM–9PM; Snowflake Tree: 11AM–5PM; Photos with Santa: 12PM–3PM; marshmallow roasting: 4PM–9PM; Holiday Cocktail Kickoff: 6PM–9PM.
- Parking: Free parking is available all around town.
Tips & Advice
- Be at 30 N Market St right when things kick off if you want a free goodie bag, because only the first 100 shoppers get one.
- Get breakfast downtown before the giveaway, because several restaurants and cafes open early on Frosty Friday for coffee, bagels or a sit-down meal.
- Plan two purchases at local shops that meet the spending minimum, then take them to the Snowflake Tree at 30 N Market St for a free gift.
- Stay into the evening for the outdoor marshmallow roasting stations and the specially priced holiday cocktails at participating bars and restaurants.
- Dress warmly if you're staying late, because the marshmallow roasting stations are outdoors and run into the evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- Early Bird Bag Giveaway: free holiday goodie bags for the first 100 shoppers at 30 N Market St, while supplies last.
- Snowflake Tree: pick a free present after two local-business purchases that meet the spending minimum, while supplies last.
- Free photos with Santa at 30 N Market St around midday.
- Holiday Cocktail Kickoff in the evening, with festive cocktails at a special price at participating bars and restaurants.
- Free marshmallow roasting at outdoor stations from late afternoon into the evening, while marshmallows last.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get one of the free goodie bags?
Be one of the first 100 shoppers at 30 N Market St when the day starts. The bags hold deals and gifts from local merchants and go while supplies last.
How does the Snowflake Tree work?
Make two purchases at local businesses that together meet the spending minimum. Then pick a free present from the Snowflake Tree at 30 N Market St, while supplies last.
Can the kids see Santa?
Yes. Santa is at 30 N Market St around midday for free holiday photos, and kids can tell him their wish lists.
Where can I roast marshmallows?
Outdoor roasting stations are set up in two downtown spots from late afternoon into the evening. Marshmallows are free while supplies last.
Where are the public restrooms downtown?
There are restrooms in the Church Street Parking Garage at 17 E Church St and the Carroll Creek Parking Garage at 44 E Patrick St. The Frederick Visitor Center and C. Burr Artz Public Library also have them.
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