Holiday Art Reception at The Delaplaine Art Center
Dec. 3, 5:30-7 p.m.
The Delaplaine Arts Center | 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD 21701
This event celebrates the opening of the “Frederick During the Holidays” exhibit, where guests can vote for their favorite art.
delaplaine.org/programs
Scents and Sweets Competition and Auction
Dec. 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
New Spire Arts | 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
An exhibit of gingerbread houses made by locals, where you can vote for your favorites
Free | celebratefrederick.com/events/holidays
Mt. Airy Vol. Fire Co. Santa Open House
Dec. 7, 1-4 p.m.
Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Co. | 702 N. Main St., Mount Airy, MD 21771
Santa will be visiting the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company’s firehouse for photos and meet-and-greets with children.
Kris Kringle Procession
Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Downtown Frederick | 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick, MD 21701
A popular holiday parade celebrating the holidays and Frederick’s German heritage
celebratefrederick.com/events/holidays/kris-kringle-procession
Museums by Candlelight
Dec. 13, noon-7 p.m.
Free admission and special programming at museums throughout Frederick County, including the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Rose Hill Manor and more
visitfrederick.org/events/annual-events
Candlelights on the Creek
Dec. 31 (8 p.m.) through Jan. 1 (12:30 a.m.)
Carroll Creek Park | 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD 21701
Frederick’s annual New Year’s Eve event, featuring a waterfront lights show and culminating in the New Year’s Eve Key Drop
