Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of festivals to explore in Frederick County, from a local Mid-Autumn Festival to an annual craft fair.
Fallfest at Catoctin Furnace
Oct. 10-11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Catoctin Furnace Historical Society | 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
Welcome the autumn season with fun themed activities at Catoctin Furnace. Take relaxing hikes on the nearby trails, tour the museum and watch interesting demonstrations in blacksmithing and making apple butter. You can even take some of your own home!
Free | catoctinfurnace.org
Catoctin Colorfest
Oct. 11-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
21 Frederick Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
One of the largest craft shows on the East Coast, Catoctin Colorfest is a great opportunity to explore everything Frederick County has to offer. With a large assortment of crafts to peruse and buy, artist demonstrations to see and food to try, there’s more than enough to keep your family engaged!
Free | visitfrederick.org/catoctin-colorfest/
The Moon Festival
Oct. 12, 4-7 p.m.
Carroll Creek Linear Park | 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD 21701
The beginning of October is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a popular Chinese harvest holiday. Learn more about the tradition and celebrate with some delicious mooncakes and fun live performances at this event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick.
Free | moonfestfrederick.eventbrite.com
