Things to Do in Frederick This Weekend: Oct. 17-18

Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Frederick, including a dog-friendly Halloween festival and a vintage fair!

Moon Valley Farm Fall Festival

Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Woodsboro

Spend the day on the farm and enjoy live music, freshly-made apple cider and fun children’s activities like pumpkin painting and a bouncy house. The Rodale Institute will also present Moon Valley Farm founder Emma Jagoz with the 2026 Organic Stewardship Award for Farming.

Free | tinyurl.com/MoonValleyFallFest

Frederick Vntg Fest

Oct. 17-18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Frederick

Step back in time at this celebration of all things ’90s at the Frederick Fairgrounds, with more than 125 vendors offering retro clothes, toys and more.

$5-$25, free for children ages 5 and younger | tinyurl.com/FrederickVntgFest

Dog in sheet ghost costume next to bowl of candy
(Matt Hill via Pexels)

Barks, Brews, & Boos

Oct. 17, 1-4 p.m. | Frederick

This Halloween festival and fundraiser, benefiting the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County and held at Monocacy Brewing Company, features Halloween games, a vendor fair and plenty of drinks for adults to enjoy.

$25-$30, free for children ages 12 and younger | tinyurl.com/BarksBoosNBrews

Jillian Diamond
Author: Jillian Diamond

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