Outdoor Activities & Entertainment

Entertainment: Discovering Entertainment in Our Community

Watch nationally acclaimed musicians, take in public art, and visit galleries as you discover Frederick County’s vibrant arts scene. Downtown Frederick’s Arts and Entertainment District is home to an impressive number of galleries, theaters, and outdoor venues. Experience Frederick's Theater District with the Weinberg Center for the Arts, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, and New Spire Stages to enjoy world-class performances by artists from all over the world.

Annual events provide family-friendly entertainment year-round. The Community Bridge Mural, by local artist William Cochran, is a large-scale public art project done in the stunning trompe l'oeil technique.

Outside of Downtown Frederick, public art projects depicting heritage and history can be found on the main streets of Brunswick and Thurmont. See a show, take a class, or purchase a piece you’ll treasure forever.

Outdoor Activities: Embrace the Outdoors: Activities in Our Area

Every year, a growing number of people travel to Frederick County to experience our parks and explore the outdoors. Highlighted by the Catoctin Mountains and the Potomac River, our 90 national, state, county, and municipal park facilities offer a wide variety of activities such as swimming, boating, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and nature programs in environments ranging from urban city parks to wilderness reserves. Frederick County is home to outdoor experiences that can be enjoyed in every season.

The 16 Best Things to Do in Frederick MD

  • 1. Monocacy National Battlefield
  • 2. Annapolis Rock HIke
  • 3. Downtown Frederick
  • 4. Carroll Creek Park
  • 5. McClintock Distillery
  • 6. Baker Park
  • 7. Sugarloaf Mountain
  • 8. Frederick Keys Baseball at Nymeo Field
  • 9. Cunningham Falls State Park
  • 10. Tree Trekkers
  • 11. Black Ankle Vineyards
  • 12. Weinberg Center for the Arts
  • 13. Frederick Brewery Tour
  • 14. Little Bennett Regional Park
  • 15. Rose Hill Manor
  • 16. Bike Riding the C&O Canal Towpath

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