Five Guys - 50 Carroll Creek Way - Come inside and warm up! Enjoy our juicy hamburgers and fresh cut fries!

Ben & Jerry’s - 50 Carroll Creek Way - Hot Chocolates, Hot Ice Cream Floats & Green Mountain Coffees; each in a variety of euphoric flavors.  Free  Ben & Jerry mini chocolate chip cookie or brownie for all visitors. 

Carolers - Streets of Downtown - Hood College Chamber singers will delight First Saturday visitors with sounds of the holidays! 6 - 8PM.

Before the Holidays - 101 S Market - The Mendez Artists, Antonio J. Mendez - Painting, Antonio T. Mendez - Sculpting and Jonna H. Mendez - Photography present a selection of their latest works. 4 - 8pm.

Downtown Piano Works - 74 S Market - Local pianist Susan Dale will be performing on Elton John’s red piano! Join us for an evening of Elton John’s tunes, children’s songs and original music. Performance 7:30pm

SD Hosiery - 38 S Market - Featuring  STOCKING STUFFER "The World Softest Slippers and Socks" for a cool winter evening or to give as a gift"!

Ananda Shala - 34 S Market - A night of beauty and bliss as we welcome local artists and a musician for an Artists Open House - Jan Seiden, Native American Flute, Felicia Monticelli and Isabelle Glass designs.

The Trail House - 17 S Market - Give that outdoor person on your list just what they want this year!  Stop by and see our great selection of clothing, gear and toys for any outdoor adventure!  Refreshments served.

Colonial Jewelers - 1 S Market - Get her exactly what she wants this year! Stop in for holiday cheer and checkout what’s new and exciting!

FREE HOT COCOA Stand - 1 N Market - Warm up with a winter favorite. Courtesy of BB&T Bank, Best Western and Downtown Frederick Partnership. Cookie bites provided by Uncle Ralph’s Cookies.

Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts -12 N Market - Find something fun for everyone on your gift list - young, old and in between! Check out our family board games, retro toys, holiday keepsake books, puppets & more!

Cultural Arts Center - 15 N Market - Exhibit featuring work by members of the Frederick Arts Council. Various mediums including painting, photography, jewelry and 3-D work. Opening reception 5 - 9pm.

Visions - 16 N Market - Enjoy a Holiday “Feast for the Eyes”, with a smorgasbord of unique international eyewear, including the very latest handmade collections from Italy and France...Stocking-stuffer gift cards too!

The Muse - 19 N Market - 6th annual Jill Stern Wearable Art show! This popular clothing and accessory designer has brand new clothing, shoes and scarves to check out. Refreshments served.

Hunting Creek Outfitters - 29 N Market - You have seen his work, now MEET THE ARTIST! Ron Korczynski, creator of our amazing fish platters will be working on his next masterpiece. Cookies and wine served!

Live Music - 30 N Market - Stroll by during First Saturday and  listen to the great music live on the sidewalk.  Weather permitting.  6 - 9pm

The Candy Kitchen - 52 N Market - Come to the Candy Kitchen for the excitement of the holidays!

Firestone’s Market on Market - 109 N Market - Featuring gourmet gifts that will please any palate! Stop in during First Saturday for samples of our most popular artisan cheeses and cocktail mixes!

McGuire Fine Arts Gallery - 110 N Market - Hosting our annual Holiday Open House with live music from Opal Snyder’s piano class and a wide range of wonderful gift ideas for everyone on your list!

Yaneth Reyes - 114 N Market - Let’s open our heart to our loved ones this Holiday Season by giving them the gift of their dreams.  We are sure that you will be able to find something here!  Happy Holidays!

Earthly Elements - 121 N Market - Come see the most unique one-of-a-kind gifts in Frederick County!

Brewer’s Alley - 124 N Market - Get warm with an ice cold beer! Try our sampler round of in-house brewed beers! Open till 12:30am.

Carriage Rides - 124 N Market - FREE old-fashioned carriage rides courtesy of BB&T Bank, Best Western and Downtown Frederick Partnership. 5 - 9pm.

Steamboat Kids - 145 N Market -Ho, ho, ho! Downtown Frederick’s the place to go! Santa love shopping here...so will you...come in for some milk and cookies! Enjoy shopping for all the little dudes & diva’s on your list.

Edgeworks Knife & Supply - 200 N Market - Come join us for snacks and refreshments this holiday season!

Social Study - 201 N Market - Serving yummy holiday treats from Uncle Ralphs cookies!

Velvet Lounge - 203 N Market - Serving yummy holiday treats from Uncle Ralphs cookies! Stop by to taste some wine and a smorgasbord of cookies! Yum Yum! 

Retro-Metro - 213 N Market - We have the most unique and fun Holiday Décor and Stocking Stuffers in town. A one-stop-shop for great gifts for “everyone” on your list. Enjoy a sip of wine while you browse!

Studio 11 Photography & Framing - 218 N Market - Opening reception of our multi-artist show, “Peace on Earth”. We are also celebrating the opening of our NEW location! Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments!

Potters Guild of Frederick Gallery - 227 N Market - Newly opened gallery of the Potters Guild of Frederick provides a place to see and purchase handcrafted ceramics by over 30 local potters.

VOLT - 228 N Market - Offers a menu of modern American cuisine in a refined, historic setting where classic meets modern. For a truly memorable experience, VOLT offers multi-course tasting menus with wine pairings.

Studio She - 433 N Market - Get out of the cold and enjoy our featured Custom Spray Tan and enjoy warm complimentary refreshments!

Mary Pfister Studio - 437 N Market - “Captured Light” Four Maryland artists display their work in a variety of media and styles ranging from realism to semi-abstract and abstract.  Opening reception 6 - 8pm.

The Artists' Gallery - 4 E Church - It’s Only Natural” paintings by Christine Stovall. See a wild paradise of color and pattern in these works which explore repetition and movement in nature. 5 - 8pm

The Bodega Deli, Beer & Grocery - 5 E Church - A complementary hot tea, hot chocolate or coffee from our Douwe Egberts coffee machine with a purchased food item from our menu, serving pizza, subs, & more!

O’Hair Salon & Spa - 6 E Church - Come visit our relaxing salon and spa and pick up a gift certifacate for that someone special.  Open till 7pm.

The Visitor Center - 19 E Church - Your source for visitor information and the only place to purchase the Downtown Frederick Gift Card redeemable at 150 locations! Public restrooms available. Open till 8pm.

Museum of Frederick County History - 24 E Church - Holiday décor, special exhibits about wintertime in the 19th century, Seasonal refreshments & music by Hood College Chamber Ensemble. 6 - 9pm.

Marshall Etchison Bookstore - 24 E Church - Enjoy seasonal refreshments as you browse the shop’s unique books, games and gifts. You will discover wonderful gifts ideas for the history lover! 6 - 9pm.

Evangelical Lutheran Church - 31 E Church - All are invited to Bethlehem Marketplace, our improvisational drama of the market street where Jesus was born. Come & go from 5 - 8pm. Light refreshments.

= Collect a Holiday Recipe here!

= Special December First Saturday Activity

= Uncle Ralph's Cookies served here!

= Scents & Sweets Gingerbread House displayed here

      = 2008/2009 Downtown Frederick Partnership Investor

Maryland Ensemble Theatre - 31 W Patrick - From eccentric Santas to maniacal moms, merriment and holiday cheer abound in this irreverent tale of America’s fascination with all things Claus. 8pm. All tickets $15.

Weinberg Center for the Arts - 20 W Patrick - Get out of the cold and catch this holiday classic featuring Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby! Showtime 8pm.

Cultural Arts Center- 15 W Patrick - Open House for 10th anniversary! Share the celebration with free birthday cake, tours of the facility and share your memories of the building as the CAC or McCrory’s. 5 - 7pm

Cowboy Stuff Lipstick & Spurs - 9 W Patrick - Let’s celebrate the Holidays together! Join us for cider, wine and sugar cookies. It’s a great time to fill our your “wish list” for Santa!

Alpha 4 Handbells - 2 E Patrick - Enjoy the unique musical experience of handbell ringing as this quartet plays holiday favorites from 6 - 7pm on the steps of PNC Bank.

Amber Coast - 3 E Patrick - New arrivals compliment our gifts of distinction from the heart of Europe. Music from the Echos outside, Champagne and Euro munchies including Swedish cookies inside.

Live Music - 9 E Patrick - Enjoy the very popular a capello group, The Echoes. Brought to you by Amber Coast & Ec’clectibles.

Ec’clectibles - 13 E Patrick - We will be stirring this night before Christmas! Join our pajama party! Come in your PJs and get a $5 gift card to use this Holiday season! We’ll be decked out...you be too!

Patrick’s Irish Pub & Restaurant - 16 - 18 E Patrick - We decked the halls and invite all to revel with in the season’s good cheer with live Irish music and a free recipe for, “Seamus’ Hot Irish Whiskey”.

Chic to Chic too - 23A E Patrick - Featuring ladies new & pre-owned designer clothing, jewelry, handbags & accessories.  Snuggle up in one of our cashmere scarves - free with any purchase - while quantities last.

Fabulous Finds - 24 E Patrick - On a budget? Make your house a home for the holidays with carefully selected previously owned furniture and decorative accessories. Enter to win a holiday grab bag!

Jones & Eberhardt Inc - 29 E Patrick - Featuring the best in Interior Design consultation, reaching out for the exotic with decorative embellishments, great selection of unique shells for home & office.

Home Essentials of Frederick - 38 E Patrick - Let us help you with your gift needs while you enjoy Uncle Ralph’s cookies during the day and holiday punch after 5!

Simply Beautiful Boutique - 43 E Patrick - Join us in welcoming Myra Reid and learn how to tie the perfect holiday bow from 5 - 5:30pm. Uncle Ralph’s Chocolate Chip Cookies will be served from 5 - 9pm.

Urban Cottage - 43 E Patrick - Happy Holidays! We have a great gift selection! Gifts that make you laugh, and gift that tell someone special you love them. Home décor and new sterling silver jewelry line!

Shambhala Bead Gallery - 47 E Patrick - Join us for our Amazing Hungarian Thumbprint Cookies, Hot Cider and Wines from local growers. Sign-up for a class to make a one-of-a-kind holiday gift!

Venus on the Half Shell - 101 E Patrick - Sweet Dreams! Join us and our neighbors for a Pajama Party. We’ve got you covered with Vintage nightgowns, PJs and plenty of lounging robes...we’ll even tuck you in.

Etiquette - 107 E Patrick - Wear your PJs and get a special treat towards your purchase (we will be wearing ours). Don’t forget to put out cookies for Santa (on a plate from Etiquette) and strut your stuff.

FREE HOT COCOA Stand - 110 E Patrick - Warm up with a winter favorite. Courtesy of BB&T Bank, Best Western and Downtown Frederick Partnership. Cookie bites provided by Uncle Ralph’s. .

Holiday Market for Kids - 110 E Patrick - Young shoppers will find unique fair trade gifts priced at $5 and under. Brought to you by Dancing Bear Toys and the Literacy Council. 12 - 7PM

Live Music - 112 E Patrick - Enjoy the music of the Clustered Spires Chorus as they help celebrate the holidays. 6 - 9pm.

Gallery Wear - 113 E Patrick - Gallery Wear is brimming with new ideas for your holiday gift giving! New paintings by gallery artists Ahlstrom, Ramsburg and Whitting. Join us for a glass of wine and good cheer!

Elliott’s - 113 E Patrick - A sparkling new shop, brimming with treasures - from art and antiques to vintage jewelry and sweet smelling soaps. Join us to toast our opening!

Evangeline - 115 E Patrick - Embrace “Paris When It Sparkles” by Deb Edge Gallery Show and Reception from 6:30 - 9pm. Enjoy wine and champagne amidst holiday cheer while basking in the warmth of France.

TerrEssentials Organic - 116 E Patrick - Unique, organic, fair-made, sustainable, local, beautiful holiday gifts made by real people with hearts and souls - not from corporate machine! Sample organic hot cocoa!

Accentuates Inc. - 116A E Patrick - Get your home ready for the Holidays with new accents from ACCENTuates. Join the pajama party on Patrick St, wear your PJ's and receive rewards. Refreshments served as usual.

The Grapevine - 117 E Patrick - Join us for our Pajama Party! Wear your PJs & receive a special treat towards your purchase. Frederick’s Grande Dames, Beatrice Toms & Clara Hill will be here to sign books.

Angles - 119 E Patrick - Celebrating Grand Opening of Showroom location. Featuring Local Artist Margaret Brown. Catered by Roman’s Macaroni Grill. 4 - 8pm.

Two Paws Up - 15 S Carroll - Get in the holiday spirit with some festive cookies. We will be featuring cookies from Cakes for Cause, providing job training and support to vulnerable youth in Frederick.

FREE Trolley Rides - Everedy Square/Shab Row - Enjoy a free trolley ride Downtown Frederick. Stops at Antique Imports, Danielle’s and Frederick Cellars and 30 N. Market Street. Trolley runs 5:30 - 8:30pm.

Aspire Women’s Clothing Boutique - 10 N East -Aspire to a stress free holiday! Enjoy a glass of wine as you shop for that perfect gift or party outfit. We offer gift cards & gift wrap! What could be easier?!

I Made This! - 10-B N East - Make an ornament for yourself or a loved one. Grandma will love handprints on a plate! . Santa’s helpers of all ages will have fun!

The Frederick Basket Company - 12 N East - Come enjoy the sounds of the season, Sample St. Michael’s wines, Flying Dog brew and have a cookie too!  Join us for a festive good time! 

Flights of Fancy - 20 N East - Serving holiday cookies during the December First Saturday - A Holiday Recipe Tour!

Live Music - 100 N East - Mainstreet Jazz performing your favorite holiday tunes LIVE on the Frederick Coffee Company patio!

The Little Pottery Shop - 117 N East - Featuring New Christmas Ornaments and Gifts for the Holiday Season! Free gift wrapping! Serving Appetizer and Hot Spiced Cider!

Lavenderhollow Gallery - 120 N East - Serving our Holiday Recipe “English Toffee”.  Visit our Winter Wonderland featuring fine art and artisan works by local and regional artists, holiday décor and more!

Accents at Shab Row - 122 N East - Just arrived Jim Shore Christmas collection of Santas, Angels and ornaments. Also NY State Documented Folk Artist Teddi Knapp’s new Chalkware collection.