Frederick during the holidays will be and on display at the Annual Holiday Art Competition sponsored by PNC Bank at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center. Take in a delightful exhibit in the Gardiner Gallery of original holiday artwork created by local Frederick artists. From the exhibit submissions, judges will select the winning work of art to be featured for the upcoming years' "The Holidays" Event Series.  A prize of $1,000 dollars and the Barbara Maghan People's Choice award will be…

Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season at the Scents & Sweets Competition and Auction.  Place your vote and bid on holiday themed gingerbread structures and floral arrangements designed by local professional and amateur designers.

This self-guided walking tour takes visitors inside private homes elaborately adorned with holiday decor throughout Historic Frederick.  Visitors are delighted year after year with the architectural nuances, decorations and historical significance of these magnificent homes. Visit the Hospitality Center in the Talley Recreation, 121 N. Bentz Street, for complimentary refreshments courtesy of Roy Rogers Restaurants sponsored by Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 on tour days.

This self-guided walking tour takes visitors inside private homes elaborately adorned with holiday decor throughout Historic Frederick.  Visitors are delighted year after year with the architectural nuances, decorations and historical significance of these magnificent homes. Visit the Hospitality Center in the Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz Street, for complimentary refreshments courtesy of Roy Rogers Restaurants sponsored by Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 on tour days.

Kris Kringle is coming to town as the star of this year's Kris Kringle Procession sponsored by Frederick County Bank in partnership with Key 103 & 106.9 The Eagle.  The event begins at the corner of South Carroll and East Patrick Streets in Frederick and ends in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree. The procession mirrors the small town charm that makes Frederick so special during the holidays. Local children dressed as reindeer, snowflakes, angels, elves, and gifts…

Don’t miss one of the holiday season’s most inspiring events. Each year the Festival of Lights sponsored by Friends Meeting School brings the true spirit of the season to young and old alike. Holiday greetings, carols and an inspirational message are all part of this community tradition-based event that highlights the true meaning of the holiday season.  Attendees join in the program with a moving candle lighting ceremony, filling the courtyard with magnificent light.