Each week, we feature a round up of Chamber events and Chamber member happenings to keep you informed on things to do in Frederick, Maryland.
If you’re looking for more things to do in Frederick, Maryland throughout the month or year, please click over to our Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar or consult our Member Events Calendar for more information.
Things to Do in Frederick: Saturday, September 14, 2019
Discovering the Humanities Conference
The conference provides undergraduate and graduate students from across the region an opportunity to gain valuable experience presenting their humanities research. Session and presentation topics will include feminist writing, visual and manuscript cultures, popular culture and recent history, and historical perspectives. Isabella Altherr, of Maryland Humanities, will lead a roundtable discussion at 1 p.m. focused on the role of the humanities in contemporary life. At Maryland Humanities, Altherr is the program assistant for Maryland History Day, Chautauqua and Veterans Programs. She is a recent graduate of Johns Hopkins University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in the classics with a minor in museums and society. She has also served as the special events intern at the Museum of the City of New York, and the educational and development volunteer at the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum, both in New York.
Things to Do in Frederick: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
WhatsUp Community Expo
Join us at this FREE networking event for all ages and backgrounds (not just students at FCC!) The event will feature vendors from all over Frederick, and is a great opportunity to find employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities right in your area! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Looking for other fun things to do this week in and around Frederick? Here are some great ideas from our members…
Catch a show at the Great Frederick Fair.
With the fair in town you can count on the grandstand to be full all week with entertainment from well known performing artists to other fun, family friendly events. Catch bands like The Temptations and Mercy Me, or plan to watch the Tractor/Truck Pull or Demolition Derby.
Learn more here: Great Frederick Fair Grandstand Events
Photo Courtesy AR Workshop Frederick
Make something special at AR Workshop
Anders Ruff® provides on-trend workshop format classes in an inspiring and stylish boutique atmosphere! Their DIY workshops feature step by step instruction for learning unique skills and creating charming, unique and on trend home decor pieces and beyond. Their home decor projects are customizable and will teach you techniques that you can use for doing your own DIY crafts at home with a variety of materials! Custom wood signs, wood pallet signs, canvas pillows, round signs, lazy susans, centerpiece boxes,… the list goes on. Most importantly, their workshops are fun! They have music, wine and beer, and encourage laughing and dancing while you work on your project!
Learn more here: AR Workshop Frederick
Photo Courtesy CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co
Grab a bite at CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co.
CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co. is a locally owned and nationally award winning restaurant and caterer located in Mount Airy, Maryland. They specialize in 100% real wood smoked all natural barbecue meats, signature homemade barbecue sauces and made from scratch sides. With a warm family friendly dining room, a great outdoor patio with picnic tables and a bar serving a great selection of beer, wine, and liquor, including their own CarterQue Brew, it’s a great place to enjoy a late summer evening bite. While you’re there, enjoy a game of Keno or one of the latest sporting events on one of their many televisions throughout the entire restaurant.
Learn more here: CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co.