Whether you’re a traditionalist who loves a good movie and dinner, or someone looking to try something new, this great list of date night ideas in Frederick will help you plan a meaningful and memorable date night.
Locals and out of towners alike will be sure to find date night ideas in Frederick that are unique and special. Frederick has a great mix of one of a kind restaurants and activities to help you plan a great date.
These date night ideas and destinations all feature current Chamber members and we encourage you to support these local businesses when you venture out.
Make it a Date: Fun Date Night Ideas in Frederick, MD
Date Night Dining
Brewer’s Alley
In the heart of Historic Frederick, Maryland, Brewer’s Alley has become a favorite destination for local residents and worldwide travelers alike. Visit and enjoy house beers at their distinctive bar located downtown Frederick.
Learn more here: Brewer’s Alley
Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar
A favorite destination for local residents and travelers alike in search of a truly Mediterranean dining experience. Isabella’s has selected the finest Spanish cuisine complemented it with an exclusive wine list.
Learn more here: Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar
Madrone’s
Upscale casual American dining with Hickory Grill Cooking and exciting bar.
Learn more here: Madrone’s
White Rabbit Gastropub
The White Rabbit is Downtown Frederick’s first and only craft beer house & gastropub featuring 40 rotating taps of beer, cider and wine, also fine spirits and craft cocktails. Dine on locally sourced steak frites and other fine pub fare in the comfort of a speakeasy location with the ambiance of a 7th generation hatter’s estate. Bask in the warm glow of our small batch whiskey bar parlor or dine with brother elk in the first level lodge. Follow the White Rabbit and you will find craft everything.
Learn more here: White Rabbit Gastropub
Pistarro’s
Specializing in traditional Naples style pizza.
Learn more here: Pistarro’s
Olive Garden
Learn more here: Olive Garden
Glory Days Grill
Glory Days Grill is an American grill and bar with a sports theme that appeals to all age groups and interests.
Learn more here: Glory Days Grill
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Just Grab Coffee
Dublin Roasters
Coffee Roasting Company focused on purchasing organic, fairly traded coffee beans from small family farms. Roasting the beans for our customers to enjoy in our eclectic artisan café.
Learn more here: Dublin Roasters
Go for Ice Cream
South Mountain Creamery
South Mountain Creamery is a proud family-owned farm, creamery, home delivery service, and wholesaler–all in one. Our wholesome products are created right here on the farm, just hours after the cows are milked, and then they’re ready for your family’s table.
You can grab one of their farm fresh ice cream treats at the market on the farm or in their downtown Frederick location.
Learn more here: South Mountain Creamery
Rocky Point Creamery
Rocky Point Creamery is a cow to cone operation.
As a working dairy farm and on-farm creamery, the milk and cream from their cows is used to make their delicious ice cream right there in the creamery!
Made fresh each week, they offer over 100 flavors throughout the year, using seasonally fresh, local ingredients and products. We make small batches using only the highest quality ingredients, and mix all inclusions by hand to maintain the integrity of the ingredients. They also sell beef, cheese, and milk, all from the cattle on their farm.
Learn more here: Rocky Point Creamery
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Frederick
Ice cream made fresh everyday, seasonal and holiday flavors too! Fresh waffle cones. Drive thru. Cakes and pies available.
Learn more here: Bruster’s Real Ice Cream of Frederick
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Wineries and Breweries
Attaboy Beer
Attaboy Beer is an independent brewery and taproom proudly brewing in Frederick, MD. Offering beer, tours, and beer to go. Go on, you’ve earned it. Attaboy!
Learn more here: Attaboy Beer
Frederick Social
Frederick Social is the first café in the area offering patrons self-guided experience with 50+ varieties of local beer, wine on tap paired with bite size or sharable healthy food options.
Learn more here: Frederick Social
Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard’s mission is to produce notable wines of distinction. The varietals planted have been carefully selected, staying true to the micro-climate as well as the region. Our wines are crafted in small blocks, showcasing their best characteristics with a refined complexity. Each bottle conveys the care and precision of our winemaker who understands the nuances and strengths presented by each varietal.
Learn more here: Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard
Dragon Distillery
Dragon Distillery is a small, woman-owned business strongly rooted in the local Frederick, Maryland community. In the mid-1700s our family settled on a 200 acre tract of land about 25 miles away from the current distillery location. We are continuing the tradition of supporting and enjoying Frederick through our craft distillery. We create hand-crafted, premium, artisan spirits using locally-sourced, natural ingredients.
Learn more here: Dragon Distillery
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Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Swing Through the Trees
Tree Trekkers is an outdoor aerial adventure and zipline park. Think giant obstacle course in the trees with ziplining.
Tree Trekkers is one of a kind, it is the only Tree Trekkers and is a small family owned business. They are the largest challenge course and adventure park in Frederick County and they’re a great place to enjoy nature and work up a sweat when you really need to step away from virtual life.
This location operates activities seasonally.
Learn more here: TreeTrekkers
Visit the Zoo
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve welcomes you with natural ponds, lush landscaping, and wandering Ambass-zoo-dors, eager to indulge inquisitive guests. Get curious about everything from bears to boas, macaws to monkeys, panthers to pythons, and alligators to zebra.
This location operates activities seasonally.
Learn more here: Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
Go Tubing and White Water Rafting
Enjoy mellow Shenandoah River tubing or exciting Potomac River white water tubing with River & Trail Outfitters.
Go white water rafting and travel through 3 states – Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Try canoeing and kayaking with rentals or specialty tours on both the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers – all ages love to spend a day or more enjoying the rivers and trails here.
This location operates activities seasonally.
Learn more here: River & Trail Outfitters
Take a Bike Tour
Pedego Frederick provides electric bicycle tours, rentals, and retail products. Our goal is to help individuals enjoy exercise and the great outdoors with our easy to ride electric-assisted bicycles. We aim not only to provide an outstanding product to customers, but an experience reminiscent of the classic childhood bicycle ride.
Learn more here: Pedego Frederick
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Feel Like a Kid Again
Play Laser Tag, Ride GoKarts and more at Adventure Park
They may be a great family friendly destination, but Adventure Park is also a fun option for an active, engaging date night where laughs are sure to fill the night.
With fun activities like bowling, laser tag and arcade games to keep you busy and the Whistle Stop Smokehouse where you can grab a bite and a craft beer, Adventure Park is sure to make a great date night.
Some elements of this location are seasonal.
Learn more here: Adventure Park USA
Play Old School Pinball at Spinners Pinball Arcade
Spinners Pinball Arcade is an inclusive arcade in Frederick, Maryland; a fun, interactive, safe space that welcomes all and aims to facilitate the comfort and needs of every member of our community!
Learn more here: Spinner Pinball
Catch a Show
Warehouse Cinemas
Dinner and a movie levels up at Warehouse Cinemas!
Independently owned and operated, Warehouse Cinemas is a new movie theater company in Frederick, Maryland offering first-run films, recliner seating, 28 taps of self-serve beer, a quick-serve concession stand with old and new favorites, and plenty of hang out nooks.
Learn more here: Warehouse Cinemas
New Spire Arts
Opened in 2019, the Ausherman Black Box Theatre serves as the home of New Spire Arts.
They inspire creative engagement for the Frederick, Maryland community by providing programming centered around live music and the performing arts, accessible to all ages. They curate vibrant, unique, and unforgettable events and experiences featuring a mix of touring artists, musicians, and performers and collaboration with local arts organizations and aspiring artists.
With their state-of-the-art, intimate, and flexible facility, dedicated staff, and community support, New Spire Arts has made it their mission to become a resource and arts hub for their patrons.
Learn more here: New Spire Arts
Other Voices Theatre
Other Voices Theatre is a local Frederick non-profit performing arts company known for its community feel with a professional look. OVT produces four Mainstage shows a year and an annual Family Holiday show.
Learn more here: Other Voices Theatre
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is a nonprofit professional theatre, dedicated to the creation and production of extraordinary theatre art.
MET has something to excite all audiences, whether they’re looking for biting satire and raw drama on the Mainstage, wholesome and fun theatre for young audiences from The FUN Company, or side-splitting improv at MET Comedy Night.
Offering camps and classes for all ages, MET is the place to be for Frederick theatre lovers.
Learn more here: The MET
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Unique Date Night Ideas
Go Axe Throwing
Stumpy’s Hatchet House offers an alternative form of recreation. Primitive and organic, this sport suits those who love adventure, those who seek a release. Get back to the basics with hatchet throwing.
Learn more here: Stumpy’s
Explore Our History
National Museum of Civil War Medicine provides interactive educational programs, exhibits, seminars and lectures provide the knowledge that Civil War medicine connects us not only to our past, but is the scientific and historical link to our present and our future.
Learn more here: National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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