Celebrate Local This Holiday Season

In this crazy year, we’ve talked a lot about stopping the spread – but one thing we certainly don’t want to stop spreading is holiday cheer! Keeping the tradition of sharing this special time of year together as a Frederick community is more important than ever. And so, we’ve made a list of 25 challenges and adventures for Frederick to take part in together this holiday season!

See how much holiday cheer you can help spread from afar – no need to do them in order!

Give a glowing review online to your favorite Frederick business
Get take-out from a restaurant you’ve never been to before
Grab a holiday drink from a local coffee shop
Send a greeting card to a neighbor
Take on “Operation Sparkle Scavenger Hunt”
Stream a workout from a local gym or studio
Donate (no gift is too small!) to your favorite Frederick-based non-profit
Attend a virtual local concert or performance
Share a picture of your favorite Holiday display in Frederick
Purchase holiday gifts using a curbside pick-up
Take advantage of an outdoor heater to dine outside despite the weather
Reshare the social media post of a Frederick business
Read a book you bought locally
Order gifts online from a Frederick business
Call or text a friend to check-in with them
Stroll along the Sailing Through the Winter Solstice display at Carroll Creek Park
Leave a special tip for someone
Get supplies from a local store to tackle a DIY Holiday Project
Follow 3 new local businesses on social media
Submit your favorite seasonal quote on the Weinberg marquee via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
Be a tourist in your own town:
- View a Virtual Christmas in New Market
- Visit Thurmont’s Holiday Train Display
- Take a family drive to view Emmitsburg’s Holiday House and Business Christmas light winners
- Take a selfie in front of the newly restored Brunswick History Mural and share on social media
- Enjoy the sights, sounds, and history of Frederick’s Historic Houses of Worship
- Attend Virtual Christmas in the Valley
Phone a senior in your neighborhood and see if they need anything
Send a Thank You note to someone who has gone above and beyond this year
Host a virtual dinner party and ask each guest to share their favorite thing about Frederick
Post your favorite image of Frederick to social media (#25daysofFrederick)