February ♥ in Frederick Md 2013
There are an abundance of lovely things to do in February in Frederick Md.
First Saturday in the Historic District
The theme for February’s First Saturday (Feb. 2nd) is “Fire In Ice”, my favorite First Saturday, with over 30 beautiful ice sculptures sponsored by downtown merchants. Some of the fun events:
- Live ice carving demonstrations
- Interactive ice playground for the kids
- Marshmallow roasting stations Hot Chocolate
- Live Music on several corners
- Gallery exhibit openings and more…
- More info at Downtown Frederick Partnership
February Events in Frederick
The Arts in Frederick:
- CoWork Frederick Artist of the Month – Ray Burns, First Saturday, 5 to 7 pm.
- Potters’ Guild of Frederick Grand ReOpening, First Saturday, 5 pm. 14 S. Market St. Frederick.
- Weinberg Performances for February, Kathy Mattea, In the Mood-1940′s Big Band Song & Dance Review,1964 – The Tribute, Jesse Cook, United States Army Field Band, and more.
- Also @ The Weinberg: The Frederick Speaker Series, Cal Ripken, Jr.
- Maryland Ensemble Theatre The Glass Menagerie, The Comedy Pigs, Starting Feb. 10, acting and improv classes.
- Steel Magnolias @ Way Off Broadway, 5 Willowtree Dr. Frederick, Also, Disney’s Aladdin
- Artist’s Open House, Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, Feb 2. , February Art Night, Feb. 21, 6 – 9 pm.
February History
- “Rediscovering Alexander Gardner’s Antietam Photographs” ends Feb. 28, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick Street, plus several other exhibits.
- Forever Free: The Emancipation Proclamation, Harpers Ferry Ntl. Historical Park, through Dec. 31st.
- Antique Tractor Club Annual Toy Auction and Show, Frederick Fairgrounds, Feb. 9-10.
- Victorian Tea and Valentine Workshop, Brunswick Railroad Museum, Feb. 9, 12 pm to 3 pm.
- Hands On History Program with the Historical Society of Frederick County Third Wednesday of every month, 2013
For the Kids
- Earth & Space Science Laboratory, Saturn Jewel of the Heavens, Wonders of the Universe, Forces of Nature. 210 Madison St. Frederick
- Hello Kitty! Breakfast at Adventure Park USA. Feb 9. also: Win A Birthday Party! See the website.
- History Hour, the Historical Society of Frederick County, 24 E. Church St., has preschool History Hour programs, the first and third Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2 pm.
Frederick Non-Profits
- The LCFC, in participation with Frederick County Public Libraries, will be hosting our third Read-a-Thon from January 19 – March 2, 2013 to promote and support literacy in Frederick County. For full details and to register or download forms, click here.
- Charity Modeling and Photography Workshop, “Extraordinary Posing”, Sat. Feb. 2, 10 am, Red Studio, Frederick Md. Benefits Children’s Cancer Research.
Dining Out in Frederick:
- The Winter Progressive Dinner – Tuesday, February 26, 2012 from 6pm-10pm. JoJo’s, The Orchard, Cacique, Acacia Fusion Bistro, $90.
- Special Valentine’s Day Menus at several local restaurants.
Frederick Wine Trail:
- Linganore Wine Cellars: Days of Wine and Roses, Cask to Kisses Wine & Chocolate Pairing,
- Black Ankle Vineyards: Fireside Fridays,
- Elk Run Vineyard: Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate, classes.
Celebrating Valentines Day ♥
- Love and the Letterpress: Print Your Own Valentine, Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts, 12 N. Market St. Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 am.
- Victorian Tea and Valentine Workshop, Brunswick Railroad Museum, Feb. 9, 12 pm to 3 pm.
- Needle Felted Postcard- Craft Party by The Muse, 113 W. All Saints St. Feb. 10, 7 pm, $35 + $10 kit.
Feel Free to add any events in the comments! Stay warm!
