Frederick is Feeling Festive This Week ✨

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Friday, November 28th Edition
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🗂️ What’s Inside This Week:

Frederick is feeling extra festive right now with wreath workshops, cozy vineyard events, and twinkly lights everywhere you look.

Inside this week’s newsletter, I’m sharing my holiday gift guide, a big list of Christmas light displays near Frederick, a few winter skincare favorites, and a quick home tip to help you stay ahead of repairs before spring.

Don’t miss my daily reels from 12/1 through the end of the year, and get tons of gift ideas straight from local owners.

And keep an eye on my Facebook on 12/11 because I am giving away Dinner for 4 at Wye Oak Tavern. It is such a fun way to treat yourself or plan a special night out.

Grab your coffee and let’s see what is happening around Frederick this week👇

✨Top 5 Events This Weekend!

1. Fri, 11/28, 9am-9pm - Frosty Friday @ Downtown Frederick

2. Fri, 11/28, 9am - Frosty Friday @ True Standard Distilling

3. Fri, 11/28, 8pm - The REAGAN YEARS Live in Concert!! @ Rockwell Brewery

4. Sun, 11/30, 11am-1pm - The Dessert Depot and RAK Brewery Christmas Cookie Exchange @ 400 Sagner Ave suite 100

5. Sun, 11/30, 2-4pm - Holiday Wreath Workshop @ Potomac River Interiors

🛍️ The Serum My Skin Can’t Live Without

DEAL ALERT! Amazon just dropped Black Friday pricing on 3 of my favorite ALASTIN skincare products, so instead of sharing Part 3 this week, I’m giving you the full trio all at once.

If you’ve been wanting to try this regenerative skincare line that everyone is talking about, this is the moment.

I’m stocking up for myself and grabbing a few for my skincare-loving friends because these deals are too good to miss.

Treat yourself while the prices are low.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

🎁 12 Days of Local: Your Frederick Gift Guide Is Here!

I’ve been having so much fun putting together this year’s 12 Days of Local guide, and it is truly overflowing with Frederick favorites.

I packed it with small businesses I love supporting year after year… the wine, the chocolates, the florals, the fitness spots, the home décor gems, all of it.

If you’re trying to shop local this season, this guide makes it so easy. Every business has a special offer just for our Frederick Buzz community, and there are so many thoughtful gift ideas inside.

And starting December 1–12, I’ll be sharing one business a day on Facebook and Instagram with behind-the-scenes reels, gift inspiration, and a little holiday sparkle.

Don’t forget… there’s also a Dinner for 4 at Wye Oak Tavern giveaway coming on 12/11/25. Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss it.

🎁 Let’s shop small, gift big, and celebrate everything that makes Frederick shine.

👉 Browse the 12 Days of Local guide here »

✨ Christmas Light Displays Near Frederick

Nothing puts me in the holiday spirit faster than Christmas lights, so this week I rounded up the very best displays near Frederick.

You’ll find everything from walk-through gardens filled with twinkling lights to cozy drive-through displays where you can stay warm with cocoa in hand.

And of course, I included local favorites like Sailing Through the Winter Solstice, plus a few bigger, road-trip-worthy spots if you’re feeling festive.

If your December is already packed, this list makes it so easy to pick one or two must-dos and still soak up that holiday magic.

Grab someone you love, fill a thermos, and make a night of it.

👉 Browse all 11 Christmas light displays near Frederick »

📰 Local Buzz

🐝 Here’s what everyone’s talking about around Frederick this week.

FCPS Updates – Schools are rolling out a new system to better support special needs students.

Local Eats Love – A new list of Maryland’s best neighborhood restaurants features a few Frederick gems. Weekend plans, anyone?

Pet Rule Changes – Frederick County is considering updates to animal control regulations. Pet parents, stay tuned.

New Public Restroom – The City of Frederick announced the opening of a new public restroom facility along Carroll Creek Linear Park.

Big Job News – AstraZeneca announced a $2 billion expansion that will bring 2,600 jobs to Maryland. Huge.

Holiday Open House – Nelia African Market is hosting a cultural holiday event with food, music, and community fun.

School Overcrowding – FCPS is pushing new measures to reduce overcrowding across the county.

Community Center Wish List – Residents want a computer lab included in the upcoming Westside Community Center.

Museums by Candlelight – This beloved Frederick tradition returns December 13 with free entry and tons of historic stops.

🏡 Top 5 Home Sales This Week

🎙️ SEASON FINALE! Our Always List: Go-To Things to Do In & Around Frederick Anytime

🎧 Episode 12: 

It’s the season finale, and we’re sharing our go-to Frederick spots, the ones we rely on no matter what mood we’re in. Hungry, stressed, need fresh air, want a treat… this list has you covered.

You’ll hear our ride-or-die restaurants, the outdoor places that always reset us, the small shops we adore, and a few funny twin moments we probably shouldn’t have said out loud.

And yes, we save our number 1 “always” pick for the very end.

Expect laughs, local love, and plenty of Frederick inspo.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
👉 [Click here to listen on Listen Frederick »]

🙋‍♀️Join me next week…

See you around town. And if you’re out and about, tag me so I can share your fun!

Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING & a fabulous weekend!
Pam ✨
Housewives of Frederick County
@housewivesoffrederickcounty | The Frederick Buzz