Frederick Is Not Boring This Weekend 👀

Cocktails, flowers, live music, winter survival ideas, and the buzz around town.

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Pam Stultz
February 26, 2026

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🗂️ What’s Inside This Week:

This week feels like a little mix of fun plans and real-life updates.

I’ve got your weekend covered with live music, jazz, Yacht Rock on ice, and a few easy Sunday hangs. If you’ve been saying you want to get out more, this is your nudge.

There’s also a true girls’ night at RAK Lounge coming up. Cocktails, food, flowers, and zero awkward networking vibes.

Since Phil says winter isn’t done, I’m sharing a roundup of cozy, low-key things to do around Frederick County that don’t require freezing or overcommitting.

Plus a quick window check reminder from A&S, a behind-the-scenes look at the Citizens Ballroom stair lift project, and all the Local Buzz.

Take a few minutes, scroll through, and see what catches your eye this week. 💛

✨ Weekend Highlights: Events You’ll Love

  1. Thurs, 2/26, 6-8pm - Sass Open Happy Hour @ Sandbox Brewhouse

  2. Fri, 2/27, 7pm - FCC Jazz Festival Evening Concert @ Frederick Community College

  3. Fri, 2/27, 4pm - Brunswick Live! @ Downtown Brunswick

  4. Fri, 2/27, 8-10pm - Yacht Rock Night @ Skate Frederick

  5. Sun, 3/1, 1-6pm - Synergy Sundays @ Monocacy Brewing

🌸 You Said You Wanted to Get Out More: Not a Workshop. A Night Out.

When was the last time you went out on a weeknight just because you wanted to… not because you had to?

Not for work.
Not for the kids.
Not because it was on the calendar.

It’s happening at RAK Lounge on March 5, and it’s more than just a floral workshop.

You’ll enjoy 2 cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, music, photos, and a guided bouquet experience you get to bring home.

But more than that, it’s a room full of women who also decided they’re done texting, “we need to plan something” and never actually doing it.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to say yes to something for yourself… this is it.

🏡 Home Safety Sponsor: Next Day Access Central Maryland

If you saw the reel I shared of the stair lift going up the marble staircase inside Citizens Ballroom, you know… that was not a simple job.

That staircase is narrow, solid marble, and historic. And somehow, Next Day Access Central Maryland installed a stair lift without taking away from the charm of the space.

I shared more about how they pulled it off, and why projects like this require real expertise, especially in historic buildings.

And if you haven’t watched the video yet, it’s worth seeing it in action.

The bigger point? Accessibility isn’t just for venues. 

A lot of families are trying to figure out how to make their homes safer for aging parents or changing mobility needs.

If that’s something on your radar, it might be time to start the conversation.

👉 Ready to explore stair lifts or other home accessibility?
👉 Contact Next Day Access Central Maryland today
📞 (240) 929-2751

🧣 If We’re Stuck With Winter, We Might As Well Enjoy It

Punxsutawney Phil said we’re not done yet. So instead of complaining about the cold, I made a list.

This week’s post is all about cozy, low-key things to do in Frederick County when you need to get out of the house but don’t want anything exhausting.

Think warm drinks, artsy afternoons, relaxed date nights, and places where you can actually hear each other talk.

It’s the kind of list you’ll save for the next cold Saturday when you’re bored but not trying to “do the most.”

🏡 Home Improvement Sponsor: A&S Construction

If you’ve noticed cold air creeping in around your windows, it might be time to start thinking about an upgrade.

Spring is prime time for window replacement, and planning now makes it easier.

🔹 Check for drafts, condensation, or damage
🔹 Explore energy-efficient and updated styles
🔹 Book early before the spring schedule fills up

If your windows struggled this winter, let’s get ahead of it.

👉 Ready to check your windows?
📞 Book your free consultation today!
👉 Don’t wait—get on their schedule now: Call ➡️A&S Construction
☎️(301) 703-2157/📲Text Sandra (443) 333-9531 for a free estimate.

📰 Local Buzz

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

Drone Drama – A Frederick man was charged after allegedly flying a drone over restricted Site R and posting the footage on YouTube.

Housing Reality Check – A new study says Frederick will need 31,000 new homes by 2035 to close the housing gap.

Staples Closing – The Frederick Staples is set to close permanently on March 6. Another national chain saying goodbye.

South Mountain House Update – There’s real progress happening at the historic South Mountain House site. If you love local preservation stories, this one is worth a look.

Rooftop Moment – The Hangry Rooster food truck was literally lifted onto the rooftop at The Banyan. If you haven’t seen the video, it’s wild.

Weekend Plans for the kiddos – The Feb 27–March 1 family-friendly event roundup is live, which makes planning way easier.

Youth Center News – Construction is moving forward on the new Frederick youth center, and it’s projected to bring a much-needed space for local kids.

🏡 Top 5 Home Sales This Week

🎙️ Catch Up Before Season 2

🎥 We’re Building Something Bigger…

Okay, I’m genuinely excited about this.

We’ve been quietly working behind the scenes on home studio upgrades, a full video setup, and yes… a YouTube channel.

Season 2 is leveling up, and the guest lineup is one I cannot wait for you to hear.

But before all of that drops, don’t skip Season 1.

It’s easy listening. It’s real conversations. It’s no fluff. Just short, local episodes you can throw on while you’re walking, driving, or sitting in the car rider line.

Think of it as your warm-up before Season 2.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
👉 Press play and listen while you walk »

🙋‍♀️Join me next week…

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