🎄 Frederick This Week: Festive Markets, Local Gifts & Cozy Home Picks

Your weekly guide to holiday events, small-business favorites, and what’s buzzing around town.

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Pam Stultz
December 04, 2025

🐝 Welcome to The Frederick Buzz

Your go-to local scoop for Frederick County
Thursday, December 4th Edition
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🗂️ What’s Inside This Week:

Frederick is feeling extra festive this week with tree auctions, holiday crawls, makers markets, and even free Santa photos popping up everywhere.

Inside this week’s newsletter, I’m sharing my Cozy Home Picks, this year’s 12 Days of Local gift guide (with exclusive offers!), and a new blog filled with kitchen gifts for Mom.

You’ll also find winter prep tips from A&S Construction along with all the Local Buzz you need for the week.

Don’t forget that I’m posting daily reels from 12/1–12/12, and on 12/11 I’m giving away Dinner for 4 at Wye Oak Tavern on Facebook.

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

✨ Weekend Highlights: 5 Festive Events You’ll Love

 

  1. Thu, 12/04, 5:30pm-9pm - Festive Firs Tree Auction @ Delaplaine Arts Center

  2. Fri-Sun, 12/05-12/07, 10am-5pm - Vintage Holiday Crawl @ Frederick and Montgomery Counties

  3. Sat & Sun, 12/6 & 12/7, 10am-2pm - Hello Holidays Makers Market @ The Frederick Fairgrounds

  4. Sun, 12/7, 1pm-7pm - Community Market @ Visitation Hotel

  5. Sun, 12/7, 1-5pm - Free Santa Pictures @ Heritage Farm Park

🧴 Cozy Home Picks: My Holiday Must-Haves

If your house looks like a Hallmark movie set and you’re not even sorry about it, you’re in good company.

I rounded up a few of my favorite cozy home picks that make winter feel warm, comfy, and totally gift-able. These are the things I reach for when I want my home to feel extra inviting.

Treat yourself or grab a few for holiday gifting.

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

🎁 12 Days of Local: Your Frederick’s Holiday Gift Guide

This year’s 12 Days of Local guide is overflowing with the small businesses I absolutely love supporting.

The wine, the chocolates, the home décor gems, the jewelry, the fitness spots… all the cozy Frederick charm wrapped into one place.

If you’re hoping to shop local this season, this guide has you covered. Every business offers a Frederick Buzz–exclusive special, and the gift ideas are so good.

From December 1–12, I’ll also be sharing daily reels on Facebook and Instagram so you can see each business up close and get fresh gift inspiration all season long.

And mark your calendar for 12/11 because the Dinner for 4 at Wye Oak Tavern giveaway is coming, and it’s a big one.

🎁 Let’s support our local makers, shopkeepers, and creators… and make this holiday season feel truly Frederick.

✨ Best Kitchen Gifts for Mom

If you’ve been wondering what to get your mom this year, I’ve got you.

This week’s blog rounds up 37 of the best kitchen gifts for Mom, and they’re all things she’ll actually use and love.

From clever gadgets and time-savers to beautiful bowls, mixers, coffee must-haves, herb gardens, personalized keepsakes, and cozy little luxuries… this list is packed with thoughtful ideas for every budget.

🏡 Winter Is Coming: Make Sure Your Roof Is Ready

Maryland winter is no joke, so now’s the time to give your roof a quick checkup before the cold sets in.

  1. Clear those gutters: Leaves and debris trap moisture and can lead to ice dams. A clean roof keeps water moving where it should.

  2. Look for damage: Missing shingles, cracks, or loose flashing can turn into leaks once snow hits.

  3. Stay on top of maintenance: A little upkeep now saves you major stress later. And if a storm does cause damage, act fast and call a pro to prevent bigger repairs.

👉 Keep your home safe, warm, and winter-ready
📞 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.
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📰 Local Buzz

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

A Local Goodbye – Starvin’ Marvin’s Pizzeria & Grille is officially closing its Frederick location.

Farm Harvest Comes to Town – Maryland Farm & Harvest is filming at locations across Frederick this month. Keep an eye out for familiar farms on the upcoming episode.

Italian Must-Visits – A new list of Maryland Italian restaurants you need reservations for includes a couple Frederick favorites. Who’s ready for pasta night?

Social Security Update – A new report highlights states (including Maryland) expected to see bigger Social Security boosts in 2026.

New Acting Police Chief – Captain Kevin Meyer has been named Acting Chief of the Frederick Police Department following Chief Lando’s departure.

Bowling Update – A 36-lane alley is now planned for the former Big Lots/Toys “R” Us site.

Kris Kringle Prep – Downtown Frederick announced road closures and parking changes for the Kris Kringle Procession on December 12. Plan ahead if you’re going!

Weekend Fun – Tons of family-friendly events happening Dec 5–7, from crafts to concerts to kid activities all over Frederick.

🏡 MaryLou’s Real Estate Tip of the Month👇

✨ Frederick County Market Update: November 2025 ✨
Welcome to the “Let’s-Negotiate” Era! The Frederick County market has officially slowed its pace, but in a good way. Think less “chaotic bidding frenzy” and more “everyone take a breath.” Namaste 🙏
💰 Prices Are Still Strong
Median list price: $525,000
Average sold price: $549,723
Homes are still selling for solid numbers, just without the caffeinated energy.
⏳ Homes Are Taking Longer to Go Under Contract
 22 median days to pending (up 57% YoY)
No more 48-hour offers. Buyers have time; sellers need strategy.
Call me. I have a strategy for you! ☎️
📈 Inventory Jumped Big Time
702 active listings (up 40.7% YoY)
Buyers finally have options & actual choices! Taking a deep breath never felt so good.
🏡 Sales Are Up Too
313 homes sold in October (up 6.1% YoY)
The market isn’t cold; it’s just balanced.
🎯 Bottom Line
Frederick County is now a neutral, negotiation-friendly market.
Strong prices + more inventory + slower pace = a great time for buyers and sellers who price smart.
🔗 Contact MaryLou | 👉www.youandmarylou.com
📧 [email protected] | 📞 (301) 524-8693
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🎙️ SEASON FINALE! Our Always List: Go-To Things to Do In & Around Frederick Anytime

🎧 Episode 12: 

It’s our season finale, and we’re spilling our Always List… the Frederick spots we turn to no matter what kind of day we’re having. Hungry, overwhelmed, craving fresh air, need a little treat? We’ve got you covered.

We’re sharing our ride-or-die restaurants, the outdoor places that instantly reset us, the small shops we adore, and a few twin moments we definitely didn’t plan on sharing.

And yes… we reveal our #1 “always” pick at the very end.

Expect laughs, local love, and a whole lot 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!