🌾 Your Frederick Weekend Guide: Ghost Walks, Good Food, and Fall Nights Out

Plan your weekend with this week’s top events and local finds.

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Pam Stultz
October 16, 2025

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Thursday, October 16th Edition
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🗂️ What’s Inside This Week:

Can you believe how fast October is going? Frederick is packed with things to do this weekend. We’ve got Halloween parties, ghost walks, wine nights, and cozy fall markets waiting for you. 🎃

If you’re looking for something fun to plan ahead, there’s a farm event coming up that’s perfect for a girls’ night out.

I’m also sharing my favorite Maryland Crab Soup recipe, the kitchen gadget that’s made cooking so much easier, and a few smart home tips from A&S Construction before the cold sets in.

You’ll also find the latest local buzz and a new podcast episode that might just inspire you to tackle that junk drawer once and for all.

Let’s get into it! 👇

✨Top 5 Events This Weekend!

 

  1. Cocktails & Carbs - Fri, 10/17, 6pm @ 40 S Carroll St

  2. Brakeman Jim History and Ghost Walk - Fri, 10/17, 8-9:30pm @ 40 W Potomac St, Brunswick

  3. Scarecrows March Down Main - Sat, 10/18, 11am, Main Street Middletown

  4. Halloween Bash - Sat, 10/18, 7-11pm @ Frederick Fairgrounds

  5. Soups & Sips - Sun, 10/19, 1:30pm @ Serendipity Market

Oh and if you’re looking for something fun to plan ahead for, this next one’s worth adding to your fall calendar 👇

🌸 Plan Ahead: Blooms & Brushes at Black Rock Farm

Grab your flannel and head to the farm for the cutest fall night out! 🌾 

At Blooms & Brushes with Black Rock Farm and The Frederick Floral Bar, you’ll make your own bouquet, brush Highland cows, snap photos with the calves, and cozy up by the s’mores station.

It’s the perfect girls’ night (or fall date!) outdoors.

🦀 The Best Maryland Crab Soup (Straight from My Kitchen!)

Fall is the perfect time to pull out those classic Maryland recipes, and this crab soup is always first on my list.

Loaded with fresh crab meat, potatoes, corn, and just the right amount of Old Bay, it’s cozy, filling, and full of homegrown flavor.

I’ve made it countless times for family dinners, and it never disappoints. If you’re craving a true taste of Maryland, this is the one.

✨ Kitchen Find of the Week

After years of babysitting rice on the stovetop, this rice cooker has been a total game changer.

It cooks perfectly every time with zero guesswork, and I honestly don’t know how I ever lived without it.

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🍂 Thinking About Fall Renovations? Don’t Wait.

It might feel like there’s still time before winter hits, but October is one of the busiest months for home projects! 🍂

If you’ve been considering:
✅ New windows before the cold sets in
✅ A roof that’s ready for snow and storms
✅ Siding or gutter upgrades to protect your home

Now’s the time to get on the schedule. Materials, permits, and lead times can add up, and waiting too long could push your project into winter weather.

At A&S Construction, they’ll help you plan ahead, budget smart, and make sure your home is ready for whatever Maryland brings this season.

👉 Ready to get your home 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.

Fire & Oak – Firestone’s Tavern gets new owners and a fresh start this November.
Snow Rodeo – County crews warmed up for winter with their annual plow competition.
Weekend Fun – Festivals, food, and spooky fun around Frederick Oct 17–19.
BBQ Finds – Locals share Maryland’s best hidden BBQ joints.
Boxcar Buzz – Boxcar Burgers drops an update for fans.
Harvest Roads – More tractors and farm equipment are on the roads.
Artists Wanted – Frederick Arts Council opens its next call for creatives.
Downtown Project – A 7-story mixed-use building could be coming soon.
Fire & Rescue – New 24/7 harm-reduction unit launches in Frederick County.

🤝 Housing Frederick 🏡

👉For more information, visit us on Facebook, Instagram or on our website at www.housingfrederick.org

🏡 Top 5 Home Sales This Week

🎙️ From Junk Drawer to Joy: Organizing Chaos One Corner at a Time

🎧 Episode 9: 

Got a junk drawer that makes you cringe?

Same. We’re sharing easy ways to bring more calm (and maybe even joy) into your space without going full minimalist.

You’ll hear our own organizing confessions, a few laughs, and local finds that make tidying up a little more fun.

🎧 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!