Good morning, Frederick.

At the FCPS Marching Band Festival held on a cool October evening, high school students showed creative musical artistry as they followed their drum major's commands (their focused expressions highlighted the performance's energy).

Starting Monday, October 13, the Treasury Department and Planning and Permitting office will close the 30 North Market Street location for renovations (services will be available in the Winchester Hall lobby at 12 East Church Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and online).

The drive-through will reopen on October 27 and MVA registrations will resume on October 20.

At a town hall meeting on Wednesday night at Winchester Hall, Frederick citizens spoke against the 287g program and urged lawmakers to pass 2026 bills to end local law enforcement agreements with ICE.

They argued that ending these agreements would improve community safety—drawing on similar bans in other states for support.

The Frederick County Traffic and Permit Section announced that Linganore Road will close near Plantation Road for about six weeks while realignment work is underway—drivers should seek alternate routes.

Autumn Reggae Wine & Music Festival

10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Linganore Winecellars — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live reggae tunes and sample over 20 different wines from local vendors.

Construction Career Day

6 a.m. — Frederick Keys — Free entry — Explore construction, engineering, and architecture careers with hands-on activities and industry professionals.

Key City Thrift Expo

12-5 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — $10 general admission, VIP options available — Explore a treasure trove of vintage finds, art, and music from 75+ unique vendors.

Plant Tour at Equipment Development Co.

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — EDCO - Equipment Development Co, Inc. — Free entry — Explore the innovative facilities of a family-owned industry leader since 1959.

An Evening with Priscilla Presley

7:30-9 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt memories and never-before-seen footage from Priscilla's life with Elvis Presley.

HOOD Talks Lecture Series: Mindful and Intuitive Eating

Learn how to eat with more awareness, reduce emotional eating, and enjoy food without guilt from licensed nutritionists. Hosted by the The Graduate School at Hood College.

Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience mind-bending illusions that challenge perception and bring imagination to life.

Frederick FiberFest 2025

9 AM – 4 PM — Frederick Fairgrounds — Tickets required — Celebrate all things fiber with 130+ vendors, great food, and family-friendly activities.

Bachtoberfest Concert

5-9 p.m. — Evangelical Lutheran Church — Free will offering — Enjoy a collaborative concert featuring choirs from Downtown Frederick churches followed by a German-inspired dinner.

Frederick Reads Presents R. L. Stine

7-8:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the master of children's horror R. L. Stine as he shares behind-the-scenes stories and insights from his iconic career.