Upcoming events.
Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Where: Crist Park, 105 Fifth Street
Event Details
Kick off the holiday season by helping us count down to the tree lighting in Crist Park! In addition to the lighting of the trees, this event will be full of festive cheer including a parade, free horse-drawn carriage rides, a live ice sculpture demonstration resulting in an interactive ice sculpture, selfies with Santa, and carolers.
Event Schedule
Time /Activity
5:30 - 8 pm -Market Vendors
Looking for a unique, locally-made gift for someone in your life? Shop local vendors for one-of-a-kind items.
5:30 pm -Festival of Lights Parade
Enjoy our annual Festival of Lights parade at 5:30 pm. The parade will proceed west on Fifth Street from Maple Street to Main Street.6 pmCountdown and Tree Lighting in Crist Park
Gather around the gazebo for introductions and help us countdown to light the trees!
6 - 8 pm -Family Activities
Tiny Terror Town
Tiny Terror Town
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Where: Crist Park, 105 Fifth Street
Event Information
Our annual Halloween event for the Town of Frederick. Discover the tiniest frights you’ll find on the Front Range! This family-friendly event will be a safe place for kids and families to trick-or-treat at tiny abodes in Crist Park. Plus, participate in our Big Beast Bazaar pet costume contest for great prizes, and take a tour of the world's tiniest haunted house in our Miners Museum.
Event Schedule
Time/Activity
3 - 5 pm Trunk-or-Treat and Trick-or-Treat Stations
Calling all ghosts, goblins, superheroes, zombies, and princesses! We want to see your favorite alter ego at our trick-or-treat event. We will have lots of candy stops in Crist Park to fill your bag with goodies. Be sure to check out all of the not-so-frightening Frederick businesses and sponsors in the park.
3 - 7 pm Market Vendors
Shop and support local vendors.
5 pm Big Beast Bazaar Pet Costume Contest
Do you have a cow, horse, alpaca, llama, snake, bird, cat, dog, or other exotic pet who loves to play dress-up? Celebrate Howl-O-Ween and bring your furry friends for the Town's pet costume contest. Line up and judging start at 5 pm at the Crist Park gazebo. We will be looking for the funniest, biggest and most unique animals and best pet/owner combination costumes. Winners will receive a pet-rifying prize!
Register for the Big Beast Bazaar.
5 - 7 pm Colorado's Tiniest Haunted House Tours
Located in the Miners Museum.
Sonflower Ranch
Join us at Sonflower Ranch for the Fall Shindig, where the beauty of autumn meets the thrill of community! Immerse yourself in a day filled with family-friendly fun & delicious seasonal treats. Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, and even a scarecrow contest! Meet local artisans showcasing their crafts and get ready for a few surprises that'll tickle your fancy. Whether you're chasing down the best apple cider or taking the little ones on a treasure hunt, there's something for everyone at this vibrant autumn celebration. Don’t miss out on this chance to create unforgettable memories—grab your friends and family and come on down to Sonflower Ranch for a rootin'-tootin' good time!
There is a 5$ per person admission fee that goes to helping Sonflower Ranch rehabilitate animals and preserve wildlife.