Free events in Frederick County, MD

Rockwell Brewery hosts a free weekly trivia night recognized as one of Frederick’s top spots for trivia. The games are run by Pourhouse Trivia, and participants can test their knowledge, meet new people, and enjoy award winning beer. Prizes await the top teams, with first place receiving 30 percent off, second 20 percent, and third 10 percent.

Chris, Megan, and Tommy host a weekly meditation class that welcomes everyone. There is no registration and no fee to attend. Each session begins with about 10 to 15 minutes of casual conversation, followed by a 20 to 25 minute meditation that can be silent or guided. The remaining time is spent in quiet reflection, creating a calm space for anyone who wishes to share. Participants receive a complimentary meditation blend.

This free, informal Lunch & Learn offers practical guidance to boost comfort, safety, and energy savings at home or work. Learn simple ways to keep HVAC systems running efficiently, how to recognize common heating and cooling issues and when it is time to call a professional, and get electrical safety and energy efficiency tips. The session also covers seasonal maintenance recommendations, strategies to lower energy costs without sacrificing comfort, and information on current tax incentives and rebates for replacing a home comfort system. Lunch from Jersey Mike’s is provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions for a relaxed, informative discussion with clear, easy-to-apply takeaways. Registration is required and tickets are available on Eventbrite, which helps with the lunch headcount. All attendees are entered into a drawing for a $100 Madrones gift card, and one person will win.

This producer-only farmers market brings together local farms and makers as the largest of its kind in Frederick County, Maryland. Shoppers will find fresh produce and plants from Fajardo's Produce Farm, Mama Quilla Mushrooms, Metro Microgreens, The Garden Patch, and Three Springs Fruit Farm. Meat, eggs, and dairy are offered by Heavens to Betsy and Shagbark Mountain Cattle. Specialty foods and handcrafted goods come from The Bears Den and Pizza Party. Sweet and savory baked items are available from Semisweet by Victoria, Stone Hearth Bakery, Simply Braided, and Oven Offerings.

In Frederick at Sophie & Madigan’s Playground, the Frederick Farmers Market features farm-fresh produce and plants from vendors such as Scenic View Orchards, Thistle Rock Nursery, Tuscarora Creek Farms, and Hope Valley Farms. Meat, eggs, and dairy are available from Rohrer’s Meats and Linden Hills Homestead. Baked goods and coffee come from Stone Hearth Bakery, General Warfield’s Coffee, Penelope’s Bakestop, Manoushé, and Just Amazing Café, and Don Horné Hot Sauce is noted for select appearances. Handmade and artisan offerings include work by JFG Designs, Heart J Creations, Momma Burch Soaps, and Creating Artists Pottery.

Because of staffing constraints, this Bear Cubs session will be open play rather than a guided program. There will be no structured activities. Parents and children two and under can spend time playing with toys and meeting new friends in a relaxed setting. Attendance is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.