Frederick, CO Community Event Calendar

2026 Events

Community Tour & Talk  |  Summer 2026

Meet your neighbors, the Board of Trustees, and town staff at a Community Tour & Talk this summer. Throughout the summer, we'll be stopping by a different Frederick neighborhood with food and a kids activity to welcome you and your neighbors. We'd love to answer your questions about the town and share a plate of food.

Carbon Valley Memorial Day Ceremony  |  May 22

Start your Memorial Day weekend by remembering and mourning those who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.

Frederick In Flight  |  June 26 - 28

Join the Town of Frederick as we celebrate the many forms of flight in June with a hot air balloon lift, Balloon Bash party, and tons of fun for the whole family! The balloons lift at daybreak which is around 6 am!

Chainsaws & Chuckwagons  |  July 15 - 18

Our annual chainsaw carving competition is a family-friendly activity and open to the public. For four days, carvers create masterpiece carvings for the public to vote for competition winners. These carvings become pieces of art placed throughout Frederick, so come and be a part of their creation!

Miners Day  |  Saturday, September 19

Miners Day is Frederick's annual event that originated as a memorial celebration to honor and remember the mining heritage that created Frederick. Frederick's mining heritage will come alive with a parade, burro race, vendor market, food trucks, community performances, bands on the main stage, and the best fireworks show in the Carbon Valley.

Frights on Fifth  |  Saturday, October 17

Formerly named Tiny Terror Town, this event is transition to a Downtown Frederick experience. Stay tuned for the frightfully fun updates and ways to get involved!

Festival of Lights  |  Saturday, December 5

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 free horse-drawn carriage rides, a live ice-sculpture demonstration, selfies with Santa, and festive holiday performances, and a parade of lights.