Asia on the Creek

Asia on the Creek

Frederick is about an hour from DC, and this festival alone makes the drive worth it. Asia on the Creek takes over Carroll Creek Park with traditional dance performances, live music, a marketplace full of vendors, and more food options than you'll be able to try in one visit. The park itself sits along the creek and is genuinely one of the prettier spots in the area, so even just walking around with the kids feels like a nice outing.

The performances are the highlight for families. Kids love watching the traditional dances, and the whole atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Since you're already making the trip to Frederick, it's worth planning to stick around after the festival and explore downtown. The shops on Market Street are fun to browse, and there are plenty of kid-friendly restaurants if everyone's hungry after the festival wraps up.

Parent Tips 💡

• ✓Carroll Creek Park is beautiful for a walk after the festival. The path along the creek is flat and easy for strollers and little legs.
• ✓Downtown Frederick has great restaurants. If you want to make a full day of it, plan for lunch or dinner at one of the spots on Market Street.
• ✓The park is stroller-friendly. Paved paths throughout, so you won't have any trouble getting around with young ones.
• ✓Combine with a visit to the shops on Market Street. There are toy stores and ice cream shops that kids will want to check out.