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You’ll pick your own lavender in the flower fields, then browse the farm shop for homemade Lavender essentials.  

Here's your plan for picking lavender, shopping for homemade goodies, and enjoying the farm's charm

Lavender Picking in Virginia 🪻

Visit Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in Catlett, VA, to pick your own lavender and indulge in homemade treats like lavender lemon cupcakes.

Lavender Picking

✅ Before you go
• Reserve your ticket at: https://www.sevenoakslavenderfarm.com/farm-admission-event-tickets
• Walk-ins also welcome! 
• $7 tickets for your first 20 stems, then $0.15 per extra stem 

💪 Pro tips
• Peak Bloom is mid-June to early-July
• Be sure to try the homemade lavender lemon cupcakes and the lavender lemonade at the farm stand 
• Check out the bunny pen on the way out of the flower field 
• The Farm Shop has all things Lavender - skincare, candles, essential oils, and delicious sweet treats as well! 

Pick your own Lavender at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm

DC. Take advantage of these warmer temps at seven Oaks. Lavender Farm.

June is full bloom season for English and French lavender along with

tons of other in season stems that you can hand cut.

Skip the overpriced grocery store bouquets and pick your own.

It's the perfect summer date idea or bring some wine and make it a girl's outing

roam around the farm and you'll find the sweetest

little bunnies and definitely don't miss the farm shop

with all the handmade lavender skin care jams and

syrups and the best homemade lavender lemon cupcakes.

Definitely check it out while it's in season.

Here's your plan for enjoying free performances, workshops, crafts, and cultural activities on the National Mall. Watch the video 👇

This Festival takes place every summer on the National Mall and it's happening this weekend only. Enjoy free performances, workshops, demonstrations, and other interactive activities. This is a great experience for learning about sustainability, traditions, and cultures.

FREE Summer Cultural Festival this week! 🌞

Explore global cultures at the free Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall and join workshops, performances, crafts, and games from July 2-7, 2025.

Cultural Festival

✅ Before you go
• More info here: https://joyraft.com/event/2024-smithsonian-folklife-festival-washington-1001486

💪 Pro tips
• This year, Smithsonian Folklife Festival is happening from July 2-7, 2025 only! 
• This year's theme is Youth and the Future of Culture and focuses on programs led and created by young people.
• Visitors can sing and dance along, try crafts and games, learn traditional recipes, ask questions, and take part in this unique cultural exchange.

Visit the Smithsonian Folklife Fest! 

This free festival takes place every summer on the National Mall,

This is a great experience for learning about sustainability,

Visit the Smithsonian Folklife Festival happening this week only,

cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them.

This year's theme is youth and the future of culture

and focuses on programs led and created by young people.

and take part in this unique cultural exchange.

Here's your plan for a day in Annapolis: waterfront stroll, crab cakes at Boatyard, shopping downtown. Watch the video 👇

Day trip to Annapolis for shopping and incredible crab

Crab cakes in Annapolis 🦀⚓️⛵️

Enjoy famously meaty crab cakes and excellent fries at Boatyard Bar & Grill in Eastport, Annapolis—no reservations needed. Walk in, savor, and stroll along the charming waterfront.

Crab cakes dining

✅ Before you go
•  walk-in’s are welcome! It’s a pretty popular place so there might be a short walk
• Eastport street parking is free unlike closer to downtown

💪 Pro tips
• get the crab cake on a salad if you want a lighter meal!
• the fries are excellent, do NOT skip 🍟

Crab cakes at Boatyard

plus all the side streets with these really adorable houses.

go to Eastport for my favorite crab cake.

Whether you go for the sandwich or the salad,

and truly that's the mark of a great crab cake.

Then go do some window shopping downtown or

knock off some of your upcoming gift purchases.

so text your friends and pick the day you're going.

Here's your plan for cozy crafting, bookish charm bracelets, bookmarks, and community workshops. Watch the video 👇

I have to tell you all about the coziest new craft spot. This intimate, intentionally designed creative space is the perfect spot to gather, connect, and engage in creative play through curated workshops and community-driven events. There's even a book themed craft night each month for all readers, crafters, and DIY book lovers!

NEW Cozy Crafting Space with Unique Events!🎨

Get creative at The Green Room in Takoma Park with monthly bookish craft nights and themed workshops—materials provided, just bring your imagination!

Craft Workshops

✅ Before you go
• Check out their upcoming events: https://thegreenroomtakomapark.com/the-green-room

💪 Pro tips
• More info on their monthly bookish craft night here: joyraft.com/event/monthly-bookish-craft-night-takoma-park-1020041
• All materials are provided with your ticket! 
• Upon arrival: Follow the signs for The Green Room, located in Suite 200d. 
• Follow @thegreenroom_takomapark on Instagram for more info and updates! https://www.instagram.com/thegreenroom_takomapark?igsh=NDgxeW1ldG42MXU3

Get creative at the brand new ‘The Green Room’ at their upcoming events! 

I have to tell you about the coziest new craft spot.

intentionally designed creative space is the perfect spot to gather,

through curated workshops and community events.

There's even a book-themed craft night each month for all readers,

I loved the dark green background and all of

the cute vintage decor throughout the whole entire space.

and I joined for the monthly bookish craft night where you can join your

fellow bookworms each month and engage in book talk and a book-related craft.

All the materials are provided for the projects,

we made these adorable little charm bracelets out of mini books.

We also got to use these dried flowers and paint to make our very own bookmarks.

and DIY lover looking for community and creative play,

Here's your plan for jumping, sliding, swinging, and splashing at a new inflatable waterpark. Watch the video 👇

this brand new inflatable waterpark just opened at a quarry at harper’s ferry! 

new inflatable waterpark💦🏊‍♀️

Make a splash at River Riders' new inflatable waterpark in Harpers Ferry—swim, slide, and play in a stunning, crystal blue quarry!

Inflatable Waterpark

✅ Before you go
• tickets: https://www.harpersferrywaterpark.com/
• address: 408 Alstadts Hill Road, Harpers Ferry, WV
• price: $29 for 1.5 hours of fun


head to river riders, harper’s ferry west va 

Here's your pool-proof plan to dive into a brand new water park.

Swing away from DC to West Virginia by heading

over to River riders located in Harper’s Ferry.

Strap on a life jacket and hop on a short shuttle ride that'll float you over to

this inflatable water park at this stunning quarry with

crystal blue waters that'll transport you to paradise.

and paddling around this giant 80 ft deep pool to escape the summer heat wave.