As the late summer weather finally returns to more manageable temperatures, it’s a good time to take advantage of the great outdoors.

This weekend, the Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival is a solid opportunity to get away from it all and spend the weekend smelling the flowers and enjoying family-friendly activities.

The Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival includes hay rides, face-painting, a petting pen and a local art show. It’s located at Serenity Farm in Hughesville, Maryland, about an hour from D.C. proper.

Set for Aug. 30 and 31, the festival costs $12 per person for online purchases or $15 at the in-person festival entry gate. Children aged 7 and under enter for free.

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