Have a free Thursday morning before November 4? Head to the Annandale Farmers Market in Mason District Park between 8 a.m. and noon to experience a unique in-person shopping experience! The market is dedicated to local agriculture, healthy food, and community collaboration as it offers guests opportunities to purchase local produce, honey, meat, flowers, and more.

Vendors at the market include 78 Acres, a Smithsburg, Maryland, farm that offers fresh fruits and veggies; Layla’s Lebanese Restaurant, a Woodbridge-based restaurant dedicated to quality service and excellence in dish preparation; and many more. Thirsty after your stroll around the market? Check out The Traveling Shepherd Coffee Company for brews and roasted beans to go, or grab a fresh blackberry, guava and passion fruit, or soursop juice from Sweet Twist of Ecuador LLC Ana’s Twist!

If you’d rather shop from home, note that some vendors offer online ordering with pickup. Don’t miss your opportunity to get outside and experience the best of local vendors and summer flavors!