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Looking for affordable ways to keep the kids busy this summer? I put together a guide to some of the best **free and budget-friendly family activities around Cumberland, Maryland**, including: 📚 Outdoor Story Time with the Library 🌳 Rocky Gap State Park 🚲 Canal Place & Wheelzup Adventures 🏊 Constitution Park Pool 💦 FREE admission to Keyser Pool all summer 🚶 Nature walks and hiking trails 🧺 Picnic spots and community events 🏙️ Downtown Cumberland adventures Whether you're looking for a quick afternoon outing or a full day of family fun, there are so many great options right here in Western Maryland! 👇 Check out the full guide below and let me know your family's favorite local summer activity! #CumberlandMD #WesternMaryland #FamilyFun #SummerActivities #AlleganyCounty #ThingsToDoWithKids #LocalGuide #JessicasMedia

Budget-Friendly Family Activities Around Cumberland, Maryland This Summer

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Looking for something fun to do this Fourth of July weekend in Western Maryland? I've put together a guide featuring some of the biggest events happening around Cumberland and Frostburg, including: ✨ Maryland 250 Celebration in Cumberland 🎆 Cumberland Fireworks 🏁 Frostburg Derby Day festivities 🎶 Free summer music events 🛍️ Plus, a look ahead at the Frostburg City Place Craft & Vendor Show on July 11th (which I'll be attending!) Whether you're looking for family activities, fireworks, local shopping, or ways to support small businesses, there's something happening for everyone this holiday weekend. Read the full guide here Did I miss a local event? Drop it in the comments so we can help everyone celebrate the holiday weekend in Western Maryland!

Fourth of July Weekend Events in Cumberland, MD (2026 Guide)

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We visited Little Explorers Indoor Playground for their Ms. Rachel event, and Parker even won the cutest handmade Ms. Rachel doll from MB’s Cute Creations! Little Explorers is also hosting a FREE community event on June 26 from 2:30–7 PM, sponsored by All Seasons Air Conditioning & Heating. They’re currently looking for more local sponsors to help bring fun events like this to families in our area. 💜 Read more here:

Little Explorers Indoor Playground Hosts Family Fun in Cumberland, MD

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I recently toured The StoneBridge Manor and wanted to share a closer look for couples considering this venue. I put together a full video walkthrough along with a few planning insights to help you picture how a wedding day could flow in the space, from ceremony to reception and everything in between. If you’re planning in Western Maryland, this is definitely one to see. #westernmarylandwedding #cumberlandmdwedding #marylandweddingplanner #weddingvenuetour #engagedmaryland #stonebridgemanor Watch the full tour here:

The StoneBridge Manor Wedding Venue Tour | Inside Look + Planning Tips

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Motherhood and entrepreneurship are two of the most rewarding - and challenging - roles I’ve ever taken on. I shared a little about that journey in my newest blog post on Jessica’s Media. 💛 If you’ve ever tried balancing family life and big dreams, this one is for you. Read it here:

Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship as a Mom and Business Owner

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✨ A new chapter is beginning! Over the past few months, I’ve been working on something exciting behind the scenes with Brittany. What started as ideas and conversations has grown into a brand new wedding planning company — Petals Planners. We’re building something special to help couples enjoy their wedding day without the stress, and I’m so excited to finally share a little of the journey. I wrote a blog post about how it all started, what we’re creating, and what we hope to bring to couples planning their weddings. 💐 Read the full story here: 👉 https://jessicasmedia.com/ And if you’re planning a wedding, you can also check out our new vendor guide here: 👉 https://petalsplanners.events/vendor-list/ This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to see where this journey goes. 💕

A New Chapter: Building Petals Planners & Posts

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We installed all our floors ourselves—from prep to click-and-place planks. Lessons learned, tools used, and why details matter in our custom home build. 🏠✨

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Choosing paint colors is where the vision finally starts to come together. 🏡✨

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Family, sweat equity, and big progress—this phase changed everything. 🏡

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Insulation, drywall, and a fire sprinkler system all done 🏡 This phase moved fast and made the house feel real—plus a little sweat equity along the way. Read more

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Another milestone in our home-building journey 🤍 This phase wasn’t the prettiest, but it might have been one of the most important. Rough plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are the systems that make a house actually work—and this stage came with a mix of professionals, family help, lessons learned, and a few hard truths.

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Rough Framing Begins (With a Few Unexpected Twists)

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Foundation Delivery and Basement Concrete Pour

Foundation Delivery and Basement Concrete Pour