Celebrating Summer Solstice in Maryland

The summer solstice is the one day each year with the longest amount of daylight, and it’s finally here.

You may want to take advantage of those extra sunny hours Wednesday with a trip to the beach, a backyard barbecue or one of these Maryland summer solstice celebrations.

Head to Fort Smallwood Park and have a picnic dinner along the water. Afterward your kids can play on the playground and you can all enjoy a relaxing evening outside. Just be sure to pack lots of water, it is going to be hot.

Take the short trip to Baltimore and experience the solstice at the from 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday. This annual fundraiser benefits the education and outreach programs of the science center and includes live music, food and cocktails. Purchase tickets online for $125.

Take a hike through the Hereford Wildlands at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Baltimore County. This is a 3 mile guided hike from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. There is no charge; just call 410-592-2897 to pre-register.

Pasadena Patch editor Kaitlyn Carr contributed to this report.