🌱 Why travelers are choosing Solomons Island over busy Annapolis this summer
Solomons, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Solomons! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why travelers are choosing Solomons Island over busy Annapolis this summer
- Rock legends ZZ Top are bringing The Big One Tour to Solomons
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 77.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Instead of Annapolis, Visit This Small Maryland Town (onlyinyourstate.com) — If you’d rather skip Annapolis’ crowds, Solomons Island offers a quieter waterfront escape with marinas, boardwalk strolls, and Patuxent River sunsets. The piece walks you through must-do stops like Calvert Marine Museum, Bunky’s boat rentals, the Tiki Bar, Annmarie Sculpture Garden, and local inns. It’s essentially a step‑by‑step guide to planning a relaxed, multi-day Solomons getaway. 
• ZZ Top Announces Additional Fall Tour Dates (ticketnews.com) — ZZ Top’s 2026 “The Big One Tour!” will roll through Solomons on September 11 for a show at PNC Waterside Pavilion, part of a packed North American and international schedule. The article details new fall dates, including co-headlining stops with Cheap Trick, plus presale and general on-sale timing. Local fans can plan ahead to catch the rock legends close to home.
📸 Around Solomons
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Upcoming Events in
Solomons
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July 4th Concert at the Wheel House →
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6:00 pm -
Sunset Cruise with Big Kahuna Cruises (July) →
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6:45 pm -
Rock the Dock: Eclipse - The Ultimate Journey Tribute →
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7:00 pm -
4th of July Tennison Fireworks Cruise →
Calvert County, MD Calendar, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
8:00 pm -
4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum William B. Tennison - Calvert Mar
8:00 pm -
Art in the Stacks by Linda Stanier (SO)
Southern Branch Library Southern Branch - -
Step into the Past: The Louis Goldstein Office →
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11:00 am -
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
Saturday July 4
Sunday July 5
Saturday July 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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North Beach Farmer's Market →
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Patriotic Pet Parade in Solomons →
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Step into the Past: The Louis Goldstein Office →
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11:00 am -
250 Beer at Mully's →
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12:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy 4th of July!
It's America’s 250th birthday! If you’re traveling through the Bay Bridge this weekend, make sure you check out the prominent 30-by-50-foot… (Nextdoor ) - Celebrate safely!
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, we want to remind everyone about safety hazards concerning fireworks, grilling, traveling, and swimming… (Nextdoor )
- Weis Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Shift Supervisor in Solomons. Apply here.
- PNC Bank posted a job opening for Regional Banker/Teller in Solomons. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solomons here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lusby
- Lusby Man Arrested on Multiple Counts of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor (southernmarylandchronicle.com)
- Hotel Disturbance Turns Into Foot Chase Across Route 235 (thebaynet.com)
- Calvert County opens cooling centers and offers free rides during heat wave (thefreestatepress.com)
California
- How To Lower Your Summer Electric Bill In Maryland: Rebates, Assistance Programs And Energy-Saving Habits (thebaynet.com)
Ok Solomons! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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