It’s Always Sunny in Your 2015 Summer Fun Guide

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Eastport-A-Rockin’
brJune 20th, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
brEnd of Second Street, Eastport, Annapolis
Eastportarockin.com
br410-916-5500

Quiet Waters Park Summer Concert Series
brQuiet Waters Park, Annapolis
Aacounty.org/RecParks
br410-222-1777

Rock the Dock

Summer dates available online
brChesapeake Beach Resort & Spa, Chesapeake Beach
Cbresortspa.ticketleap.com
br410-257-5596

Thursday Nights with the Stars
brThursday evenings, 6:30-8 p.m.
brJuly 2nd-August 27th
brSusan Campbell Park, Annapolis
brPresented by the Art in Public Places Commission
annapolis.gov



Tides & Tunes Summer Concerts Series
brJune through August 
Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
Amaritime.org
br410-295-0104



Waugh Chapel Towne Centre Saturday Night Summer Concert Series
brMay through August 
Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, Gambrills
Visitwaughchapel.com
br410-721-7510

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Merriweather Post Pavilion


Columbia

Merriweathermusic.com
br410-715-5550

br6/20 Hozier (w/ The Antlers)
br6/27 Boys of Zummer Tour with Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa (w/ Hoodie Allen and DJ Drama)
br7/18 Vans Warped Tour-Presented by Journeys
br7/24 Sam Smith
br7/26 My Morning Jacket (w/ Jason Isbell)
br8/15–16 Phish
br8/19 Willie Nelson and Family Old Crow Medicine Show
br8/22 Darius Rucker (w/ Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborne, and A Thousand Horses)
br9/13 Death Cab for Cutie (w/ Explosions in the Sky)

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Jiffy Lube Live

Bristow, Virginia

Thejiffylubelive.com 

703-754-6400

br6/11 Lana Del Ray
br6/13 Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, and Raelynn
br6/20 Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band
br6/26 Luke Bryan, Randy Houser, and Dustin Lynch
br6/27 Luke Bryan, Randy Houser, and Dustin Lynch
br6/28 Train, The Fray, and Matt Nathanson
br7/2 Def Leppard, Styx, and Tesla
br7/8 Kid Rock and Foreigner
br7/10 Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Maddie and Tae, and Canaan Smith
br7/18 Idina Menzel
br8/8 Toby Keith and Eli Young Band
br8/9 J. Cole, Big Sean, YG, and Jeremih
br8/11 Slipknot, Lamb of God, and Bullet for My Valentine
br8/14 Chicago-The Band and Earth, Wind, & Fire
br8/25 Nickelback
br8/28 Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, and Chase Bryant
br9/6 5 Seconds of Summer
br9/12 Jason Aldean, Tyler Farr, and Cole Swindell
br9/26 Brad Paisley, Justin Moore, and Mickey Guyton

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Pier Six Pavilion 

Baltimore
Piersixpavilion.com
br410-783-4189

br6/13 “Weird Al” Yankovic
br6/17 Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional
br6/25 Gogol Bordello and Flogging Molly (w/ Mariachi El Bronx)
br7/2 The Band Perry
br7/16 Slightly Stoopid (w/ Dirty Heads and The Expendables)
br7/19 Umphrey’s McGee (w/ Lettuce)
br8/11 Jim Gaffigan
br8/12 Yes and Toto
br8/26 Santana

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Thrill Seekers

brbrAre you ready to rid yourself of cabin fever and get your adrenaline flowing? Several venues throughout the Mid-Atlantic offer the fastest, tallest, scariest, and most exhilarating thrill rides any adventurist will love. Whether you’d like to race your friends around a track or experience heart-pumping G-forces, you’ll find what you need in no time.

Theme Parks

Six Flags America
br13710 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro

Sixflags.com
br301-249-1500
brFulfill your need for height and speed 
with Superman: Ride of Steel, Roar, The Joker’s Jinx, Apocalypse or the Batwing Coaster, take in live entertainment featuring your favorite cartoon characters or cool off in the water park, which offers a number of slides and an assortment of relaxation options for all ages.

Chesapeake Beach Water Park
br4079 Gordon Stinnett Boulevard, Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com
br410-257-1404
brChesapeake Beach Water Park 
offers special events throughout the summer, with swim lessons, character 
days, night slides and more. Enjoy 
eight water slides, a kids’ pool, 
fountains, waterfalls, a lazy river 
and more in this intimate setting.

Hershey Park
br100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hersheypark.com
br717-534-3860
brSatisfy your love of chocolate and thrill 
rides by navigating the park as one of 
your favorite candies on 12 coasters 
like the brand new Cocoa Cruiser, 15 
water rides, a plethora of kids rides and 
the 250-foot tall Kissing Tower, which 
gives riders a 360 degree view of the 
park in a rotating cabin with windows 
in the shape of Hershey’s Kisses.

Kings Dominion
br16000 Theme Park Way, 
Doswell, Virginia
Kingsdominion.com
br804-876-5000
brTop coasters include Anaconda, 
Dominator, Flight of Fear, Grizzly, 
and Shockwave. Enjoy “all wheel 
sports” performances from bikers, 
skaters and gymnasts and shows 
by musicians, the clown band, the PEANUTS Gang and more.

Busch Gardens
br1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, 
Williamsburg, Virginia
Buschgardens.com
br800-343-7946
brThe 17th-century, European 
themed park boasts over 100 rides 
for people of all ages, including 
water rides, live shows featuring 
your favorite Sesame Street characters, 
live animals such as wolves, foxes, 
and owls, and lighthearted characters 
in specially-themed plays.

Go-Karts

Autobahn Indoor Speedway
br8251 Preston Court, Jessup
Autobahnspeed.com
br410-880-0010

Crofton Go-Kart Raceway
br1050 Crain Highway, Gambrills
Croftongokartraceway.com
br410-721-2900

Baja Amusements
br12639 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City
Bajaoc.com
br410-213-2252

Skydiving/Hang Gliding

Highland Aerosports
br24038 Race Track Road, Ridgely
Aerosports.net
br410-634-2700

Ocean City Skydiving Center
br12724 Airport Rd, Berlin
Skydiveoc.com
br410-213-1319

Skydive Baltimore
br3536 Aldino Road, Suite A, Churchville
Skydivebaltimore.com
br800-659-JUMP

Skydive Delmarva

32524 Aero Drive, Laurel, Delaware

Skydivedelmarva.com
br888-875-3540

Ropes/Adventure Courses

Terrapin Adventures

8600 Foundry Street, Savage
Terrapinadventures.com
br301-725-1313

Golf Buddies

brbrAre you looking to polish your putting skills or strengthen your drive off the tee? Have no fear. There is no shortage 
of locations to craft your golf game before hitting the bigger links.

Mini Golf

Assateague Greens Golf Center
br9048 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin
br410-213-7526

Frontier Town Campground Store
br8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin
Frontiertown.com
br410-641-0880

Monster Mini Golf
br7351 Assateague Drive Suite 380, Jessup
Monsterminigolf.com
br410-579-4653

Night Hawk Golf Center
br814 Route 3 S., Gambrills
Nighthawkgolfcenter.com
br410-721-9349

Severna Park Golf & Sports Center
br1257 Ritchie Highway, Arnold
Severnaparkgolf.com
br410-647-8618

Shore Fun Mini Golf
br1101 Romancoke Road, Stevensville
br410-604-0555

Driving Ranges

Night Hawk Golf Center
br814 Route 3 S., Gambrills
Nighthawkgolfcenter.com
br410-721-9349

Arundel Golf Park
br1501 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie
Arundelgolfpark.com
br410-761-1295

Laurel Golf & Recreation
br9801 Fort Meade Road, Laurel
Laurelgolfcenter.com
br301-725-4646

Rocky Gorge 4 Seasons
br8445 Old Columbia Road, Laurel
Rockygorgegolf.com
br301-725-0888

Pasadena Golf Center
br4358 Mountain Road, Pasadena
Pasadenagolfcenter.com
br410-439-4653

Oak’s Golf Center

1303 South Division Street, Salisbury
br410-341-4711

Severna Park Golf & Sports Center
br1257 Ritchie Hwy., Arnold
Severnaparkgolf.com
br410-647-8618

Get Your Race On

Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K
brJune 21st, 8 a.m.
brSeverna Park High School, Severna Park
Annapolisstriders.org
br410-757-2272

Two Rivers Bike Ride
brJune 27th, 6:30 a.m.
brQueen Anne’s County Courthouse, Centreville
Tworiversbikeride.org
br410-827-5822

Women’s Distance Festival 5K / Run After the Women 5K
brJuly 11th, 7:45 a.m.
brWest Annapolis Elementary School, Annapolis
Annapolisstriders.org
br240-460-1127

Annapolis 10 Mile Run
brAugust 30th, 7 a.m.
brNavy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
Annapolisstriders.org
br410-280-2923

 

Boys of Summer (and Fall)

brThe Bowie Baysox and Delmarva Shorebirds play out the heart of their schedule this summer at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie and Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, respectively. The Baysox will face the likes of Harrisonburg, Akron, Richmond, Erie, Binghampton, Trento, New Britain, Reading, and Altoona, among others. The Shorebirds will face off against Ashville, Augusta, Lakewood, West Virginia, Hagerstown, and many more. Visit Baysox.com or Theshorebirds.com for full schedules and details.

br brThe Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles are eyeing the postseason again after successful campaigns in 2014. Both squads continue their “Battle of the Beltways” rivalry this summer (July 10th–12th 8th at Camden Yards). Visit Washington.nationals.mlb.com or Baltimore.orioles.mlb.com for each club’s full schedule and details.

brbrThe Navy Midshipmen kick off their 2015 football season against Colgate on September 5th at home. The blue and gold host home games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium against Colgate, East Carolina, Air Force, Tulane, University of South Florida and Southern Methodist University. The Mids also travel to Philly to battle Army. Visit Navysports.com or call 1-800-US4-NAVY for more information.

brbrThe Maryland Terrapins look to improve on their successful inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference, which included a trip to the Foster Farms Bowl. The Terps will play seven home games at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium against Richmond, Bowling Green, South Florida, University of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana. The Terps also face Penn State at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore (10/24). Visit Umterps.com or call 1-800-462-TERP for more game details.

Water Bugs

brbrBeat the Maryland heat by taking a dip in one of your local watering holes.

Local Public Beaches

Sandy Point State Park

1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis
Dnr2.maryland.gov
br410-974-2149

Betterton Beach
brBetterton, Maryland
Kentcounty.com/betterton
br410-778-0416

Rolph’s Wharf
br1008 Rolphs Wharf Rd, Chestertown
Rolphswharf.com
br410-778-6389

The Rock Hall Beach
brRock Hall, Maryland
Rockhallmd.com/beach

Matapeake Beach
br2010 Sonny Schulz Blvd, Stevensville
Matapeakebeach.com
br410-758-4098

Local Public Pools

Arundel Olympic Swim Center
br2690 Riva Road, Annapolis
Aacounty.org/RecParks/swimcenters/arundelcenter
br410-222-7933 or 301-970-2216

Roger “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park
br273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis
Annapolis.gov
br410-263-7958

Y of Central Maryland
br1209 Ritchie Highway, Arnold
Ymaryland.org
br410-544-2525

North Arundel Aquatic Center 
br7888 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie
Aacounty.org/RecParks/swimcenters/aquaticcenter
br410-222-0090

Dorchester County Pool
br107 Virginia Avenue, Cambridge
Dorchesterrecreation.org
br410-221-8535

The Dorchester Family YMCA
br201 Talbot Avenue, Cambridge
Dorchesterymca.org
br410-221-0505

George Murphy Community Pool
br501 Port Street, Easton
Talbotcountymd.gov
br410-820-7306

YMCA of the Chesapeake
br202 Peach Blossom Lane, Easton
Ymcachesapeake.org
br410-822-0566

Millington Pool
brMillington, Maryland
Kentparksandrec.org
br410-928-5814

Bayside Landing Park
brOff Bayside Avenue, Rock Hall
Kentparksandrec.org
br410-708-1778

Bay Hundred Community Pool

911 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
Talbotcountymd.gov
br410-745-6592

YMCA of the Chesapeake
br1013 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels
Ymcachesapeake.org
br410-745-5963

Kent County Community Center Pool
br11041 Worton Road, Worton
Kentparksandrec.org
br410-810-2979

State Parks within Our Counties

Anne Arundel

Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis
br1100 E College Parkway, Annapolis
Dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclaands/Pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx
br410-974-2149
brSandy Point offers a public beach on the Chesapeake Bay next to the westbound span of the Bay Bridges.

Patapsco Valley State Park
br8020 Baltimore National Pike, 
Ellicott City
Dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/patapsco.aspx
br410-461-5005
brOpening in 1907, Patapsco Valley is one of Maryland’s first state parks with over 16,000 acres and 170 miles of nature trails.

Caroline County

Martinak State Park
br137 Deep Shore Road, Denton
Dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/martinak.aspx
br410-479-1619
brLocated on the Choptank River and Watts Creek, Martinak State Park provides guests with fishing, boating, camping and picnicking opportunities as well as cabins to stay in.

Kent County

Millington Wildlife Management Area

Dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/publiclands/eastern/millington.aspx
br410-928-3650
brHunting opportunities abound with 
a vast array of wildlife at MWRA 
such as deer, waterfowl, rabbits, mourning doves, wild turkey, 
squirrels, foxes and raccoons.

Sassafras River Natural Resource Management Area

Knock’s Folly Visitors Center

13761 Turners Creek Road, Kennedyville
Dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/sassafras.aspx
br410-820-1668
brThe Sassafras NRMA is known for its scenic views of the Sassafras River and Chesapeake Bay from atop the high banks facing south.

Queen Anne’s County

Tuckahoe State Park
br13070 Crouse Mill Road, Queen Anne
Dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/tuckahoe.aspx
br410-820-1668
brTuckahoe State Park offers 20 
miles of trails and a 60-acre lake 
with abundant fishing.

Talbot County

Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park

29761 Bolingbroke Point Drive, Trappe
Dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/choptankpier.aspx
br410-820-1668
brLocated in both Talbot and 
Dorchester Counties, these lighted piers adjoin Sailwinds Park and are open 365 days a year, 24 hours a 
day, allowing optimum opportunities to catch perch, striped bass, croakers, sea trout and catfish.

Wye Oak State Park 
br14214 Old Wye Mills Road, Wye Mills
Dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/wyeoak.aspx
br410-820-1668
brWye Oak is a 29-acre park featuring

a lone, fenced off Wye Oak Tree located next to a story and a half 
high colonial-era brick building.

Great Outdoors & Chesapeake Culture

Adkins Arboretum
br12610 Eveland Road, Ridgely
Adkinsarboretum.org
br410-634-2847
brThis 400-acre native garden and preserve in Ridgely has more than five miles of nature paths and 600 species of plant life. Adkins offers guided walks, birding, summer nature camps and other activities.

Annapolis Maritime Museum
br723 2nd Street, Annapolis
Amaritime.org

410-295-0104
brNestled in Eastport, the Annapolis Maritime Museum offers summer camps, youth and adult programs educating locals on the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay and maritime history of Annapolis, exhibits, summer concert series and more.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
br213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels
Cbmm.org

410-745-2916
brTake in annual festivals and concerts, boat rides, interactive exhibits, family activities and a working boatyard while overlooking the Miles River. Upcoming events include Party on the Point: Celebrating 50 Years on the Bay (May 23rd), Antique and Classic Boat Festival (June 19th -21st), Big Band Night (July 4th), Watermen’s Appreciation Day (August 9th), 18th Annual Charity Boat Auction (September 5th) and 18th Annual Boating Party Fundraising Gala (September 12th).

Quiet Waters Park
br600 Quiet Water Park Road, Annapolis

Aacounty.org/recparks
br410-222-1777
brBoasting 360 acres of trails, waterfront scenery along the South River, art exhibits, a playground, picnic areas, paved hike and bike trails, nature trails, gardens, a dog park and a summer concert series, Quiet Waters provides a quaint and scenic getaway.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
br647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater
Serc.si.edu
br443-482-2200
brThe 2,650-acre wooded campus in Edgewater acts as an outdoor museum 
that attracts thousands of visitors every year. SERC has adult and children’s education programs, pond explorations, canoe excursions, evening lectures, 
nature hikes and more.

Theater Buffs

brbrTheater in the round (or front and 
center) can take on extra meaning 
and excitement when performed outdoors. This summer there are 
several such local options and even 
silver screen productions.

brbrPut together by a volunteer staff, 
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre provides Annapolitans “theatre under the stars” each year right in the heart of Historic Annapolis. This summer, ASGT is producing three shows: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (May 28th – June 20th), Catch Me If You Can (July 2nd-25th) and a third to be announced (August 6th-September 6th). Visit Summergarden.com or call 410-268-9212 for more information.

brbrIn partnership with Shore Shakespeare, Adkins Arboretum is hosting Shakespeare in the Meadow with an outdoor production of The Comedy of Errors from May 1st through May 3rd. Admission to the play is $10 for Adkins Arboretum members, and $15 for nonmembers. Visit Adkinsarboretum.org for more show details.

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brNothing says summer like opening a bag of popcorn and watching an outdoor movie on a giant screen during a beautiful summer night. Here are locations that have shown outdoor summer movies in the past:

Annapolis Towne Centre

Annapolis City Dock
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
The Village at Waugh Chapel

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Family Fun

brbrLooking for an event fit for the entire family? There’s no shortage of festivals that babies to boomers will enjoy.


28th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival
brJune 19th-21st
brChesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 
St. Michaels
Cbmm.org

410-745-2916

Annapolis Irish Festival
brJuly 10th–11th
brAnne Arundel County Fairgrounds
Annapolisirishfestival.com
br410-980-7971

Maryland Renaissance Festival
brWeekends August 29th–October 25th
brMaryland Renaissance Festival, Crownsville
Marylandrenaissancefestival.com
br410-266-7304

Anne Arundel County Fair
brSeptember 16th-20th
brCounty Fairgrounds, Crownsville
Aacountyfair.org
br410-923-3400

Caroline-Dorchester County Fair
brAugust 5th-8th
brCaroline County 4-H Park, Denton
Caroline-dorchestercountyfair.org
br410-829-0095

Kent County Fair
brJuly 16th-18th

Kent County Fairgrounds, Chestertown
Kentcountyfair.org
br410-778-6429

Talbot County Fair
brJuly 8th-11th
brTalbot Agriculture and Education Center, Easton
Talbotcountyfair.org
br410-822-8007

Queen Anne’s County Fair
brAugust 10th-15th
brQueen Anne’s County 4-H Park
Queenannescofair.com
br410-758-0267

Spots to Watch the Fourth of July Fireworks

brbrWhat better way to celebrate 
our nation’s birth than to take 
your friends and family out to see the fantastic local fireworks displays? Most fireworks displays begin at late dusk, often at 
9 p.m., although we recommend checking with the municipal 
fire department for exact times.

Western Shore:

Annapolis Harbor
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor 
Allen Pond, Bowie
Chesapeake Beach
National Mall, Washington, D.C.

Eastern Shore:

brbrCambridge Waterfront
brChestertown along the Chester River
Georgetown HarborRock Hall Harbor

Snow Hill
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St Michaels – Big Band Night/Fireworks (July 4th)

Local Libraries

brbrGet to know your local libraries through kids’ book programs, concerts, family events, readings and author visits. With 15 libraries in Anne Arundel County and 13 throughout the Eastern Shore, you’re bound to find more than a 60-year-old mystery novel or classic cassette tape. Check out our online calendar for more information on events going on at a library near you!

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Worth the Drive

The National Harbor, which opened in early 2008 along the Potomac River, has become a booming metropolis and a hot-spot destination with more attractions on the way. The Capital Wheel, a 175-foot Ferris wheel provides a spectacular birds-eye view of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The wheel features 42 climate-controlled gondolas with room to seat eight. Along with the Capital Wheel, the National Harbor is hosting a plethora of special events highlighted by the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (June 19th, 6-10 p.m. and June 20th, 12-6 p.m.), Walk of Hope (June 6th, 8-11 a.m.), and the Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival (August 22nd, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.), among others.

Other Destination Events

Firefly Music Festival 
brJune 18th-21st, 2015
brThe Woodlands, Dover, Delaware
Fireflyfestival.com
br312-253-6545
brHeadliners include Paul 
McCartney, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Morrissey, Snoop Dogg, 
Foster the People, Zedd.

Arts & Crafts

First Sunday Arts Festival 
brSundays, 12–5 p.m., May 3rd–October 4th.
brCalvert and West Streets, Annapolis
Firstsundayarts.com
br410-263-4012

First Friday Gallery Walk
brFridays, 5–8 p.m.
brEaston
Eastonmd.org
br410-770-8000 (Talbot County Office 
of Tourism)

Annapolis Arts Crafts & Wine Festival
brJune 6th-7th
brNavy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
Annapolisartscraftsandwinefestival.com
br410-263-4012

25th Annual Annapolis Art Walk
brAugust 20th, 5–9 P.M.
brDowntown Annapolis
Artinannapolis.com
br410-267-7077

Chestertown’s 1st Fridays
brDowntown Chestertown
brFridays, 5–8 p.m.
Kentcounty.com/artsentertainment

brbr2nd Friday Art Stroll in Berlin
brMain Street, Berlin
brFridays
Berlinmainstreet.com


443-735-0957
br410-973-2051 (Berlin Main Street)

3rd Friday Salisbury
brDowntown Salisbury
brFridays, 5–8 p.m.
3rdfridaysby.com
br410-774-6145

brbrFor more Summer events, visit our online calendar here: http://www.whatsupmag.com/calendar