Happy weekend, Wicomico County! In today’s happening-today edition: Indoor pickleball hub, Summerfest series, and sound bath on the water + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Water system improvements ahead: Salisbury will begin the Naylor Mill Water Main Extension on June 29, extending service to the area. Expect one-lane traffic, with work continuing through June 2027 to improve drinking water -- follow the water project.
A welcoming sports hub: Salisbury’s Dill Dinkers Pickleball offers a new indoor facility with high-quality courts, lessons, and parties for all ages, teaching beginners and connecting players by skill level in a welcoming community -- explore the pickleball courts.
Family fun all summer: Wicomico’s free Summerfest series returns Thursdays, starting June 25 at Lake Street Playground, with arts celebration July 9 at Billy Gene Jackson Sr. Park and game night July 23 -- see the Summerfest lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
A quick local tee time: Keep it close to home this week with Elks Golf Club, the Salisbury course leased by the lodge and open to the public. Low-key setting, friendly vibe, and just enough challenge to justify that post-round snack... perfect for sneaking in a stress-busting round between errands.
Skip the beach traffic: Whether you’re craving a quick unplug without the beach traffic, Salisbury Camping and Adventure Park packs in treehouse, tent, and cabin stays, a treetop ropes course, and GellyBall for the adrenaline crew. Easy outdoorsy fun, room for gatherings, and zero long-haul drives... consider this your local reset button.
Local date-night upgrade: Savour leans into Eastern Shore flavors with elevated seafood, land-loving plates, and thoughtful, locally sourced touches in a polished room that still feels relaxed. Put it on this week’s shortlist for a proper sit-down, maybe catch some live music, and call it a win.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🟢 DIY Slime @ CoCo's Funhouse (Salisbury) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your kid has turned the kitchen into a glue factory, let CoCo's Funhouse crown them Slime Master, and handle the aftermath. They mix, stretch, and bedazzle goo with glitter, beads, and colors, then burn off the wiggles on inflatables and in the arcade.
🦀 Heroes Haven Crab Feast @ Mardela Springs Vol. Fire Company | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Crab mallets up for the annual Heroes Haven Crab Feast, with crabs steamed on site, while supplies last, plus corn, burgers, and drinks. Tickets are $55, with games, live and silent auctions, a cake wheel, and DJ Moonbeam keeping the Old Bay crowd happily noisy.
🎨 Opening Reception The Art of Resilience @ Inspire Gallery (Salisbury) | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Gallery night in Salisbury means an opening reception that actually matters, a new exhibit celebrating Juneteenth and Pride with work from local Black and LGBTQ+ artists. Expect resilience in full color, real conversation, and the good kind of buzz, no Bay Bridge required.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble (Salisbury) | Saturday (6/20) – Round up the kids and their favorite book for the Summer Reading Celebration Party, supposedly the biggest bash of summer. Young readers get crafts and bragging rights, you get someone else handling the glitter, minimal screen time, and the smug satisfaction of raising book people.
🧺 Farmers' Market @ Hebron Train Depot | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Grab your tote and swing by Hebron's Farmers' Market for the good stuff, all locally grown fruits and vegetables. Expect garden tomatoes, crisp greens, and neighbors you actually recognize, and leave the tube socks and knickknacks at home. Produce only, plenty of it.
🌊 Sound Bath on the Water @ Pemberton Coffeehouse (Salisbury) | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Craving some quiet that is not your car parked in the driveway? Settle on the waterfront lawn for a 75-minute sound bath with crystal bowls, water views, and a $5 Pemberton Coffeehouse drink afterward. You bring a mat, they bring calm, shoulders unclench.
🐸 Mascot Visit @ sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt (Salisbury) | Sunday (6/21) at 4:00 PM – Round up the crew and pop into sweetFrog Salisbury to meet the celebrity amphibians, Scoop or Cookie. It’s a quick, in-store photo op that buys you goodwill, air-conditioning, and a few peaceful bites of froyo while the kids beam, pose, and plot toppings. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Wicomico County report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 2 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 1%
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