The longest day of the year is almost here, so why not take full advantage by planning something special for the summer solstice.

•Stay up late and stargaze. There are usually quite a few stargazing events that take place during this time, so why not use the warm summer evenings to gaze at the stars.

•Plan a family outing. What better way to spend the longest day of the year than with your family. This is the perfect time to head out to your favorite park, lake, or beach to savor the warm weather. You could even use this as a time to update your family photos. 

•Create some summer resolutions. Summer is a time of creativity and inspiration, so get your family together and create a few resolutions that you can stick to for the rest of the year. 

•Plan a scavenger hunt. Use clues and summer supplies to have a fun day with family and friends. You can even take your scavenger hunt into the night using glow sticks.

If you will be using summer solstice to catch up with family and friends, be sure to have a camera ready to capture the moment.