If you want to have some fun with your camera after the sun goes down you could take a look at this Light Painting Article from the inmybag website (a good source of inspiration).
You will need a good tripod and a remote release that allows you to use Bulb mode on your camera. Go to the Sony Alpha Pinterest boards to check out tripods and remote releases that are available for Sony Alpha cameras.
Top Tip > Bulb mode will be greyed out (not selectable) on Sony Alpha cameras if you have not first selected ‘Single Shot’ from the Drive Mode options.