Mayor Kerry Thomson

Page last updated on July 10, 2026 at 1:26 pm

Welcome to Glow Week!

For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Community Events Hotline (812-349-3754)

Fraud Alert

Tickets for any of the Glow Week programs offered through comments on social media sites are SCAMS. Parks and Recreation does not sell advance tickets or vendor space for any of the Glow Week events; admission is paid on site. 

Splash & Glow Party

  • Admission: $5/person
  • Day: Thursday, Sept. 17
  • Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

  • Switchyard Park
    1601 S. Rogers St.
    Bloomington, IN 47403

Colored lights in the Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad, glow sticks all around, and a glow-in-the-dark hunt for prizes kick off a "glowing" weekend!

Glow in the Dark Scavenger Hunt

  • Admission: $5/person
  • Day: Friday, Sept. 18
  • Time: 8-10 p.m.

  • Switchyard Park
    1601 S. Rogers St.
    Bloomington, IN 47403

Embark on a luminous adventure when you combine a traditional scavenger hunt with the allure of glowing clues and prizes! It's a perfect blend of fun, teamwork, and mystery for all ages.

Glow in the Park

Light up the night at this high-energy, glow-in-the-dark dance party! Step under the black lights, dance to beats from a live DJ, and get creative at the neon paint station. Wear white for maximum glow, snap selfies in the black light photo booth, and grab a free glow necklace while they last!