Are you ready for the be all-end all of outdoor entertainment after dark?
I don’t know about where you live, but here in TN it’s still pretty hot and humid out even after the sun goes down from June-August. A water balloon fight would not be an unwelcome event! But, a water balloon fight in the dark? The logistics aren’t really there.
But how about a glow in the dark water balloon fight?? Yes!
How is everyone seeing each other? Well, the water balloons in hand obviously, but also you would ideally be playing right at dusk, when you can just make out the other people in the yard. Sounds fun, right?
Let me start off with a few precautions…
- Be sure the glow sticks you purchase state that they are non-toxic.
- Glow sticks should be placed in the water balloons by an adult. There is a chance it could crack and the chemicals inside could leak out. If you have the non-toxic sticks you will be fine, but be sure to rinse any of the chemicals off the skin as soon as possible.
- Do not break open the glow sticks to pour the solution into a water balloon. There is glass inside that could cut you and puncture the balloon. Not a wise idea.
Note: Accidentally cracking a glow stick will not result in you getting cut by the glass inside. Most likely the crack that forms will only be large enough for the liquids inside to leak out.
To get the kids involved in at least part of the preparation I let them light up all of the glow sticks we were going to use. It keeps their hands busy. As they light them up, you can begin putting them in the water balloons.
Both the water balloons and glow sticks can be found at the dollar store. You can’t beat summer fun that only costs a few dollars!
1. Gently fold the glow stick into thirds.
2. Pull the balloon completely over one end of the glow stick.
3. Continue to roll the balloon down over the glow stick.
Boom! You’re ready to add water!
Adding the glow sticks to the balloons may take some trial and error, but eventually you will get comfortable with the process and really start knocking them out! If a glow stick does happen to crack, toss it in the trash and move on to the next one.
The water balloons should come with a little plastic nozzle you can place over the end of your hose. Use it to slowly fill up the balloons. The glow sticks may poke and protrude inside the balloons, but they should not cause them to pop.
Continue to fill up those balloons and pretty soon you will have a bucket full of fun!
My little guys had so much fun throwing these at each other!
And afterwards, they had a lot of fun glow sticks to play with in the dark.
Win-win!
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Jenny says
May 18, 2018 at 7:13 AMAwesome idea for family night fun! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Chas says
May 17, 2018 at 4:11 PMSo fun! I have done this with plastic eggs and hid them for fun in the summer – will have to try this one too. Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Amy says
May 14, 2018 at 2:47 PMWhat a great idea! Thank you for sharing at Happiness is Homemade link party.
Jenny says
May 14, 2018 at 6:25 AMWhat a fun idea! Kids and adults will love playing glow in the dark water balloons. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the party next week!
Hil says
July 2, 2017 at 7:43 PMWe had an epic water fight this weekend, I will have to remember these for next time!!
Thanks so much for sharing at #bloggerspotlight
Kimberly says
July 2, 2017 at 6:41 PMSuch an easy and neat idea for kids! Thanks for sharing on #TurnItUpTuesday.
Michele says
July 1, 2017 at 5:37 AMAwesome idea!
Multicultural Motherhood says
June 30, 2017 at 5:10 PMWow this looks so much fun! Need to try it with my kids. #FrugalMommas
sandra says
June 28, 2017 at 3:37 PMThis sounds like so much fun and my grandkids will love it!
Kim~madeinaday says
June 26, 2017 at 7:20 PMThese look so fun! I know they were a hit! Sharing on social media! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Gentle Joy Photography says
June 26, 2017 at 9:47 AMThose look fun! 😉
Desibillee says
September 14, 2016 at 2:18 AMThanks a lot for sharing the DIY tips! I really appreciate the precautions you have noted in your blog post.
ELi says
June 9, 2016 at 2:01 PMThis is really cool I’m going to post it on my blog if you don’t mind and will link your website to. Such a great and creative idea.
Michele McDonald says
June 9, 2016 at 4:30 PMYou are more than welcome to post 1 photo with a link back, but please do now share the entire post. Thanks! 🙂
sahana says
June 5, 2016 at 8:17 PMHow fun! Such an unique idea.Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again next week on Friday, @ 12.00AM EST
Cristina at Ava's Alphabet says
June 4, 2016 at 10:04 PMAwesome idea! This looks like so much fun! I would love it if you linked up this post at the Family Joy Blog Link-up Party which starts on Sundays at 12EST on Ava’s Alphabet and 5 other blogs. Hope you are having a great weekend!
Mother of 3 says
June 1, 2016 at 7:25 AMSounds so fun! My boys love both water balloons and glow sticks; combining them sounds just perfect.
Margie says
May 29, 2016 at 1:59 AMWhat a great idea! Perfect for a fourth of July picnic while waiting for the fireworks to start.
Amanda says
July 6, 2015 at 1:24 PMWhat a great camping activity!
Thanks for sharing your post with the #homemattersparty. We’re glad to have you.
Jelli says
July 3, 2015 at 8:08 PMGenius! Love this idea and will definitely pin it to remember for future camp outs and retreats. I know kids (and adults) will love it!
Katie says
July 2, 2015 at 3:21 PMReally cool idea, we’ve got tons of glowsticks lying around, thanks for sharing!
Mary Gilbert says
July 1, 2015 at 8:39 PMWhat a great idea! Thanks for sharing on Your Whims Wednesday
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
July 1, 2015 at 11:33 AMWhat a super cute idea! Living in Florida it’s almost too hot to be outside during the day unless your submerged in water. So we do a lot of activities outside at night and this is great, I pinned it to remind me later! 🙂
Bobbi @ 3GLOL says
July 19, 2014 at 9:37 PMAwesome idea!! I wanna play now. 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Devany LeDrew says
July 18, 2014 at 3:11 PMBRILLIANT! Sharing at Still Playing School’s Facebook page and pinning!
Crystal Nell says
July 17, 2014 at 9:14 PMI love these glow in the dark water balloons. How fun to play at night 🙂