Friday, Sept. 18 | 6-8 p.m.
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Join us for Light Up the Night!
We are excited to invite you to our Light Up The Night event held on Friday, September 18. Check-in begins at 6 PM at Noelridge Park ITC Pavilion.
Salsa Guy and The Freeze will have dinner and dessert available for purchase with Sonny Butler bringing the music. This family-friendly event is one you won’t want to miss!
Enjoy activity booths, luminaries, a trail art competition, and a variety of activities designed to engage guests of all ages. The evening will conclude with a “Light Up The Night” walk along the trail—symbolizing hope, unity, and the impact we can make together.
The Details
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Noelridge Park Trail, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Salsa Guy Cafe
Salsa Guy Cafe will be offering an event-special menu for you and your family to order off of.
The Freeze
The Freeze will be there ready to serve up delicious desserts! 10% of all sales go to BH.
Sonny Butler
Sonny Butler will be returning again this year bringing the beats! Get ready to party!
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost?
The cost of registration is $35 for adults, $20 for youth (12 and younger), and littles 3 and younger are free. Families of 5 or more can register at a capped cost of $130.
Participants are not required to fundraise. What we do ask is that you would prayerfully consider contributing to the ministry above the registration fee.
What is included with registration?
- Light Up the Night T-Shirt
- Free Popcorn Bar
- Interactive Booth activities
- Glow Accessories
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure
- Prize opportunities throughout the evening
Will there be food?
Yes, food will be available for purchase.
Salsa Guy Cafe will offer a special event menu, and The Freeze will be serving a variety of dessert treats for guests to enjoy. The Freeze will be donating 10% of proceeds to BH.
Is this family friendly?
Yes!
This event is made for families to enjoy. There will be plenty to do for kids, teens, and adults of all ages.
Should I bring anything?
Yes!
Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, and a flashlight—we’ll provide materials so you can transform it into a black light during the event!
What to Expect
Luminaries for Life
Decorate a paper bag to line the trail with an LED candle inside. Our board will vote and the winning design will get a prize.
The Glow Bar
Glow sticks, necklaces, bracelets, neon paint, and tape will be available for you to decorate yourself for the walk.
The Popcorn Bar
Create your own custom mix of popcorn and candy to make a delicious snack to enjoy on the walk or take home.
Tattoos That Glow
Choose a fun glow-in-the-dark temporary tattoo to wear and show off as it lights up throughout the night.
Photo Booth
Strike a pose at our photo booth featuring a glow-in-the-dark balloon arch and capture a fun memory from the night.
Lightpaint Photos
Step into the blackout booth and capture a photo featuring your own glowing, light-drawn designs created using light alone!
Blacklight Magic
Use the provided black light Sharpies and translucent tape to transform your phone flashlight into your own black light for the walk!
Community Canvas
Use glow-in-the-dark chalk to create a Bridgehaven Light Up the Night trail design, then enter your design for a chance to win a prize!
Unable to attend but would still like to support our fundraising goal?
Thank you to our business sponsors for this event!
