“Glowing Up” Nighttime Crafts for Kids (Perfect for Summer!)
These glow-in-the-dark nighttime crafts for kids are perfect for warm summer nights and include glow-in-the-dark rocks, science activities, STEM art, and more!
We’re sharing simple and fun nighttime crafts for kids that glow in the dark!
Perfect for warm summer nights, these glow-in-the-dark crafts include ideas for kids of all ages!
Enjoy these activities for family night, at-home summer camp, or family camping trip entertainment.
From glow stick fireflies to glow-in-the-dark paint monster rocks, there’s something for everyone!
Easy Nighttime Crafts for Kids
Glow in the Dark Rock Monsters
This simple and fun nighttime craft features humble rocks and glow-in-the-dark paint.
It’s perfect for young kids and can be crafted indoors or outdoors.
Start the craft on a rainy day stuck inside, and then show off your rock art on a warm summer night!
Glowing Oil and Water Science Experiment
Here’s a fun science experiment that glows!
Introduce your little ones to STEM learning while having fun in the dark!
Glow in the Dark Homemade Slime
Take homemade slime to the next level by making it glow!
This nighttime sensory craft is great for a wide range of kids from toddlers to elementary school-aged kids!
Homemade Galaxy Jars
These homemade galaxy jars are mesmerizingly fun and so simple to put together.
You can keep them on your kid’s nightstand for engaging and interactive decor!
Glow Stick Fairies and Fireflies
Turn regular old glow sticks into nighttime creatures like fairies and fireflies.
This craft is cheap and easy, using Dollar Tree glow sticks and construction paper!
Glowing Bowling Pins
Save your plastic bottles and turn them into colorful bowling pins!
Use this nighttime craft for a fun family night, summer camp activity, or family camping trip entertainment!
Glow in the Dark Paint Art
Kids of all ages will enjoy turning glow-in-the-dark puffy paint into nighttime craft creations!
Little ones at every skill level can enjoy this fun glowing activity!
Homemade Glow Rice
Make glow rice for a fun sensory activity and craft!
You can use the rice for a space-themed sensory bin or to create glowing sensory art!
Glowing Bouncy Balls
Boys and girls alike will have so much fun crafting these glowing bouncing balls!
The marbly neon colors are super cool!
Glow in the Dark Bubbles
Ordinary bubbles get a “glow-up” with this cheap and entertaining nighttime craft for kids!
Blow the glowing bubbles onto black construction paper to create abstract art!
Homemade Lava Lamp
Learn how to make a lava lamp straight out of the 60s and 70s!
They’re groovy, glowing fun!
Firefly Glow Jars
Make 3D art with these firefly glow jars, a nighttime craft, perfect for elementary school kids and beyond!
Glow in the Dark Lantern Jars
Upcycle mason jars into glowing silhouette lantern art!
Get creative with your favorite animals, objects, and shapes!
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