‘AquaGlow’ happens at Adventure Island in Tampa, Florida on select nights from June 13-Aug. 9, 2025. Credit: Photo via BGT Public Relations
Adventure Island—Tampa Bay’s no. 1, and only waterpark—is giving theme-park enthusiasts a reason to spend even more time (and money) with its night time party.

“AquaGlow” launches on Friday, June 13, just in time for summer. The park’s new event will be from 6 p.m-11 p.m. and runs through Saturday Aug. 9.

The series happens Fridays only on June 13 and June 20, then expands to Friday-Saturday starting June 27.

This celebration will feature high-energy music and fluorescent lighting throughout the park, foam parties, and a laser light show over the water park’s 17,000-square foot wave pool. Visitors can also experience some of the park’s fan-favorite rides in a way they never have before with glowing tubes, colorful mist effects and throughout the whole park.

In addition, Castaway Falls—a newly-opened kids attraction that is getting the AquaGlow treatment—offers a spot for families to experience a multi-level play area and, for the little ones, Shaka-Laka Shores has mini slides and fountains. For the more thrill-seeking guests, Rapid Racer and Wahoo Remix thrill rides will also be illuminated.

AquaGlow has a limited capacity, for shorter wait times and to ensure a more immersive experience for the guests.

Admission to AquaGlow requires a separate ticket, which starts at $39.99. While the party officially starts at 8 p.m. on select nights, anyone with an AquaGlow ticket can enter Adventure Island starting at 6 p.m.

Anyone who purchases day admission tickets to Adventure Island can also stay for AquaGlow, but must obtain a wristband.

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This article appears in May 15-21, 2025.