Light Up the Night Kayaking 2026 (St. Marys)
Light Up The Night Kayaking is an opportunity to kayak, canoe, or paddleboard under the stars while meeting new people and friends! All you need are some lights, and your kayak, paddle board, or canoe. Each event has a theme that you are encouraged to participate in them. Remember to ensure you have some form of lights on your vessel such as string lights, headlamps, along with life jackets and safety kids. The start time of each event will be posted closer to the event date but around dusk, so please allow yourself time to decorate and be on the water for the specified start time.
Spectators are welcome to view the event from the riverbank.
Dates & Theme:
June 13 – Wild Wild West Paddle
July 11 – Hawaiian Paddle
August 28 – Full Moon PJ Paddle
For participants, the best spot to park and launch is at the Flats as there are lots of parking and an accessible kayak launch (1 Veteran’s Circle, St. Marys).
At the start, we will all paddle up river until we are ready to turn around and paddle back.