Glow Flow at the Westin Kierland: North Scottsdale’s Coolest Way to Beat the Summer Heat
What is Glow Flow at the Westin Kierland? Glow Flow is a glow-in-the-dark poolside event at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ, running select Saturday nights through September 5, 2026, featuring nighttime FlowRider surfing, a dive-in movie, and family-friendly games.
If you have spent even one July in the Valley, you know the secret to Scottsdale summers: the fun starts when the sun goes down. And nobody does after dark quite like the Westin Kierland.
Glow Flow transforms the resort’s Adventure Pool into a neon playground on select Saturday nights from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Picture surfers in glow gear carving across a lit-up wave machine, a movie playing poolside under the stars, and s’mores roasting nearby. It is one of those only-in-Scottsdale evenings that reminds you why people fall in love with this area, and why so many of Laura Lucky’s clients choose to call the Kierland corridor home.
Here is everything you need to know before you go.
What Your Glow Flow Ticket Includes
This is not just pool access. The evening is packed:
- Unlimited nighttime rides on the FlowRider surf simulator, the only one in Scottsdale
- A dive-in poolside movie under the stars
- A glow welcome bracelet at check-in
- Pickleball open play under the lights
- Light-up lawn games including putting, hula hoops, and cornhole
- S’mores stations for fireside roasting, plus popcorn, snow cones, and sweet treats
- Pool bar access with a limited-edition themed cocktail, and a local food truck on site
Glow Flow is complimentary for resort guests with a confirmed room reservation, which makes it a great excuse for a summer staycation. Check KierlandAfterDark.com for dates, tickets, and details.
Why the Westin Kierland Is a North Scottsdale Icon
The Westin Kierland sits in the heart of the Kierland corridor, steps from the shopping and dining of Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter. Beyond Glow Flow, the resort’s Kierland After Dark series brings concerts, themed parties, live music in the Rim Lounge, and even a Scottish bagpiper playing at sunset overlooking the golf course.
For residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, this is the kind of amenity-rich lifestyle that makes the area special: resort energy, walkable retail, and world-class golf, all minutes from home.
The Kierland Lifestyle: Living Where Others Vacation
One question buyers relocating to North Scottsdale ask Laura Lucky again and again: what is it actually like to live here in the summer? Glow Flow is a pretty good answer. Desert summers reward people who embrace evening living, and this community is built for it.
Homes near the Kierland area, and throughout North Scottsdale’s 85254, 85255, 85262, and 85266 ZIP codes, put you close to resort amenities, top-tier dining, spring training, and hundreds of miles of Sonoran Desert trails. Whether you are considering a lock-and-leave condo near Kierland Commons or a custom estate further north, the lifestyle is the draw, and events like this are part of it.
Tips for Your Glow Flow Night
- Book early. Select Saturdays sell out, especially late summer dates before the September 5 finale.
- Wear something neon or white. The blacklights do the rest.
- Arrive at 7:00 p.m. sharp to maximize FlowRider time before the movie starts.
- Make a weekend of it. Resort guests attend free, and Kierland Commons is steps away for dinner before or after.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Glow Flow run at the Westin Kierland?
Glow Flow runs on select Saturday nights through September 5, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the resort’s Adventure Pool. Visit KierlandAfterDark.com for the full schedule.
Do you have to be a hotel guest to attend Glow Flow?
No. Tickets are available to the public, and the event is complimentary for Westin Kierland resort guests with a confirmed room reservation.
Is Glow Flow family friendly?
Yes. The evening blends music, games, movies, and glowing fun for all ages, with a s’mores station, lawn games, and sweet treats alongside the pool bar for adults.
Thinking About Making North Scottsdale Home?
Events like Glow Flow are just one slice of life in the Kierland corridor and greater North Scottsdale. If you are curious about neighborhoods near the Westin Kierland, or anywhere in 85255, 85262, or 85266, Laura Lucky would love to show you around.
Thinking about buying or selling in North Scottsdale? Let’s talk.
Laura Lucky Realtor and Global Real Estate Advisor The Luckys at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Serving North Scottsdale | 85255, 85262, 85266 Call or text 480-390-5044 | All.Lucky@RussLyon.com
