Light the Night Evolves into TodayNear.Me: A Year-Round Digital Hub for Local Events and Community Happenings

Marie Austin
Mar 10
2 min read

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vero Beach, FL – Light the Night, the beloved interactive holiday light display map, is evolving into TodayNear.Me, a year-round digital platform designed to connect communities with local events, experiences, and small businesses. This transformation marks an exciting milestone in the initiative’s fifth year, expanding its impact beyond the holiday season to provide a comprehensive, user-driven event listing service for local commerce and community engagement.

Why the Evolution?

Since its inception in 2020 as a way to bring joy and connection during the pandemic, Light the Night has grown into a widely recognized community-driven digital resource. With registrations in all 50 states, several U.S. territories, and countries worldwide—including the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and Morocco—the platform has proven the demand for easy-to-access, local experiences.

TodayNear.Me builds upon this foundation by offering:

A Year-Round Digital Hub – Moving beyond holiday lights, the platform will now feature local happenings, fairs, markets, festivals, fundraisers, and more, ensuring people stay connected to their communities all year long.
A Resource for Local Commerce – Small businesses, event organizers, and nonprofits will have a powerful new tool to reach engaged audiences and drive foot traffic.
Enhanced Digital Capabilities – With improved search and filtering features, TodayNear.Me will provide a seamless, user-friendly experience for discovering what’s happening nearby.
Stronger Community Impact – By creating a centralized space for local activities, TodayNear.Me strengthens neighborhoods, encourages in-person connections, and supports small businesses in a digital-first world.

“The overwhelming success of Light the Night showed us that people are actively looking for simple, digital ways to connect with their communities,” said [Your Name], Founder of TodayNear.Me. “By expanding into a year-round platform, we’re creating an inclusive space where anyone can discover and share events, support local businesses, and make real-world connections—all in just a few clicks.”

What’s Next?

The platform’s official launch is coming soon, and communities across the country are encouraged to get involved by submitting events, signing up for updates, and spreading the word. Light the Night’s legacy as a holiday favorite will live on, but with TodayNear.Me, local engagement has no season—it’s 365 days a year.

For more information, visit TodayNear.Me or follow us on social media for updates.