<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4YKQeq_0vliLUDY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4YKQeq_0vliLUDY00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Created with Canva</figcaption></figure><p>When the monsoon weather moves out of Arizona, it makes way for crisp autumn air. The gentle breezes and clear skies create the perfect palate for dots of vibrant color to take flight.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0oBGty_0vliLUDY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0oBGty_0vliLUDY00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Canva</figcaption></figure><p>Fall is the perfect season for hot air balloons, and the autumn air comes alive with hot air balloon festivals across Arizona. Here are some of the best places to experience the joy and adventure of hot air balloon festivals and family adventure in our state.</p><h2><b>1.</b> <b>Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival</b></h2><p><b>Location: Salt River Fields, Scottsdale, Arizona</b></p><p><b>Dates: Friday through Sunday of the Last Full Weekend in October</b></p><p>This could be described as the ultimate three-dimensional Halloween celebration. <a href="http://spooktacular%20hot%20air%20balloon%20festival%20%28azspooktacular.com%29/">The Spooktacular Balloon Festival</a> combines trick-or-treating, family fun, and hot air balloons.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=02DtuY_0vliLUDY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=02DtuY_0vliLUDY00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Canva</figcaption></figure><p>In the <b>free kids' zone,</b> kids can play on more than 30 inflatable slides, bounce houses, and an obstacle course. In the evenings, there are balloon glows, fireworks, spooky trails, and a magic show.</p><p>For a fee, parents and children can see the entire panorama with tethered balloon rides. Get tickets and details on their <a href="https://azspooktacular.com/">website</a>.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ONoWW_0vliLUDY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ONoWW_0vliLUDY00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>the Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival via Facebook</figcaption></figure><h2><b>2.</b> <b>Page Lake Powell Balloon Regatta</b></h2><p><b>Location: Page, Arizona</b></p><p><b>Dates: First Weekend of November</b></p><p>The <a href="https://pagechamberstreetfair.com/">Page Lake Powell Balloon Regatta</a> is a beautiful fall balloon festival next to gorgeous Lake Powell. The event combines a street fair, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, and evening balloon glows. This is a perfect way to greet fall in Arizona.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1yZjyp_0vliLUDY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1yZjyp_0vliLUDY00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Page Lake Powell Balloon Regatta via Facebook</figcaption></figure><p>Imagine a sky full of about 50 hot air balloons during the daily mass ascensions from Lake Powell National Golf Course and John C. Page Memorial Park. Learn more on the <a href="https://pagechamberstreetfair.com/">Page-Lake Powell Chamber website</a>.</p><h2><b>3.</b> <b>Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival</b></h2><p><b>Location: Yuma, Arizona</b></p><p><b>Dates: Third Weekend of November</b></p><p>Finally, check out the <a href="https://members.yumachamber.org/events/details/colorado-river-crossing-hot-air-balloon-festival-4768">Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival</a> in Yuma. Held the third weekend in November from Friday to Sunday, this is one of Arizona's most beautiful hot-air ballooning events.</p><p>The balloon glows light up the night, creating a magical atmosphere. Then, don't miss the mass ascensions on Saturday and Sunday morning. Throughout the weekend, the balloonists will offer tethered rides so attendees can experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert from above. Find out more on their <a href="https://www.caballeros.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE11_hleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRx-wMrLACVc8wR42V2YGKlbCO2ok-6ehEDm8leByw_JU2QwrLNotUMFQQ_aem_psMUl9PBXUc9fEcL6NFXJg">website</a>.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2jXRFB_0vliLUDY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2jXRFB_0vliLUDY00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Canva</figcaption></figure><h2>Arizona: Experience a Great Fall Activity for the Whole Family</h2><p>Hot air balloon festivals are not just about the balloons. This is a great chance to get out in the cooler desert air and experience the beauty of Arizona in a whole new way.</p><p>Sources: <a href="https://azspooktacular.com/">Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (azspooktacular.com)</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PLPballoonregatta/">Facebook Lake Powell Balloon Regatta</a> | <a href="https://pagechamberstreetfair.com/">Page-Lake Powell Chamber</a> | <a href="https://rove.me/to/arizona/page-lake-powell-balloon-regatta">Page Lake Powell Balloon Regatta</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SRFSpooktacular">Facebook: Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival</a> | <a href="https://www.crcballoons.com/">Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival - Yuma</a> | <a href="https://members.yumachamber.org/events/details/colorado-river-crossing-hot-air-balloon-festival-4768">Yuma Chamber of Commerce</a></p><h2>LOOK: Highest-rated campgrounds in Sierra Vista, according to Yelp</h2><p><a href="https://stacker.com/arizona/sierra-vista/highest-rated-campgrounds-sierra-vista-according-yelp">Stacker</a> compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in Sierra Vista using data from Yelp.</p><h2>LOOK: Most commonly seen birds in Arizona</h2><p><a href="https://stacker.com/arizona/most-commonly-seen-birds-arizona">Stacker</a> compiled a list of the most common birds seen in Arizona from Project FeederWatch.</p></div></body>

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When the monsoon weather moves out of Arizona, it makes way for crisp autumn air. The gentle breezes and clear skies create the perfect palate for dots of vibrant color to take flight. Fall is the perfect season for hot air balloons, and the autumn air comes alive with hot...