By james art PHOENIX — The Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Salt River Fields in Scottsdale this weekend.
The annual Halloween-themed event begins Friday and runs from 5 to 9 p.m. through Sunday. The event will feature over 20 hot air balloons from across the country, while also hosting additional activities designed for children of all ages.
Each balloon will also serve as a trick-or-treat station as more than 4,000 pounds of candy will be given away.
A free children’s zone will have 30 slides and rides, including bouncy houses and an obstacle course.
How much are balloon festival tickets?
Tickets are available online or at the door.
Admission to the Friday and Saturday event is $22 for adults and $17 for children. Prices drop on Sundays to $17 for adults and $12 for children.
Children aged 3-13 will need a ticket, while children under 3 are free.
Balloon tickets will be sold separately within the Balloon Festival. Rides will cost $30 for adults and $20 for children under 11.
Other features of the Balloon Festival include a fireworks show on Friday and Saturday, a costume contest on Friday and Saturday (with prizes in four age groups), an evening magic show and a haunted trail hosted by Saguaro High School students.