Plano · every September
Plano Balloon Festival 2026
North Texas's hot air balloon weekend at Oak Point Park, running for more than four decades. Dozens of balloons inflate and launch at dawn and again at dusk, with an evening balloon glow, a main stage, kids activities, skydivers, a fun run and fair food across four days each September.
Quick questions
- When is Plano Balloon Festival?
- Usually held in September. This year's exact dates appear above as soon as the organizer announces them.
- Where is it held?
- Oak Point Park, Plano.
- Is it good for kids?
- Plano Balloon Festival is a Dallas-Fort Worth family guide — it is picked with kids in mind. The event listing above shows age guidance when the organizer provides it.
This year's event: Plano Balloon Festival: Opening Night →
Updated September 11, 2026 — this guide refreshes whenever the organizer announces dates.