🎃 Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival in Scottsdale: Your Halloween Adventure Awaits

Looking for a fun, family-friendly Halloween experience near Scottsdale? The Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is one of Arizona’s most exciting seasonal events — glowing balloons, sweet treats, and high-flying fun all in one place.

Whether you’re traveling with kids or friends, this annual festival offers safe trick-or-treating, tethered balloon rides, fireworks, costume contests, and delicious food vendors. It’s the perfect reason to visit Scottsdale in October — and stay nearby with Rove Living for the ultimate comfort and convenience.

🕸️ Event Highlights at a Glance

• 📍 Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ

• 🗓️ Dates: October 24–26 (check official site for updated dates each year)

• ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

• 🎟️ Admission: Adults from $20–$25 | Children (ages 3–12) around $15–$17 | Kids 2 and under free

• 🎈 Tethered Balloon Rides: Adults $25 | Children under 10 $15 (by Rainbow Ryders)

• 🌐 Official Site: azspooktacular.com

🧛‍♂️ What Makes It So “Spooktacular”?

Over 20 glowing hot air balloons transform into themed trick-or-treat stations, each giving away thousands of pounds of candy. Pilots and crews get into the Halloween spirit — many dress up in costumes while greeting guests and handing out sweets.

In between balloons, enjoy the Kids Zone with inflatables and obstacle courses, browse the vendor market, and catch live entertainment throughout the evening.

Each night closes with a fireworks show, lighting up the desert sky with a grand finale.

🎭 Costume Contests, Food & Family Fun

The nightly costume contests are divided into adult, children, and family/group categories. Winners take home prizes like gift cards and trophies. Guests often go all out — expect everything from superheroes to spooky monsters and movie characters!

Food vendors serve festival favorites like barbecue, Asian fare, hot dogs, doughnuts, and ice cream. There are also booths selling light-up toys and souvenirs for kids.

👻 Haunted Trail — Choose Your Fright Level

For those seeking a thrill, the Haunted Spook Trail offers a spooky stroll filled with zombies, clowns, and scarecrows (put on by the Saguaro High School Choir). Families with small children can opt for a “glow-stick” version of the trail — still festive, but without the scares.

Proceeds from donations go toward the choir’s annual performance trip — so you’ll be supporting a local cause while having fun.

✨ Why Guests Love This Event

• Safe, fun trick-or-treating experience

• Over 4,000 pounds of candy handed out nightly

• Unique balloon glow photo ops

• Family activities for all ages

• Fireworks finale every night

🚗 Tips for Attending

• Arrive early: Parking fills up fast, and early arrivals get the best balloon glow views.

• Use shuttle services: Free shuttles often run from nearby lots like the Hobby Lobby at Talking Stick.

• Dress in layers: Arizona evenings can be cool after sunset.

• Bring cash: Some vendors may not take cards.

• Book your stay nearby: Stay within minutes of the event with Rove Living for a smooth, stress-free night.

🏡 Stay with Rove Living — Your Home Near the Glow

Make your Scottsdale getaway effortless by staying with Rove Living.
Our vacation rentals are modern, centrally located, and ideal for families visiting the Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival.

✨ Why guests love Rove Living:

• Convenient access to Salt River Fields & Talking Stick

• Stylish, fully furnished homes perfect for groups or families

• Flexible check-in options

• Local guides & area recommendations for every stay

Skip the traffic, skip the stress — book your Scottsdale stay today at Rove Living, and make this Halloween one to remember!

🔍 Plan Your Trip

• 🎟️ Tickets & Info: azspooktacular.com

• 📍 Venue: Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

• 🏠 Where to Stay: Rove Living — Book Your Stay