20 Things To Do at Balloon Fiesta (That Aren't Hot Air Balloons)

Updated for 2023

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, a 9-day hot air balloon festival that takes places every October in the state of New Mexico, has become our family's permanent annual vacation. After attending 12 of the past 13, years we've learned some tips and tricks and also figured out how to make the most of the multi-day event.

The obvious #1 activity at Balloon Fiesta is watching hot air balloons day and night. They even have remote control balloons on the field now. But there is so much more! Let's focus here on all the many other ways to keep the family entertained on and around the Balloon Fiesta Park...

An Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Printable Scavenger Hunt

Hot air balloon festivals are a child's fantasy come true.  Balloons in all shapes, colors, and sizes flying high above them in a bright blue sky.  In anticipation of our annual trip to New Mexico for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta next month, I've created a printable hot air balloon scavenger hunt to keep the whole family entertained on the balloon field....

Want a slightly more generic version to take with you to the Balloon Festivals near you? Click here...

Simply click the image above and print your hot air balloon scavenger hunts from Google Drive. 

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Hot Air Balloon Festival Printable Scavenger Hunt

Is your family making plans to visit a hot air balloon festival soon? Except for being an early morning activity, I definitely recommend it. And to make an already extraordinary experience a little more fun, take this printable scavenger hunt along with you!

Click the image above and print directly from Google Drive.

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