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Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is a family-focused Halloween event built around hot air balloons, trick-or-treating, and seasonal entertainment. The festival welcomes more than 20 balloons from around the country, each serving as a trick-or-treat station with candy and treats. Organizers say more than 4,000 pounds of candy will be available for children during the event.

Activities include nightly costume contests on Friday and Saturday, with categories for kids, adults, and groups and prizes for winners. Families can also purchase tickets for tethered hot air balloon rides provided by Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co.; rides are sold separately at the festival, with no advance sales. The event features a free Kids Zone with more than 30 inflatable attractions, including bounce houses, slides, and an obstacle course. Other offerings include face painting by princesses from Splendid Princess Parties and a Spook Trail created by students of Saguaro High School. The festival also invites food and dessert vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors to participate.