02/28/2026
In Florida, the Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is just three short weeks away and makes for one of the Sunshine State’s most memorable spring events! Held March 20–21, 2026 at Space Coast Daily Park in Melbourne, this two-night festival brings a field full of bright hot air balloons to life starting at 5 PM each evening. You can walk among the balloons, watch them inflate with fire, and even ride in a real tethered hot air balloon for $35 per person! Tether ride tickets are sold on the balloon field and are not included with gate admission. Admission is generally $20 for adults, $8 for ages 6–18, and free for children 5 and under. Live DJs keep the energy up, while food trucks and vendors line the park. The Kids Zone features bounce houses and activities to help entertain the young ones! Each night ends at 9 PM with a balloon glow, laser show, music-synced visuals, and crowd countdown.
