Seattle Ballooning Official Schedule: Flights, Festivals and Events

Our signature season for classic sunrise and sunset balloon flights across the Pacific Northwest. Expect wide-open views, a calm pace, and that “how is this real life” feeling as the world wakes up below. Dates and launch areas vary with wind and weather, so each flight is one-of-a-kind.

The easiest way to gift a real memory without guessing sizes, colors, or return policies. Gift certificates work for flights and experiences, and they’re perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, or a “you deserve this” moment. Recipients can choose a date that fits their schedule.

Crisp mountain air, snowy peaks, and a storybook valley make Winthrop one of the most photogenic balloon weekends in Washington. Flights are weather-dependent, but when conditions line up it’s pure magic over the Methow. Plan for early mornings and bring layers.

A wine-country balloon weekend with big skies, soft light, and views that feel unreal at sunrise. It’s the perfect excuse for a getaway, pairing ballooning with tasting rooms, great food, and small-town charm. Festival dates are set, but flights always follow the weather.

Fall in the Yakima Valley is built for ballooning: clear horizons, harvest colors, and golden light for days. Prosser delivers that wide-open, “big sky” feel that makes photos look like postcards. Make a weekend of it with local wineries and warm afternoons after crisp mornings.

This one’s in Seattle and we’re still locking details, but the goal is simple: a home-city balloon event that feels unmistakably Seattle. Expect updates as the date, location, and format are confirmed. Check back here as soon as the plan goes from “in progress” to “on the calendar.”

A glow is the after-dark side of ballooning, where balloons become giant lanterns lit by their burners. Burlington’s Skagit Valley setting makes it a fun, family-friendly night out with great vibes and photo moments. More details will be added as the event page is finalized.

A rare downtown glow with the Space Needle nearby and big-city energy all around. It’s one of those “only in Seattle” nights where ballooning meets a classic landmark backdrop. Expect crowds, great photos, and a short, high-impact spectacle after dark.

A festival-night glow that turns balloons into bright, flickering lanterns once the sun goes down. It’s a perfect add-on to SummerFEST, with music, food, and a main-event finale feel when the balloons light up. Come early for the festival, stay late for the glow.

A winter Seattle tradition where glowing balloons line up like oversized lanterns and transform the lake into a holiday scene. It’s cozy, festive, and wildly photogenic, especially with the lights reflecting on the water. Bundle up and plan for a classic Seattle December night.