Hot air balloons and lasers are taking over Craig Ranch Park this weekend, giving North Las Vegas families a shot at something a little different from the usual desert sunset. The Balloon Glow and Laser Show kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, pairing giant tethered balloons with a nighttime light display built for crowds looking to wind down the weekend under an unusual glow.
According to KLAS 8 News Now, the festival will offer attendees the chance to fly high in the sky, a nod to the tethered balloon rides that have become the event's main draw. The City of North Las Vegas lists the event running at Craig Ranch Regional Park from 5 p.m. on Friday through 11 p.m. on Saturday, giving guests two full evenings to catch the action, per the City of North Las Vegas.
What's Planned for the Weekend
The lineup goes well beyond balloons drifting overhead. VegasLatest describes an evening built around hot air balloons, family activities, food, vendors and the signature nighttime glow and laser show, along with a kids zone, a DJ and other entertainment. The glow and laser portion is expected to fire up around 9 p.m., when the balloons light up in sync with the laser display, according to the same listing.
For those who want to do more than watch, the event includes tethered hot air balloon rides priced at $35 per person. Those rides are available onsite in limited quantities and are weather permitting, the listing notes, since strong winds or other conditions may affect balloon setup, rides or other activities.
Tickets and Getting In
General admission is listed at $24.75 for adults and $13.12 for children ages 6 through 17, with kids 5 and under admitted free. Parking runs $10. Those figures come from the event listing rather than an official box office, so attendees heading out should treat them as the most current public pricing available ahead of the weekend.
Craig Ranch Regional Park has built a reputation as a go-to spot for events like this one. The park's outdoor concert venue is described as a newly renovated, state-of-the-art space that hosts concerts, outdoor movies, festivals and more throughout the year, making it a natural fit for a weekend built around lights, food trucks and families looking for something to do after dark.
Whether the balloons stay grounded by wind or get their moment to glow, the festival is betting that a sky full of light and lasers is enough to pull North Las Vegas out for the evening.
