# Plano Balloon Festival returns this weekend

> Hot air balloons, laser shows, and FOX 4 anchors headline the family-friendly event at Oak Point Park.
- Title: Plano Balloon Festival returns this weekend | Shortify
- Summary: Hot air balloons, laser shows, and FOX 4 anchors headline the family-friendly event at Oak Point Park. The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday through…
- Keywords: plano balloon festival, oak point park, hot air balloons, laser show, plano texas, family activities, fox 4, weekend events, skydivers, live music, news, local
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/plano-balloon-festival-returns-featuring-hot-air-balloons-laser-shows-fox-4
- Author: Tracy DeLatte
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: plano balloon festival, oak point park, hot air balloons, laser show, plano texas, family activities, fox 4, weekend events, skydivers, live music, news, local
## Festival kicks off Thursday
The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday evening through Sunday morning at Oak Point Park, featuring hot air balloons, skydivers, live music, food trucks, and family activities.
## Morning launches start at 7 a.m.
Balloon launches happen at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings, weather permitting. Evening balloon glows light up the sky at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
## Laser show replaces fireworks
A new Spectacular Laser Show at 8:45 p.m. nightly replaces the traditional fireworks this year due to dry weather and fire risk in the area.
## Skydivers perform each night
Skydiving and parachute exhibitions happen at 6 p.m. each evening before the balloon glows and laser shows begin.
## FOX 4 anchors will be there
FOX 4 is a proud sponsor with a booth on the fairgrounds where fans can meet anchors and reporters, plus win prizes.
## Key takeaway

The Plano Balloon Festival runs Thursday through Sunday with morning balloon launches, evening balloon glows, and a new laser show replacing fireworks due to fire risk.