@visitamarillo: Now that’s a view worth waking up for! Hot air balloons flew over Palo Duro Canyon this morning to kick off Pirates of the Canyon, and there’s more fun ahead this weekend! SATURDAY, OCT. 24 | John Stiff Memorial Park Free admission! 🎈 7 AM: Balloon launch; parking opens at 5 AM 👟 8 AM: Morning Fun Run/5K 🍴 4:30 PM: Kid zone, food trucks and vendors 🍬 6 PM: Trick-or-treating from hot air balloons ✨ 7 PM: Balloon Glow 🏜️ SUNDAY, OCT. 25 | Palo Duro Canyon State Park Catch the balloons back in the canyon for the weekend finale! Gates open at 6 AM, with launch scheduled for 7 AM. Bring three canned goods or nonperishable food items per car for free park entry benefiting the High Plains Food Bank. ***All festivities are weather dependent, and schedules may change. Follow Amarillo Parks & Recreation for weather updates and event announcements before heading out!

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Friday 23 October 2026 13:40:17 GMT