Not just another pretty race: St. Louis Forest Park Hot Air Balloon Race has activities for kids too

Every September in St. Louis, the skies above Forest Park host a magnificent sight, more than fifty hot air balloons lifting off in a glorious array of colors.

While this is an amazing sight to see, and a wonderful opportunity to practice your photography skills, did you ever stop to think about what goes on, on the ground?

Of course, the race is the main attraction, so on Friday night, you can get an up-close look at all the hot air balloons, during the Balloon Glow. From 7:00 to 8:30, visitors can walk through the field of burner-lit balloons and take in all the fabulous colors and designs. Then, at 9:00 p.m., after the balloons and the sky have gone dark, the sky will light once again, this time with fireworks!

But aside from the balloons, families will find lots of other activities to...Read more