Join us for a full day of community programs, family events, and accessible local support.
Hot Air Balloon Launches
Family Activities
Resource Tents
Watch colorful balloons rise over sunlit West Michigan landscapes during morning and evening launches.
Engaging games, crafts, and kindness kit stations designed to bring families and neighbors together.
Compassionate local guides, crisis prevention resources, and open conversations without judgment.
Honoring loved ones with hope and remembrance
The annual memorial walk is a quiet, shared journey through Wayland, holding space for those we have lost while supporting one another through grief.
Walk side by side with neighbors, share gentle stories, and remember that no family carries their heaviest days in isolation.
Moments of color and community
Glimpses of past Balloonfest launches, memorial walks, and shared moments across West Michigan.
Find the complete event schedule, register for the memorial walk, or inquire about local sponsorship opportunities.