# Future Balloon Pilot > Event for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM - Where: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, 21850 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Mesquite, Texas 75149 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Free - Organizer: Rodney Williams - Official page: https://www.futureballoonpilot.com Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/future-balloon-pilot--e56c277b-7053-4f3c-86f2-4ae9ac5f2471 ## About 🎈 EVER DREAMED OF FLYING A HOT-AIR BALLOON? Here's your chance to discover how to become a balloon pilot AND experience the excitement of a major hot-air-balloon festival up close! Join veteran balloon pilot and FAA flight instructor Rodney Williams, with over 35 years of experience and more than 2,000 flights, for an exciting 4½-hour introductory workshop. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Discover how hot-air balloons operate, weather and flight planning, FAA certification requirements, and the steps to becoming a licensed balloon pilot. Every registered student receives a pilot logbook and valuable training resources. 🎈 SPECIAL BALLOONA PALOOZA EXPERIENCE! We've partnered with Balloona Palooza GLO to offer eligible students an optional, hands-on balloon crew experience during the November 13–15 festival in Mesquite! Approved crew participants receive: ✅ FREE admission to Balloona Palooza GLO ✅ FREE meal ✅ FREE official festival T-shirt ✅ Complimentary drinking water during crew activities ✅ An opportunity to work alongside experienced balloon pilots and crews during a four-hour shift! WORKSHOP DETAILS 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite, 21850 I-635, Mesquite, TX 75149 🎟️ Registration: $129 per student 👥 Limited to just 25 students ✅ Ages 14 and older — no aviation experience required! BONUS FOR PARENTS: Parents or guardians accompanying a registered student may observe the classroom workshop FREE, subject to available seating. Whether you're a teenager exploring aviation, an adult pursuing a lifelong dream, or simply curious about ballooning, this is your opportunity to take the first step! LEARN MORE & REGISTER: https://www.futureballoonpilot.com/dallas Festival crew participation is optional and subject to approval, age eligibility, availability, safety requirements, and weather. Complimentary festival benefits apply only to approved crew participants. Balloon rides are not included. ## Similar picks in Dallas–Fort Worth - [Make a Christmas Ornament at the IPAT Museum of Porcelain Art](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/make-a-christmas-ornament-at-the-ipat-museum-of-porcelain-art--listing-9daff6a5bcccf1d6038f2fb6) — Nov 14 – Dec 31 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · IPAT Museum of Porcelain Art, Grapevine · All ages · From $10 · checked Oct 24. 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