Flavors of Louisiana

Are you ready for a Halloween celebration like no other? Look no further than Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival. This one-of-a-kind event promises a safe and unforgettable trick-or-treat experience for everyone. Imagine over 20 hot air balloons decorated as trick-or-treat stations; your little ones can collect over 4,000 pounds of candy while admiring the balloons' mesmerizing glow. That's not all! There's also a free Kids Zone with more than 30 unique inflatables, ensuring your children stay entertained all day. For those feeling adventurous, the Spook Trail is the perfect place to test your bravery, with surprises around every corner. With all these fantastic features, Spooktacular is the ultimate Halloween event that you can't afford to miss.

In a world where the importance of going green seems to get more and more important every day, learn about what you can do to help out when you visit Vertuccio Farms in Mesa. Established in 1979, this unique farm is home to fall festivals, corn mazes, a spring break camp and Easter egg hunts. Also, field trips and tours are available, but must be booked in advance. Some of the many highlights of the tour include a visit to the Pizza Farm, a straw maze, farm animals and lots more.

Parents often instruct their children not to touch anything, but the I.D.E.A. Museum encourages kids to reach out and touch as much as they want. This art center is designed for children and offers a range of exhibits and attractions that are frequently changed, so you can visit often and always discover something new. It is one of only two facilities in the country, making it the perfect place to foster your children's creativity. The museum offers hands-on activities, art exhibitions for kids of all ages, and programs for the entire family. Its mission is to inspire visitors to see the world differently. Therefore, it promotes early learning, nurtures creative thinking, and engages families in quality experiences.

It's rare when you can take the kids to a place that is as educational as it is fun. Fortunately, at least one of those types of attractions can still be enjoyed in Mesa when you take the family on a Superstition Farm Tour. The tour is offered on a walk-in basis and lets visitors experience what it is like to work on an actual dairy farm. Not only will you tour the facility and learn about everything that has to be done on a daily basis, you may actually get to do some of the work yourself!