One of the many quirks to island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is that balloons carrying presents will periodically float overhead. These balloon gifts can contain a variety of items, from crafting materials to bells to rare DIY recipes, and you can even farm balloons to get the gifts you want--provided you have some patience. While there's no specific way to get balloons to spawn on your island, there are specific times and locations they'll spawn. Below we detail where and when you can look for balloons, what you can expect to get from them, and more.

For more Animal Crossing tips, be sure to check out our lists of all the fish and bugs you can catch in the game. For even more advanced tips, check out our full turnip stalk market guide and our guide to terraforming.

Balloon Basics: How To Pop Balloons

As you go about your business you may see a balloon floating by--or you might hear it first, since balloons have a windy sort of sound to them. When you encounter a balloon, pull out your slingshot--which you can craft yourself or buy at Nook's Cranny--line yourself up underneath the balloon, and shoot. If your aim is correct, the balloon will pop and the gift will fall to the ground.