You can inflate balloons with helium at several types of stores, especially if you purchase the balloons there. Common places include:

• Party City : Offers free helium filling for balloons bought in-store or online. They also sell helium tanks if you want to fill balloons yourself

• Dollar Tree : Provides free helium filling for foil/metallic balloons purchased in-store. Policies may vary by location, so check ahead

• CVS : Many CVS stores with party sections fill balloons purchased there for free. Smaller CVS stores without party sections usually don’t offer this service

• Dollar General : Offers affordable helium filling for balloons bought in their stores

• Walmart : Some Walmart locations fill helium balloons purchased there, usually at a low cost, and also sell helium tanks for DIY filling

• Publix : Stores with floral departments typically provide helium balloon filling for balloons purchased in-store or elsewhere (with a fee for outside balloons)

• Meijer, Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralphs : These grocery chains often have helium filling services in their floral departments for balloons bought in-store

Other options include local party supply stores and some dollar stores. It’s best to call ahead to confirm availability and any purchase requirements. If you prefer to inflate balloons yourself, helium tanks and balloon pumps are available for purchase at Party City, Michaels, and other party supply retailers

. In summary, the most common and convenient places to get balloons inflated with helium are Party City, Dollar Tree, CVS, Dollar General, Walmart, and grocery stores with floral departments like Publix and Kroger