Pumpkin Glow at Des Peres Park
- When: Friday, October 11, 2024, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 12325 Manchester Rd., Des Peres, MO 63131
- Cost: $15/Member & Resident; $18/Non-Resident
Join us at Des Peres Park for our annual pumpkin glow! At sunset (6:30 p.m.), we will launch Jack-O-Lanterns onto the pond! Bring your pre-carved creation and be a part of our magical float! Participants are welcome to bring a picnic dinner and s’mores supplies. Marshmallow roasting sticks and campfires will be available.
Pumpkins for the float must meet the following guidelines:
Click here to view the pumpkin guideline packet.
Check-in for pumpkins starts at 5:30 p.m.
Must be pre-carved
No more than 8 pounds once hollowed out - pie pumpkins work best!
Must be rounder/flat (taller/skinny pumpkins will not stand up on floatation devices)
Must have a “top/lid” (note: pumpkins will be attached to floatation device through the base)
To keep the water clean, pumpkins cannot have any artificial decorations (i.e. paint, glitter, marker, food dye, paper, plastic, light bulbs, candles)
Pumpkins will not be returned after the float. All pumpkins will be composted.
Registration is per pumpkin. A pumpkin floatation device, glow stick and marshmallow roasting stick will be provided for each Jack-O-Lantern registered for the event. Ridesharing is encouraged and overflow parking is available at the Edward Jones Building, 12555 Manchester Road, 63131
- Website: www.desperesmo.org
- Category: Holiday Events
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