Pumpkin Glow on Des Peres Pond
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 - approximately no larger than a soccer ball
- 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. Registration deadline is 9/29. Minimum 50/Maximum 100
Cost: $15/Member & Resident; $18/Non-Resident
Ages: All ages
Day: Friday
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Session: #2809 October 6
Location: Des Peres Park, 12352 Manchester Road, 63131
