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Pumpkin Glow on Des Peres Pond


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 10/06/2023
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.

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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


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Location:

Des Peres Park
12325 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO, 63131
United States

Phone:

314-835-6150
Contact name: 
Amy Boyd
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
10/06/2023
Time: 
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Price: 
$15/Member & Resident; $18/Non-Resident

Ages

All Ages