Pumpkin Glow on Des Peres Pond
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 10/11/2024
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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.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
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. Thank you to our sponsors, Kiddie Academy & Central Bank! Ridesharing is encouraged and overflow parking is available at the Edward Jones Building, 12555 Manchester Road, 63131. Registration deadline is 10/4. Minimum 50/Maximum 100 Minimum 50/Maximum 100
Cost: $15/Member & Resident; $18/Non-Resident
Ages: All ages
Day: Friday
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Session: #3756 October 11
Location: Des Peres Park, 12352 Manchester Road, 63131
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Location:
Des Peres Park12325 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO, 63131United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
314-835-6150Contact name:
Amy Boyd
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
10/11/2024
Time:
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Price:
$15/Member & Resident; $18/Non-Resident
Ages
All AgesWeb Service