City of Des Peres Fall Fest
Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of autumn entertainment featuring hayrides, inflatables, a mobile barnyard, face painting, and balloon art. The celebration includes live music, food and beverage trucks, and a glow-in-the-dark foam party. Guests can also gather around bonfires and watch Jack-O-Lanterns launch across the pond for the pumpkin glow.
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When
Tickets
Admission is FREE. Pumpkin glow registration is free and required per pumpkin.
Hours
Fall Fest: 2–7 p.m.; food trucks, Party Animal Mobile, hayrides, facepainting and balloons: all day; Sean Canan's Voodoo Players: 3–5:30 p.m.; Jolly Jumps Inflatables and Little Dreamer’s Barnyard: 2–6 p.m.; Pumpkin Glow and bonfires: 5:30–7 p.m.; Glow-in-the-Dark Foam Party: 6–7 p.m.; pumpkin glow launch: at sunset (6:30 p.m.).
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Food and beverage trucks include Doughboy's Wood Fired Pizza, Cluck Oink Moo Sliders, Kalifornia Cuisine, Patty's Cheesecakes, and Beer Outside.
Parking
Limited parking is available inside the park. Ridesharing is encouraged, and overflow parking is available at the Edward Jones Building, 12555 Manchester Road, 63131. Des Peres Park is open for event participants only.
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Tips & Advice
- Parking is limited inside the park; overflow parking is available at the Edward Jones Building at 12555 Manchester Road.
- Remember to pre-carve your pumpkin at home if you plan to enter it into the pumpkin glow.
- Bring your own s'mores ingredients to toast over the provided campfires and roasting sticks.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pumpkin Glow and bonfires are scheduled for 5:30–7 p.m.; the pumpkin launch is at sunset (6:30 p.m.).
- The Glow-in-the-Dark Foam Party is scheduled for 6–7 p.m.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is required to enter a Jack-O-Lantern into the pumpkin glow?
You must bring a pre-carved pumpkin and register it in advance. A pumpkin flotation device and glow element are provided for each registered pumpkin.
Can guests roast marshmallows or make s'mores?
Yes, campfires and marshmallow roasting sticks are provided, and visitors are welcome to bring their own s'mores supplies.
How can I check if the event is canceled due to bad weather?
Weather cancellation updates are posted at www.desperesmo.org/139 on the day of the event.
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