Des Peres Fall Fest 2025

Fall Fest is back on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Des Peres Park! This year’s celebration promises an afternoon of fall-themed fun, good eats and entertainment — all leading up to our annual pumpkin glow! 

Food and Beverage Trucks

Doughboy's Wood Fired Pizza, Cluck Oink Moo Sliders, Kalifornia Cuisine, Patty's Cheesecakes, Beer Outside

Event Schedule

All Day Long Food trucks, Party Animal Mobile, Hayrides, Premier Entertainment Facepainting and Balloons

3 - 5:30 p.m. Sean Canan's Voodoo Players

2 - 6 p.m.  Jolly Jumps Inflatables, Little Dreamer’s Barnyard

5:30 - 7 p.m. Pumpkin Glow, Bonfires

6 - 7 p.m. Glow-in-the-Dark Foam Party

Thank you to our event sponsors: Kiddie Academy, Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce,  Waste Connections, Vital Skin & Helios Specialty Healthcare!

Pumpkin Glow

At sunset (6:30 p.m.), we will launch Jack-O-Lanterns onto the pond for the annual pumpkin glow! Bring your pre-carved creation and be a part of our magical float! Participants are welcome to bring s’mores supplies. Marshmallow roasting sticks and campfires will be available. Registration for the pumpkin glow is free and required per pumpkin. A pumpkin flotation device and glow will be provided for each Jack-O-Lantern registered for the event. 

Des Peres Park will be open for event participants only.  Limited parking is available inside the park. Ridesharing is encouraged and overflow parking is available at the Edward Jones Building, 12555 Manchester Road, 63131. In case of inclement weather, please visit www.desperesmo.org/139 after 1 p.m. on the day of the event.

Cost: FREE

Ages: All ages

Day:       Saturday October 10, 2026

Time:     2 – 7 p.m.

Date: October 10

Location: Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road, 63131