Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium. As we close out the year surrounded by the glow of Holiday Lights, festive trails, and the joy of families exploring nature together, we are grateful for your continued support of our mission. We wish you a season filled with warmth, wonder, and peace—and a bright, successful New Year ahead. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026 for more moments of discovery

FORT MYERS, FL — Celebrate the holidays with a brilliant twist this year as the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium lights up the season with an exciting lineup of laser shows. Guests can immerse themselves in the magic of Laser Holidays , featuring a spectacular mix of beloved holiday music set to vibrant laser visuals. Fans can also experience high-energy favorites with Laser Taylor Swift , Laser Floyd , Laser Prince , and Laser Queen , all showcased in stunning laser light

Dear Friend of Nature, The season is calling—can you hear it? A soft shimmer of light, a whisper of wonder, a glow gathering beneath the trees at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium. This December, our forest transforms into a twinkling wonderland where families wander illuminated trails, share cocoa by the campfire, and celebrate the magic of the season together. But today— Cyber Monday AND Giving Tuesday — you  can help keep that magic alive. 🌟  Cyber Monday Savings — E

Listen—do you hear it? The gentle call of the season, a whisper of light beckoning you forward. Down the hallway and through the forest paths, a glow gathers—soft, shimmering, and alive—at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium . This December, the beloved Calusa Nature Center transforms into a twinkling wonderland for a weekend celebration of light, nature, and community . Wander through glowing forest trails, experience the magic of the season, and share laughter and warmth

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