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EVENTS & REGISTRATION

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  • Music Under the Stars
    Music Under the Stars
    Thu, Jan 15
    Fort Myers
    Jan 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Another concert part of the songwriter series comes to the Calusa Planetarium!
  • YOUniverse / LIFE FORCE SOUND MEDITATION BENEATH THE COSMOS
    YOUniverse / LIFE FORCE SOUND MEDITATION BENEATH THE COSMOS
    Jan 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Open your physical, mental, and astral bodies to experience 90 minutes of elemental sound and cosmic harmony.
  • Kiwanis 18th Annual Bug Chase 5K
    Kiwanis 18th Annual Bug Chase 5K
    Jan 24, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
  • Night Hike: Nocturnal Mammals
    Night Hike: Nocturnal Mammals
    Jan 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Watch the sky for bats, listen for Flying Squirrels, and learn all about how nocturnal mammals navigate the night.
  • Creepy Crawly Day
    Creepy Crawly Day
    Sat, Feb 07
    Fort Myers
    Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Bats, bugs, snakes & spiders, oh my! Join us for a day of all things creepy and crawly! 
  • Music Under the Stars
    Music Under the Stars
    Thu, Feb 19
    Fort Myers
    Feb 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Another concert part of the songwriter series comes to the Calusa Planetarium!
  • Night Hike: Owls-Hunters of the Night
    Night Hike: Owls-Hunters of the Night
    Feb 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
     Come learn about the 5 resident owl species that call Florida home, visit our Bird Aviary, & take a guided walk our trail in search of local owls.
  • Pints in the Pines
    Pints in the Pines
    Sat, Mar 07
    Fort Myers
    Mar 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Join us for Pints in the Pines, an unforgettable evening under the stars benefiting the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium.
  • Night Hike: Mysterious Moths
    Night Hike: Mysterious Moths
    Fri, Mar 27
    Mar 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Butterflies may steal the spotlight during the day, but moths truly rule the night!
  • Music Under the Stars
    Music Under the Stars
    Thu, Apr 16
    Fort Myers
    Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    The ACMA always is happy to have Jon Shain back, this time in a new location.....The Planetarium at Calusa Nature Center.
  • Earth Day Celebration
    Earth Day Celebration
    Sat, Apr 18
    Fort Myers
    Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Celebrate Earth Day and learn about the importance of environmental stewardship and the protection of our planet. This family-friendly event will feature educational programs, outdoor activities, and fun ways to connect with nature.
  • Night Hike: Night Lights of Nature
    Night Hike: Night Lights of Nature
    Apr 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    How do lightning bugs create their magical glow? Can salamanders really shine under UV light?
  • Night Hike: Twilight Tour
    Night Hike: Twilight Tour
    Fri, May 22
    May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    As daylight fades and dusk settles in, watch the sky for bats taking flight and listen for the calls of frogs and crickets hidden in the forest.
  • BEAUTIFICA
    BEAUTIFICA
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    From the creators of the multi award-winning MESMERICA comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other.

Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners

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SWFL Produce
City of Fort Myers
Vulcan Materials Company
R4 Roofing
Fort Myers Film Festival
Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation
City of Fort Myers
Famous Daves
Aux Delices
Calusa Waterkeeper
Advance Solar & Spa
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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
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Open Hours:

Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Pricing:

Adults $13 

Children $7

Members Free

CALUSA NATURE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH661) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. OUR CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. EIN #23-7090889

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