HAUNTED WALK 2026: CNCP Face Your Fears Returns Tonight Friday, October 16 — Continues Weekends Through Oct. 31
THIS WEEKEND: HAUNTED WALK: FACE YOUR FEARS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings, October 16 –31 | 7:30–10:30 p.m.
When darkness falls, Calusa becomes an entirely different place.
Haunted Walk: Face Your Fears continues for the second weekend of the season tonight, transforming Calusa’s nighttime trails into an immersive outdoor Halloween experience.
The longest running Haunted Walk in SWFL is also one of Calusa’s important annual fundraisers, with proceeds helping provide the food, veterinary care, habitats and other resources necessary to care for the Nature Center’s resident animals throughout the year.
Haunted Walk takes place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning October 9 and continues through Halloween night, October 31.
Advance Tickets: $20 At the Door: $25
For those who can’t get enough fear, Calusa is also offering the Ultimate Fear Pass for $100, providing unlimited Haunted Walk admission throughout the season and skip-the-line access.
PARKING, COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE & ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Due to limited onsite parking and ongoing construction along Ortiz Avenue, complimentary offsite parking and shuttle service will be available on select Haunted Walk nights. We believe this will allow more to enjoy the evenings with less congestion. Please also consider carpooling or Ubering!
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE
Guests may park at:
Fort Myers Seventh-day Adventist Church
3451 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33905
The church is located directly across Ortiz Avenue from the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium.
Shuttle Dates: October16, 17, 23, 30 & 31
Shuttle Hours: 6:30–10:30 p.m.
Guests attending Haunted Walk on these dates are encouraged to use the free complimentary shuttle.
ORTIZ AVENUE CONSTRUCTION
Please be advised that construction is currently underway on Ortiz Avenue and traffic patterns may be different than usual.
Guests traveling northbound on Ortiz Avenue can access the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium by using the Hanson Street roundabout to approach the entrance and make a right turn into the property.
Please allow additional travel time, follow posted traffic signs and use caution throughout the construction area.
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
3450 Ortiz Ave.Fort Myers, FL 33905
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at Haunted Walk!
IN THE NEWS
A special thank-you to Jason Drew for taking viewers Gulfcoasting through the dark and mysterious woods of Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium! Jason joined Executive Director Eric Raddatz for a behind-the-scenes look at Southwest Florida’s largest outdoor Haunted Walk, exploring the thrills, chills and terrifying surprises that make this one of the region’s favorite Halloween traditions. From creepy characters to unexpected scares along the winding trails, the coverage captures the excitement of an unforgettable night in the woods. Check out Jason’s fantastic coverage and watch the full video by clicking the photo!
MORE HAPPENING AT CALUSA
The fall events are just the beginning of a growing calendar of experiences at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium.
Homeschool: Geology Rocks — November 5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
A hands-on exploration of rocks, minerals and geology, with each student taking home a small rock and mineral collection.
Homeschool: Wilderness Survival — December 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Students learn outdoor safety and basic survival skills, including finding water and shelter, signaling for help, identifying useful plants and assembling simple survival and first-aid kits.
Pints in the Pines — February 6, 2027, 6–10 p.m.
An evening under the stars benefiting Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, featuring craft beverages, local food, live music, moonlit nature, socializing and a special Planetarium experience.
PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCES
Calusa’s Planetarium continues to offer unique immersive experiences throughout the season.
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon combines the legendary album with immersive 360-degree visuals and surround sound inside the Planetarium dome.
Beautifica, presented on select evenings, takes audiences on a spectacular 360-degree journey through real and imagined worlds, from extraordinary particle fields to fantastic immersive environments.
INVESTING IN CALUSA’S FUTURE
Calusa is also moving forward with important efforts to preserve and improve its 105-acre sanctuary.
Funding included in Florida’s state budget will support Calusa’s boardwalk restoration project, helping protect and enhance access to the Nature Center for future generations.
Through its ongoing Nurture Nature Campaign, Calusa is raising support for educational outreach, animal care, infrastructure improvements, boardwalk restoration, facilities and an enhanced visitor experience.
The community can support this work by donating, volunteering or becoming a Calusa member.
Membership includes year-round admission to Calusa’s trails, Planetarium shows and live animal talks; discounts on programs and purchases; and free or discounted admission to more than 180 participating nature centers nationwide through the Association of Nature Center Administrators Reciprocal Program.
EXPERIENCE CALUSA
Founded in 1969, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is a nonprofit environmental education organization encompassing a 105-acre sanctuary in Fort Myers. Through its trails, wildlife, educational programs, Natural History Museum, Planetarium and community events, Calusa works to inspire people of all ages to connect with nature.
This fall, whether families are searching for pumpkins and wildlife during Friendly Forest or preparing to face their fears after dark during Haunted Walk, Calusa is inviting Southwest Florida to get outside, explore and experience the Nature Center in an entirely new way.
MEDIA CONTACT
Eric Raddatz eraddatz@calusanature.org 239-275-3435
Calusa Nature Center & PlanetariumFort Myers, Florida
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