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Friendly Forest packs pumpkins, animals, and planetarium shows into a fall weekend

Calusa Nature Center's fall celebration combines a pumpkin patch with games, animal talks, crafts, scavenger hunts, and planetarium shows.

When
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium · 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Who it’s for
Families with children, nature-center regulars, and anyone ready for an early fall outing
Cost
$13 for adults and $7 for children
Official source
Visit Fort Myers
Posted by LeeScoop August 12, 2026 Fort Myers

What is it?

Friendly Forest returns to Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium for a two-day fall festival on September 19 and 20. The family lineup includes a pumpkin patch, photo spots, games, scavenger hunts, crafts, a bounce house, animal talks, and planetarium shows. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Who is it for?

Families with children, nature-center regulars, and anyone ready for an early fall outing

Official source

Use the Visit Fort Myers page for current details, tickets, policies, and schedule changes.