{"id":8371,"date":"2025-10-17T15:15:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/8371\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:15:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:15:08","slug":"got-plans-a-new-haunted-maze-fall-festivals-and-fire-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/8371\/","title":{"rendered":"GOT PLANS? | A new haunted maze, fall festivals and fire safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

LEE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 Southwest Florida is serving up the perfect blend of spine-tingling scares and wholesome family entertainment this weekend. Whether you’re looking for heart-pounding thrills or community festivities, there’s something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Fort Myers has a new haunted attraction<\/a>
The Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers has launched 13 Nights of Terror, featuring the brand-new Curtain Call Carnage haunted house. This full-scale theatrical nightmare represents months of preparation and isn’t your typical pop-up Halloween attraction.<\/p>\n

The immersive haunted maze combines live actors, gripping storylines, and heart-pounding scares into one unforgettable experience. Local artists and performers have transformed the Foulds Theatre and campus into what they’re calling a “nightmare playground.”<\/p>\n

The experience runs through November 1, making this opening weekend perfect timing to be among the first to experience Florida’s newest haunted attraction. Visitors can save $2 at the door by bringing their receipt from Calusa Nature Center’s Haunted Walk.<\/p>\n

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Edison Ford Fall Festival <\/a>
The Edison Ford Fall Festival takes place October 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fort Myers. The family-friendly event features craft vendor booths lining historic grounds, live music, and the unique opportunity to climb the historic Banyan Tree.<\/p>\n

Festival admission is free, though visitors should bring cash for activities and pumpkin picking. Separate tickets are required to explore the museum, laboratory, and riverside areas.<\/p>\n

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Fall Fest in Cape Coral<\/a>
Cape Coral’s Fall Fest happens October 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cultural Park, located at 528 Cultural Park Boulevard. The event features vendors, local art, crafts, and food trucks with completely free admission and parking.<\/p>\n

The festival schedule includes:<\/p>\n

12 p.m.: Children’s costume contest for ages 12 and under12:30 p.m.: Cape Coral Calendar Girls performance1 p.m.: Pet costume contest with prizes<\/p>\n

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Lehigh Acres Fire Prevention Day<\/a>
The Lehigh Acres Fire Prevention Day is happening October 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park Academy. <\/p>\n

Attendees can explore fire trucks, police vehicles, and other emergency service equipment up close. The event highlights an Extrication Demonstration at 11:30 a.m., where firefighters demonstrate rescue techniques for people trapped in crashed vehicles.<\/p>\n

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