WAKULLA SPRINGS EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Murder, Masks and Mammas: An Immersive Whodunit at Wakulla Springs
An evening-length interactive murder mystery at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs in October 2025 that pairs themed costumed fun with a buffet dinner and live clues—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Murder, Masks and Mammas: An Immersive Whodunit at Wakulla Springs.
Step into a staged world of suspense at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs, where two October 2025 evenings—one set in 1930s Old Hollywood, the other steeped in 1980s nostalgia—will pair a full dinner buffet with an interactive whodunit. Guests mingle with characters, follow clues, and help solve the crime while enjoying a plated evening of entertainment in the lodge; costumes are encouraged for an immersive effect.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An evening staged inside The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
The Lodge serves as host for a fully immersive murder mystery evening, drawing guests into era-specific themes and theatrical characters for hands-on sleuthing and social theater.
A buffet built for the plot
A substantial buffet accompanies the performance—fresh Greek salad, Chicken Milanese with lemon butter, penne alla vodka with shrimp, roasted asparagus, Tuscan potatoes, warm garlic bread and dessert—paired with a full bar and specialty cocktails available for purchase.
Costumes, clues and a crowd of suspects
This is not a sit-back show: attendees are encouraged to don period dress, mingle with actors, uncover secrets and follow clues across the evening as the plot unfolds toward a staged reveal.
What the day feels like
How the evening plays out
Check-in begins in the early evening, and over roughly a five-hour span guests move through a reception, buffet dinner and layered interactive scenes. Between courses and cocktails, characters seed clues and invite attendees to question motives, forming the arc of a single immersive night that culminates in a final reveal.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM; the event runs approximately until 10:00 PM (about five hours total).
Costumes are encouraged for an immersive experience; bring any personal needs for a five-hour evening and payment method for additional bar purchases.
Tickets cover the dinner buffet, full evening entertainment and one drink ticket per adult; tax and gratuity are included. Tickets are non-refundable and sales are final.
The event is held at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs; guests are encouraged to reserve a hotel room if they plan to make an overnight stay.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does check-in start and how long is the event?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM and the event runs approximately until 10:00 PM (about five hours).
What is included with a ticket?
Tickets include the dinner buffet, full evening entertainment and one drink ticket per adult; tax and gratuity are included.
Are costumes required?
Costumes are encouraged to enhance the immersive experience, with 1930s attire suggested for 'Best Laid Plans' and 1980s looks for 'I Love the 80s to Death.'
Are tickets refundable?
No. Tickets are non-refundable; all sales are final.
Is the event suitable for children?
Events are PG-13 and are recommended for ages 18+.
Will there be bar service or specialty drinks?
A full bar and specialty cocktails are available throughout the evening for purchase, in addition to the included one drink ticket per adult.