St. Gregory the Great Parish to Host Final Forest of Fear Fundraiser

St. Gregory the Great Parish will host its final Forest of Fear fundraiser on a wooded trail behind the Great Plain Road parish in Danbury. The event marks the end of the annual eight-year tradition.

Father Michael Dunn, who helped develop and design the haunt alongside Gene McNamara, Bob Novella, and Dave Knight, said several factors led to the decision to end the fundraiser. The event features a quarter-mile trail where volunteers act as characters and motion sensors trigger surprises. Past attractions have included a haunted cemetery, a hospital, a dollhouse, and a pirate ship.

The fundraiser offers a less intense experience for children and sensitive guests before sunset, featuring friendly characters instead of scares.