ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN DURING KEY WEST’S PARANORMAL WEEKEND 

Key West entrepreneur and tender of the ‘haunted’ Robert the Doll will host the first-ever Key West Paranormal Weekend March 13-16, featuring TV ghost hunter Dustin Pari. CONTRIBUTED

Paranormal enthusiasts and ghost hunters are invited to a weekend of supernatural exploration, expert panels and hands-on investigations during the Key West Paranormal Weekend, March 13-16.

This immersive event, starring Dustin Pari from TV’s “Ghost Hunters,” also features Robert the Doll’s tender David L. Sloan; author-investigators Tim Ellis, Brad Blair and Dan Radomski; and psychic medium Beth Elise Rooney.

The weekend culminates in a special nighttime investigation inside Fort East Martello, the home of Robert the Doll. Other events include a haunted bathroom pub crawl. haunted doll scavenger hunt, a visit to the distillery where Robert the Doll rum is made, and paranormal investigations of the Historic Key West Firehouse.

As a highlight of the event, guests will engage in an experiment to create a haunted doll inspired by the Philip Experiment, which explores the boundaries between psychology and paranormal activity. Sloan will present theories drawn from his nearly 30 years of research and care for the spirits that he says inhabit Robert the Doll.

“Key West is an ideal location for a weekend filled with ghost hunting and exploration,” Pari said. “From Robert the Doll to the island’s numerous haunted sites, a captivating allure draws people into the mystery.”

Presenters will stay at the Artist House, one of Key West’s most iconic and haunted locations. Guests may contact the Artist House directly to book a room.

Tickets provide access to panels, ghost investigations and exclusive experiences.More information is at HauntedKeyWest.com/paranormal-weekends.