2023-2024 Events in Southwest Florida
Find The Island Octopus at these events in Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, as well as a few select virtual events! Want to know about our future events, new products, and more? Join our email newsletter!
November 2023:
Friday November 3, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
Wednesday November 8, 5PM - 8 PM
Night Market at Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Add a little excitement to your Wednesday night with art & craft vendors, music, and food trucks!
Saturday November 18, 11AM - noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Public Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Meet us at the library for Saturday Crafterday! Melissa will be walking us through a simple Thanksgiving craft. All ages are welcome - join us in the children's section for this free event.
Friday, November 24, 5 PM - 8PM
Mistletoe Market at Shangri-La Springs
27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL
Shangri-La Springs is hosting a Mistletoe Market on November 24th from 5PM-8PM, featuring Santa Claus himself! Mistletoe Market is a free community event. Featuring live music, entertainment, an artisan market, as well as food and beverage for purchase from Harvest & Wisdom. The artisan market includes eclectic products for sale, produce from Shangri-La Springs' USDA certified organic garden, local vendors, area artists and craftsmen. All are welcome to enjoy an evening under the stars at Shangri-La Springs’ beautiful and historic property.
Sunday November 26, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers! RSVP on the Facebook event page.
December 2023:
Friday December 1, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
Monday December 4, 4PM - 9PM
Market Mondays at Edison Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for a holiday night market at the Edison Ford Winter Estates! 20 vendors will be set up near the Banyan Cafe with festive music and lights. Find original artwork, holiday cards, gifts, and more in The Island Octopus' booth.
Saturday December 9
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Public Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Meet us at the library for Saturday Crafterday! Melissa will be walking us through a simple watercolor holiday card. All ages are welcome (including adults) - join us in the children's section for this free event.
Wednesday December 13, 5PM - 8 PM
Night Market at Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Add a little excitement to your Wednesday night with art & craft vendors, music, and a food truck!
Sunday December 17, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers! RSVP on the Facebook event page.
January 2024:
Friday January 5, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
Sunday January 14, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers!
February 2024:
Friday February 2, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
Sunday February 4, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers!
March 2024:
Friday March 1, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
March 7, 8 and 9, 9AM - 3PM
87th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Celebrate your love of shells! The 3-day Shell Festival will feature lots of SHELLS, shell art, crafts and local art vendors, artistic exhibits, and live mollusk tanks. Food and beverages available on site, and free parking available. $5 donation to enter the shell show.
Sunday March 17, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers!
Friday November 3, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
Wednesday November 8, 5PM - 8 PM
Night Market at Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Add a little excitement to your Wednesday night with art & craft vendors, music, and food trucks!
Saturday November 18, 11AM - noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Public Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Meet us at the library for Saturday Crafterday! Melissa will be walking us through a simple Thanksgiving craft. All ages are welcome - join us in the children's section for this free event.
Friday, November 24, 5 PM - 8PM
Mistletoe Market at Shangri-La Springs
27750 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL
Shangri-La Springs is hosting a Mistletoe Market on November 24th from 5PM-8PM, featuring Santa Claus himself! Mistletoe Market is a free community event. Featuring live music, entertainment, an artisan market, as well as food and beverage for purchase from Harvest & Wisdom. The artisan market includes eclectic products for sale, produce from Shangri-La Springs' USDA certified organic garden, local vendors, area artists and craftsmen. All are welcome to enjoy an evening under the stars at Shangri-La Springs’ beautiful and historic property.
Sunday November 26, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers! RSVP on the Facebook event page.
December 2023:
Friday December 1, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
Monday December 4, 4PM - 9PM
Market Mondays at Edison Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for a holiday night market at the Edison Ford Winter Estates! 20 vendors will be set up near the Banyan Cafe with festive music and lights. Find original artwork, holiday cards, gifts, and more in The Island Octopus' booth.
Saturday December 9
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Public Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Meet us at the library for Saturday Crafterday! Melissa will be walking us through a simple watercolor holiday card. All ages are welcome (including adults) - join us in the children's section for this free event.
Wednesday December 13, 5PM - 8 PM
Night Market at Alliance for the Arts
10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Add a little excitement to your Wednesday night with art & craft vendors, music, and a food truck!
Sunday December 17, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers! RSVP on the Facebook event page.
January 2024:
Friday January 5, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
Sunday January 14, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers!
February 2024:
Friday February 2, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
Sunday February 4, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers!
March 2024:
Friday March 1, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers River District
Join us for the First Friday Art Walk event! Find art prints, postcards, magnets, stickers, and other goodies in The Island Octopus' booth.
March 7, 8 and 9, 9AM - 3PM
87th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Celebrate your love of shells! The 3-day Shell Festival will feature lots of SHELLS, shell art, crafts and local art vendors, artistic exhibits, and live mollusk tanks. Food and beverages available on site, and free parking available. $5 donation to enter the shell show.
Sunday March 17, 9 am - 2pm
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more from local artists and makers!
