2025 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!
April 2025:
Sunday April 6, Noon - 5PM
Anniversary Sip & Shop at Coastal Dayz Brewery
2161 McGregor Blvd E, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for an Anniversary Sip & Shop at Coastal Dayz Brewery! There will be music all day, food trucks, and vendors.
Sunday April 13, 9AM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Join us for an Arts & Crafts Fair at the Sanibel Community House! Browse a variety of talented artist booths, from fine art, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, glass art, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission and parking.
Saturday April 26, 11AM - Noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Join us for Saturday Crafterday at the Library! Melissa will be walking us through a drawing or craft project. All ages are welcome - join us in the children's section for this free event.
May 2025:
Friday May 2, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
First Street, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for First Friday Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers! The Island Octopus will be offering art, cards, and stickers in our booth. Find a variety of fun local art, grab a bite to eat at one of the great restaurants, and browse the downtown shops at this eclectic event.
July 2025:
Saturday July 5, 9AM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Summer Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Back by popular demand! Join us for a special Summer Arts & Crafts Fair at the Sanibel Community House! Browse a variety of talented artist booths, from fine art, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, glass art, greeting cards, tropical decor, and more. Free admission and parking.
October 2025:
Saturday October 18, 9AM - 4PM
Edison & Ford Estates Fall Festival
2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for an autumn festival at the beautiful Estates! There will be a craft market, food trucks, tree climbing, games, activities and more to be announced.
Sunday April 6, Noon - 5PM
Anniversary Sip & Shop at Coastal Dayz Brewery
2161 McGregor Blvd E, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for an Anniversary Sip & Shop at Coastal Dayz Brewery! There will be music all day, food trucks, and vendors.
Sunday April 13, 9AM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Join us for an Arts & Crafts Fair at the Sanibel Community House! Browse a variety of talented artist booths, from fine art, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, glass art, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission and parking.
Saturday April 26, 11AM - Noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Join us for Saturday Crafterday at the Library! Melissa will be walking us through a drawing or craft project. All ages are welcome - join us in the children's section for this free event.
May 2025:
Friday May 2, 5PM - 9PM
First Friday Art Walk
First Street, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for First Friday Art Walk in downtown Fort Myers! The Island Octopus will be offering art, cards, and stickers in our booth. Find a variety of fun local art, grab a bite to eat at one of the great restaurants, and browse the downtown shops at this eclectic event.
July 2025:
Saturday July 5, 9AM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Summer Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Back by popular demand! Join us for a special Summer Arts & Crafts Fair at the Sanibel Community House! Browse a variety of talented artist booths, from fine art, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, glass art, greeting cards, tropical decor, and more. Free admission and parking.
October 2025:
Saturday October 18, 9AM - 4PM
Edison & Ford Estates Fall Festival
2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for an autumn festival at the beautiful Estates! There will be a craft market, food trucks, tree climbing, games, activities and more to be announced.
