2022 Events - SWFL + Virtual
Find The Island Octopus at these events in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Sanibel Island, Florida, as well as a few select virtual events!
July 2022:
Friday July 1, 6PM - 10PM
Fort Myers Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Downtown Fort Myers lights up ARTistically the first Friday of every month! We have lined the streets with local and regional artists selling and displaying their one-of-a-kind works of art with many different styles being represented. Come down and support local artists, including The Island Octopus!
Saturday July 2, 9AM - 2PM
Art & Craft Fair at Sanibel Community House
2173 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957
Find a variety of original art in various mediums, shell and other crafts, jewelry, baked goods, greeting cards, wearable art and more! Melissa will be bringing a variety of her original art, prints, cards, and more.
Saturday July 2, 1PM - 4PM
Meet the Author: Elise Pearlstine
13499 S Cleveland Avenue, Suite 107, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Meet author and perfumer Elise Pearlstine! Join us for a book signing of her new release, Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance. Elise will also be presenting an interactive experience with various essential oils and other fragrances used in natural perfumery. Matt from The Island Octopus Incensarium will also be joining the author in providing an interactive display of different plant resins which have been used as a natural incense throughout the world. View the Facebook event page, or sign up for our email newsletter for details and a reminder.
Monday July 4, 6PM - 10PM
Freedom Fest: Downtown Fort Myers
Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Come celebrate the Fourth of July with us in historic downtown Fort Myers! This event promises to be fun for the entire family. Enjoy live music from Thunder Beach Band, food trucks, local artisan vendors (including The Island Octopus), and a fantastic firework display to finish off the evening! The celebration will take place on Edwards Drive between Jackson and Hendry Street. FREE to attend!
Friday July 8, 1PM - 4PM
Meet the Photographer: Bob Mayes
13499 S Cleveland Avenue, Suite 107, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Meet local photographer Bob Mayes! We will have his canvas nature prints on display in the shop, and Bob will be here to answer questions and sign his work for you!
Saturdays July 9, 16, 23, 30, 9AM - 1PM
Estero Farmers Market at Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew Road Estero, FL 33928
Join us for a market offering boutique foods, beautiful produce, arts, crafts, candles, jewelry and more. Matt will be bringing a selection of The Island Octopus' art, shirts, cards, and more!
August 2022:
Friday August 27, Noon - 4PM
Clear the Shelter Event at GCHS
2010 Arcadia Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Join us for a "Clear the Shelter" event at Gulf Coast Humane Society! Melissa will be drawing some live pet portraits, and we will be bringing a variety of animal artwork! There will also be a variety of vendors and food trucks.
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Friday July 1, 6PM - 10PM
Fort Myers Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Downtown Fort Myers lights up ARTistically the first Friday of every month! We have lined the streets with local and regional artists selling and displaying their one-of-a-kind works of art with many different styles being represented. Come down and support local artists, including The Island Octopus!
Saturday July 2, 9AM - 2PM
Art & Craft Fair at Sanibel Community House
2173 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957
Find a variety of original art in various mediums, shell and other crafts, jewelry, baked goods, greeting cards, wearable art and more! Melissa will be bringing a variety of her original art, prints, cards, and more.
Saturday July 2, 1PM - 4PM
Meet the Author: Elise Pearlstine
13499 S Cleveland Avenue, Suite 107, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Meet author and perfumer Elise Pearlstine! Join us for a book signing of her new release, Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance. Elise will also be presenting an interactive experience with various essential oils and other fragrances used in natural perfumery. Matt from The Island Octopus Incensarium will also be joining the author in providing an interactive display of different plant resins which have been used as a natural incense throughout the world. View the Facebook event page, or sign up for our email newsletter for details and a reminder.
Monday July 4, 6PM - 10PM
Freedom Fest: Downtown Fort Myers
Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Come celebrate the Fourth of July with us in historic downtown Fort Myers! This event promises to be fun for the entire family. Enjoy live music from Thunder Beach Band, food trucks, local artisan vendors (including The Island Octopus), and a fantastic firework display to finish off the evening! The celebration will take place on Edwards Drive between Jackson and Hendry Street. FREE to attend!
Friday July 8, 1PM - 4PM
Meet the Photographer: Bob Mayes
13499 S Cleveland Avenue, Suite 107, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Meet local photographer Bob Mayes! We will have his canvas nature prints on display in the shop, and Bob will be here to answer questions and sign his work for you!
Saturdays July 9, 16, 23, 30, 9AM - 1PM
Estero Farmers Market at Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew Road Estero, FL 33928
Join us for a market offering boutique foods, beautiful produce, arts, crafts, candles, jewelry and more. Matt will be bringing a selection of The Island Octopus' art, shirts, cards, and more!
August 2022:
Friday August 27, Noon - 4PM
Clear the Shelter Event at GCHS
2010 Arcadia Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Join us for a "Clear the Shelter" event at Gulf Coast Humane Society! Melissa will be drawing some live pet portraits, and we will be bringing a variety of animal artwork! There will also be a variety of vendors and food trucks.
Want to know about our future events, new products, and more? Join our email newsletter!
