2026 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!
February 2026:
Friday February 6, 5PM - 9PM
Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for a night out featuring an eclectic mix of outdoor artist booths, music and more. Grab a bite to eat, check out some galleries, and enjoy exploring the nightlife of historic downtown Fort Myers! The Island Octopus will be bring a selection of our artwork, stickers and other fun goodies.
Sunday, February 8, 10AM - 4PM
Valentine's Day Artisans & Antiques Market
Blinking Owl Books
1342 Colonial Blvd, Unit C18, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for our Valentine’s Day themed Artisans & Antiques Market! Shop for your sweethearts, your pals, or you! There will be goodies, good times, and a deep passion for a little thing called love, so come on out and celebrate this joyous occasion with us. The Island Octopus will be bringing a selection of our artwork, stickers and Valentine cards!
Saturday, February 14, 11AM - Noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Attend an art class in the library! Melissa will be walking us through a Valentine hedgehog drawing. All ages are welcome - join us in the children's section for this free event.
Sunday February 22, 9PM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Join us for the February Arts & Crafts Fair, indoors at the Community House. We have a great selection of local artists joining us for this event offering a variety of fine art and artisan crafts, baked goods, accessories, shell art and other uniquely Sanibel finds. This event is free and open to the public.
March 2026:
Sunday March 22, 9PM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Join us for the March Arts & Crafts Fair, indoors at the Community House. We have a great selection of local artists joining us for this event offering a variety of fine art and artisan crafts, baked goods, accessories, shell art and other uniquely Sanibel finds. This event is free and open to the public.
April 2026:
Sunday April 12, 9PM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Join us for the April Arts & Crafts Fair, indoors at the Community House. We have a great selection of local artists joining us for this event offering a variety of fine art and artisan crafts, baked goods, accessories, shell art and other uniquely Sanibel finds. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday February 6, 5PM - 9PM
Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk
1st Street, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for a night out featuring an eclectic mix of outdoor artist booths, music and more. Grab a bite to eat, check out some galleries, and enjoy exploring the nightlife of historic downtown Fort Myers! The Island Octopus will be bring a selection of our artwork, stickers and other fun goodies.
Sunday, February 8, 10AM - 4PM
Valentine's Day Artisans & Antiques Market
Blinking Owl Books
1342 Colonial Blvd, Unit C18, Fort Myers, FL
Join us for our Valentine’s Day themed Artisans & Antiques Market! Shop for your sweethearts, your pals, or you! There will be goodies, good times, and a deep passion for a little thing called love, so come on out and celebrate this joyous occasion with us. The Island Octopus will be bringing a selection of our artwork, stickers and Valentine cards!
Saturday, February 14, 11AM - Noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Attend an art class in the library! Melissa will be walking us through a Valentine hedgehog drawing. All ages are welcome - join us in the children's section for this free event.
Sunday February 22, 9PM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Join us for the February Arts & Crafts Fair, indoors at the Community House. We have a great selection of local artists joining us for this event offering a variety of fine art and artisan crafts, baked goods, accessories, shell art and other uniquely Sanibel finds. This event is free and open to the public.
March 2026:
Sunday March 22, 9PM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Join us for the March Arts & Crafts Fair, indoors at the Community House. We have a great selection of local artists joining us for this event offering a variety of fine art and artisan crafts, baked goods, accessories, shell art and other uniquely Sanibel finds. This event is free and open to the public.
April 2026:
Sunday April 12, 9PM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL
Join us for the April Arts & Crafts Fair, indoors at the Community House. We have a great selection of local artists joining us for this event offering a variety of fine art and artisan crafts, baked goods, accessories, shell art and other uniquely Sanibel finds. This event is free and open to the public.
