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!
September 2024:
Friday, September 6, 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, stickers, and other fun goodies 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.
Saturday September 14, 11AM - Noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Join us at the library for Saturday Crafterday! Melissa will be walking us through a watercolor stingray project. All ages are welcome, including families - meet us in the children's section for this free event.
October 2024:
Friday, October 4, 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, stickers, and Halloween goodies 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.
Saturday October 26, 9AM - 4PM
3rd Annual Fall Festival at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
Join us for a beautiful day in the garden at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates! Enjoy all things autumn as you stroll along and shop craft vendor booths, get something to eat and drink and listen to music. Plus, there will be fun activities for all ages! Free admission, and some activities have a fee.
Sunday October 27, 9AM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Save the date for the first Arts & Crafts Fair of the season at the Community House! Browse a variety of talented artist booths, from fine art, holiday gifts, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission.
November 2024:
Friday, November 1, 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, stickers, and other fun goodies 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.
Saturday November 16, 11AM - Noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Join us at the library for Saturday Crafterday! Melissa will be walking us through a drawing or craft project. All ages are welcome, including families - meet us in the children's section for this free event.
Sunday November 24, 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, holiday gifts, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission.
December 2024:
Sunday December 15, 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, holiday gifts, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission.
January 2025:
Sunday January 12, 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.
February 2025:
Sunday February 9, 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, Valentine gifts, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, glass art, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission.
March 2025:
March 6, 7 and 8
88th Annual Shell Festival at the Community House
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Save the dates! More info coming soon...
Sunday March 23, 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.
Friday, September 6, 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, stickers, and other fun goodies 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.
Saturday September 14, 11AM - Noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Join us at the library for Saturday Crafterday! Melissa will be walking us through a watercolor stingray project. All ages are welcome, including families - meet us in the children's section for this free event.
October 2024:
Friday, October 4, 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, stickers, and Halloween goodies 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.
Saturday October 26, 9AM - 4PM
3rd Annual Fall Festival at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
Join us for a beautiful day in the garden at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates! Enjoy all things autumn as you stroll along and shop craft vendor booths, get something to eat and drink and listen to music. Plus, there will be fun activities for all ages! Free admission, and some activities have a fee.
Sunday October 27, 9AM - 2PM
Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Save the date for the first Arts & Crafts Fair of the season at the Community House! Browse a variety of talented artist booths, from fine art, holiday gifts, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission.
November 2024:
Friday, November 1, 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, stickers, and other fun goodies 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.
Saturday November 16, 11AM - Noon
Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel Island, FL
Join us at the library for Saturday Crafterday! Melissa will be walking us through a drawing or craft project. All ages are welcome, including families - meet us in the children's section for this free event.
Sunday November 24, 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, holiday gifts, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission.
December 2024:
Sunday December 15, 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, holiday gifts, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission.
January 2025:
Sunday January 12, 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.
February 2025:
Sunday February 9, 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, Valentine gifts, handcrafted jewelry & accessories, pottery, glass art, greeting cards, tropical decor, baked goods, and more. Free admission.
March 2025:
March 6, 7 and 8
88th Annual Shell Festival at the Community House
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL
Save the dates! More info coming soon...
Sunday March 23, 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.
