Updated October 15, 2026:

Looking for things to do on Sanibel and Captiva Islands in 2026 and 2027? This local events calendar makes planning easy. Use the alphabetical guide below to quickly find favorite events, or scroll to the monthly calendar to see what is happening during your visit. From beloved traditions like the Sanibel Luminary Stroll, Beer in the Bushes, and Peek at the Unique Home Tour to art festivals, live music, community fundraisers, and conservation events, there is always something happening across the islands. Whether you are planning a vacation, exploring a move to Southwest Florida, or spending the weekend, bookmark this page and check back often as dates and details are updated regularly.

Many island organizations release official winter season dates in late fall. This page includes confirmed dates plus annual recurring events to help visitors and future residents plan ahead.

SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLAND EVENTS: 

Find Events by Name (A–Z)

  • Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium Events:

    • Free Zoom Shell Lectures June - September 2026

    • Live Mollusk Count - May 14th 2026

    • Museum Member Holiday Shell-A-Bration - Early December 2026

    • Museum Member Gallery Reception - Early January 2027

    • 2026 Field Education: June 9 & 25, July 7 & 23, Aug 4 & 20, Sept 8 & 24, Oct 6 & 22

    • Under the Sea Gala - Early February 2027

    • Third Thursdays Evening Hours - Will Return Jan, Feb & March 2027

    • Annual Members Meeting - Usually Late February 2027

    • Prosecco & Pearls - Expected March 2027

    • Fall & Winter Classes 2026 & 2027 - Stay Tuned

  • Beach Parking Permit Renewal Early November, 2026

  • BIG ARTS Major Events:

    • Art Vibe June 13th, 2026 - Open to the Public and Free

    • 2026 Film Series, May 4, 11 and 18th

    • Summer Youth Camps June 22 - 26th 2026 (Glass Mosaics or Pottery Camp)

    • Summer Youth Camp July 13 - 22nd 2026 Art Explorers

    • BIG ARTS Film Festival - November 19 - 21, 2026

    • Holiday Open House - December 18, 2026

    • Free Event - Holiday Family Film Night - December 21, 2026

    • Annual Benefit Early March 2027

    • 2027 Performing Artist Series - Dates TBD

    • 2027 Speaker Series - Winter/Spring Dates TBD

    • Adult Art Classes from Pottery to Glass Fusing - Year Around Opportunites

  • Captiva Civic Association aka CCA Events:

    • ABC Gala- Late February 2027

    • 2026 & 2027 Art Opening Receptions: November 2026 - March 2027

    • Porch & Patio Series 2026/2027 Dates: December 10, January 29, March 11, April 15, 2026

    • Halloween Party Oct. 31, 2026

    • 2027 Perfectly Paired Wine Tastings - Once a month Jan - April 2027

  • Easter Sunrise Service - Every Easter Sunday on the Causeway Island

  • Farmers Market - Every Sunday, Oct - April, 8 am-1 pm Dunlop Road at City Hall

  • Friends in Service Here aka F.I.S.H. Events:

    • Jog & Jam Race - November 7, 2026

    • Jog & Jam Beach Concert - December 5, 2026

    • Angel FISH Luncheon - November 10, 2025

    • Community Thanksgiving - November 24, 2026

    • JOG N JAM Concert - December 5, 2026

    • Gala Fundraiser - Mid-March 2027

  • Fourth of July Events:

  • Island's Night, May 8th 2026 at the Lee Health Sports Complex

  • Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday for breakfast - Sanibel Community House

  • Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner February 27, 2026

  • Luminary Strolls

    • Sanibel Luminary - The 1st Friday in December Every Year

    • Captiva Luminary - The 1st Saturday in December Every Year

  • MOAA Golf Tournament aka Bob Janes Memorial Golf Tournament - April 2027 - TBD

  • National Seashell Day - June 20th, Every Year.

  • Pfeifer Realty Group's Open House Parade - January, February, March, April TBD 2027

  • Pine Island Sounds- SCCF - Nov. & Dec, 2026, January & February 2027 Dates TBD

  • Play for PINK - Annual Sanibel Golf Tournament to benefit Breast Cancer Research - March 2027 TBD

  • Project Refuge Annual Trash Fashion Show for Ding Darling Wildlife Society - Early April, 2027

  • Rotary Club meets every Friday morning at the Sanibel Community House

  • Rotary Club Annual Arts & Crafts Fair Mid-February 15th & 16th 2027

  • Rotary Golf Tournament - March 2027 TBD

  • Sam Galloway, Jr. and Friends Soup Kitchen benefitting Community Cooperative - March TBD 2027

  • Sanibel Historic Village Events:

    • Sanibel Cracker Christmas - December 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    • Luminary Open House - December 5th, 2026

    • Olde Sanibel Cracker Fest - Late January, 2027

    • Annual Membership Meeting - Early March 2027

    • Twilight Talks - Oct 2026 - May 2027 Dates TBD

  • Sanctuary Charity Classic - Mid-January 2027

  • Sanibel Captiva Cares - Early March 2027

  • Sanibel Hearts Club - Every Friday from 12-3pm at the Community House

  • Sanibel Luminary Festival - Always the 1st Friday Evening in December

  • Sanibel Music Festival - Tuesdays and Saturdays in March Every Year

  • Sanibel Shell Fair, Shell Show and Festival - March 4, 5 & 6, 2027

  • Sanibel Sea School

    • Winter Break Youth Camp - Dec. 30 - Jan. 3, 2027

    • Summer Weekly Youth Camps Ages 4 - 17, June July & August

    • Spring Day Courses Ages 6 - 14, April May & June

    • Weekly Beachcombing Walks: Island Inn on Wednesdays, Sanibel Moorings on Fridays

  • Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation aka SCCF Events:

    • Wines in the Wild by SCCF - November 13, 2026

    • Benefactors Cocktail Party - January 20, 2027

    • SCCF's  Coastal Watch Party - TBD

    • SCCF Annual Meeting - December 8, 2026

    • Cause on the Causeway Benefit - February 26, 2027

    • Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture Series - February 5, 2027

    • Nature Art Exhibit Bailey Homestead - February thru March, 2027

    • SCCF's Volunteer Recognition Party - Mid-March 2027

    • SCCF's Pine Island Sounds Sunset Concert Series - Nov. 2026 - Feb. 2027

    • Beer in the Bushes - March 27, 2027

  • Sanibel Community House aka SCA Events:

    • Shellcrafters meet every Monday from 10am - 1pm at the Community House

    • Sanibel Shell Fair, Shell Show and Festival - March 4th - 6th 2027

    • Fall Festival October 30, 2026

    • Art After Dark Happy Hour - May 22, 2026

    • Sanibel Fishing Club Meetings - Second Tuesday of the Month at 5:30

    • Tennis Tournament - November 14 & 15, 2026

    • Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair - November 14 & 15, 2026

    • December Arts & Crafts Fair - December 6th, 2026

    • Art Opening Reception - Early January, 2027

    • Community House 100th Anniversary Gala - January 23, 2027

  • Sanibel Public Library Events:

    • Author Series: Evening with the Author - Mid December 2026 - March 2027

  • South Seas Golf Tournament Benefitting Folds of Honor May 23, 2026

  • Spring Training at Jet Blue Stadium with the Boston Red Sox Always Starts in March

  • Spring Training at Century Link Stadium with the Minnesota Twins Starts in March

  • State of the Islands Update - Sanibel Harbor Resort Mid-January, 2027 TBD

  • Tween' Waters Christmas Tree Lighting - Always the Friday after Thanksgiving

  • Young Professionals of Sanibel & Captiva Swap Shop - May 14th 2026

  • Zonta's Peek at the Unique Tour of Island Homes Mid-March 2027

Recurring Weekly Events:

Mondays

  • Shell Crafters - Community House 10am - 1pm

Tuesdays

  • Trivia Night - The Shipyard at 'Tween Waters - 7pm

  • Yappy Hour - Pierces Paw Paradise - 4 to 6pm

  • Music Bingo & Karaoke - Blue Giraffe 7:30pm

Thursdays

  • Trivia Night - Blue Giraffe 6:30pm

  • Hospitality Night 9-11pm - Tutti Pazzi Hospitality Workers Happy Hour

Sundays

  • Kids Yoga - The Treehouse 10:30 ages 3-5, Noon ages 6-8, 1:30pm ages 9+

Events by Month:


Exact dates will be updated in November 2026 when the high season calendar is finalized

MAY 2026:

  • 4th National Bird Day

  • 1st Art as Therapy Exhibit Opening Reception - BIG ARTS

  • 2nd Sanctuary Golf and Gala benefitting the Sanibel School Fund

  • 4th National Bird Day

  • 8th Island's Night Lee Health Sports Complex

  • 14th Young Professionals of Sanibel & Captiva Swap Shop

  • 23rd Doc Fords Yucatan Shrimp Day 7K Run

  • 23rd South Seas Golf Tournament Benefiting Folds of Honor

  • 30th Kiwanis Golf Tournament "King of the Rock"

  • Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

  • National Flip Flop Day - Wednesday after Memorial Day

JUNE 2026:

  • ALL MONTH $9 Group Discount @ Shell Museum for Lee & Collier County Residents

  • CROW Wildlife Conservation Summer Camp all month

  • 1st Worldwide Coral Reef Awareness Day

  • 8th Worldwide Ocean's Day

  • 13th Art Vibe at BIG ARTS

  • 13 & 14 Captivaville Songwriters Weekend - 'Tween Waters

  • 14th Coconut Fish Painting Party - Community House - Tickets are Limited

  • 14th National Flag Day

  • 16th, Worldwide Sea Turtle Day Learn More About How to Adopt a Sea Turtle Nest at SCCF

  • 18th National Go Fishing Day

  • 20th National Seashell Day Occurs on the First Day of Summer

  • 20th Science Saturday at the Sanibel Public Library "Ice Cream Science"

  • 22 - 26th BIG ARTS Youth Camps: Glass Mosaics or Pottery Camp

  • 24th - Sanibel FlyFishers FlyTying Night Lessons

  • 25th Adam's Animal Encounters - Sanibel Public Library

  • 26th Robotics Lab - Sanibel Public Library

JULY 2026:

  • ALL MONTH $9 Group Discount @ Shell Museum for Lee & Collier County Residents

  • CROW Wildlife Conservation Summer Camp all month - Dates Below

  • 1st Hobby Hour Swap - Sanibel Public Library

  • 3rd International Plastic Bag Free Day

  • 4th of July Pancake Breakfast - Sanibel Community Church

  • 4th Jerry's Fourth of July Celebration

  • 4th Fourth of July Parade

  • 4th July 4th Road Rally & Patriotic Costume Contest - Friends of Randy - Timbers Grill

  • 4th Fourth of July FREE Jazz Concert - Congregational Church of Christ

  • 4th BBQ Celebration of the Forth of July - Dunes Golf Course

  • 4th Fourth of July Fire Works - RED WHITE & BOOM

  • 8th CROW Wildlife Conservation Camp - Plovers K-1st Grade

  • 10th - 19th Florida Python Challenge

  • 13th - 16th CROW Wildlife Conservation Camp - Royal Terns 2nd - 4th Grade

  • 13th - 22nd BIG ARTS Youth Camp: Art Explorers

  • 18th - Science Saturday at the Sanibel Public Library "Keva Plank Challenge"

  • 20th - 23rd CROW Wildlife Conservation Camp - Crows 5th - 8th Grade

AUGUST 2026:

  • National Sand Castle Day First Saturday in August

  • 7th National Lighthouse Day

  • 11th National Play in the Sand Day

  • 30th National Beach Day - Occurs on the same day each year.

SEPTEMBER 2026:

  • Labor Day always the first Monday in September

  • 15th National Greenpeace Day

  • 21st National Clean Up the Beach Day - Celebrated on the Third Saturday in September

  • 28th A Day to Remember and be Grateful

  • National Public Lands Day always the 4th Saturday in September

OCTOBER 2026:

  • Sanibel Spooktacular - Best in Boo Competition

  • 21st Ding Darling Day on Sanibel Island

  • 30th Fall Festival Sanibel Community House

  • 31st Halloween

NOVEMBER 2026:

  • 1st Sanibel Beach Parking Permits for Residents

  • 7th FISH Jog and Jam

  • 13th SCCF's Wines in the Wild

  • 14th & 15th Community House Tennis Tournament

  • 14th & 15th Community House Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

  • 16th CFI's Generosity Breakfast

  • 17th National Take a Hike Day - Always Celebrated on this day

  • 19- 21st BIG ARTS Film Festival

  • 21st CHR Festival of Trees

  • 24th FISH Community Thanksgiving Dinner

  • Thanksgiving Day - Always the 4th Thursday in November

  • 27th Tree Lighting at 'Tween Waters Resort Captiva

  • 28th Tree Lighting After Party - Community House

  • SCCF's Pine Island Sounds Begins - TBD

  • FISH Angel Fish Luncheon - Mid-November

  • Captiva Civic Association Art Receptions Begin

  • CFI Generosity Breakfast - Mid-November TBD

  • Ding Darling's Trash to Couture Fashion Show TBD

DECEMBER 2026:

  • 1st - 31st Sanibel Cracker Christmas - Sanibel Historical Village and Museum

  • 4th Wildlife Conservation Day

  • 5th FISH Jog and Jam Concert on the Beach

  • 6th Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair

  • 8th SCCF Annual Meeting

  • Sanibel Public Library Author Series Begins Mid-December 2026 - March 2027

  • Sanibel Luminary - Always the First Friday in December

  • Historical Village Luminary Open House - First Friday in December

  • Captiva Luminary - Always the First Saturday in December

  • CFI's Holiday Reception - Early December TBD

  • Museum Member Holiday Shell-A-Bration - Early December TBD

  • CCA Porch & Patio Parties Begin - Mid-December TBD

  • Captiva Historical Society Film Series Begins - Mid-December TBD

  • 14th National Dolphin Day

  • 18th BIG ARTS Holiday Open House

  • 21st BIG ARTS Holiday Family Film Night

  • 24th Christmas Eve Service at Lighthouse Beach

  • 26th, National Audubon Day

JANUARY 2027:

  • 1st National Polar Bear Plunge Day

  • 5th National Bird Day

  • 6th SCAL Art Show - Sanibel Community House

  • 7th Art Show Opening Reception - Captiva Civic Association

  • 7th Brad Mackenzie Educational Talk - Sanibel Community House

  • 9th B.B. & Me: When Love Comes to Town - BIG ARTS

  • 10th National Save the Eagles Day

  • 10th Arts & Crafts Fair - Sanibel Community House

  • 12th 100+ Women Who Care Information Session & Welcome Reception - Florida Trust Wealth Management

  • 12th Author Series: Robert Dugoni - Sanibel Community House

  • 13th State of the Islands - Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce

  • 13th Margaret Hoover & H.R. McMaster - BIG ARTS Conversations

  • 14th Sincerely, Sondheim - BIG ARTS

  • 16th Wild About CROW Gala

  • 16th The Boulevards - BIG ARTS

  • 18th Perfectly Paired Event - Captiva Civic Association

  • 19th Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society Membership Meeting - Sanibel Community House

  • 20th SCCF Benefactors Cocktail Party

  • 21st Captain Brian Holaway, The Captain's Log: Stories, Nature, and History of the Out Islands - Ding Darling Winter Lecture Series

  • 21st Happy 100 Community House Birthday Bash - Sanibel Community House

  • 21st–24th Sanibel Community House 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

  • 22nd John Nordell Artist Reception - BIG ARTS

  • 23rd Community House 100th Anniversary Gala - Sanibel Community House

  • 25th–28th Camp for Adults with Special Needs - Trailways Camps, Riverside Retreat

  • 27th Volunteer Expo - Sanibel Community House

  • 28th Charlie Sobczak, Sanibel's Living Landscape: Past, Present & Future - Ding Darling Winter Lecture Series

  • 28th SCCF Tour of the Donax Wastewater Treatment Facility

  • 28th Porch & Patio: Winter Wonderland - Captiva Civic Association

  • 28th Captiva Civic Association Membership Meeting

  • 28th 100th Anniversary History of the House Luncheon - Sanibel Community House

  • 28th Young Concert Artists - BIG ARTS

  • 29th AI: Learning and Fun - Captiva Civic Association

  • 29th MariaPia Malerba Artist Reception - BIG ARTS

  • 30th Sanibel School Fund Pickleball Round Robin - Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

  • 30th The Lena Prima Band - BIG ARTS

FEBRUARY 2027:

  • 2nd Behind the Tap: A Tour of Island Water Association - SCCF

  • 3rd Go Wild for Ding Gala - Sanibel Community House

  • 4th Valentine's Bingo Event - St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Trailways Camps

  • 4th Gravity, Broadway and West End Concert - BIG ARTS

  • 6th Shell Museum Gala - Sanibel Community House

  • 6th The Players, Featuring Former Members of Chicago - BIG ARTS

  • 7th Arts & Crafts Fair - Sanibel Community House

  • 8th Noah's Ark Fashion Show - St. Michael's Episcopal Church

  • 8th 100th Anniversary History of the House Luncheon - Sanibel Community House

  • 8th Perfectly Paired Event - Captiva Civic Association

  • 9th 100+ Women Who Care Giving Meeting - Sanibel Community House

  • 9th Author Series: Anna Quindlen - Sanibel Public Library

  • 10th Mirth & Magic - Captiva Cruises

  • 10th Chris Christie, Conversations Speaker Series - BIG ARTS

  • 11th Imani Winds Concert - BIG ARTS

  • 13th & 14th Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Arts & Crafts Festival - Sanibel Community House

  • 13th UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul - BIG ARTS

  • 16th Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society Membership Meeting - Sanibel Community House

  • 17th Shell Museum Lecture Series - Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

  • 17th Paulette Boudreau Art Show - Sanibel Community House

  • 18th Art Show Opening Reception - Captiva Civic Association

  • 18th Inspired by Nature: A Butcher Family Legacy, Niki Butcher & Jackie Obendorf-Butcher - Ding Darling Winter Lecture Series

  • 18th Tony Siqi Yun Piano Concert - BIG ARTS

  • 19th Violins on the Veranda - Florida Trust Wealth Management, Sanibel Music Festival

  • 20th Seats with a Story - Community Housing & Resources, Sanibel Community House

  • 22nd–25th Camp for Adults with Special Needs - Trailways Camps, Riverside Retreat

  • 24th Community Social - Sanibel Community House

  • 24th Late Nite Catechism: Sister's Irish Catechism - BIG ARTS

  • 24th Silk Scarf Decorating with Michele Faulkner - Sanibel Community House

  • 25th The Untold History of the Spanish Indians, David Rahahę·tih Webb - Ding Darling Winter Lecture Series

  • 25th 59th Annual ABC Gala - Captiva Civic Association

  • 26th Sanibel School PTA Casino Night - Sanibel Community House

  • 26th The Cause Fundraising Gala - SCCF, Bailey Homestead Preserve

  • 27th Camino de Sanibel - Lighthouse Beach to Blind Pass Beach

  • 27th Kiwanis Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Sanibel Community House

MARCH 2027:

  • 2nd Jon Nakamatsu Piano Concert - Sanibel Music Festival, Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ

  • 4th Return of the Osprey: A Season of Flight and Wonder, David Gessner - Ding Darling Winter Lecture Series

  • 4th–6th Annual Sanibel Shell Show & Festival - Sanibel Community House

  • 6th Salix Piano Trio - Sanibel Music Festival

  • 7th go!FISH Fundraising Event - FISH of Sanibel-Captiva, Cielo

  • 8th Tales of an Island Innkeeper: Tony Lapi - St. Michael's Episcopal Church

  • 8th Petite Perspectives Art Exhibition Opens - Sanibel Public Library

  • 9th 100+ Women Who Care Giving Meeting - Sanibel Community House

  • 9th Southwest Florida Showstoppers - Sanibel Music Festival

  • 9th Author Series: Allison Pataki - Sanibel Community House

  • 10th Porch & Patio: Let's Paddy! - Captiva Civic Association

  • 11th Sissi Janku Art Show - Sanibel Community House

  • 13th Women of Peace & Justice: Women's Day of Reflection - St. Michael's Episcopal Church

  • 13th Zonta Peek at the Unique Home Tour - Sanibel-Captiva

  • 13th Brentano String Quartet - Sanibel Music Festival

  • 14th Arts & Crafts Fair - Sanibel Community House

  • 16th Cincinnati Chamber Players - Sanibel Music Festival

  • 17th BIG ARTS Chorus & Band Spring Concert - BIG ARTS

  • 18th 100th Anniversary History of the House Evening - Sanibel Community House

  • 18th The Whole Palette Art Opening Reception - Captiva Civic Association

  • 18th Owl: A Year in the Lives of North American Owls, Paul Bannick - Ding Darling Winter Lecture Series

  • 18th Sanibel-Captiva Art League Annual Meeting - Sanibel Public Library

  • 19th Journey of No Return Art Exhibition Opens - BIG ARTS

  • 20th New York Brass Arts Trio - Sanibel Music Festival

  • 20th Forjoury: Foreigner & Journey Tribute - BIG ARTS

  • 22nd Perfectly Paired Event - Captiva Civic Association

  • 24th Children of the Islands Documentary Premiere - BIG ARTS, Captiva Island Historical Society & Sanibel Historical Museum & Village

  • 25th Jazz at Lincoln Center - BIG ARTS

  • 27th Beer in the Bushes - Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

APRIL 2027:

  • 1st American Ballet Theatre Studio Company - BIG ARTS

  • 4th Arts & Crafts Fair - Sanibel Community House

  • 5th Perfectly Paired Event - Captiva Civic Association

  • 5th Author Series: Chanel Cleeton - Sanibel Public Library

  • 6th 100+ Women Who Care Giving Meeting - Sanibel Community House

  • 8th Prosecco & Pearls - Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

  • 10th Friends & Family Day Featuring Buckets N Boards - BIG ARTS

  • 12th Trailways Camps 3rd Annual Golf Outing - Shell Point Golf Club

  • 12th Remarkable Women of Sanibel and Captiva, Jeri Magg - St. Michael's Episcopal Church

  • 14th 100th Anniversary History of the House Evening - Sanibel Community House

  • 14th Porch & Patio: Spring Fling - Captiva Civic Association

  • 15th Laura Ball Art Show - Sanibel Community House

  • 15th Sanibel-Captiva Art League Meeting with Mosaic Artist Kim Bennett - Sanibel Public Library

  • 19th Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society Membership Meeting - Sanibel Community House

  • 21st Passover Seder - Sanibel Community House

  • 22nd Earth Day

  • 26th Summer Wine Preview - Captiva Civic Association

  • 27th 100+ Women Who Care Season Celebration - Congress Jewelers

  • 28th Sanibel Community Association Annual Meeting - Sanibel Community House

  • 28th Member & Volunteer Appreciation BBQ - Sanibel Community House

  • 30th Arbor Day

Why Visitors Love Island Event Season

Winter and spring event season is one of the best times to experience Sanibel and Captiva. Cooler weather, lively outdoor gatherings, local traditions, art shows, charity events, and community markets create an energy that visitors remember long after vacation ends. Many people first discover the island lifestyle during event season, then return year after year—or eventually decide to own a home or condo here.

Planning a Trip or Move?

Many people first discover Sanibel and Captiva while planning a vacation, then return again and again for the beaches, wildlife, boating, and welcoming island lifestyle. Exploring local events is one of the best ways to experience the community beyond the shoreline. If your visit has you imagining a more permanent stay, browse current Sanibel homes for sale, Sanibel condos for sale, and Captiva real estate opportunities to see what island living can look like year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sanibel & Captiva Events

When is the busiest event season on Sanibel and Captiva?

The busiest event season is typically January through April, when winter visitors and seasonal residents return to Southwest Florida. This is when many festivals, art shows, races, markets, and community gatherings are held.

Are there events on Sanibel and Captiva year-round?

Yes. While winter and spring are the busiest months, the islands host events throughout the year including summer family activities, fall fundraisers, and holiday celebrations.

When are next season’s event dates announced?

Many organizations release official schedules in late fall ahead of winter season. This page is updated as dates become available.

What kinds of events happen on Sanibel and Captiva?

Popular events include shell festivals, live music, farmers markets, wildlife and conservation programs, holiday traditions, road races, art fairs, and charity fundraisers.

Is winter a good time to visit Sanibel Island?

Yes. Winter is one of the most popular times to visit thanks to mild weather, active social calendars, beaches, wildlife viewing, and seasonal events.

Why do so many people choose to live on Sanibel or Captiva?

Many visitors fall in love with the island lifestyle—walkable beaches, boating, nature, community events, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere that is hard to replicate elsewhere.