Events

Thriving Sea Turtle Season!

Sea turtles thriving this season on Sanibel! It’s been a banner year for sea turtle hatchlings on Sanibel Island, with 638 loggerhead nests observed. This is the fourth season in a row that nesting records have been broken. The east... Read more

On Sanibel, Mondays are Fun Days!

Shell Crafter Mondays Wondering what to do with all those shells Mother Nature bestows on the shores of Sanibel? Shell Crafting Class is offered from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sanibel Community House during the late summer and early... Read more

National Seashell Day on Sanibel Island!

2nd Annual National Seashell Day! June 20th 2016 was the inaugural National Seashell Day. The newly proclaimed day reached a national audience for the beaches of Fort Myers and the Islands, with Good Morning America host Ginger Zee broadcasting that... Read more

It’s Turtle Time on Sanibel!

It’s Turtle Time on Sanibel! Any time now female sea turtles will begin to make their journey onto the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva to make new nests and lay eggs. Turtle season for 2017 officially runs from April 15th... Read more

Are You Ready for Some Music on Sanibel Island?

2017 Sanibel Music Festival If it’s March, it’s time to celebrate the 31st year of the Sanibel Music Festival, another island tradition. The 2017 season includes seven concerts held at 8 p.m. at the Sanibel Congregational Church at 2050 Periwinkle... Read more

It’s Shell Time on Sanibel!

The 80th Annual Sanibel Shell Show and Festival Talk about longevity! The Sanibel Shell Show and Festival, now in its 80th year, is hosted by the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club at the newly remodeled Community House. More than 500 volunteers help... Read more

Sanibel Historical Village hosts Twilight Talks

Twilight Talks on Sanibel Island  Sanibel Historical Village will host a series of Twilight Talks this winter, of interest to all who enjoy learning about our unique island history. These talks will take place at Shore Haven, a 1924 structure... Read more

Bird Talk Galore on Sanibel Island

Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Lecture Series Offers Bird Talk Galore Developing or enhancing an appreciation for our bird life comes readily on Sanibel, thanks to public presentations by local organizations dedicated to promoting interest in the bird life here. The Audubon Society... Read more

Beautiful Luminary Festival on Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island Luminary Festival One of the most beautiful nights on Sanibel is coming up soon. At the annual Luminary Festival, miles of sparkling candle lanterns line the bicycle path adjoining Periwinkle Way. This year marks the 32nd year for... Read more

BIG ARTS Monday Night Film

BIG ARTS Monday Night Film Series Features Independent and Foreign Films Going to the movies may not normally be high on the agenda for vacationers, but the opportunity to see newly released independent and foreign films every week from October... Read more