Sanibel and Captiva Islands Events and Festivals
Immerse Yourself In the Community
From holiday lights to arts festivals to sports tournaments, there's a Sanibel and Captiva event for everyone! These quiet beach towns might not have a single traffic light, but that doesn't stop the islands from hosting many annual events. Not only will you have tons of fun, but you'll also get a glimpse into what it's like being a local of our amazing community.
| According to its website, "the Captiva Civic Association`s mission is the preservation of the quality of life, ambiance, and environmental integrity of this unique barrier island community." This February event is a big fundraiser for the organization whose work has a great positive impact on the community. |
| Location: |
The Sanctuary Golf Club |
| Phone: |
(239) 472-2111 |
| For decades, the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club has hosted the Sanibel Captiva Arts & Crafts Festival. The large event showcases more than 80 artists for two days in February and features a silent auction, a food court, and lots of fun. |
| Location: |
Sanibel Community House |
| Phone: |
(239) 560-8994 |
| In March, the Sanibel Captiva Lions Club hosts its Arts & Crafts Fair. The event includes more than 100 artists and craftspeople from across the US. |
| Location: |
Sanibel Community Center |
| This anticipated March event always features a live band and loads of fun. BIG ARTS provides entertainment, arts, and education programs for the community. |
| Location: |
BIG ARTS Sanibel Island |
| Phone: |
(239) 472-9700, ext. 308 |
| The Kiwanis Club on Sanibel and Captiva hosts several events throughout the year, but this Spring one is unique to the Islands. Two-person teams play nine hold scramble and nine-hole best ball. The tournament raises money to support children`s organizations throughout Lee County. |
| Location: |
Dunes Golf and Tennis Club |
| Phone: |
(239) 823-4737 |
| Sanibel-Captiva`s Fourth of July Parade is all the family fun you`d expect from a small-town parade with candy for the kids and hand-made floats. |
| Location: |
Periwinkle Way |
| Phone: |
(239) 472-1080 |
| For more than 40 years, teams and families have puzzled out clues while following a prescribed driving course around Sanibel Island. To keep the festivities going after Sanibel-Captiva`s Fourth of July Parade, the Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club hosts the Sanibel Captive Road Rally right after the parade to raise money for the islands` youth. |
| Location: |
Sanibel Island |
| Phone: |
(239) 472-0836 |
| Each year in October, F.I.S.H. hosts a 10k to raise money for their many efforts. The non-profit focuses on food programs, island-based education, senior services, and financial assistance to people in need. |
| Location: |
Sanibel Island |
| Phone: |
(239) 472-4775 |
| Not only does this tasty November event show off the best food around Sanibel and Captiva, it provides support to CROW`s effort to rehabilitate wildlife. |
| Location: |
Sanibel and Captiva Islands |
| Phone: |
(239) 472-3644 |
| According to Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation`s website, the proceeds from the tournament "benefit the mission-driven work of SCCF, which is dedicated to protecting and caring for Southwest Florida`s coastal ecosystems." Categories for the event are 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 men`s, women`s, and mixed doubles. It takes place each December. |
| Location: |
Beachview Tennis Club |
| Phone: |
(239) 472-2329 |
| Hosted on both Sanibel and Captiva Islands on separate days in December by the Chamber of Commerce, Luminary Stroll features festive Christmas lights, live music, pictures with Santa, and so much more. |
| Location: |
Sanibel and Captiva Islands |
| Phone: |
(239) 472-1080 |
