Celebrate “Ding” Darling’s birthday with three days of activities, special appearances by “Ding” and Teddy Roosevelt, and giveaways!
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel)
Various activities throughout the day.
FREE
Explore local vendors supporting mind, body, and spirit, plus enjoy a free lunch courtesy of Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
11:30AM – 1:30PM
FREE – open to all
Enjoy Halloween-themed line dancing. Fun for all ages.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
5:30PM – 6:30PM
FREE
Beginners can learn to play, and all skill levels are welcome. Sets are provided.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
5:30PM – 8:00PM
$$
Join the Sanibel Captiva Young Professionals for ultimate frisbee, sweet treats, and costume fun.
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park (16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers)
6:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
Gather your crew and test your knowledge.
Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)
6:30PM – 8:00PM
FREE TO PLAY
Join SCCF marine educators to see what’s washed ashore.
Sanibel Moorings Resort (845 E Gulf Drive, Sanibel)
9:00AM – 10:30AM
$$
Coffee and casual conversation with local officers.
The Sanibel Sprout (2407 Periwinkle Way Ste 1, Sanibel)
9:00AM – 11:00AM
FREE
Make your own DIY ghost.
Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)
Drop in anytime from 10:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
“Howling” fun activities, snacks, and trick-or-treating.
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
10:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
Reading, singing, and playing to build reading skills. Babies to age 5-ish.
Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
10:30AM – 11:00AM
FREE
All are welcome to play this fun card game
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
1:00PM – 3:00PM
$5 suggested donation
Headliner is Tom Dustin.
Event space at Rosalita’s Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel)
Doors open at 6:00PM showtime 7:30PM
$$
Trip to Calusa Nature Center haunted walk.
Leave from Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
7:15PM – 11:00PM
$$
Cycle event to support San Cap Pink Project.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
9:00AM – 10:30AM
FREE donations encouraged
Help support the direct cancer needs of our island communities. Volunteer or stop in and shop.
Jerry’s Foods (1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Pick up a seedling, care for it, and return it in the spring for planting at an SCCF restoration site.
SCCF Mangrove Nursery (3399 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
10:00AM – Noon
FREE
Sips, shopping, and a Radical Sisters book signing with author Judith L. Pearson.
J.McLaughlin (14830 Captiva Drive, Captiva)
Noon – 4:00PM
10% of sales will benefit San Cap Pink
Festive, family-friendly pet parade, photo booth, and more.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
2:00PM – 4:00PM
FREE
Kids can Trick or Treat in a safe atmosphere.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
2:00PM – 4:00PM
FREE
Headliner is Tom Dustin.
Event space at Rosalita’s Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel)
Doors open at 6:00PM showtime 7:30PM
$$
Local vendors sell fresh food and a variety of products.
Sanibel City Hall (800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
9:00AM – 1:00PM
FREE to park and enter
Visit Vegetation Committee’s at the Farmer’s Market with native-plant examples, free resources, and experts on hand to answer questions.
Sanibel City Hall (800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
9:00AM – 1:00PM
FREE to park and enter
Have the Sanibel Fire Department check your blood pressure.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
9:30AM – 11:30AM
FREE
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
$$
Learn to make shell creations like the pros.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
10:00AM – Noon
$$
Make your own DIY ghost.
Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)
Drop in anytime from 10:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
Learn basic macrame knots to create a plant hanger.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
Noon – 3:00PM
$$
Open to ages 18 and older. Bring your own equipment.
Sanibel Ballfields (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
6:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE
A family’s stay at a secluded, snowbound Colorado hotel turns into a nightmare.
BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
6:00PM start
$$
Screening test through Lee Health.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
9:00AM – Noon
FREE for Sanibel residents
Reading, singing, and playing to build reading skills. Babies to age 5-ish.
Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
10:30AM – 11:00AM
FREE
Open lab where you can ask questions and explore AI tools.
Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
11:00AM – Noon
FREE
Bring your four-legged friend for fun and treats.
Pierce’s Paw Paradise (1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
4:00PM – 6:00PM
FREE
Gather your crew for a night of musical fun!
Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)
7:30PM – 9:30PM
FREE
Join SCCF marine science educators to see what’s washed ashore.
Island Inn (3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel)
9:00AM – 10:30AM
$$
Thrift through secondhand shops in Fort Myers.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
Depart 9:30AM – return 4:30PM
$$
Make your own DIY ghost.
Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)
Drop in anytime from 10:00AM – 4:00PM
FREE
Learn nine simple principles for creating a sustainable island yard from local Master Gardeners, presented by UF/IFAS Extension.
Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
11:00AM – 12:30PM
FREE
Get creative with some Halloween coloring fun! Ages 3 and up.
Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
3:00PM – 4:00PM
FREE
Create peace through the soothing sensation of sound bowls.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
5:30PM – 6:30PM
$$
Beginners and seasoned pros are invited to an evening of tying, conversation, pizza, and drinks.
Sanibel Fly Outfitters (2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
6:00PM – 8:00PM
FREE (donations accepted)
Join a SCCF wildlife biologist to explore the fascinating world of bats.
Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
6:30PM – 8:00PM
$$
Documentary about the beloved Sanibel lighthouse.
BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
7:00PM start
$$
A look back at Year 1 of SCCF’s Gopher Tortoise Habitat Enhancement Project and what’s ahead for Year 2.
Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
1:30PM – 3:00PM
$$
Experience Halloween thrills through a VR headset.
Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
4:00PM – 5:00PM
FREE
Captiva Civic Center (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)
Festive night full of fun, food and entertainment.
5:00PM – 7:00PM
FREE for Members/Non-members $$
Advanced/intermediate mahjong. Mahjong sets are provided.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
5:30PM – 8:00PM
$$
Switzy:A Novel by Emma Cline, with refreshments from Grazing Haus.
MacIntosh Books + Paper (1620 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
6:00PM – 7:00PM
$$
Gather your crew and test your knowledge.
Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)
6:30PM – 8:00PM
FREE TO PLAY
- Most Fridays – engaging speakers supporting Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) doors open 7:30AM the meeting begins at 8:00AM
- Inclusive group offering weekly activities for all adult islanders: full-time, part-time, or visiting. Santiva Islanders Center (2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 11, Sanibel)
