Thursday, October 8, 2026 (Issue #84)

🎃 BEST IN BOO

Spooky season has officially arrived on Sanibel! 🎃

Start by picking up a Spooktacular map at the Chamber Visitor Center or a participating location, then collect stamps at 10 or more stops. Turn it in by October 29 for a chance to win a prize basket.

Then enjoy The Sanibel Community House’s Fall Festival on Friday, October 30, from 4–6 p.m., when the Best in Boo winners will be announced.

For a different kind of October scare, don’t let your old water heater be the scariest thing in the house. Good Catch Plumbing’s giveaway could be just the treat you need!
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🌴 See you around the islands,

Nick, Lori & Max

🗞️📣LOCAL NEWS

🎶🎵🎸LIVE MUSIC

​American Legion (4249 Sanibel Captiva Road) Public welcome.
Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00PM & Saturday 5:30PM – 8:30PM

​Keylime Bistro (11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva)

Daily 12:00PM – 5:00PM & 5:30PM – 9:30PM

​MudBugs Cajun Kitchen (1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
Daily 5:00PM – 8:30PM

​RC Otter’s Island Eats (11506 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva)

Daily 1:00PM – 4:00PM & 5:00PM – 8:00PM

​Spatini Tea Bar (1504 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)​
​Live jazz every Friday night. $20 cover 6:00PM – 9:00PM

​​Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen (1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
Check website for days and times.

Results of previous poll.​
​Have you ever eaten at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille?
Yes! 93.8%
No, not yet! 6.2%

📆 HAPPENINGS Submit an Event​

​SCCF Wildlife Cam Monitor Training​

Hands-on training to learn how to monitor and operate the cameras.

SCCF Headquarters (3333 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

10:00AM – 11:30AM

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​Lilly Pulitzer Give Back​

Shop colorful resort styles, enjoy a sip, and support San Cap Pink Project with 10% of event proceeds.

Lilly Pulitzer (14830 Captiva Drive, Captiva)

11:00AM – 3:00PM

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​Sanibel Plan Update Virtual Workshop​

Join the City of Sanibel’s virtual workshop to learn about the Sanibel Plan Update and share your thoughts.

Virtual via Zoom.

Noon – 1:30PM

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​Virtual Author Talk: Art in Flight​

Talk by Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo about her book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg.

Virtual – presented by the Sanibel Library

2:00PM – 3:00PM

FREE

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​Volunteer Coaches Training​

Mandatory for all volunteer coaches.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

5:00PM – 7:00PM

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​Mahjong Club – Advanced/Intermediate​

Advanced/intermediate mahjong. Sets are provided.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 8:00PM

$$

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​SanCap Young Professional Self Defense Seminar​

Learn about everyday items that can be used for self defense.

2330 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel

6:00PM – 7:00PM

FREE and open to all.

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​Trivia Night​

Gather your crew and test your knowledge.

Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)

6:30PM – 8:00PM

FREE TO PLAY

​Guided Beach Walk​

Join SCCF marine educators to see what’s washed ashore.

Sanibel Moorings Resort (845 E Gulf Drive, Sanibel)

9:00AM – 10:30AM
$$

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​Thermography Appointments​

Noninvasive, radiation-free, breast disease screening. Powered by the San Cap Pink Project.

Sanibel Pilates & Spa (1979 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

10:00AM – 2:00PM

$$ financial assistance available

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​Make a Spooky Ghost​

Make your own DIY ghost.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Family Storytime​

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

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​Island Time Wine Grand Opening​

New location ribbon cutting ceremony.

Island Time Wine (2407 Periwinkle Way, Unit 5, Sanibel)

11:00AM

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​Sanibel Hearts​

This fun card game is available to all.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

1:00PM – 3:00PM

$5 suggested donation

​San Cap Pink Project Grocery Bagging​

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

​Fee-Free Day “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ​

Admission is free today at all fee-charging U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands for National Wildlife Refuge Week.

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel)

7:30AM – 6:30PM

FREE

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​Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club Meeting​

Guest speaker José H. Leal, Ph.D. from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. Public is welcome.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

1:30PM start​

​Membership is $20 a year

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​Sanibel Island Farmers Market​

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

​Shellcrafters Class​

Learn to make shell creations like the pros.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

10:00AM – Noon

$$

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​Make a Spooky Ghost​

Make your own DIY ghost.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Pick Up Softball​

Open to ages 18 and older, bring your own equipment.

Sanibel Ballfields (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

6:00PM – 8:00PM

FREE

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​BIG ARTS Film Series – Psycho​

A woman on the run checks into Norman Bates’s eerie motel.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

​Family Storytime​

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

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​Friendly Faces Luncheon​

Everyone is welcome—residents, visitors, and workers of all ages. Guest speaker is Shannon Rivard, Youth Education Director at Sanibel Sea School.

Sanibel Community Church (1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

11:00AM – 1:00PM

FREE

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​Yappy Hour​

Bring your four-legged friend & come enjoy fun and treats.

Pierce’s Paw Paradise (1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

4:00PM – 6:00PM

FREE

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​Music Bingo and Karaoke​

Gather your crew for a night of musical fun!

Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)

7:30PM – 9:30PM

FREE

​Trail Blazers Orientation Day​

Meet fellow volunteers and learn about keeping Sanibel’s trails open, safe, and accessible.

SCCF Headquarters (3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel)

8:00AM – 9:30AM

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​Hawk Watch at the Sanibel Lighthouse​

Join the Audubon of Southwest Florida for a hawk watch.

Sanibel Lighthouse (110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

8:00AM – 11:00AM

FREE to attend but parking is $5 per hour

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​Guided Beach Walk​

Join SCCF marine science educators to see what’s washed ashore.

Island Inn (3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel)

9:00AM – 10:30AM

$$

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​Make a Spooky Ghost​

Make your own DIY ghost.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Crafternoon-Halloween Slime​

Create your own work of art. Ages 3 and up.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Picking Up the Pieces: Tracking Elusive Predators on Mollusks​

Explore how scientists track rays and sea turtles hunting shellfish—and why it matters with
Dr. Matthew Ajemian. Presented by Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum.

Virtual via Zoom 5:30PM – 7:00PM

FREE

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​Fly Tying Night​

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)

​Beginner Watercolor Class​

Get friendly with watercolors. All supplies are included.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

10:00AM – Noon

$$

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​Sanibel Historical Museum & Village Opens For Season​

Sanibel Historical Museum & Village (950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:00AM – 3:00PM

$$

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​Sanibel-Captiva Art League Meeting​

First meeting of season. Residents and visitors are welcome at all events.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

11:30AM – 1:30PM

FREE

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​Ladies Night​

Enjoy island shopping, sips, and special offers—all supporting local cancer warriors. Presented by San Cap Pink Project.

Tahitian Gardens (1975 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

4:00PM – 7:30PM

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​Mahjong Club – Advanced/Intermediate​

Advanced/intermediate mahjong. Sets are provided.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 8:00PM

$$

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​Trivia Night​

Gather your crew and test your knowledge.

Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)

6:30PM – 8:00PM

FREE TO PLAY

​Sanibel-Captiva Rotary​

  • Most Fridays – Engaging speakers supporting the Rotary idea of Service above Self.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) doors open 7:30AM the meeting begins at 8:00AM

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​Santiva Islanders​

  • 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)

☀️WEATHER

Thursday, Oct 8

⬆️83 ⬇️79 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 95%

Friday, Oct 9

⬆️86 ⬇️78 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 75%

Saturday, Oct 10

⬆️85 ⬇️81| 🌧️ | Rain chance 75%

Sunday, Oct 11

⬆️85 ⬇️81 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 70%

🌅 Sunrise 7:24AM – Sunset 7:07PM 🌅

🌊 TIDE CHART 🌊

🤗THANKS

That’s it for this week from the islands. Thanks for reading, sharing, and cheering on Sanibel & Captiva as they continue to shine. ✨

Nick, Lori & Max Adams (26 years – and counting – of connection to Sanibel & Captiva)​
Founders | The Sanibel Captiva Guide
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