Thursday, November 12, 2026 (Issue #89)

🦃THANKSGIVING

Spending Thanksgiving on Sanibel or Captiva? 🦃🌴

If cooking a turkey isn’t on your holiday wish list this year, we’ve got you covered!

We’ve put together this handy guide to help you plan your day. Remember to call ahead to confirm hours, menus, and reservations.

After all, Thanksgiving on the islands should be about making memories, not washing dishes!

🌴 See you around the islands,

Nick, Lori & Max

🎶🎵🎸LIVE MUSIC

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

​Captain’s Catch (1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel)

Thursday 5:00PM – 8:00PM & Friday 6:30PM – 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)​
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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:​
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Have you visited BIG ARTS on Sanibel?
Yes! 51.4%
Not yet! 48.6 %

📆 HAPPENINGS Submit an Event​

​Gopher Tortoise Habitat Enhancement Project​​

Help SCCF improve gopher tortoise habitat.

Park at CECI (350 Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel)

8:45AM – 10:30AM

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​“Revive” Trash to Fashion Public Exhibit​

View the complete couture collection at the Visitor & Education Center.

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

November 12 – December 27 during opening hours.

FREE

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​BLOOM Art Exhibit​

SCCF and the Sanibel-Captiva Art League exhibit celebrating island plants, flowers, and wildlife.

Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

Runs Nov. 12 to Dec. 10

FREE 10:00AM to 1:00PM Tuesday through Friday

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​Shell Crafter Class – Holiday Tree​

Create a 4-inch holiday tree made of shells.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

1:00PM – 3:00PM

$$

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​Sunset Paddling​

Join Sanibel Sea School for peaceful sunset kayak & beach walk.

Bowman’s Beach (700 Bowmans Beach Road, Sanibel)

3:30PM – 6:00PM

$$

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​Americas Boating Course​

A two-session basic boating safety course presented by the Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power Squadron. Second session on Nov 21st.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:30PM – 7:30PM

$$

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​3D Printing Workshop: Thanksgiving​

Discover how 3D printing works.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

4:00PM – 5:00PM

FREE

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​Mahjong Club – Advanced/Intermediate​

Advanced/intermediate mahjong. Mahjong sets are provided.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 8:00PM

$$

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​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner is Caleb Synan.

Event space at Rosalita’s Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel)

Doors open at 6:00PM showtime 7:30PM

$$

​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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​Make a Pipe Cleaner Craft​

Make a DIY pipe cleaner turkey.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Drop in anytime from 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Naturally Connected Art Exhibit​

Art exhibit starts in Dunham Family Gallery.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

Runs November 13 – December 13.

FREE

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​Family Storytime​

Special storytime with guest reader Ms. Holly! Babies to age 5-ish.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM – 11:00AM

FREE

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​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner is Caleb Synan.

Event space at Rosalita’s Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel)

Doors open at 6:00PM showtime 7:30PM

$$

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​Gobble and Grooving Line Dance​

Dance your way into Thanksgiving!

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

6:30PM – 8:00PM

$$

​SCA Tennis Tournament (Day 1)​

Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles at the 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 levels.

Beachview Tennis Club (1101 Par View Drive, Sanibel)

8:00AM – 4:00PM

$$

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​Holiday Bonanza Arts & Crafts Fair (Day 1)​

Unique, handmade art, crafts, and accessories.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

Noon – 5:00PM

FREE

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​Artist Reception​

Reception for “Naturally Connected” & “Colors & Shapes” Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, bites, and artist chats.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

5:00PM – 7:00PM

FREE

​SCA Tennis Tournament (Day 2)​

Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles at the 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 levels.

Beachview Tennis Club (1101 Par View Drive, Sanibel)

8:00AM – 4:00PM

$$

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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

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​Holiday Bonanza Arts & Crafts Fair (Day 2)​

Unique, handmade art, crafts, and accessories.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:00AM – 2:00PM

FREE

​Sanibel-Captiva Art League Plein Air​

Plein air paint out. All are welcome.

Bailey Homestead (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:30AM – Noon

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​Make a Pipe Cleaner Craft​

Make a DIY pipe cleaner turkey.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Drop in anytime from 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​San-Cap Orchid Society Meeting​

Speaker Mickey Carnell from Blue Pagoda & Evolution Orchids. All are welcome.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

12:30PM – 2:30PM

$$

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​Board Game Night​

Games will be set up and ready for play. Ages: 14+

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 7:30PM

FREE

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​BIG ARTS Film Series: Tony​

Anthony Bourdain discovers the chaotic world of restaurant kitchens

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

​CFI Nonprofit Education Workshop​

Education seminar with Lynne Wester.

Sanibel Harbour Marriott (17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers)

8:00AM – Noon

$$

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​Captiva Island Farmers Market​

Local vendors sell fresh food and a variety of products.

The Shops at South Seas (5400 Plantation Road, Captiva)

9:00AM – 1:00PM

FREE to park and enter

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​SCCF Wading Bird Nest Monitor Training​

Learn more about wading bird species on Sanibel

SCCF Boardroom (3333 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

9:30AM – 11:00AM

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​Destination Boca Grande: Stories of Its Past​

Scenic boat ride, guided walking tour, and lunch! Presented by the Captiva Island Historical Society.

Departs McCarthy’s Marina (11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva)

10:00AM – 4:00PM

$$

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​Family Storytime-Water Safety Program​

Learn about life jackets, make a boat craft, and take home a free book!

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM – 11:00AM

FREE

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​Quilling Class-Poinsettia​

Create a beautiful poinsettia.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

1:00PM – 3:00PM

$$

​Trail Blazers: Shipley Trail​

Help maintain SCCF hiking trails.

Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

8:00AM – 9:30AM

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​Fishing Pier Ribbon Cutting​

Sanibel Fishing Pier (112 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:00AM

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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 Pipe Cleaner Craft​

Make a DIY pipe cleaner turkey.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Drop in anytime from 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​3D Mobile Mammography Bus​

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

8:00AM – Noon

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​Compression Only CPR​

Learn skills that could save a life with the Sanibel Fire Department.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM

FREE

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​Look Up! Take the Ache Out of Tech Neck​

Find relief from everyday strain with FYZICAL.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

12:00PM – 1:00PM

FREE

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​Crafternoon-Thank You Cards​

Create a thank you card for someone special. All ages.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Sound Bowl Healing​

Relax, reset, and recharge!

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

5:15PM – 6:30PM

$$

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​Belle Glos Wine Pairing Dinner​

Evening filled with delicious flavors and perfect sips.

Sundial Beach Resort (1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 8:30PM

$$

​Gopher Tortoise Habitat Enhancement Project​​

Help SCCF improve gopher tortoise habitat.

Park at CECI (350 Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel)

8:45AM – 10:30AM

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​Beginner Watercolor Class​

Create beautiful watercolor sea turtles.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

10:00AM – Noon

$$

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​Depth of Field Art Show​

6 artist winners from the SCAL Reflections show their work.

Captiva Civic Association (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

5:00PM – 7:00PM

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​Mahjong Club – Advanced/Intermediate​

Advanced/intermediate mahjong. Mahjong sets are provided.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 8:00PM

$$

​Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill ​

  • Tuesdays – Music Bingo & Karaoke 7:30PM – 9:30PM
  • Thursdays – Trivia Night 6:30PM – 8:00PM

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

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​Mahjong Mondays​

  • Mondays – come play Mahjong, all levels. 1:00PM – 3:30PM

Captiva Civic Center (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

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​Sanibel-Captiva Rotary​

  • Fridays – engaging speakers supporting Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.” Doors open 7:30AM

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

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​Sanibel Community House​

  • Mondays – Shellcrafters Class 10:00AM – Noon
  • Wednesdays – Painting with Friends 9:00AM – Noon
  • Fridays – Sanibel Hearts 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

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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)

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​Yappy Hour​

  • Tuesdays – Bring your four-legged friend for fun and treats. 4:00PM – 6:00PM

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

☀️WEATHER

Thursday, Nov 12

⬆️77 ⬇️72 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 75%

Friday, Nov 13

⬆️74 ⬇️63 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 45%

Saturday, Nov 14

⬆️65 ⬇️56| ⛅ | Rain chance 0%

Sunday, Nov 15

⬆️74 ⬇️54 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 35%

🌅 Sunrise 6:45AM – Sunset 5:39PM 🌅

🌊 TIDE CHART 🌊

Nick, Lori & Max Adams
Founders | The Sanibel Captiva Guide​
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