Coconut Fish Painting Party with Laura Ball SOLD OUT
Sunday, February 8th
1-4pm

Limited tickets are still available for Sunday, March 15th! Click below to get yours today before they're gone!

$60 Members | $75 Nonmembers

Health & Wellness Seminar Building a Strong Immune System

Monday, February 9th
11am-1pm 


Join Dr. Paula Johnson and learn what factors contribute to weakening the immune system, what helps to build the immune system and simple ways to build habits to keep you well.

Free for Members
$10 for NonMembers

Simple Hand Sewing Project Wednesday, February 11th

12-2pm

Create an envelope snap closure clutch with lining – an easy hand sewing project finished with your choice of a decorative pin- no experience needed. 

$45 Members | $55 Nonmembers

Line Dancing Class
Wednesday, February 12th & 19th
1-2pm

Come join us for our Line Dancing classes hosted by Valorie Wolf! No partner needed, beginners welcome!

$10 Members | $20 Nonmembers

Joyce Curvin 2-Day Bird Workshop SOLD OUT
Wednesday & Thursday, 
February 25th & 26th

12-4:30pm

Back by popular demand! Join the waitlist. Click below.

Joyce Curvin Owl Workshop SOLD OUT
Thursday, February 26th

9am - 12pm


Back by popular demand! Join the waitlist! Click below.

February Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday, February 22nd

9am-2pm

Join us indoors and support your favorite local artists! You'll find a fun selection of uniquely Sanibel items at this popular event.

Free admission and parking!

Sanibel Art Hop
Sunday, February 22nd
2-5pm

The Art Hop will kick off right here at the Community House, setting the stage for an afternoon of exploration, inspiration, and community. Grab your passport and explore!

Mardi Gras Carnivale Community Social
Tuesday, February 24th
5-8pm

Come in festive Mardi Gras or Carnevale attire if the spirit moves you, or come as you are! Enjoy live music from the infamous Hot Buttered Nuggets, delicious food, and a cash bar.

$5.00 for Members, $20.00 for Nonmembers.

Thank you to Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank for sponsoring this event!

Sanibel Shellcrafters
Mondays 10am-1pm

Observe the original Sanibel Island Artists at work every Monday. A shell crafting class starts at 10am, the class is free, just pay for supplies to create a beautiful shell flower.Approximate Shell Flower Costs: $3-$5/per flower.

No registration required.

There will be no Shellcrafters on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 17th

Painting with Friends
Wednesdays 9am-12pm

All painters are invited to join in as we paint with our friends every Wednesday from 9 am - 12 pm. Bring your own supplies and art in progress. New painters welcome. Suggested donation $10.

Register and pay at the door.

Rotary Meeting
Fridays 7:30-9am

The Sanibel Captiva Rotary Club holds its weekly meetings at the Sanibel Community House every Friday morning. For more information, please click below.

Sanibel Hearts Club
Fridays 1-3pm

No reservations required, $5 suggested donation.

This fun card game is available to all. Beginners are always welcome!

SCCF Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture SOLD OUT
Friday, February 6th 
6-7:30pm

SCCF Welcomes Jean-Michel Cousteau as speaker for the 2026 Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture.

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium 2026 Annual Gala SOLD OUT
Saturday, February 7th
5-9pm


Enchantment Under the Sea – a gala to benefit the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium.

FISH Friendly Faces Luncheon
Tuesday, February 10th
11am-1pm

February’s guest speaker will be Brad MacKenzie, a local beekeeper and the owner of Sanibel Honey.

RSVPs must be received by Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, via https://friendlyfacesfebruary.rsvpify.com . Guests may also reach out to Erika Arnowitz via email, erika@fishofsancap.org, to reserve their spot.

Sanibel Island Fishing Club Meeting
Tuesday, February 10th 
5:30-7:30pm

ALL ARE WELCOME! YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A MEMEBER TO ATTEND A MEETING.

Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society Lecture Series
Wednesday, February 11th
5:30-6:30pm

The first presenter is Alli Smith, a project coordinator with the Cornell Lab or Ornithology. Alli will be presenting about the useful birding app, eBird, how to contribute to eBird, how it works behind the scenes, and how data from eBird are used by scientists for bird conservation.

Registration is required. RSVP below.

Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club Arts & Crafts Festival

Saturday, February 15th

10am-5pm

Sunday, February 16th

9am-4pm

Marking its 43rd year, the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club’s Annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Silent Auction will bring more than 85 top-notch artists and crafters to the islands to exhibit and sell their one-of-a-kind items!

Sanibel Community House

2173 Periwinkle Way

Sanibel FL 33957

The Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society Membership Meeting
Monday, February 16th 
12:30-2:30pm

Speaker & Topic: Carlos Cahiz, OFE international – Tips and Tricks to Growing Orchids

Florida Trust: Perpetual Wealth
Tuesday, February 17th
9:30-11am

The Legal, Tax, and Financial Systems weren’t Built with You in Mind. Presented by Craig Hersch, Esq, CPA

$2 Million in investable assets or higher

Continental breakfast followed by Presentation.

Reservations are required. Seating is limited.

Sanibel Public Library Author Series: Kristin Harmel
Tuesday, February 17th 
7-9pm

This is an advanced ticketed event. For more information, call the Library at 239-472-2483 or click below.

Sanibel-Captiva Islands Associations of Realtors Presents 2026 Economic Summit
Thursday, February 19th
9-11am

SCIAR is excited to welcome Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as their guest speaker for the 2026 Economic Summit 

▪️Free & open to the public
▪️Light breakfast provided
▪️All are welcome

Registration is required for this free event. RSVP below.

City of Sanibel Workshop
Thursday, February 19th 
5:30-8:30pm

The Sanibel School PTA Fire & Ice Gala
Saturday, February 21st
6-9pm

The Sanibel School PTA Presents

Fire & Ice Evening

A Fundraising Gala

Catered Cuisine & DJ Entertainment

Live & Silent Auctions

Sanibel Captiva Business Women's Association Luncheon
Tuesday, February 24th 
11:30am-1pm

REAL BEAUTY: Behind the Groundbreaking Dove Beauty Campaign

Tom Libonate will share insights from his decades leading a top advertising agency, highlighting his role in the iconic Dove Campaign.

Reservations required.

SanCap Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, February 28th
4-7:30pm

It’s time to grab your tickets for the world‑famous SanCap Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner!!

Tickets $20 per person

(No charge for kids under 10 yrs)

Tickets are available for purchase at The Sanibel Community House

89th Sanibel Shell Show & Festival
March 5-7, 2026
Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-4pm

Join us for the 89th Annual Sanibel Shell Show & Festival!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Health & Wellness Seminar
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
Monday, March 9th

1-2pm

Join Dr. Paula Johnson and learn how to use and incorporate essential oils into your health routine for improved overall health.

Free for Members

$10 for NonMembers

Mosaic Mania
Tuesdays

March 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st
9:30am-12:30pm

Learn how to create beautiful mosaic pieces in this fun 4-week class with award-winning artist, Nancy Mayhew!

$200 Members 
$250 Nonmembers

Exclusive Wine Dinner
Thursday, March 12th

6-8pm

Join Us for what will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated wine evenings of the season—an intimate multi-course dinner by Chef Karl, featuring the wines of Silverado Vineyards.

Hosted by Calli Johnson, the wine professional behind the return of curated food and wine experiences at The Community House, this intimate evening brings together thoughtful pairings, meaningful conversation, and a renewed commitment to gathering well.

$150 Members 
$180 Nonmembers