March 20, 2026  Annual Meeting & Celebration Luncheon 11:00 – 1:30 at Mackle Park

An end of the season luncheon and meeting are held each March for shell club members. This celebration luncheon provides an opportunity for club members to learn more about the club’s work throughout the year and to celebrate with other club members; the successful year that was shared together. New board members are introduced at this time, Honorary Memberships presented, and delicious food and fellowship are shared together as a club. This is always a fun time to socialize with members you’ve worked with all season.

November 28 - Holiday Shell Art Sale

Being a member of the Marco Island Shell Club means you can participate in a variety of exciting activities. Some activities are open to the public and are free and some are for shell club members only. You can check out the list of activities below and you can also click on the calendar tab for a month by month look at each item. Once you see the activity on the calendar, you can also click on the date to read more information about the activities.

Coming up on November 28 is our Holiday Shell Art Sale (10:00 - 3:00) at the New Life Community Church on Marco Island. This sale is held outside and is free to the public and is a great way to shop for the holidays on the day after Thanksgiving. The Sale will be outside at The New Life Community Church, 489 W. Elkcam Circle, Marco Island.

Shell Art made with shells from our beautiful beaches will include holiday ornaments and decorations, jewelry, shell flowers, home décor and surprises. Proceeds from sales go towards our Scholarship and Educational Programs.

The Marco Island Shell Club is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote the study, conservation, history, and science of seashells and mollusks, and to encourage shell-related interests.

Stop by to see the many beautiful items that can be made with shells picked up on a morning beach walk. Don’t miss this opportunity to select some interesting and fun gifts.

December   4 Family/Friends Sale  4:00-6:00 at Shell Shed

On December 4, the Shell Club has a special “Friends and Family” sale that you can attend to purchase shell art created by members of the Shell Club. If you weren’t able to attend the Holiday Shell Art Sale, you can shop at this smaller sale held at our Shell Shed on Marco Island. There will be holiday ornaments, glass and shell trees, critters, home decor, flowers, and lots more exciting crafts that you can purchase. Hope to see you there.

December 10, Holiday Potluck

On December 10, 2025, the club will host a Holiday Potluck from 12:00 – 2:00 at Sarazen Park on Marco Island. This event is for Shell Club Members only and is a great way to get to know other shell club members while enjoying some great food and fellowship.

January 9, 2026-March 6, 2026 - Workshop at Mackle Park

Beginning on January 9, 2026, Shell Club Members will meet every Friday at Mackle Park for Workshop Time. These weekly workshop meetings are from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm from January 9, 2026 - March 6, 2026. During these weekly workshops, each member works at a specific table to create shell art that will be sold at the Spring Expo held at the New Life Community Church on March 13-14 from 10:00-4:00. Items created in these weekly workshops remain the property of the club and it is through the sale of these items that the club raises the funds it needs to accomplish its mission of funding scholarships and grants. Registration for the Shell Club opens in the fall each year so check the website in the fall for information on open registration dates.  

March 13-14, 2026 (10:00-4:00) Spring Expo and Shell Art Sale

One of the highlights of the Marco Island Shell Club is the culmination of all of the shell art created throughout the season, at the Spring Expo and Shell Art Sale which will be held on March 13-14, 2026 at the New Life Community Church on Marco Island. This Expo will offer shell art created by the members of the club, specimen shells, raffle items, and scientific and artistic shell displays created by members of the club. This two day event is the highlight of the year for club members and proceeds from this sale support the club’s mission of offering grants and scholarships. Mark your calendars now for this exciting event.