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August 2025

Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island CharmOngoing

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
14 Aug, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street
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Story Walk: Show Us Where You Live, HumpbackOngoing

Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how a whale’s underwater life is touchingly like our own. Show Us Where You Live, Humpback is a beautifully illustrated celebration of our connection with the natural world.  End notes include wonderous facts about Humpback whales.
14 Aug, 2025
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Nantucket Walkabout – Beechwood Farm LoopExpired

A microcosm of the adjacent 6,700-acre Middle Moors, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares almost all of the elements of the maritime or, coastal heathlands habitat surrounding it. Upland meadows are dotted with native tree species including black cherry and various oaks including their shrub cousin, scrub oak, and Eastern […]
14 Aug, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Pick Your Own Flowers TourExpired

Subject to weather conditions and availability, check booking website for more info and booking here $65 for adults, youth & senior pricing available Join us for a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments […]
14 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
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Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife RefugeExpired

Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
14 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road
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Feeding Frenzy at MMA AquariumExpired

Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program […]
14 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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Ravenous ReptilesExpired

Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a […]
14 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Marine StorytimeExpired

Enjoy this program designed for the young aquatic in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a marine or science themed book, introduce you to one of the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a reoccurring program, but the specific focus and […]
14 Aug, 2025
9:15 am - 10:00 am
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Dance Party in the GardenExpired

This program is funded by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Join us in the garden for fun songs and singing games.  Don’t forget to bring a blanket.  In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.
14 Aug, 2025
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Tree ToursExpired

The Nantucket Land & Water Council offers free historic downtown tree tours. Learn about the beautiful and historical species of trees that line our downtown streets. Led by Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte, whose combined biology and island history knowledge generates interesting conversations and surprising questions. Find out how our town’s trees have been preserved over […]
14 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Close Looking: An Introduction to Scientific IllustrationExpired

Join us for an engaging Introduction to Scientific Illustration, where you’ll learn to capture the intricate beauty of nature through drawing. Led by Nikoline Bohr, this class offers a unique opportunity to explore the different specimens in the Maria Mitchell Association’s Scientific Collections, using real specimens as your reference for accurate and artistic illustration. Whether you’re an […]
14 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
MMA Research Center
2 Vestal St.
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Glamourpuss Trunk ShowExpired

The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street, is presenting a trunk show featuring Glamourpuss founder exhibiting her modern collection of unique clothing and accessories. SusanListerLocke.com ~ 508-228-2132.
14 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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Nature StorytimeExpired

Enjoy this program designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a nature or science themed book, introduce you to one of the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a recurring program, but the specific focus and […]
14 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00
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Pick Your Own Veggies TourExpired

Attention all Bartlett’s veggie-enthusiasts, this tour is tailored for you! Step aboard our hay wagon, as we take you on a journey to the heart of our produce fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s fresh and in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and we’ll […]
14 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
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The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired

Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-minute tour of the historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tour departs daily at 11:15, 1:00, and 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.
14 Aug, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island ToursExpired

The Westender Tour covers historic sites in Town then heads West to the Village of Madaket. After that exploration, enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm plus a stop at Cisco Brewery where you can enjoy libations & the food vendors.  The overall experience lasts about two and a half hours. Tickets $85. Book at 42 Straight […]
14 Aug, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00
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Read to a BuddyExpired

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners.  This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading.  Our furry friends want to listen and make you feel great about your reading! Bring a book from home or choose a book from […]
14 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book TourExpired

This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book.  Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels.  Tickets $100.  Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line […]
14 Aug, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
42 Straight Wharf
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Children’s Chess ClubExpired

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library! Young chess players of all abilities are encouraged to come check out the Nantucket Atheneum’s new Chess Club! Volunteers of the Teen Advisory Board will be hosting, so come learn the basics or challenge your friends to a game! Bring your own board or play with one […]
14 Aug, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Sconset TourExpired

Join Nantucket Preservation Trust Executive Director Mary Bergman, who shares her knowledge of this unique fishing settlement at the eastern edge of the island. The 75 minute tour focuses on the early “whalehouses” as well as the village’s boom as a seaside resort and actors colony at the end of the 1800s. Tours meet at 1 New […]
14 Aug, 2025
3:00 pm
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Beading Bonanza! with Barnaby’s NantucketExpired

Explore the art of beading! This class will be loads of fun! From bracelet and necklace to keychain making, kids can choose from a large variety of beads of various materials, shapes, sizes, and colors, designing and creating their own jewelry. (Ages 6 and up)
14 Aug, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00
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Nantucket Atheneum Logo

ELL Beginner EnglishExpired

ELL Beginner’s English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Thursday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-228-1110 x113.
14 Aug, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Nantucket Atheneum Logo

ELL Intermediate EnglishExpired

Intermediate English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in intermediate English class every Thursday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org.
14 Aug, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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TGIT for Kids! with Barnaby’s NantucketExpired

Thanks god it’s Thursday! This new barnaby’s class was created to give parents a night out while we entertain your kids! We got you covered! Kids will enjoy making two different art projects from slime, creating wood art, beading, painting, clay, and much more! The activities vary each week. Snacks, pizza, and drinks included! (Ages […]
14 Aug, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$95.00
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Nantucket by Water Sunset CruiseExpired

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
14 Aug, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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Buyer & CellarExpired

Starring Robbie Simpson from Last Seasons Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks Alex More has a story to tell. A struggling actor in L.A., he takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will […]
14 Aug, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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Theatre People, or The Angel Next DoorExpired

In this rollicking comedy, young Oliver Adams is on the brink of a major success. His novel The Angel Next Door is set to be published, and famed Broadway playwrights (and married couple) Charlotte and Arthur Sanders have already adapted his book for what is sure to be a huge stage hit. And who do […]
14 Aug, 2025
7:30 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00
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Owl ProwlExpired

Night-time has always had a mysterious appeal, which brings out a whole new cast of avian and other creatures. It requires patience, and a shift of consciousness from sight to hearing. Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, as we listen for calls of a variety of nocturnal animals and birds. We will watch for […]
14 Aug, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Night at the AquariumExpired

Join MMA aquarists for an evening at the MMA Aquarium. Your Aquarium After Dark adventure begins as you enter the Aquarium after public operating hours and are greeted by an ambassador. You’ll learn about the eating habits of some of the Aquarium’s residents. Discover what the sharks and some of your favorite fishy friends do […]
14 Aug, 2025
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island Charm

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
15 Aug, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street
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Story Walk: Show Us Where You Live, Humpback

Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how a whale’s underwater life is touchingly like our own. Show Us Where You Live, Humpback is a beautifully illustrated celebration of our connection with the natural world.  End notes include wonderous facts about Humpback whales.
15 Aug, 2025
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks

Graded relatively flat by glacial meltwater running out over the coastal plain to the ocean 75 miles away when the landmass that would become Nantucket was nothing more than a wide, low ridge of sand, gravel and glacial erratics (boulders), Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses […]
15 Aug, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Marine Ecology Field Trip

What sea creatures live in the Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help to collect, identify, and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine creatures with our huge seine net. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. This program is designed to be interesting for […]
15 Aug, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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Pick Your Own Flowers Tour

Subject to weather conditions and availability, check booking website for more info and booking here $65 for adults, youth & senior pricing available Join us for a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments […]
15 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
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Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
15 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road
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Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium

Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program […]
15 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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Ravenous Reptiles

Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a […]
15 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Build & Create with Magna-Tiles! with Barnaby’s Nantucket Ages 2-6

This new Barnaby’s class is sure to be a huge hit! Your child will be given a set of 25 Magna-Tiles and a set of special tiles that they can design using glitter, charms, gems, and beads, creating their own unique structure accessorizing with their glitter tiles. This is a great take-home project that your […]
15 Aug, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00
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Earth Story Walk & Talk

Carl Sagan once wrote, “The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena.” While that may be true in terms of physical size, the Earth’s 4.6 billion-year history is anything but boring. Join Dr. Rich Blundell on a journey through the extraordinary story of planet Earth. Along the way we will stop […]
15 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Pokemon Card Game Workshop

Calling all young Trainers! Join us for a family-friendly Pokémon Trading Card Game workshop designed for kids ages 6 and up who can read. Whether you’re brand new to the game or already know how to play, this is a great opportunity to learn strategy, practice reading and counting, and enjoy battling with other young […]
15 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Climate Change Impacts at LLNF – Nature Walk with Dr. Sarah Bois

Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for tour of climate change impacts around the LLNF property. She’ll showcase LLNF research and restoration in action, demonstrate tools we can all use to track changes in our environments, and help participants identify climate change indicators. How is climate change already affecting LLNF and the […]
15 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Hands-On-History featuring Nanpuppets

Join Lizza and her puppet friends in the Discovery Center at the Whaling Museum for a 30-minute show, followed by a hands on craft Nanpuppets are a group of hand puppets from Nantucket Island that are handmade and performed by Lizza Obremski. Lizza and her puppets have been entertaining the children of Nantucket and beyond since […]
15 Aug, 2025
10:15 am - 10:45 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
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The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-minute tour of the historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tour departs daily at 11:15, 1:00, and 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.
15 Aug, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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Bug Bonanza

What insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, and trees of Nantucket? Find out as you adventure with MMA Natural Science Museum staff to collect insects like a scientist and learn about the incredible traits and behaviors of all the creates we catch and release. We will also identify the insects, and then […]
15 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mill Hill Park
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Ages 5 and up: Open Studio!

This new barnaby’s class is perfect for all art lovers alike! This one-hour class offers a variety of mixed media options which will get your child’s creativity flowing! Whether it is painting on canvas, working with clay, or making wood art, your child will enjoy creating what their heart’s desire! (Ages 5+)
15 Aug, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00
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Teen Game Night

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as board games like Trouble and Strategy, and many more! The games will rotate and are first-come, first-served.  
15 Aug, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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TGIF for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Thank god it’s Friday! This new barnaby’s class was created to give parents a night out while we entertain your kids! We’ve got you covered! Your children will enjoy creating two projects from making Slime, beading, Fairy Houses to making their own Nantucket T-Shirt or Baseball Cap! The activities vary each week. Snacks, pizza, and […]
15 Aug, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$95.00
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Dreamland Comedy X Nantucket Crisps Present: Kevin Nealon

Presented by Nantucket Crisps and underwritten by The Beachside Hotel (book here) and Rosaluna mezcal. Join us for this very special one-night-only event at The Dreamland! Legendary actor and comic Kevin Nealon is coming to The Dreamland Main Theater Friday, August 15th with 2 seatings at 6:30pm and 9pm. Tickets are on sale now. Get the best seats […]
15 Aug, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
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Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
15 Aug, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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Million Dollar Quartet

The Tony Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night […]
15 Aug, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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Dreamland Comedy X Nantucket Crisps Present: Kevin Nealon

Presented by Nantucket Crisps and underwritten by The Beachside Hotel (book here) and Rosaluna mezcal. Join us for this very special one-night-only event at The Dreamland! Legendary actor and comic Kevin Nealon is coming to The Dreamland Main Theater Friday, August 15th with 2 seatings at 6:30pm and 9pm. Tickets are on sale now. Get the best seats […]
15 Aug, 2025
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
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Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory

Join our professional astronomers for Stargazing Open Nights at Loines Observatory. Get a chance to view an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. The MMA will host varying time sessions of Open Night Stargazing from June 9 through August 30. Please see our calendar for days and times. MMA staff will guide you in viewing […]
15 Aug, 2025
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Loines Observatory
59 Milk Street Extension
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Clean Team

Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.  
16 Aug, 2025
8:00 am
The Handlebar Café
15 Washington St
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Morning Breeze & Breakfast Treats Aboard the Lynx

Start your day with a one-of-a-kind sailing adventure aboard the historic Tall Ship Lynx! Bring the whole family and set sail for a relaxing morning on the water with delicious breakfast treats from Lemon Press. Feel the breeze, soak in the views, and enjoy sailing aboard a historic privateer. Whether you’re a young explorer or simply young at […]
16 Aug, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Clean Team

meeting at End of South Shore Road – access point to the shoreline. Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.  
16 Aug, 2025
8:00 am
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Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island Charm

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
16 Aug, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street
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Story Walk: Show Us Where You Live, Humpback

Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how a whale’s underwater life is touchingly like our own. Show Us Where You Live, Humpback is a beautifully illustrated celebration of our connection with the natural world.  End notes include wonderous facts about Humpback whales.
16 Aug, 2025
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Pick Your Own Flowers Tour

Subject to weather conditions and availability, check booking website for more info and booking here $65 for adults, youth & senior pricing available Join us for a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments […]
16 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
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Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
16 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road
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Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium

Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program […]
16 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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Ravenous Reptiles

Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a […]
16 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Marine Storytime

Enjoy this program designed for the young aquatic in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a marine or science themed book, introduce you to one of the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a reoccurring program, but the specific focus and […]
16 Aug, 2025
9:15 am - 10:00 am
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Amateur Radio at Sankaty Light

Come to Sankaty Light to see Nantucket ham radio operators on the air with other lighthouses across the country and around the world.  See how ham radio works. Listen to other stations and get on the air yourself.  Kids will get their own Morse Code cards, and then spell out and hear their names in […]
16 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Read to a Buddy

NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
16 Aug, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Early Childhood Playroom
56 Centre Street, 106
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Nature Storytime

Enjoy this program designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a nature or science themed book, introduce you to one of the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a recurring program, but the specific focus and […]
16 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00
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Pick Your Own Veggies Tour

Attention all Bartlett’s veggie-enthusiasts, this tour is tailored for you! Step aboard our hay wagon, as we take you on a journey to the heart of our produce fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s fresh and in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and we’ll […]
16 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
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2025 Annual Events

April 24 -27, Daffodil Festival

May 14 – 18, Wine & Food Festival

June, Nantucket Preservation Month

June 12 -15, Book Festival

June 25 – 30, Film Festival

July 4,  – Independence Day Festivities

July 8 – 13, Nantucket Dance Festival

July 8 – 10, Nantucket Garden Festival

July 10 – 12, Comedy Festival

July , Nantucket Art and Artisan Show

July 14 -17, NHA’s Nantucket by Design

July 18 & 19, Weekend at the Atheneum

August 6, Garden Club House & Garden Tour

August 9, Boston Pops

August 13 – 17, Nantucket Race Week

August 17, Opera House Cup

August, Marine Life Release Day

September: Nantucket Harvest Fair

November, NHA’s Festival of Wreaths

December 5-7, Christmas Stroll

December, NHA’s Festival of Trees

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