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December 2024

The Annual Dreamland Stroll Party 2024 featuring the Hess Twins

Join us for the fourth annual Dreamland Stroll Party on the second floor of The Dreamland Friday, December 6th from 7-10pm. The well-known DJ duo the Hess Twins will be performing your favorite top 40, classic, and holiday hits to dance the night away to! Dress in your finest Stroll garb and we’ll have a contest […]
06 Dec, 2024
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
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50th Christmas StrollOngoing

Now in its 50th year, the island’s world-renowned signature event lovingly dubbed “Stroll” takes place the weekend of December 6th to December 8th, featuring the eagerly anticipated arrival of Santa via his nautical “sleigh” at noon on Saturday. A host of holiday activities, including roaming carolers in Victorian garb, the Magical Talking Tree, craft shows, a […]
06 Dec, 2024
All Day
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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 great […]
06 Dec, 2024
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Music & Movement

A beginner music class including songs, rhymes and stories in English and Spanish for kids ages infant through 5 years and their caretakers.
06 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
56 Centre Street
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FREE Family Art Drop-in for Ages 2-5 with a Caretaker

Family Art is back! Art making provides a joyful way to learn through exploring sensory-based materials while learning age appropriate skills. In this free one-hour workshop, children work to build creative skill and confidence in the company of their trusted adults. We will play with all kinds of materials, including clay, glue, wood, recycled materials, […]
06 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
24 Amelia Drive
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Festival of Trees

Each year, community members, local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans, and schoolchildren design magnificent trees displayed in the Whaling Museum for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Proceeds from this event support the Nantucket Historical Association’s year-round educational outreach and preservation efforts.
06 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
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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 […]
06 Dec, 2024
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00
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Christmas Stroll at The Nantucket Hotel

Join us for Christmas Stroll at the Nantucket Hotel, with a special menu prepared just for the two day event. This will be served all day and will have a warm drink menu paired alongside our food menu. If there are any questions, please reach out to breeze@thenantuckethotel.com. Lunch: 11:30 AM-4:30 PM | Dinner: 5-9 […]
06 Dec, 2024
11:30 am
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
77 Easton St
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Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street

Following a sold out run last season, this encore presentation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street comes as the New York Times Best Selling Author releases, Swan Song, her final book with the far way island of Nantucket as its backdrop and as NETFLIX premieres a star studded television event of Hilderbrand’s novel The Perfect Couple.   Theatre Workshop of […]
06 Dec, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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Cool Yule Stroll Weekend Reception

Join the Artists Association of Nantucket for a festive holiday art opening in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street.  See the Holiday Small Works show (perfect for holiday presents), and enjoy light bites and refreshment.
06 Dec, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
19 Washington Street
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Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street

Following a sold out run last season, this encore presentation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street comes as the New York Times Best Selling Author releases, Swan Song, her final book with the far way island of Nantucket as its backdrop and as NETFLIX premieres a star studded television event of Hilderbrand’s novel The Perfect Couple.   Theatre Workshop of […]
06 Dec, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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50th Christmas Stroll

Now in its 50th year, the island’s world-renowned signature event lovingly dubbed “Stroll” takes place the weekend of December 6th to December 8th, featuring the eagerly anticipated arrival of Santa via his nautical “sleigh” at noon on Saturday. A host of holiday activities, including roaming carolers in Victorian garb, the Magical Talking Tree, craft shows, a […]
07 Dec, 2024
All Day
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Mindful History: Sensory Saturday

Enjoy time at the museum for children with sensory or special needs and their caregivers. Lights on, sounds off, places to explore at your own pace plus activities including sensory bins, rooftop Eye Spy, and more! REGISTER by phone at 508-228-1894 ext 145 or or email Lschaeffer@nha.org
07 Dec, 2024
9:00 am
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad 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 great […]
07 Dec, 2024
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Holiday Homes! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Homes for the Holidays! This class offers endless opportunities for creative play, discovery, and exploration! During this one- hour class, children will focus on designing and creating a special home for the holidays incorporating miniature elements using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. (Ages 3+)
07 Dec, 2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00
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St. Paul’s Stroll Market

SHOP Great Gifts a Fabulous Finds Christmas Decorations and Decor Holiday Bake Sale Fresh Greens and Wreaths LUNCH 11:30am to 2:00pm Chowder – Chili – Vegetarian Soup Quiche – Hot Dogs Salad – Desserts ST. PAUL’S CHURCH 16 FAIR STREET Turn left off Main Street at Murray’s a walk a few steps up Fair St
07 Dec, 2024
9:30 am
St. Paul's Church
20 Fair Street.
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Festival of Trees

Each year, community members, local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans, and schoolchildren design magnificent trees displayed in the Whaling Museum for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Proceeds from this event support the Nantucket Historical Association’s year-round educational outreach and preservation efforts.
07 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
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Christmas Stroll Marketplace

THIS MARKETPLACE IS CURRENTLY FULL. YOU CAN ADD YOUR BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION TO THE WAITLIST, AND WE WILL REACH OUT WITH UPDATES. Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce invites you to our 50th Nantucket Christmas Stroll: Marketplace, Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, NIR/ Stop & Shop Lot, 9 Salem Street. The most anticipated market of the year […]
07 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 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 […]
07 Dec, 2024
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 […]
07 Dec, 2024
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00
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Christmas Stroll at The Nantucket Hotel

Join us for Christmas Stroll at the Nantucket Hotel, with a special menu prepared just for the two day event. This will be served all day and will have a warm drink menu paired alongside our food menu. If there are any questions, please reach out to breeze@thenantuckethotel.com. Lunch: 11:30 AM-4:30 PM | Dinner: 5-9 […]
07 Dec, 2024
11:30 am
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
77 Easton St
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Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street

Following a sold out run last season, this encore presentation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street comes as the New York Times Best Selling Author releases, Swan Song, her final book with the far way island of Nantucket as its backdrop and as NETFLIX premieres a star studded television event of Hilderbrand’s novel The Perfect Couple.   Theatre Workshop of […]
07 Dec, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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Glen’s Garage

Calling all young inventors and curious minds! Join us at the Weezie Library for “Glen’s Garage,” a hands-on STEM workshop where kids ages 8-12 can tinker, create, and explore. Whether it’s building simple machines, experimenting with circuits, or designing something entirely new, this class is all about discovering the fun of tinkering. Come along and […]
07 Dec, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Holiday Slime! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Who doesn’t love Slime! Get ready for all things messy while getting in the spirit of the Holidays! Kids will enjoy making their very own batch of Slime while learning about measurements and the true science behind Slime making. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we make the mess! (Ages […]
07 Dec, 2024
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
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Elin Hilderbrand

Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand

Meet the author of Swan Song, The Winter Street Series, and many other novels as she signs books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.  The first 150 people in line will get a ticket. Only books purchased at Mitchell’s are able to be signed.
07 Dec, 2024
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Mitchell's Book Corner
54 Main Street
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Dreamland Concert Series: Holiday Classics featuring Amanda Mena

Don’t miss this one-night-only celebration of holiday standards with Amanda Mena (Winner of The Voice, finalist on America’s Got Talent and American Idol) and her Berklee band at The Dreamland on Saturday, December 7th at 6pm in the Main Theater. This 90 minute concert will be complimented by cash bar receptions before AND after the […]
07 Dec, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
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Deck the Wharf Bash

Jingle + Mingle with the Maria Mitchell Association We are excited to celebrate Stroll’s 50th Anniversary with you at the MMA’s inaugural ‘Deck the Wharf Bash’ Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Straight Wharf Fish, 4 Harbor Square, Nantucket, MA. Enjoy champagne, caviar, burgers + more! Your ticket includes delicious food and drinks, plus stargazing on […]
07 Dec, 2024
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street

Following a sold out run last season, this encore presentation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street comes as the New York Times Best Selling Author releases, Swan Song, her final book with the far way island of Nantucket as its backdrop and as NETFLIX premieres a star studded television event of Hilderbrand’s novel The Perfect Couple.   Theatre Workshop of […]
07 Dec, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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50th Christmas Stroll

Now in its 50th year, the island’s world-renowned signature event lovingly dubbed “Stroll” takes place the weekend of December 6th to December 8th, featuring the eagerly anticipated arrival of Santa via his nautical “sleigh” at noon on Saturday. A host of holiday activities, including roaming carolers in Victorian garb, the Magical Talking Tree, craft shows, a […]
08 Dec, 2024
All Day
View Detail

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 great […]
08 Dec, 2024
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Holiday Slime! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Who doesn’t love Slime! Get ready for all things messy while getting in the spirit of the Holidays! Kids will enjoy making their very own batch of Slime while learning about measurements and the true science behind Slime making. This class will ensure that your house will stay clean while we make the mess! (Ages […]
08 Dec, 2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
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Festival of Trees

Each year, community members, local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans, and schoolchildren design magnificent trees displayed in the Whaling Museum for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Proceeds from this event support the Nantucket Historical Association’s year-round educational outreach and preservation efforts.
08 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
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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 […]
08 Dec, 2024
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00
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Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street

Following a sold out run last season, this encore presentation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street comes as the New York Times Best Selling Author releases, Swan Song, her final book with the far way island of Nantucket as its backdrop and as NETFLIX premieres a star studded television event of Hilderbrand’s novel The Perfect Couple.   Theatre Workshop of […]
08 Dec, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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The 11th Annual Nantucket Nutcracker

Nantucket Dance Theater is proud to sponsor the 11th annual Nantucket Nutcracker. Featuring local youth dancers, the Nantucket Nutcracker, is a shorter, family-friendly version of the beloved holiday classic. Join Clara as she encounters dancing snowflakes, candies, and life-sized dolls. Whether this is the first Nutcracker or your 50th it is sure to captivate. Let […]
08 Dec, 2024
2:00 pm
Nantucket high School
10 Surfside Road, Nantucket
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Nantucket Shorts Festival 2024

Join Us for an Encore Presentation of the 2024 Nantucket Shorts Festival! Experience the creativity of local filmmaking at its best! For only $28 per person ($25 ticket + $3 service fee), immerse yourself in an evening dedicated to original short films that capture the spirit of Nantucket. Each film runs between 2 to 10 […]
08 Dec, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
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NCMC Jazz Band Concert!

The NCMC Jazz Band has prepared an exceptional show for the community. Under the direction of Nigel Goss they will perform a selection of holiday favorites and jazz standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the musical gifts of our community!
08 Dec, 2024
4:00 pm
Summer Street Church
1 Summer Street
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The 11th Annual Nantucket Nutcracker

Nantucket Dance Theater is proud to sponsor the 11th annual Nantucket Nutcracker. Featuring local youth dancers, the Nantucket Nutcracker, is a shorter, family-friendly version of the beloved holiday classic. Join Clara as she encounters dancing snowflakes, candies, and life-sized dolls. Whether this is the first Nutcracker or your 50th it is sure to captivate. Let […]
08 Dec, 2024
5:00 pm
Nantucket high School
10 Surfside Road, Nantucket
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Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Lauren for some fun yoga with your little one. Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our bodies and the present moment. Space is limited to one caregiver per child.
09 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Festival of Trees

Each year, community members, local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans, and schoolchildren design magnificent trees displayed in the Whaling Museum for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Proceeds from this event support the Nantucket Historical Association’s year-round educational outreach and preservation efforts.
09 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
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Festival of Trees

Each year, community members, local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans, and schoolchildren design magnificent trees displayed in the Whaling Museum for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Proceeds from this event support the Nantucket Historical Association’s year-round educational outreach and preservation efforts.
10 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
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Festival of Trees

Each year, community members, local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans, and schoolchildren design magnificent trees displayed in the Whaling Museum for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Proceeds from this event support the Nantucket Historical Association’s year-round educational outreach and preservation efforts.
11 Dec, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St