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October 2024

Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a QuiltOngoing

Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
04 Oct, 2024
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Feeding Frenzy

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 program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium […]
04 Oct, 2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

NBI: Forest Management Survey

Join Nantucket Land Bank biologists in a forest management survey in areas of Gardner Farm where forests have been recently managed; compare the understory there to unmanaged areas.  Register at nantucketbiodiversity.org/nbi-20th-anniversary-events/2024/9/13/nlbforest
04 Oct, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am

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.
04 Oct, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
56 Centre Street

The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

Enjoy a fully narrated tour of the island, including the historic sites in Town, The Old Mill, The Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse and more. Join one of Island Tours’ highly knowledgeable guides, relax in our beautiful new air-conditioned buses, and learn about our diverse and deep history during this 1-hour 15-min. tour. […]
04 Oct, 2024
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street

The Westender Tour

The Westender is a 2-1/2 hour tour of the West End of the island with Island Tours. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm and at Cisco Brewers! This tour is designed to be LOTS of fun!  Tour departs daily from our facility at 10 Washington Street (The Greenhound […]
04 Oct, 2024
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street
$75.00

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.  
04 Oct, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Celebrating 20 Years of the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative

Join the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative (NBI) for a presentation to celebrate 20 years of native biodiversity conservation and research. NBI look at the past 20 years of native biodiversity research and education on Nantucket while also celebrating where NBI is now and what they look forward to into the future. Initiated in 2014, NBI brings […]
04 Oct, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Open Mic Night!

Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
04 Oct, 2024
6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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
04 Oct, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

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.  
05 Oct, 2024
8:00 am
The Handlebar Café
15 Washington St

Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt

Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
05 Oct, 2024
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Clean Team

meeting at Sanford Farm parking lot to clean Madaket Rd. 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.  
05 Oct, 2024
8:00 am

Feeding Frenzy

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 program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium […]
05 Oct, 2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

33rd Annual Nantucket Pipe Organ Crawl

Presented by the Nantucket Community Music Center, the theme this year is “Hats Off to the Ladies: Women Composers and the Pipe Organ.”  The mini-concerts begin at St. Mary’s at 9:30 am.  No tickets are required, the concerts are free. The second concert is at 10 am at the First Congregational Church, North Vestry, then […]
05 Oct, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Nanpuppets

Join Lizza and her fuzzy friends for stories and fun! Shows will be held in our lower gallery and space is limited. Tickets will be available at the Weezie desk on a first-come-first-serve basis when the library opens at 9:30 AM.  We may move the show outside as weather permits.
05 Oct, 2024
9:45 am - 10:15 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Four Centuries Domestic Architecture Tour

A unique and extremely popular collaborative walking tour with the MMA’s Deputy Director & Curator of the Mitchell House, the Preservation Trust, and the Nantucket Historical Association that looks at the changes in domestic life over four centuries and how it shaped homes, buildings, neighborhoods, and land use. Tour includes brief visits inside each building visited. […]
05 Oct, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oldest House
16 Sunset Hill

Pumpkin Painting at Bartlett’s Farm

Every Saturday in October, come pick out a farm-grown pumpkin & let your creativity run wild. This activity is perfect for all ages, especially the kiddos. Once you’ve finished, take your personalized pumpkin home as a festive keepsake.  Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.
05 Oct, 2024
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

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 […]
05 Oct, 2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Early Childhood Playroom
56 Centre Street, 106

The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

Enjoy a fully narrated tour of the island, including the historic sites in Town, The Old Mill, The Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse and more. Join one of Island Tours’ highly knowledgeable guides, relax in our beautiful new air-conditioned buses, and learn about our diverse and deep history during this 1-hour 15-min. tour. […]
05 Oct, 2024
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street

The Westender Tour

The Westender is a 2-1/2 hour tour of the West End of the island with Island Tours. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm and at Cisco Brewers! This tour is designed to be LOTS of fun!  Tour departs daily from our facility at 10 Washington Street (The Greenhound […]
05 Oct, 2024
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street
$75.00

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Join our YA librarian to explore dungeons, battle monsters, and let your inner warrior out in our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons club. All you need to bring is your untapped imagination and a hunger for adventure. All skill levels welcome. This event is intended for ages 13-18. Space is limited so please arrive on time. […]
05 Oct, 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm

Formerly a vegetable farm along the east of side of Hummock Pond, the Land Bank’s Gardner Farm property runs along Hummock Pond, a glacial meltwater river bed that once ran roughly 75 miles south out to the edge of the continental shelf. Now closed off to the ocean and filled with slightly brackish water — […]
05 Oct, 2024
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm

2024 Manhattan Short Film Festival

Come celebrate the 27th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum’s Great Hall. The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from eight countries with films from France, The Netherlands, Ukraine, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria, Ireland, Australia, United Kingdom, and the USA. Now you get to choose which of the Final Ten is best! These films will […]
05 Oct, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Open Mic Night!

Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
05 Oct, 2024
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt

Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
06 Oct, 2024
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Nantucket Walkabout – Sankaty Bluff

Sand, gravel and boulders laid down by the last glacier during the Wisconsinan Glacial Stage was not the first layer of foundation for Nantucket; an ocean bottom created during the Sangamonian Interglacial Stage and another pavement of glacial material during the Illinoian Glacial Stage are also underneath us. The only place to see all three […]
06 Oct, 2024
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Feeding Frenzy

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 program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium […]
06 Oct, 2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

Enjoy a fully narrated tour of the island, including the historic sites in Town, The Old Mill, The Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse and more. Join one of Island Tours’ highly knowledgeable guides, relax in our beautiful new air-conditioned buses, and learn about our diverse and deep history during this 1-hour 15-min. tour. […]
06 Oct, 2024
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street

The Westender Tour

The Westender is a 2-1/2 hour tour of the West End of the island with Island Tours. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm and at Cisco Brewers! This tour is designed to be LOTS of fun!  Tour departs daily from our facility at 10 Washington Street (The Greenhound […]
06 Oct, 2024
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street
$75.00

Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor

Although Polpis Harbor is part of Nantucket Harbor, with its own narrow channel leading into it and two distinct coves or, lobes, this former kettle hole definitely feels like its own small harbor with a mooring field in its east lobe and a few boats in its west cove. Native Americans living around it spelled […]
06 Oct, 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

2024 Manhattan Short Film Festival

Come celebrate the 27th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival in the Atheneum’s Great Hall. The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from eight countries with films from France, The Netherlands, Ukraine, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria, Ireland, Australia, United Kingdom, and the USA. Now you get to choose which of the Final Ten is best! These films will […]
06 Oct, 2024
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Open Mic Night!

Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
06 Oct, 2024
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Chills & Thrills Night: “Nosferatu – A Symphony of Horror” (1922) & “Night of The Living Dead” (1968)

Welcome mortals! In honor of Spooky Season, the Atheneum invites you to come to the Great hall to enjoy some classic horror films from the early and mid 20th century! Light refreshments will be provided. This Sunday’s double feature will be  “Nosferatu – A Symphony of Horror” (1922) & “Night of the Living Dead” (1968) […]
06 Oct, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt

Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
07 Oct, 2024
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Feeding Frenzy

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 program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium […]
07 Oct, 2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

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.
07 Oct, 2024
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

Enjoy a fully narrated tour of the island, including the historic sites in Town, The Old Mill, The Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse and more. Join one of Island Tours’ highly knowledgeable guides, relax in our beautiful new air-conditioned buses, and learn about our diverse and deep history during this 1-hour 15-min. tour. […]
07 Oct, 2024
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street

The Westender Tour

The Westender is a 2-1/2 hour tour of the West End of the island with Island Tours. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm and at Cisco Brewers! This tour is designed to be LOTS of fun!  Tour departs daily from our facility at 10 Washington Street (The Greenhound […]
07 Oct, 2024
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street
$75.00

Open Mic Night!

Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
07 Oct, 2024
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Online ELL: Group Conversation – Intermediate

Practice conversational English in a friendly group setting. Conversation will center around everyday life, American culture, current events around the U.S. and the world, and other topics that may inspire us. Sessions are free, open to adult English language learners, and led by a literacy volunteer. To register contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-332-0605.
07 Oct, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online

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
07 Oct, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Birding at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum

Join us at the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum, on the edge of the scenic Folger’s Marsh, a Nantucket Conservation Foundation property, with birding experts Seth Engelbourg from Linda Loring Nature Foundation and Neil Foley from Nantucket Conservation Foundation as they guide you through observation of the abundant bird life in this unique ecosystem. Participants […]
08 Oct, 2024
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
158 Polpis Road

Story Walk: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt

Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air, and able to whirl, twirl, float, and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can’t whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn’t know why he’s a quilt. His parents are both sheets and so are all […]
08 Oct, 2024
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Feeding Frenzy

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 program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium […]
08 Oct, 2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

Weaving a Nantucket Basket: October

This workshop is designed with you in mind. Whether you are a first-time or experienced weaver, this workshop, taught by Linda Brown, is an opportunity to weave the shape and style basket of your choice. Choose a project based on your experience, down to every detail that includes the shape, wood, and finishing touches, that […]
08 Oct, 2024
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
1800 House
4 Mill Street

Music in the Morning

Join Lizza in the garden for fun songs and singing games. Don’t forget to bring a blanket. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. Space is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens at 9:30.
08 Oct, 2024
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket

Enjoy a fully narrated tour of the island, including the historic sites in Town, The Old Mill, The Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse and more. Join one of Island Tours’ highly knowledgeable guides, relax in our beautiful new air-conditioned buses, and learn about our diverse and deep history during this 1-hour 15-min. tour. […]
08 Oct, 2024
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street

The Westender Tour

The Westender is a 2-1/2 hour tour of the West End of the island with Island Tours. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett’s Farm and at Cisco Brewers! This tour is designed to be LOTS of fun!  Tour departs daily from our facility at 10 Washington Street (The Greenhound […]
08 Oct, 2024
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
Greenhound Building
10 Washington Street
$75.00

Open Mic Night!

Come join us for an evening of fun with the Atheneum’s Open Mic Night! First come/First serve! Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall!
08 Oct, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA