Nantucket Events Calendar
Thursday, October 29, 2026
The 5th Annual Tiny Terrors Art Show
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Visit the Weezie Library's Tiny Terrors Art Show to see some miniature Halloween art! These creepy creations were made by kids of all ages. The show will be on view… Read more
Story Walk: If You Find a Leaf
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful autumn leaves to the ground. Some leaves make a crunch under foot, and others are so beautiful they deserve to be saved. In… Read more
Bird Banding
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Linda Loring Nature Foundation 110 Eel Point Rd
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process… Read more
Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout
8:00 AM
Two island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes makes for fascinating hike through a section of the island molded by 500 feet of ice… Read more
Toddler Story Time for children up to 3 years old
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Join us for some short stories, fingerplays, and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens.
Short Days Long Nights 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery 8 Federal Street
AAN "Short Days, Long Nights" Exhibition: As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the Artists Association of Nantucket continues into the cozy Fall season by featuring an… Read more
Preschool Story Time for Children 3 Years and Older
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs.
Linda Loring Nature Foundation with Nantucket Walkabout
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM
This is about a two-hour hike experience from pick up to drop off. Check the hike calendar to see when we are heading out to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation,… Read more
Children’s Chess Club
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
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 Chess Club! Intended for grades 2-6.… Read more
Evening Art
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MMA Natural Science Museum 7 Milk Street
Experience an evening of creativity and inspiration during this special art program at the Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum. Led by artist Nikoline Bohr, participants will create a personalized… Read more
Books & Banter
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mitchell’s Book Corner 54 Main Street
Join us at Mitchell’s Book Corner on September 24th as we delve into the Ariel Lawhon's latest book, The Pirate Queen. Books & Banter participants enjoy 20% off when they purchase… Read more
USCG Brant Point Haunted House
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
USCG Brant Point 10 Easton St
The USCG Brant Point haunted house is back this year and better than ever! Mark your calendars for two nights of spooky fun: October 29th & 30th, 5:30-10:30pm. The first… Read more
Dreamland Conversations: The Untold Story of the Search for JFK Jr.
5:30 PM
Nantucket Dreamland 17 South Water Street
This edition of Dreamland Conversations is co-presented by the Egan Maritime Institute. On July 16, 1999, JFK Jr.’s plane vanished into the Atlantic off Martha’s Vineyard, and the man who… Read more
Philosophy Club in The Great Hall
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Calling all Deep Thinkers and Ponderers, Join us Thursday Evenings in the Great Hall for thoughtful and engaging conversation. Led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. This event is… Read more
ELL Beginner & Intermediate English
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
ELL Beginner's English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Intermediate English conversation for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The Literacy Volunteers… Read more