Nantucket Events Calendar
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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
Birding Field Trip
7:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Linda Loring Nature Foundation 110 Eel Point Rd
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All… Read more
Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Smith’s Point is a treat whenever you can get out there. Jutting out into the channel between Madaket Harbor and Tuckernuck Island, Smith’s Point alternates between including Esther’s Island, so… Read more
NCF – Weekly Walk – Easterly Edge Scoot
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The return of our Rantum Scoots, a wandering walk through a longer trail for the more adventurous ramblers. This walk puts the Easterly Edge Trail around Stump Pond in focus;… Read more
Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Create a Halloween-themed miniature masterpiece to display in the Weezie Library in a spooky tiny art show! Sign up in the Weezie Library and pick up a mini canvas and… Read more
From Field to Frame: The Art of Herbarium Specimens, 18+
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join artist and educator Charlie Usadi for a two-day workshop exploring the art, science, and history of botanical collections. Combining field observation, environmental stewardship, and hands-on studio work, participants will… Read more
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:00 AM
Endeavor Straight Wharf, Slip #1015
Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight… Read more
Barrett’s Tours
11:00 AM
Step back in time on Nantucket’s oldest and most authentic guided tour. Experience the rich history and natural beauty of Nantucket on this 90-minute narrated van or bus tour. Founded… Read more
The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket
11:15 AM
Nantucket Island Tours 42 Straight Wharf
Ready to discover the hidden beauty of Nantucket? Our Signature Bus Tour is specially designed to bring you to the island’s most beautiful and remote corners without the hassle of driving or… Read more
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online… Read more
Keeping the Art in Earth – World Migratory Bird Day with the Tuckernuck Land Trust
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This year's theme for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is "Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter!" Learn about the birds that migrate through this area and the work that TLT… Read more
Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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
Sand Canvas: Wind, Tides & Footprints with Nantucket Walkabout
3:00 PM
Go for a walk with Nantucket Walkabout’s guide, Peter Brace, on Smith’s Point at low tide to discover a daily mosaic of marine life imprints on the sand, tidal sand… Read more
Scalloping Field Trip
3:00 PM
Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium Manager, Chelsea Petrik, on a scalloping adventure! As we collect and observe bay scallops, we will learn all about their biology and the challenges they… Read more
Children’s Chess Club
3:00 PM - 4:00 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
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
3:30 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.
Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cisco Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Rd
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.
Teen Trivia
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. This program is… Read more
A Taste of Spain
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Breeze Restaurant 77 Easton St
Spanish tapas, family-style paella, and a taste of Spain on Nantucket. From seafood mariscos to lobster-and-steak mar y tierra, pair your favorites with Spanish wines and cava, then finish with… Read more
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
5:00 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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… Read more
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor with Captain Jim
6:00 PM
Endeavor Straight Wharf, Slip #1015
Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight… Read more
Alpha-Gal Support Group
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
More and more people on Nantucket are testing positive for Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), an allergy associated with the bite of the lone-star tick. As awareness and testing increase, it seems… Read more
Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bennett Hall 62 Centre Street
Few plays capture the soft passing of years, the quiet aftermath of suppressed longing, and the enduring artifice of tradition quite like Gurney’s two-character masterpiece. On the surface, the piece… Read more
The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Cemetery Route
7:45 PM
A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for… Read more