Nantucket Events Calendar
Friday, October 2, 2026
Restaurant Week
All Day
Nantucket Restaurant Week returns September 28–October 4, 2026, for an unforgettable island-wide celebration of exceptional food, remarkable talent, and the warm hospitality that makes dining on Nantucket unlike anywhere else.… 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
Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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… Read more
Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point
8:20 AM
You'll be over the moon after going on a 3-mi., 75-min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Meet at Centre &… Read more
Experience Fall at Bartlett’s Farm
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road
Fall Workshop pumpkin painting, games & decorations!
Mini Mariners at the Museum
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum 158 Polpis Road
Ahoy, Mini Mariners! Children and their caretakers are invited to explore maritime history through hands-on, age-appropriate activities. Each session features a nautical theme that highlights a unique aspect of Nantucket’s… Read more
Milestone Center Site Tour
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Milestone Cranberry Bog 220 Milestone Road
Tour the future site of NCF’s new home, The Milestone Center, with President & CEO Cormac Collier and NCF staff. Learn about how the Center will feature a research and… Read more
Scalloping Field Trip
10:00 AM
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
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
Book Signing with Eric Jay Dolin
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Mitchell’s Book Corner 54 Main Street
Join Eric Jay Dolin signing copies of several of his titles, including his newest for 2026, The Wreck of the Mentor.
Marine Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
MMA Aquarium 32 Washington Street
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… Read more
Nature Storytime
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
MMA Natural Science Museum 7 Milk Street
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… Read more
Mini Movers
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
MMA Natural Science Museum 7 Milk Street
Mini Movers and Shakers invites young children and their caregivers to wiggle, dance, and explore the animal kingdom through movement, music, and hands-on discovery at the Natural Science Museum! Led… 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
Marine Story Hour
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
MMA Aquarium 32 Washington Street
Enjoy this program designed for the young aquarist in your family! During each session, an MMA educator will read a marine science themed book, introduce you to one of the… 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
Shawkemo Hills with Nantucket Walkabout
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this… Read more
Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road
Fridays are back in full swing, and our weekly tasting is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. Join us from 4 – 6pm on Fridays for a relaxed, guided pairing… Read more
Live Music by Jimkata 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.
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
4:00 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.
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
5:15 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
Silent Read & Write Night
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mitchell’s Book Corner 54 Main Street
Ever dreamed of reading at a bookstore at night? Wish you had somewhere quiet in the evening to write poetry or finish your novel? Want to meet fellow writers and… Read more
Teen Game Night
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more! The games… Read more
Sean Gaskell – African Kora Concert
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Join us in the Great Hall for an educational and musical evening, featuring Sean Gaskell, Professional Kora instrumentalist. Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp.… 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 – Town Route
7:45 PM
Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original… Read more
Karaoke
10:00 PM
Rose & Crown 23 S Water Street
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.