Nantucket Events Calendar
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Story Walk: In a Jar
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Here's a marvelous picture book, charmingly written and beautifully illustrated, about the power of memory and the magic of friendship. Llewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things… Read more
Sports Fishing on the Herbert T
7:00 AM
Herbert T Slip #14, Straight Wharf
Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a… Read more
Nantucket Clean Team
8:00 AM
Handlebar Café 15 Washington St
Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketer's which is dedicated to keep our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides and bike… Read more
Pottery Pop-Up Sale
9:30 AM
Come to NISDA and buy some handmade pottery from our lovely members this year! And look at our fall classes and memberships offered at nisda.org. We have new islander rate… Read more
Grab & Go Bag: Paper Twirl Snake
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
This week we are making a paper craft of a twisty snake! While supplies last. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation
Watercolor: Botanical Still Life
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NISDA provides basic materials. Feel free to bring your favorite materials or supplies. Please bring a bag lunch and beverage. Work intensively to practice watercolor technique and focus in on… Read more
Morning Feeding at the Aquarium
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
MMA Aquarium 32 Washington Street
Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about the fascinating… 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 Susan L. Fernald
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mitchell’s Book Corner 54 Main Street
Book Signing with Susan L. Fernald author of "Nearly Native"
Family Connections Tour
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Whaling Museum 13 Broad Street
Bring the whole family to experience our featured exhibit, The Wider World and Scrimshaw. Our museum guides will bring gallery topics to life with visual and tactile elements, connecting Nantucket and… 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
NCF – Wellness Series – Breathwork & Meditation with Andrew Viselli
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A returning part of NCF’s Wellness Series explores the beneficial use of nature to connect with your breath and inner space. Led by experienced instructor Andrew Viselli, this 60-minute session… Read more
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 11:00 утра в уютной атмосфере библиотеки (the Nantucket Atheneum), чтобы… 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
Live Music by Doug & Co. at Cisco Brewers
12:00 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.
Madaket Millie’s Birthday Party
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum 158 Polpis Road
Join us at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for an ice cream social hour in honor of Madaket Millie! Plus, see our updated exhibit space "From Coast to Coast: The Heroic… Read more
Marine Ecology Field Tripp
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
What sea creatures live in the Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help to collect, identify, and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine creatures with our huge seine net.… Read more
Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout
2:45 PM
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… Read more
Live Music by North County 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.
Shawkemo Hills Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout
5:15 PM
After hiking through kettle and kame terrain in the moors learning about frost bottoms and when to pick beach plums with Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace, soak up the best… Read more
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
5:30 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
Full Moon Nature Walk
7:00 PM
Join Joanna Roche on a peaceful one hour walk (up to 2 miles on uneven terrain) under the light of the full Moon. Discover the legends and narratives of the… Read more
The Mousetrap presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Bennett Hall 62 Centre Street
Step into the snow-bound world of Monkswell Manor and become part of theatrical history. Written by Agatha Christie, The Mousetrap opened in London in 1952 and holds the title of… 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