Nantucket Events Calendar
Friday, October 9, 2026
2026 Cobblestones & Commerce
All Day
Join us October 9–12, 2026, for the eighth annual Cobblestones & Commerce, presented by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce! This reimagined community shopping initiative celebrates the businesses that make Nantucket special while… 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
Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews
7:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews. With so many varied habitats so close together, the Island is a great place… Read more
Marsh Biodiversity Survey & Mural Making
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Meet at the UMass Field Station Lab for special access & observation of Folger's Marsh. Children must be accompanied by adults. Marsh mural making at 10AM. This program is being… Read more
Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Ocean blue and endless in the distance. A heady, briny aroma. A roar of crashing waves. A vast open coastal plain bathed in fading sunlight with a moon starting to… 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
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
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
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
NCF – Native Plant Sale
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Milestone Cranberry Bog 220 Milestone Road
Every plant in our greenhouse starts as a seed collected from a native plant on an NCF property. We harvest the seeds, plant them in our greenhouse, and nurture them… Read more
Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout
2:00 PM
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
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.
Scalloping Field Trip
4:00 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
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 Nat Osborn 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.
NCF – Wellness Series – Nature Photography Expedition
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A new offering for the Wellness Series focused on curating an artistic way to see our properties. Join local photographer Riley Wynn on golden hour expeditions through our trails to… Read more
Wet Paint Weekend – Gallery Exhibition Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery 8 Federal Street
We are thrilled to announce Illya Kagan as Wet Paint 2026’s honoree artist. Proceeds from Wet Paint support arts education programs, galleries, year-round public programs and our local artists. Friday, October 9th,… 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
Celebrating Community Science and Art: Wrap Up Party
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join all of NBI and partners in celebrating community science and art together. We will use this space to discuss the importance of community science, the power of art, and… 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
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.