Nantucket Events Calendar
Thursday, October 1, 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
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
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
Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill
8:20 AM
A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages… 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.
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
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.
Scalloping Field Trip
11:00 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
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
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
Nantucket Restaurant Week – Grand Tasting
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Café 22 22 Federal St
Come hungry and discover a delicious side of Nantucket’s culinary scene at the 2026 Nantucket Restaurant Week: Grand Tasting! Join us at Café 22 on Thursday, October 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. for… Read more
Stargazer Pilsner
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cisco Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Rd
Come by Cisco Brewers to celebrate Maria Mitchell's pioneering legacy, sip something deliciously local, and support the MMA. $1 from every pint sold benefits the Maria Mitchell Association. Enjoy live… Read more
Live Music by Perfect Day 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.
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
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
Lecture with Eric Jay Dolin on The Wreck of the Mentor
5:30 PM
Whaling Museum 13 Broad Street
The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail “An astonishing true story―one of the most gripping maritime sagas of the… 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
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
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