Events for June
1st
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
2nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
3rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
4th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
5th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
6th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Dance Theater Presents The Good, The Bad, The BalletExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nantucket Dance Theater Presents The Good, The Bad, The BalletExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for June
7th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Dance Theater Presents The Good, The Bad, The BalletExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nantucket Dance Theater Presents The Good, The Bad, The BalletExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for June
8th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
9th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
10th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
11th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
12th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Jenna Bush Hager with Tim Ehrenberg featuring Shannon Garvey, Juliet Faithfull, and Emma BrodieExpired
Methodist Church
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
15th Annual Nantucket Book Festival Celebration EveningExpired
Unitarian Universalist Church
Events for June
13th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
A Conversation with Mitchell Jackson, Marlon James, and Lisa Genova
Methodist Church
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
14th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Young Writer Award and Tharon Dunn Scholarship, with Special Guest Ruta Sepetys
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for June
15th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
16th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Foghorn Speaker Series: Diving the Andrea Doria with Atlantic Wreck Salvage
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Events for June
17th
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Crafts in the Courtyard: Ladybug Hats and LIVE Ladybug release
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
18th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
19th
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Celebrating Absalom Boston & Hannah Cook: Monument Unveiling
Museum of African American History
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
20th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
21st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
22nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
23rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
24th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
25th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
26th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Mini Mariners in the Community: the Museum of African American History
Museum of African American History
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
27th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
28th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
29th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
30th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
1st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
2nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
3rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
4th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
5th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
June 2026
Clean Team
Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.
Story Walk: Sam and Dave Dig a HoleOngoing
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking […]
Plein Air NantucketOngoing
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival. Plein Air Nantucket 2026 is generously sponsored by nantucketarts.org. This week long event is free and open to all artists at any skill level or age who wish to paint outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of painting […]
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
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 marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor […]
Ravenous Reptiles
Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a […]
Vanessa Riley with Dawn Tripp
Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author known for her ability to bring the hidden narratives of power, love, and sisterhoods of Black women and women of color to life on the page. Her novel Fire, Sword, and Sea continues her exploration of resilience, identity, and survival. Riley’s work has been praised for its meticulous research and emotional depth. […]
Marine Storytime
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 the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a reoccurring program, but the specific focus and […]
Grab & Go Bag: Paper Spinner Craft
For this week’s Grab & Go Bag we are making paper spinner toys. Give it a whirl! While supplies last.
Preserving the Monuments of Our Ancestors: How to Properly Clean Historic Gravestones
Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House and the Prospect Hill Cemetery Association historian for a short talk about stone monuments and their conservation. The class will then move to the Prospect Hill Cemetery where participants will learn how to properly clean stone monuments. Class will be hands on so please wear appropriate clothing. […]
Local Authors from the Cape and Islands
Browse books written by authors from Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod when they gather in the Great Hall on Saturday. Don’t miss this chance to support our local writing community!
A Conversation with Mitchell Jackson, Marlon James, and Lisa Genova
Pulitzer Prize winning author Mitchell Jackson, author of Fly, The Residue Years and Survival Math, and Booker Prize Winner Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf, and A Brief History of Seven Killings join bestselling author of More or Less Maddy, Remember and Still Alice, neuroscientist Lisa Genova for a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, identity, and the power of language to illuminate the human experience.
Family Connections Tour
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 the World, Scrimshaw, and Wider World galleries to share about the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, souvenir collecting, and more. […]
Historic Downtown Walking
Walkthrough historic downtown Nantucket with a Museum Guide and discover the unique history of the island. The Downtown Walking tour transports visitors on a journey through Nantucket’s past and tells the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social […]
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
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 вместе проводить веселые и познавательные занятия на русском языке. ЧТО ВАС ЖДЁТ? · Чтение интересных книг · Увлекательные игры для детей всех возрастов · Просмотр […]
Ann Patchett with Tim Ehrenberg
Ann Patchett is the author of over a dozen books and the owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN. The beloved writer will be in conversation with Nantucket Book Foundation President and creator of Tim Talks Books, Tim Ehrenberg, to discuss Ann’s newest novel, Whistler, a luminous story that reminds us of the sweetness and impermanence of […]
Public Historical Tour of Nantucket
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 by Quakers and steeped in maritime heritage, Nantucket comes to life through engaging stories and scenic stops at iconic landmarks — including Sankaty Head Lighthouse, […]
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
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 parking. Get the inside scoop about about Nantucket, both its history and what’s going on today, with our local guides. See the “Real” Nantucket: We take […]
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
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 nantucketbywater.com
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Jimmy Denny
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.
Norah O’Donnell with Linda Henry
Celebrated award-winning journalist, Senior Correspondent for CBS News and Contributing Correspondent for CBS 60 Minutes, Norah O’Donnell has used this year’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary to turn her lens to the pivotal women whose lives changed American history. A New York Times bestseller, “We the Women” are the stories not told; women who embodied the ideals of […]
Ruta Sepetys with Mary Haft
Internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, has used the prism of historical fiction to create stories that bring unknown histories to life. From Between Shades of Gray to Salt to the Sea to The Fountains of Silence, her work is deeply researched with tightly drawn characters who live the realities that governments and institutions have left submerged. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Head of the Plains
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 appear. You’ve found Nantucket’s magnificent Head of the Plains at sunset! On the trail now, you glimpse some sort of hawk hovering low on little […]
Adriana Trigiani with Sara DiVello
Adriana Trigiani is a beloved storyteller and New York Times bestselling author whose novels celebrate family, heritage, and the ties that bind us. In The View from Lake Como, she transports readers from where our protagonist begins, freshly divorced and living in her loving-but-oblivious parents’ basement in suburban New Jersey to the beauty of Italy, while exploring […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
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 Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com
Patrick Ryan with Ann Patchett
Patrick Ryan is the author of one of the most talked about books of 2025, Buckeye, a Read with Jenna selection and New York Times best-seller. Patrick will be joined by fellow author Ann Patchett for an intimate conversation between dear friends on reading and writing. They will discuss the writing process of Buckeye, its memorable storyline and characters, and […]
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Jimkata
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.
Tayari Jones with Tim Ehrenberg
Tayari Jones is the author of An American Marriage and Kin, a New York Times best-seller and a recent Oprah’s Book Club selection from February 2026. Tayari will be in conversation with Tim Ehrenberg, President of the Nantucket Book Foundation and creator of Tim Talks Books, for a moving talk on mothers and daughters, lifelong friendship, and the American south. The […]
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
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.
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor Sunset
With the backdrop of the sun setting over Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, learn from Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket and Polpis Harbors, discover the salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors and conservation efforts that protect the wetlands and meadows around it.
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
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 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Eureka Day
At the progressive “Eureka Day School” in Berkeley, California, a mumps outbreak forces the members of the school’s parent/administrator executive committee to confront a crisis they neverimagined. Priding themselves consensus based decisions, the committee grapples with a vaccine-health-policy issue that splinters their community. What begins as polite negotiation rapidly descends into raw ideological conflict, live-streamed […]
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Haptic Sense
Live music by Haptic Sense
Karaoke
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.
Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews
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 to look and listen for birds. Our location out at sea makes for a fascinating mix of migratory species and year-round residents. Dry […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills
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 hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. And from a low spot along […]
Story Walk: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking […]
Plein Air Nantucket
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival. Plein Air Nantucket 2026 is generously sponsored by nantucketarts.org. This week long event is free and open to all artists at any skill level or age who wish to paint outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of painting […]
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
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 marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor […]
Sunday Brunch with Complimentary Kids Club
Let us treat the kids while you savor a relaxing brunch! Children ages 3+ (and potty trained) will enjoy: *Games and supervised fun *A special kid-friendly brunch menu *Fire truck rides
Rick Tulsky with Adam Nee
Pulitzer Prize winning author Rick Tulsky will sit down with Adam Nee, Executive Director of the Nantucket Book Foundation, for a gripping discussion on his newest work of investigative journalism, Injustice Town: A Corrupt City, a Wrongly Convicted Man, and a Struggle for Freedom. The two lawyers will discuss our criminal justice system, racism, and police corruption by focusing […]
Liaquat Ahamed with Michael Schulder
Liaquat Ahamed spent a career in finance as an investment advisor, knowledge that led to his prescient first book, Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, which won the Pulitzer Prize. His just released second book, 1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World, named a “Most Anticipated Book of 2026” […]
Public Historical Tour of Nantucket
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 by Quakers and steeped in maritime heritage, Nantucket comes to life through engaging stories and scenic stops at iconic landmarks — including Sankaty Head Lighthouse, […]
Nantucket Shellfish Association Oyster Fest
Tickets for NSA OysterFest 26 are now available. Please join us on Sunday, June 14 at 11am at Cisco Brewers for one of Nantucket’s favorite shellfish celebrations and nonprofit fundraisers. NSA OysterFest celebrates the hard work of Nantucket’s five oyster farms while supporting the mission of the Nantucket Shellfish Association “to protect and preserve Nantucket’s […]
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
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 parking. Get the inside scoop about about Nantucket, both its history and what’s going on today, with our local guides. See the “Real” Nantucket: We take […]
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
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 nantucketbywater.com
Young Writer Award and Tharon Dunn Scholarship, with Special Guest Ruta Sepetys
Please join us for the presentation of the Nantucket Book Foundation’s two student awards: the Young Writer Award, which celebrates and honors the work of our high school students who, through an essay competition, will accept their awards together as One Winner, Four Finalists (inspiration drawn from the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction), and the Tharon […]
John Vaillant
John Vaillant’s Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World, was a 2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Vaillant captures both the human drama and the environmental stakes of a rapidly warming planet. In this solo session, he will share the real-life events behind his book, the science and storytelling of […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Lost Farm Sanctuary
Just under half of Nantucket’s farms existed on the western half of the island. Around 1850, when Nantucket boasted nearly 100 produce, dairy, poultry and cattle farms all over the island and Tuckernuck Island, there were around 20 farms along Hummock Pond Road and in this vicinity. Some of this farmland included the conservation land […]
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
A Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget Tour of Nantucket New in 2026: Insider’s Glimpse to Five Star Weekend, coming to the Peacock Network summer ’26! Straight from the pages of Elin Hilderbrand’s The Blue Book, comes a tour that highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants and beaches, as well as showcasing iconic places that are prominent in her […]
Free Concert Featuring the Boston Civic Symphony
Free Concert Featuring the Boston Civic Symphony The Boston Civic Symphony returns to Nantucket for a performance with the Nantucket Island Youth Orchestra in Nantucket High School Auditorium. The program features a special appearance by Nantucket resident John Shea, narrating Aaron Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait, alongside: Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar A world premiere by Thomas Peppard […]
Festival Send-Off Celebration
Gather at Cisco Brewers on our final day of the Festival for great food, music, and conversation for readers and writers alike. Attendees may choose from delicious options for lunch, plus drinks by Cisco Brewers, Triple 8, and Nantucket Vineyards. Shuttle available from the Visitors Services on Federal Street. No tickets required; pay for your […]
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Jimkata
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.
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
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 Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: The Slips
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.
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Eureka Day
At the progressive “Eureka Day School” in Berkeley, California, a mumps outbreak forces the members of the school’s parent/administrator executive committee to confront a crisis they neverimagined. Priding themselves consensus based decisions, the committee grapples with a vaccine-health-policy issue that splinters their community. What begins as polite negotiation rapidly descends into raw ideological conflict, live-streamed […]
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
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.
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point Sunset
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 named when Hurricane Esther in September 1961 cleaved off half of Smith’s Point from the rest of Nantucket. Although we islanders still refer to Esther’s […]
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
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 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Haptic Sense
Live music by Haptic Sense
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills
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 hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. And from a low spot along […]
Story Walk: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking […]
Plein Air Nantucket
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival. Plein Air Nantucket 2026 is generously sponsored by nantucketarts.org. This week long event is free and open to all artists at any skill level or age who wish to paint outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of painting […]
Marine Ecology Field Trip
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. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. This program is designed to be interesting for […]
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
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 marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor […]
Ravenous Reptiles
Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a […]
En Plein Air with Nikoline Bohr
Step outside and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Nantucket with En Plein Air, an outdoor painting and drawing class designed to help you capture the island’s stunning landscapes in vibrant color. Led by Nikoline Bohr, this class will guide you through the techniques of plein air painting—creating art directly from nature. Whether you are […]
Historic Downtown Walking
Walkthrough historic downtown Nantucket with a Museum Guide and discover the unique history of the island. The Downtown Walking tour transports visitors on a journey through Nantucket’s past and tells the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social […]
Public Historical Tour of Nantucket
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 by Quakers and steeped in maritime heritage, Nantucket comes to life through engaging stories and scenic stops at iconic landmarks — including Sankaty Head Lighthouse, […]
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
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 parking. Get the inside scoop about about Nantucket, both its history and what’s going on today, with our local guides. See the “Real” Nantucket: We take […]
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
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 nantucketbywater.com
Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction
Have an unfinished chair, basket, beading, or stitching project? Bring any project you are working on to this open session and work in the company of other creative people. This is the perfect place to move your project along and share knowledge and learn from others. This weekly session is open to all levels. No […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Sankaty Bluff
Sand, gravel and boulders laid down by the last glacier during the Wisconsinan Glacial Stage was not the first layer of foundation for Nantucket; an ocean bottom created during the Sangamonian Interglacial Stage and another pavement of glacial material during the Illinoian Glacial Stage are also underneath us. The only place to see all three […]
Bug Bonanza
What insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, and trees of Nantucket? Find out as you adventure with MMA Natural Science Museum staff to collect insects like a scientist and learn about the incredible traits and behaviors of all the creates we catch and release. We will also identify the insects, and then […]
Outdoor Art with Nikoline Bohr
Outdoor Art invites participants to slow down, observe, and connect with the natural world through close-up drawing and artistic exploration. Led by Nikoline Bohr, this outdoor art experience focuses on the intricate details of nature—textures, shapes, colors, and patterns often overlooked in everyday life. Rather than capturing sweeping landscapes, participants will study the beauty found […]
Nourish Nantucket: Thought for Food
Join Nourish Nantucket for its community presentation series entitled “Thought for Food.” Each program will provide an update on Nourish Nantucket’s work to create food security with its network of partners and a short presentation from a guest speaker in the food sector. In June, we are honored to present the results of a food insecurity study completed […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
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 Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Connor Cox
Featuring Connor Cox at Cisco Brewers
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
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.
Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music
Follow the sound of live music to the Breeze terrace on golden Summer evenings and join us for the most remarkable evening experience on the island. Our Breeze patio is transformed into a traditional New England Clambake featuring live music, fresh lobster, cold Cisco beer and so much more.
Introduction to Amateur Radio
What is amateur radio? How does it work? How can I see if it’s for me? How can I become a “ham” myself? Members of the local amateur radio club will hold a series of informal seminars at the Atheneum. Our aim is to introduce people of all ages and backgrounds to the hobby of amateur radio. […]
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
Nantucket Walkabout – Head of the Plains Sunset Walk
Come for a walk at dusk with us out on one of Nantucket’s most extraordinary conservation properties to experience a unique island ecosystem painted with vibrant, waning sunlight, maybe catch a moonrise and see the stars in darker skies at sea. Book at WalkNantucket.com
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
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 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Mark Carapezza
Live music by Mark Carapezza
Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Join our professional astronomers for Stargazing Open Nights at Loines Observatory. Get a chance to view an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. The MMA will host varying time sessions of Open Night Stargazing from June through November. Please see our calendar for days and times. MMA staff will guide you in viewing astronomical objects […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop
Gardner Farm and Lost Farm sit stacked one former farming property on top of the other along the eastern shore of Hummock Pond walking distance from Hummock Pond Road. The Gardner Farm Preserve, as it’s formally called by its owner, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank, to the south and immediately north abutting this magnificent network […]
Story Walk: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking […]
Plein Air Nantucket
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival. Plein Air Nantucket 2026 is generously sponsored by nantucketarts.org. This week long event is free and open to all artists at any skill level or age who wish to paint outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of painting […]
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
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 marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor […]
Ravenous Reptiles
Join MMA staff on a tour as they feed the hungry animals at the Natural Science Museum! Learn about the unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum! You will get to learn about and interact with several of the MMA Natural Science Museum educational animals. This is a […]
Marine Storytime
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 the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a reoccurring program, but the specific focus and […]
Kids’ Metal Detecting 101
Join expert metal detectorist, Nikoline Bohr, for an exciting, hands-on adventure designed just for kids! This one-hour beachside program invites young explorers to learn the basics of metal detecting in a fun and engaging way. Participants will discover how to use a metal detector, all while searching for hidden treasures on the beautiful shores of […]
Music in the Morning
This program is funded by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Join us every Tuesday morning at the Nantucket Atheneum Garden for Music in the Morning! Led by local musician and teacher Cory Morgan, this fun-filled 45-minute session invites kids to explore rhythm, sound, and song through clapping, instrument play, and musical […]
Historic Downtown Walking
Walkthrough historic downtown Nantucket with a Museum Guide and discover the unique history of the island. The Downtown Walking tour transports visitors on a journey through Nantucket’s past and tells the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social […]
Tour the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery!
The Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery, located on Brant Point Beach next to the lighthouse, is a Town of Nantucket-operated facility that produces Nantucket Bay Scallops to supplement the wild population in Nantucket and Madaket Harbors. This registration form is for the tour on Tuesday, June 9, at 11:00 AM. Please complete one registration form for each […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & Woods
Based on a foundation of gravel, rock and clay, Coskata is the reason Nantucket Harbor exists. All around the wooded area of Coskata, which likely translates in the Algonquian Native American language that the Wampanoag Indians spoke to “at the broad woods”, are post-glacial deposits moved northward by littoral drift from Nantucket’s east shore over […]
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2026 Annual Events
- April 24 -26, Daffodil Festival
- May 27 to 31: Nantucket Wine & Food Festival
- June 11 to 14: Nantucket Book Festival
- June 12 to 18: AAN’s Plein Air Nantucket
- June 14: Shellfish Assn. Oysterfest
- June 17 to 22: Nantucket Film Festival
- June 26: NHA’s Baskets, Bubbles, & Bourbon
- July 4: Independence Day Festivities
- July 6 to 12: Nantucket Dance Festival
- July 7 to 9: Nantucket Garden Festival
- July 9: A Night at the Museum
- July 9 to 11: Nantucket Comedy Festival
- July 10: Atheneum Luminary Award Dinner
- July 11: Sconset Trust’s Jog in the Fog
- July 13 to 16: NHA’s Nantucket by Design
- July 16: A Safe Place Summer Soiree
- July 17: DreamBIG Event
- July 18: Artists Assn of Nantucket Gala
- July 19: Night under the Light Gala
- July 23: MMA Stargazer Circus Gala
- July 24 to 26: The Stargazer Circus
- July 28: “Killer Queen” Theatre Workshop Gala
- August 1: NHA’s A Nantucket Night
- August 6 to 16: Nantucket Race Week
- August 8: Boston Pops on Nantucket
- August 16: Opera House Cup
- September 12: AAN’s Sidewalk Art Show #3
- October 2: Scallopers Ball
- October 9 to 11: Wet Paint Weekend
- October 31: Town Halloween Celebration
- November 24 to 28: NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
- November 27: Town Tree Lighting Ceremony
- December 4 to 6: Christmas Stroll Weekend
- December 4 to 31: NHA’s Festival of Trees
