Nantucket Events Calendar
Saturday, September 19, 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
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
Grab & Go Bag: Straw Flower Painting
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
This week we are are making small stamps in the shape of flowers from straws. Use your straw stamps to create a beautiful painting of flowers in a vase. While… Read more
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
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 The Slips at Cisco Brewers
12:00 PM - 3:00 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.
Shawkemo Hills with Nantucket Walkabout
2:45 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
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
3:30 PM
Endeavor Slip #1015, Straight Wharf
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
Live Music by PJ Ferguson and Tennessee Strange 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
4:30 PM - 5:30 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.
Polpis Harbor Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout
5:30 PM
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… Read more
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
5:45 PM - 7:15 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
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
Concert: Classical Guitarist John Muratore
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
John Muratore returns to the Great Hall for an instrumental performance of classical guitar. John Muratore has performed as guitar soloist and chamber musician throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and… Read more