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Events for June
30th
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Marine Ecology Field TripExpired
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Feeding Frenzy at MMA AquariumExpired
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous ReptilesExpired
MMA Natural Science Museum
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain JimExpired
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Family Sailors’ ValentinesExpired
$55.00
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm TourExpired
Nantucket by Water
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Quiet TableExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island ToursExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bug BonanzaExpired
Mill Hill Park
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫Expired
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Sherre Wilson-LiljegrenExpired
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Sail Aboard the EndeavorExpired
Slip #1015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jaws – a 50th anniversary screeningExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines ObservatoryExpired
Loines Observatory
10:00 pm - 10:45 pm
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines ObservatoryExpired
Loines Observatory
Events for July
1st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Special free screening: Can’t Look Away with filmmaker conversation to followExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
2nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
3rd
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Close Looking: An Introduction to Scientific IllustrationExpired
MMA Research Center
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
4th
10:15 am
Community event: Spotlight on Democracy panel featuring Chris Matthews, Susan Glasser, and Peter Baker in conversation with Peter Panchy (free with ticket)Ongoing
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
5th
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for 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
6:00 pm
Dreamland Conversations: Elin Hilderbrand with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
6th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Dreamland Comedy x Nantucket Crisps present: Jeremy Piven
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
7th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Flatland Cavalry’s Cleto Cordero and Kaitlin Butts
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
8th
Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books in conversation
The Nantucket Hotel
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dance Festival – Live Through the Looking Glass : Cocktail Reception
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
9th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
10th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
11th
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Summer Learning Lab Series: Leadership Coaching with Jeanne Esti
MMA Research Center
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
12th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for 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
13th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
14th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Anthony Padula
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Josiah and the Bonnevilles
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
15th
All Day
Nantucket Land & Water Council’s 9th Annual State of the Harbor Forum
Great Harbor Yacht Club
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Dreamland Concert Series: Five O’Clock Shadow (Boston’s top a cappella group!)
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
16th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
17th
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
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Cheat Codes
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
18th
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
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
19th
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
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
20th
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
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
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
21st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
22nd
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Folger’s Marsh Kayak Tour with Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dreamland Comedy x Nantucket Crisps present: Rob Schneider
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
23rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
24th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
25th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Chelsea Cutler
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
26th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
27th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dreamland Conversations: The Wall Street Journal’s editor in chief Emma Tucker
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
28th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Dean Fisher
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Vanessa Carlton
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
29th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
30th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Self-Love Revolution for Women: Embracing Your Worth Unapologetically
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for July
31st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for August
1st
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Nantucket Walkabout – Beechwood Farm Loop
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Marine Ecology Field Trip
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Pick Your Own Flowers Tour
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Wauwinet Gatehouse
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:15 am - 10:45 pm
Hands-On-History featuring Nanpuppets
Nantucket Whaling Museum
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Nantucket by Water
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Chakeris Charleston Trunk Show
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
Nantucket by Water
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
$85.00
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Maria Mitchell’s Birthday Party & Vestal Observatory Opening Reception
Loines Observatory
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Lost Farm Sanctuary
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bug Bonanza
Mill Hill Park
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Nantucket by Water
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Young Members Cocktail Party
Siasconset Casino
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Slip #1015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nantucket by Water
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Buyer & Cellar
Bennett Hall
7:30 pm
Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
$52.00
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Loines Observatory
10:00 pm
Karaoke
Rose & Crown
Events for August
2nd
8:00 am
Clean Team
The Handlebar Café
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Pick Your Own Flowers Tour
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Wauwinet Gatehouse
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
9:15 am - 10:00 am
Marine Storytime
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Nantucket by Water
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Read to a Buddy
Early Childhood Playroom
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Book Signing with Nancy Thayer
Mitchell's Book Corner
11:00 am
Nanpuppets at Children’s Beach
Children's Beach Band Stand
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Nature Storytime
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Pick Your Own Veggies Tour
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Chakeris Charleston Trunk Show
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
Nantucket by Water
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
$85.00
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Sankaty Bluff
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Nantucket by Water
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills Sunset
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Slip #1015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nantucket by Water
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Million Dollar Quartet
Bennett Hall
7:30 pm
Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
$52.00
10:00 pm
Karaoke
Rose & Crown
Events for August
3rd
7:45 am - 10:00 am
Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Wauwinet Gatehouse
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour
Nantucket by Water
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Nantucket by Water
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Book Signing with Nathaniel Philbrick
Mitchell's Book Corner
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
Nantucket by Water
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
42 Straight Wharf
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Buyer & Cellar
Bennett Hall
5:00 pm
Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
$52.00
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Nantucket by Water
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point Sunset
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Sunday Night Concerts on Children’s Bandstand
Children's Beach Band Stand
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Slip #1015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nantucket by Water
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July 2025
Family Fun and GamesExpired
On the Sconset Chapel Lawn immediately following the Kid’s Bike Parade. Bike Decorating begins at 8:30am. Parade starts at 9:40am.
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife RefugeExpired
Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain JimOngoing
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Community event: Spotlight on Democracy panel featuring Chris Matthews, Susan Glasser, and Peter Baker in conversation with Peter Panchy (free with ticket)Ongoing
Longtime Nantucket educator Peter Panchy will host a panel discussion “Spotlight on Democracy” featuring well-known journalists and authors Chris Matthews, longtime host of MSNBC’s Hardball, Susan Glasser of the New Yorker and Peter Baker of the New York Times. Approxiately 1hr 15min. This event is presented in partnership with Indivisible Nantucket and The Inquirer and Mirror.
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm TourExpired
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Independence Day Events: Games and Activities On the lawnExpired
On the lawn: Face Painting, Matt Fee Tea Toss, Cornhole tournament.
**Cancelled** Independence Day Water Competition on Main StreetCanceledOngoing
***Annual Water Fight Canceled Due to Drought Conditions *** This year the fun will be a water competition between Town of Nantucket’s Fire Department and the Boynton Lane Reserves. The public should leave your water balloons at home. Town of Nantucket Culture & Tourism event Water competition between Nantucket Fire Department and Boynton Lane […]
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-minute tour of the historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tour departs daily at 11:15, 1:00, and 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream CruiseOngoing
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
Day Sail Aboard the LynxOngoing
Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx.
Mór Wine
Join us for our weekly wine tasting, Friday 4-7 pm. Find your next favorite bottle or try something new! Enjoy a sip while you browse Commonwealth’s fabulous resale collection. 16 Federal Street. Morwine.com
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.
4th of July cocktails on the Harborview Deck
Get away from the crowded streets and beaches on the Fourth of July and join us on the Harborview Deck for some sips (cash bar) and complimentary lite bites from 6:30-9:30pm. You’ll also be able to enjoy (distant) views of the 9pm fireworks display from off Jetties Beach.
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
July 4th – Toast to Independence Day – Fireworks aboard the Lynx
Join us aboard the Tall Ship Lynx for an unforgettable evening of sailing, champagne, and delightful treats from Island Kitchen. Guests will enjoy a stunning sunset cruise through the harbor and then take a front-row seat for the spectacular fireworks display!
Independence Day Fireworks
End the day with the best fireworks display on Nantucket. Fireworks will be shot from a barge just offshore and will last about 25-27 minutes. Patriotic music will be simulcast on 97.7fm WACK radio. Starting at 6:00pm NRTA Wave buses will depart from in front of The Whaling Museum on Broad Street every 10-15 minutes. […]
Karaoke
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.
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.
Clean Team
meeting at Nobadeer Beach parking area. 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.
Sidewalk Art Shows
A beloved tradition dating back to 1930, the Sidewalk Art Show is the oldest of its kind in the U.S. and is a wonderful opportunity to meet a bevy of Nantucket’s finest artists. FREE All are welcome!
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
Join MMA Aquarists and staff 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 and beyond. This program […]
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 […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Read to a Buddy
NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!
Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 10:30 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 […]
Book Signing with Nathaniel Philbrick
Meet the author of In the Heart of the Sea, Travels with George, and many other books as he signs books
Nature Storytime
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 the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a recurring program, but the specific focus and […]
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-minute tour of the historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tour departs daily at 11:15, 1:00, and 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.
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
Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx.
What The Constitution Means to Me
Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. Revisiting that experience, Heidi takes us through our nation’s highs and lows and ultimately delivers a hopeful message: “We […]
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.
Dreamland Conversations: Elin Hilderbrand with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
Join us at The Dreamland for another exciting installment of our long-running Conversations series featuring Kaitlan Collins – CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent and anchor of The Source with Kaitlan Collins – in a wide-ranging conversation with Nantucket’s own powerhouse author, film and television producer, and podcaster Elin Hilderbrand.
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 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
What The Constitution Means to Me
Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. Revisiting that experience, Heidi takes us through our nation’s highs and lows and ultimately delivers a hopeful message: “We […]
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 […]
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour
Learn what life was like in the late 1800’s during the Whaling Era, and see some remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Book Signing with Claire Hoffman
Meet the author of Sister, Sinner at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-minute tour of the historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tour departs daily at 11:15, 1:00, and 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.
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
Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx.
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
This new tour is straight from the pages of Elin’s ultimate “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book. Led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, this tour highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Tickets $100. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line […]
What The Constitution Means to Me
Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. Revisiting that experience, Heidi takes us through our nation’s highs and lows and ultimately delivers a hopeful message: “We […]
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.
Dreamland Comedy x Nantucket Crisps present: Jeremy Piven
Presented by Nantucket Crisps and underwritten by The Beachside Hotel (book here) and Rosaluna mezcal. Join us for this very special one-night-only event at The Dreamland! Actor and comedian Jeremy Piven (“Entourage”, “Grosse Pointe Blank”, “Runaway Jury”) is coming to The Dreamland Sunday, July 6th for two sets of hilarious comedy from the main stage. […]
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
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 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 and beyond. This program […]
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 […]
Nantucket Blues: An Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop: July
Join us as we learn about Shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique with indigo. You will enjoy a hands onexperience producing an indigo vat and using it to create your own Shibori piece. One large tea towel will be provided for designing the shibori pattern of your choice. Please feel free to bring one small personal item […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Book Signing with Jeff Verney
Meet the author of Bunnies to the Rescue: A Nantucket Tail at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-minute tour of the historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tour departs daily at 11:15, 1:00, and 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.
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
The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island Tours
The Westender Tour covers historic sites in Town then heads West to the Village of Madaket. After that exploration, enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm plus a stop at Cisco Brewery where you can enjoy libations & the food vendors. The overall experience lasts about two and a half hours. Tickets $85. Book at 42 Straight […]
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 […]
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 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
What The Constitution Means to Me
Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. Revisiting that experience, Heidi takes us through our nation’s highs and lows and ultimately delivers a hopeful message: “We […]
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Flatland Cavalry’s Cleto Cordero and Kaitlin Butts
Presented by Nantucket Crisps and underwritten by The Beachside Hotel (book here) and Rosaluna mezcal. Cleto Cordero of Flatland Cavalry and Kaitlin Butts will take the main stage of The Dreamland Monday, July 7th at 8pm! Get ready for an exceptionally intimate and unforgettable evening on Nantucket as we welcome two luminaries of the Texas […]
Open Night: 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 9 through August 30. Please see our calendar for days and times. MMA staff will guide you in viewing […]
Open Night: 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 9 through August 30. Please see our calendar for days and times. MMA staff will guide you in viewing […]
Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books in conversation
Tim Ehrenberg will converse with “The Dogist,” Elias Weiss Friedman author of This Dog Will Change Your Life at The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, 77 Easton Street Get Tickets at thenantuckethotel.com
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
Join MMA Aquarists and staff 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 and beyond. This program […]
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 with Nikoline Bohr
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
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 games. Perfect for toddlers to early elementary—and open to all! Don’t forget to bring […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Dance Festival – Tiny Dancer Wonderland Party
Come twirl and leap in a special dance lesson taught by local ballerinas, listen to a dreamy Alice in Wonderland inspired story, create your own ballet-inspired crafts, and enjoy some tasty treats.
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Celebrate the creative legacy of Lucille Jordan – real estate icon, philanthropist, and founder of the Children’s House Montessori School. This first-ever showing of her watercolors benefits the Children’s House, continuing her lifelong commitment to Nantucket’s children. Art. Legacy. Community. The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on The Waterfront, 28 Easy Street susanlisterlocke.com
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Nature Storytime
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 the MMA’s animal friends, and will finish up with an activity related to the story. This is a recurring program, but the specific focus and […]
Take It From The Top 2025
Take It From The Top is an arts organization that provides training and opportunities in music, dance and acting through workshops across the country led by professional theatre artists. Their goal is to be a catalyst for creativity and achievement for young artists to express themselves and build confidence through the performing arts. The Take It […]
Kids’ Metal Detecting with Nikoline Bohr
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 […]
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Join friendly & knowledgeable guides for a 75-minute tour of the historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Tour departs daily at 11:15, 1:00, and 2:45. Tickets $45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, on line at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.
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
Nanpuppets at Cisco Brewery
Head to Cisco Brewery for an original performance of Lizza Obremski’s phenomenal Nanpuppets to delight all ages.
The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island Tours
The Westender Tour covers historic sites in Town then heads West to the Village of Madaket. After that exploration, enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm plus a stop at Cisco Brewery where you can enjoy libations & the food vendors. The overall experience lasts about two and a half hours. Tickets $85. Book at 42 Straight […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Salon Series – Artist in Residence Paint-Along
Artists Association of Nantucket’s Salon Series 2025 program. Tuesday, July 8th at 4:00pm Artist in Residence Paint-Along Known for his Abstract Realist style paintings, engineer-turned-artist Anthony Padula will lead the Salon Series in an easy and interactive paint-along workshop. Tuesday, July 22nd at 4:00pm Permanent Collection Tour AAN celebrates our 80th anniversary in 2025. Join […]
Adult Metal Detecting 101
Join expert metal detectorist Nikoline Bohr for an exciting afternoon on the beautiful shores of Nantucket! This hands-on introductory course is designed for adults eager to explore the world of metal detecting. Participants will learn the fundamentals of operating a metal detector, from basic techniques to uncovering hidden treasures buried beneath the sand. Whether you’re […]
Sunset Sail Aboard the Lynx
See an amazing sunset onboard a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest and most affordable Sunset sailing.
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.
Mindfulness Meditation
Each weekly class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions—designed to support a clearer understanding of the methods and help build a consistent meditation practice. Registration encouraged. No experience needed. Open to all.
Dance Festival – Live Through the Looking Glass
An intimate performance exploring the collaboration between dance, live music and the different styles that will be presented in the final Festival performance. This presentation will be in collaboration with musicians from the Rossini Club and will allow audiences to get an understanding of how ballet, tap, ballroom, krump, theater & modern dancers respond to rhythm, stay […]
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.
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2025 Annual Events
April 24 -27, Daffodil Festival
May 14 – 18, Wine & Food Festival
June, Nantucket Preservation Month
June 12 -15, Book Festival
June 25 – 30, Film Festival
July 4, – Independence Day Festivities
July 8 – 13, Nantucket Dance Festival
July 8 – 10, Nantucket Garden Festival
July 10 – 12, Comedy Festival
July , Nantucket Art and Artisan Show
July 14 -17, NHA’s Nantucket by Design
July 18 & 19, Weekend at the Atheneum
August 6, Garden Club House & Garden Tour
August 9, Boston Pops
August 13 – 17, Nantucket Race Week
August 17, Opera House Cup
August, Marine Life Release Day
September: Nantucket Harvest Fair
November, NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
December 5-7, Christmas Stroll
December, NHA’s Festival of Trees
