Nantucket Events Calendar

Friday, October 30, 2026

The 5th Annual Tiny Terrors Art Show

All Day

Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.

Visit the Weezie Library's Tiny Terrors Art Show to see some miniature Halloween art! These creepy creations were made by kids of all ages. The show will be on view… 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

Smooth Hummocks with Nantucket Walkabout

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Graded relatively flat by glacial meltwater running out over the coastal plain to the ocean 75 miles away when the landmass that would become Nantucket was nothing more than a… 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

Marine Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

MMA Aquarium 32 Washington Street

Enjoy this program designed for the young aquatic in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a marine or science themed book, introduce you to one of… Read more

Nature Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

MMA Natural Science Museum 7 Milk Street

Enjoy this program designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, a MMA educator will read a nature or science themed book, introduce you to one of… Read more

Mini Movers

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

MMA Natural Science Museum 7 Milk Street

Mini Movers and Shakers invites young children and their caregivers to wiggle, dance, and explore the animal kingdom through movement, music, and hands-on discovery at the Natural Science Museum! Led… Read more

Marine Story Hour

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

MMA Aquarium 32 Washington Street

Enjoy this program designed for the young aquarist in your family! During each session, an MMA educator will read a marine science themed book, introduce you to one of the… Read more

Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Although Polpis Harbor is part of Nantucket Harbor, with its own narrow channel leading into it and two distinct coves or, lobes, this former kettle hole definitely feels like its… Read more

Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Fridays are back in full swing, and our weekly tasting is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. Join us from 4 – 6pm on Fridays for a relaxed, guided pairing… Read more

Live Music by The Slips at Cisco Brewers

4:00 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.

USCG Brant Point Haunted House

5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

USCG Brant Point 10 Easton St

The USCG Brant Point haunted house is back this year and better than ever! Mark your calendars for two nights of spooky fun: October 29th & 30th, 5:30-10:30pm. The first… Read more

Silent Read & Write Night

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Mitchell’s Book Corner 54 Main Street

Ever dreamed of reading at a bookstore at night? Wish you had somewhere quiet in the evening to write poetry or finish your novel? Want to meet fellow writers and… Read more

Teen Game Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more! The games… Read more