Nantucket Events Calendar
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Restaurant Week
All Day
Nantucket Restaurant Week returns September 28–October 4, 2026, for an unforgettable island-wide celebration of exceptional food, remarkable talent, and the warm hospitality that makes dining on Nantucket unlike anywhere else.… Read more
Story Walk: If You Find a Leaf
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful autumn leaves to the ground. Some leaves make a crunch under foot, and others are so beautiful they deserve to be saved. In… Read more
Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews
7:45 AM - 10:00 AM
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… Read more
Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout
8:00 AM
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… Read more
NCF – Wellness Series – Therapeutic Yoga with Ieva Aldin
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Release, mobilize, stabilize, strengthen, and stretch. Create a more spacious experience in your body, mind, and being with this therapeutic yoga class. From a beginning restorative posture which releases tension… Read more
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:00 AM
Endeavor Straight Wharf, Slip #1015
Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight… Read more
Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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
Morning Feeding at the Aquarium
11:00 AM
MMA Aquarium 32 Washington Street
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… Read more
Barrett’s Tours
11:00 AM
Step back in time on Nantucket’s oldest and most authentic guided tour. Experience the rich history and natural beauty of Nantucket on this 90-minute narrated van or bus tour. Founded… Read more
The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket
11:15 AM
Nantucket Island Tours 42 Straight Wharf
Ready to discover the hidden beauty of Nantucket? Our Signature Bus Tour is specially designed to bring you to the island’s most beautiful and remote corners without the hassle of driving or… Read more
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online… Read more
Scalloping Field Trip
11:45 AM
Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium Manager, Chelsea Petrik, on a scalloping adventure! As we collect and observe bay scallops, we will learn all about their biology and the challenges they… Read more
Family Food Truck Festival
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Children’s Beach 15 Harbor View Way
Come hungry and ready for a little fall fun at the 2026 Nantucket Restaurant Week: Food Truck Festival, happening Sunday, October 4, from 12–3 p.m. at Children’s Beach! Spend the afternoon sampling… 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
2:00 PM - 4:00 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
Live Music by Linda EPO at Cisco Brewers
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.
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
4:00 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.
Smith’s Point Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout
4:30 PM
Catch an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island with Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon… Read more
Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
5:00 PM
Bennett Hall 62 Centre Street
Few plays capture the soft passing of years, the quiet aftermath of suppressed longing, and the enduring artifice of tradition quite like Gurney’s two-character masterpiece. On the surface, the piece… Read more
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
5:15 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037… Read more
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor with Captain Jim
6:00 PM
Endeavor Straight Wharf, Slip #1015
Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight… Read more