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Nantucket Atheneum
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Nantucket Atheneum
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Nantucket Atheneum
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Teen TriviaExpired

Nantucket Atheneum
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Game NightExpired

Nantucket Atheneum
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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Mór Wine
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Rose & Crown
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Rose & Crown
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Teen TriviaExpired

Nantucket Atheneum
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Game NightExpired

Nantucket Atheneum
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Mór WineExpired

Mór Wine
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KaraokeExpired

Rose & Crown
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July 2025

Sunday Brunch with Complimentary Kids ClubExpired

Complimentary Kids Club from 10 AM – 12 Noon 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 *Keepsake photos in our nostalgic photo booth trailer
27 Jul, 2025
7:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street

Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger AndrewsExpired

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 […]
27 Jul, 2025
7:45 am - 10:00 am

Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island CharmOngoing

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
27 Jul, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street

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 […]
27 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road

Slime Madness! with Barnaby’s NantucketExpired

Who doesn’t love Slime! Get ready for all things messy! Your child will enjoy making their own batch of slime using color changing pigments to color their slime. They’ll also use a variety of add-ins from sprinkles, glitter, charms, gummy bears, to much more! Your child will learn the true science behind Slime making ensuring […]
27 Jul, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00

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.
27 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00

The 3rd Annual Nantucket Car ShowExpired

Rev up for the 3rd Annual Nantucket Car Show on July 27, 2025! Enjoy an afternoon of classic, import, muscle, and motorcycle showcases, plus food trucks, live music, and games. Free for the public from 1–4 PM behind NES/NIS, with a cruise kicking off at 5 PM. Fun, fast, and family-friendly! Vehicle Registration: Cars: $35 […]
27 Jul, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis HarborExpired

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 own small harbor with a mooring field in its east lobe and a few boats in its west cove. Native Americans living around it spelled […]
27 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book TourExpired

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 […]
27 Jul, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
42 Straight Wharf

Million Dollar QuartetOngoing

The Tony Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night […]
27 Jul, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street

Sunday Dinner with Supervised Kids ClubOngoing

End your weekend on a high note! Parents can enjoy dinner in the Breezeway or on our front porch while kids have their own night of fun in the Ballroom. Children ages 3+ (and potty trained) will enjoy: *A supervised buffet dinner *Cookie decorating *A movie with bean bag chairs
27 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street
$50.00

Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point SunsetOngoing

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 […]
27 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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
27 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island Charm

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
28 Jul, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Nantucket Walkabout – Beechwood Farm Loop

A microcosm of the adjacent 6,700-acre Middle Moors, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares almost all of the elements of the maritime or, coastal heathlands habitat surrounding it. Upland meadows are dotted with native tree species including black cherry and various oaks including their shrub cousin, scrub oak, and Eastern […]
28 Jul, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.

Sailors’ Valentine with Sandi Blanda

In this 4 day workshop, learn to recreate these souvenirs of the Caribbean favored by Nantucket whalemen during the nineteenth century. Participants will be provided with a beautifully handcrafted mahogany box and a variety of colored shells. All tools and glues will be provided, along with complete instructions necessary to construct this distinctive keepsake and […]
28 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1800 House
4 Mill Street

The Quiet Table

The Quiet Table is designed for anyone who needs to do deep work—tasks requiring undivided focus, such as studying, reading, writing, or simply doing your taxes. One of the key principles behind the session is the concept of body doubling, where  having others present and working alongside you helps maintain focus. The presence of other people provides a […]
28 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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.
28 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mill Hill Park

Nourish Nantucket: Thought for Food

Join Nourish Nantucket for its first summer series “Thought for Food.” Each program will provide an update on Nourish Nantucket’s work to end food insecurity with its network of partners and a short presentation from a guest speaker in the food sector. In July, we are honored to host Merrick Carreiro, Food Equity Director of Island Grown […]
28 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Sailor’s Valentines x Resin! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

This popular “Nantucket” shell craft dates as far back as the 1830’s. Sailors would head out on their years’ long voyages, returning home from sea with a Sailor’s Valentine for their loved ones. Children will enjoy making these decorative pieces with a variety of tiny shells: designing boxes, wall hangings, ornaments, or trays! Kids will […]
28 Jul, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00

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
28 Jul, 2025
6:15 pm

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
28 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Vanessa Carlton

Presented by Nantucket Crisps and underwritten by The Beachside Hotel (book here) and Rosaluna mezcal. Join us for this very special evening at The Dreamland! Vanessa Carlton is coming to the main stage Monday, July 28th for a one-of-a-kind concert. Tickets are on sale now, so get the best seats before they’re gone!
28 Jul, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Loines Observatory
59 Milk Street Extension

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 […]
28 Jul, 2025
10:00 pm - 10:45 pm
Loines Observatory
59 Milk Street Extension

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island Charm

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
29 Jul, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
9:15 am - 10:00 am

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pick Your Own Veggies Tour

Attention all Bartlett’s veggie-enthusiasts, this tour is tailored for you! Step aboard our hay wagon, as we take you on a journey to the heart of our produce fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s fresh and in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and we’ll […]
29 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

Summer Spa Chic! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Who doesn’t love a good spa day! Kids will get to pamper themselves (while getting a little messy😊) as they endulge in making sparkling bath scrubs, shimmering lip balms, calming essential oils, and glittering bath bombs during this special barnaby’s class. (Ages 5 and up)
29 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 am
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street

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 specializes in producing Nantucket Bay Scallops to supplement the wild population in Nantucket and Madaket Harbors. Tours take place Tuesdays at 11 AM during the summer, with sign-ups available two weeks in advance. Please […]
29 Jul, 2025
11:00 am

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.
29 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00

Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum

Join us at 12:30 for a yoga practice for everyone! We will move through the practice focusing our attention on what it feels like to be in the body through slow focused movement. We will conclude with a full body relaxation.  This is a short 45 minute practice that will leave one feeling relaxed and recharged […]
29 Jul, 2025
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A Walk Down Main Street Tour

Nantucket Preservation Trust’s classic tour provides an overview of Nantucket in its heyday and focuses on the portion of Main Street between the Pacific National Bank and the Civil War Monument. Learn about the street’s development and the area’s early residents and architectural styles, as well as how the houses have come to symbolize the […]
29 Jul, 2025
3:00 pm

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Sailor’s Valentine’s

Learn to recreate miniature versions of these souvenirs of the Caribbean favored by Nantucket whalemen during the nineteenth century! Sailors’ Valentines make wonderful gifts and beautiful home accents. Program will be held outside outside in the garden. In case of inclement weather, program will be rescheduled. This event is intended for ages 12-18. Please register […]
29 Jul, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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.
29 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Lecture: Shipwreck and Scrimshaw: the 1846 Earl of Eglinton Disaster and the “Ewer” Tooth with Michael Harrison

Join Michael Harrison as he unravels a mystery from the Nantucket Historical Association’s collections. An unexplained inscription on a scrimshaw tooth, Baptist missionaries in Burma, a deadly wreck at Tom Nevers, and a long-ignored island merchant’s account book all figure in a story of heartbreak and friendship linking Nantucket to Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Indiana […]
29 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St

Open Arts Night!

We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT! Our stage and mic are still open for any and all, but now we’ve added an Arts & Craft component so people may feel free to come and work on any kind of art project while watching the stage show. Bring your knitting! Embroidery! Coloring […]
29 Jul, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Buyer & Cellar

Starring Robbie Simpson from Last Seasons Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks Alex More has a story to tell. A struggling actor in L.A., he takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will […]
29 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street

Night at the Museum

Join MMA naturalists for an evening at the Hinhcman House Natural Science Museum.Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world, learn amazing natural history facts, see museum specimens up close, experience our specimen touch table, see live specimen prep, and hang out in our activity room featuring […]
29 Jul, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.

Nighttime Marine Ecology Field Trip

Nantucket Harbor teems with exciting marine life at night that is not visible in the day. Join our aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and other creatures that come out to feed, at night, in the shallow harbor waters. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 10 […]
29 Jul, 2025
8:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Loines Observatory
59 Milk Street Extension

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 […]
29 Jul, 2025
10:00 pm - 10:45 pm
Loines Observatory
59 Milk Street Extension

Birding Field Trip

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome. Birding Field Trips are free and open to all! Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. We will […]
30 Jul, 2025
7:45 am - 10:30 am
Linda Loring Nature Foundation
110 Eel Point Road

Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm

Formerly a vegetable farm along the east of side of Hummock Pond, the Land Bank’s Gardner Farm property runs along Hummock Pond, a glacial meltwater river bed that once ran roughly 75 miles south out to the edge of the continental shelf. Now closed off to the ocean and filled with slightly brackish water — […]
30 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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