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August 2025

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, […]
11 Aug, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street
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Story Walk: Show Us Where You Live, HumpbackOngoing

Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how a whale’s underwater life is touchingly like our own. Show Us Where You Live, Humpback is a beautifully illustrated celebration of our connection with the natural world.  End notes include wonderous facts about Humpback whales.
11 Aug, 2025
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth HummocksExpired

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 wide, low ridge of sand, gravel and glacial erratics (boulders), Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses […]
11 Aug, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Marine Ecology Field TripExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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Feeding Frenzy at MMA AquariumExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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Ravenous ReptilesExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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The Quiet TableExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Fairy House Wonderlands! with Barnaby’s NantucketExpired

Home Sweet Home! There are endless opportunities for creative play, discovery, and exploration in our own homes! This class will focus on designing and creating all the miniature elements that come together to build a child’s very own special, little world using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. (Ages 4 and up)
11 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00
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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.
11 Aug, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island ToursExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00
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Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm-Lost Farm LoopExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Bug BonanzaExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mill Hill Park
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Sailor’s Valentines x Resin! with Barnaby’s NantucketExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00
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Foghorn Speaker Series: No VacancyExpired

Join us for the next installment of the Foghorn Speaker Series, No Vacancy, a timely panel discussion exploring Nantucket’s lodging industry’s evolution, challenges, and future. Longtime hospitality expert Mary Malavase leads a lively conversation with fellow industry professionals, offering insider perspectives on everything from seasonal trends and staffing challenges to the island’s changing visitor demographics.
11 Aug, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
158 Polpis Road
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Film Screening: Nantucket’s Historic Coloured Cemetery: Stories Told by NantucketersExpired

A new documentary film, Nantucket’s Historic Coloured Cemetery: Stories Told By Nantucketers, is set to illuminate the lives of Civil War veterans, fugitives, abolitionists, and whaling captains interred in one of the island’s most significant burial grounds. Produced by Nantucket historians Frances Karttunen and Barbara Ann White, the film seeks to share these stories with the […]
11 Aug, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
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16th Annual ‘Sconset History NightExpired

Celebrate a century of community and connection at the 16th Annual ’Sconset History Night, held at the Siasconset Casino. This year’s theme, Connections: 100 Years with the Siasconset Water Department, dives into the rich history of local water systems through asides, wanderings, and curious diversions. Enjoy a slide show and lively commentary by Rob Benchley, […]
11 Aug, 2025
5:30 pm
Siasconset Casino
10 New Street, Siasconset
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Harborview Concert Series: MaudjeaniExpired

Join us for a beautiful evening in the Harborview Room and Deck featuring Maudjeani. Cash Bar and lite snacks available throughout the evening. The whole family is welcome and children 12 and under enter for free, but be sure to secure tickets soon! General Public – $32 ($29 ticket + $3 service fee), Dreamland Members & Summer Dream Pass Holders – […]
11 Aug, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
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Head of the Plains Sunset WalkExpired

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
11 Aug, 2025
6:00 pm
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Nantucket by Water Sunset CruiseExpired

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
11 Aug, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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Special Screening: Room For Us Featuring Q&A with directors Jasper Craven and Patrick KennedyExpired

Join Housing Nantucket at the Dreamland Theater for the premiere screening of Room For Us, a documentary that explores the island’s growing housing crisis. The event will include a post-film talk-back with the filmmakers—Jasper Craven and Patrick Kennedy—and local housing advocates, offering a deeper look into the challenges facing Nantucket’s year-round workforce and the innovative solutions being […]
11 Aug, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
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Theatre People, or The Angel Next DoorExpired

In this rollicking comedy, young Oliver Adams is on the brink of a major success. His novel The Angel Next Door is set to be published, and famed Broadway playwrights (and married couple) Charlotte and Arthur Sanders have already adapted his book for what is sure to be a huge stage hit. And who do […]
11 Aug, 2025
7:30 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00
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Open Night: Stargazing at Loines ObservatoryExpired

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 […]
11 Aug, 2025
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Loines Observatory
59 Milk Street Extension
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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, […]
12 Aug, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street
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Story Walk: Show Us Where You Live, Humpback

Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how a whale’s underwater life is touchingly like our own. Show Us Where You Live, Humpback is a beautifully illustrated celebration of our connection with the natural world.  End notes include wonderous facts about Humpback whales.
12 Aug, 2025
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
9:15 am - 10:00 am
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
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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.
12 Aug, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor

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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
3:00 pm
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Salon Series – ‘Get the Picture’ Author Talk and Tour

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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
4:00 pm
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Bookshelf in Tins

Create your own miniature library using an old altoids tin. This adorable craft is perfect for book lovers and makes a unique gift idea. 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 ahead of time, as […]
12 Aug, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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.
12 Aug, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door

In this rollicking comedy, young Oliver Adams is on the brink of a major success. His novel The Angel Next Door is set to be published, and famed Broadway playwrights (and married couple) Charlotte and Arthur Sanders have already adapted his book for what is sure to be a huge stage hit. And who do […]
12 Aug, 2025
7:30 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps Present: Michael Marcagi & Band

Join us for this very special evening at The Dreamland! Michael Marcagi and his band are hitting the main stage Tuesday, August 12th for a one-of-a-kind concert you won’t soon forget. Be sure to get the best seats before they’re gone!   Rows A-D: $195 ($179 + $16 service fee)   Rows E-G: $165 ($149 + $16 service fee)   Rows H-EE: […]
12 Aug, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street
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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 […]
12 Aug, 2025
8:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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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 […]
13 Aug, 2025
7:45 am - 10:30 am
Linda Loring Nature Foundation
110 Eel Point Road
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Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point

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 […]
13 Aug, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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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, […]
13 Aug, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street
View Detail

Story Walk: Show Us Where You Live, Humpback

Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how a whale’s underwater life is touchingly like our own. Show Us Where You Live, Humpback is a beautifully illustrated celebration of our connection with the natural world.  End notes include wonderous facts about Humpback whales.
13 Aug, 2025
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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 […]
13 Aug, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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Pick Your Own Flowers Tour

Subject to weather conditions and availability, check booking website for more info and booking here $65 for adults, youth & senior pricing available Join us for a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments […]
13 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
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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 […]
13 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
View Detail

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 […]
13 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Glamourpuss Trunk Show

The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street, is presenting a trunk show featuring Glamourpuss founder exhibiting her modern collection of unique clothing and accessories. SusanListerLocke.com ~ 508-228-2132.
13 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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Crafts in the Courtyard: Seashell Babies

A little acorn cap, some wool, a wooden bead, and a shell are all it takes to make a slumbering little one.  Stop by the Atheneum Courtyard this morning and make a sweet little seashell baby of your own! This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation.
13 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Elin Hilderbrand

Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand

Meet the author of The Blue Book and many other novels at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. The first 120 in line at Mitchell’s will get a ticket. No pre-purchase is required. You can start lining up at 10am. Only books purchased at Nantucket Book Partners can be signed. 
13 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mitchell's Book Corner
54 Main Street
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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.
13 Aug, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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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 […]
13 Aug, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00
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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 — […]
13 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction

Have an unfinished chair, basket, beading, or stitching project?  Bring any project you are working on to this open session and work in the company of other creative people.  This is the perfect place to move your project along and share knowledge and learn from others.  This weekly session is open to all levels. No […]
13 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
1800 House
4 Mill Street
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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 […]
13 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mill Hill Park
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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 […]
13 Aug, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
42 Straight Wharf
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Getting Slime-y! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Who doesn’t love Slime! This class is all things messy! Kids will enjoy making their very own batch of Slime while learning about measurements and the true science behind Slime making. I know as a parent that the thought of Slime makes us crazy, but there really are a few positive benefits😊 It strengthens fine […]
13 Aug, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
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Golden Hour Melodies: Maritime Music Aboard the Lynx

Set sail aboard the historic Tall Ship Lynx for a stunning sunset cruise through Nantucket Sound, accompanied by live folk music. As the sun sets, hear the sounds of the sea blend with melodies that once accompanied the daily rhythm of a tall ship crew, lifting spirits and fostering camaraderie. Experience the timeless connection between […]
13 Aug, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:30 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

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