Events for October
27th
Events for October
28th
Events for October
29th
Events for October
30th
Events for October
31st
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The 5th Annual Dreamland Halloween Costume PartyExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Special Halloween Edition: Stargazing at Loines ObservatoryExpired
Loines Observatory
Events for November
1st
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Weekend Crafting at Hinch: Witch’s LanternsExpired
Hinchman House Natural Science Museum
8:00 pm
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Over Served AgainExpired
The Brotherhood of Thieves
Events for November
2nd
Events for November
3rd
Events for November
4th
Events for November
5th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaExpired
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
6th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaExpired
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
7th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving MuseumExpired
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaExpired
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
8:00 pm
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Mini Yellow WitchesExpired
The Brotherhood of Thieves
Events for November
8th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving MuseumExpired
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaExpired
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
8:00 pm
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Mini Yellow WitchesExpired
The Brotherhood of Thieves
Events for November
9th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaExpired
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
10th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaExpired
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
11th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaExpired
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
12th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaExpired
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
13th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaOngoing
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
14th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
15th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
16th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
17th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
18th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
19th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
20th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
21st
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
22nd
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
23rd
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
24th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
25th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
26th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
27th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
28th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
29th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
Events for November
30th
1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Nantucket Hotel Breeze Bar
November 2025
Bird BandingExpired
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden. Learn about important data collected on migration […]
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling LeavesOngoing
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia TejedaOngoing
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
Sconset TourOngoing
Join Nantucket Preservation Trust Executive Director Mary Bergman, who shares her knowledge of this unique fishing settlement at the eastern edge of the island. The 75 minute tour focuses on the early “whalehouses” as well as the village’s boom as a seaside resort and actors colony at the end of the 1800s. Tours meet at 1 New […]
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
ELL Beginner English
ELL Beginner’s English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Thursday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-228-1110 x113.
ELL Intermediate English
Intermediate English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in intermediate English class every Thursday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org.
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm
Two island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes makes for fascinating hike through a section of the island molded by 500 feet of ice bearing down on it 21,000 years ago. A trail meanders along the edge of the Stump Swamp offering views of water and the birds that […]
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Enjoy a guided tour showcasing Nantucket’s maritime history, shipwreck tales, and lifesaving crews’ bravery. Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibit, From Hard Times to Boom Times: Nantucket’s Waterfront,” exploring the Island’s economic and cultural resurgence.
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 […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
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 […]
Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm
Sip and snack every Friday afternoon from the selection of wines and cheeses. 33 Bartlett Farm Road, BartlettsFarm.com
Self Defense Class
Join Jules Embry-Pelrine of Nantucket Martial Arts Alliance for a free self defense class, designed for ages 8-12! Jules holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and is a certified Krav Maga instructor. Please register ahead of time, but walk ins are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes that you […]
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Maddi Ryan
Live music by Maddi Ryan
Karaoke
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & Woods
Based on a foundation of gravel, rock and clay, Coskata is the reason Nantucket Harbor exists. All around the wooded area of Coskata, which likely translates in the Algonquian Native American language that the Wampanoag Indians spoke to “at the broad woods”, are post-glacial deposits moved northward by littoral drift from Nantucket’s east shore over […]
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
Saturday Breakfast with Complimentary Kids Club
Let us treat the kids while you savor a relaxing breakfast! Children ages 3+ (and potty trained) will enjoy: *Games and supervised fun *A special kid-friendly menu *Fire truck rides
Mini Mariner Mornings
On Saturday mornings, November 8, 15, and 22 from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m., children are invited to explore maritime history through hands-on, age-appropriate activities. Mornings will include a storytime, craft, and a fun surprise. Mini Mariner Mornings are free for Island children and their guardians, offering a fun and engaging entry point to the Museum. These programs […]
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Enjoy a guided tour showcasing Nantucket’s maritime history, shipwreck tales, and lifesaving crews’ bravery. Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibit, From Hard Times to Boom Times: Nantucket’s Waterfront,” exploring the Island’s economic and cultural resurgence.
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 […]
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 […]
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 11:00 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 […]
R.E.A.D with a Buddy
NISHA is bringing R.E.A.D with a Buddy to Mitchell’s! Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. If you haven’t experienced the relaxing pleasure of reading with a dog, come by and give it a try. First come, first read! All ages welcome!
Scalloping Field Trip
Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium Manager, Christina Norman, on a scalloping adventure! As we collect and observe bay scallops – we will learn all about their biology and the challenges they face. Waders and hand nets will be provided! This trip requires a valid shellfish permit in order to take home bay scallops. For more […]
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 […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Maddi Ryan
Live music by Maddi Ryan
Karaoke
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.
Sunday Brunch with Complimentary Kids Club
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
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
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 […]
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 […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
Scalloping Field Trip
Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium Manager, Christina Norman, on a scalloping adventure! As we collect and observe bay scallops – we will learn all about their biology and the challenges they face. Waders and hand nets will be provided! This trip requires a valid shellfish permit in order to take home bay scallops. For more […]
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
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 […]
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga
Join certified yoga instructor Jill Lauren for some fun yoga with your little one. Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our bodies and the present moment. Space is limited to one caregiver per child.
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 […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & Woods
Based on a foundation of gravel, rock and clay, Coskata is the reason Nantucket Harbor exists. All around the wooded area of Coskata, which likely translates in the Algonquian Native American language that the Wampanoag Indians spoke to “at the broad woods”, are post-glacial deposits moved northward by littoral drift from Nantucket’s east shore over […]
Bird Banding
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden. Learn about important data collected on migration […]
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
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 […]
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 […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
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 […]
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
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 […]
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 — […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
Scalloping Field Trip
Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium Manager, Christina Norman, on a scalloping adventure! As we collect and observe bay scallops – we will learn all about their biology and the challenges they face. Waders and hand nets will be provided! This trip requires a valid shellfish permit in order to take home bay scallops. For more […]
Paella + Tapas
Join us every Wednesday evening this fall & winter at The Nantucket Hotel for an irresistible Spanish dining experience. Savor authentic Spanish tapas and family-style paellas — from classic Mariscos with fresh seafood to indulgent Mar y Tierra with lobster & steak. End the night with house-made churros & gelato. A warm, flavorful midweek tradition […]
Women’s Group
Join Our Empowering Women’s Group! This group is a space for women to come together in support, strength, and self-discovery. Connect with a community of resilient individuals, uplift one another, and embrace your worth with confidence. No matter your journey, we create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Together, we’ll foster […]
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Bird Banding
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden. Learn about important data collected on migration […]
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm
Two island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes makes for fascinating hike through a section of the island molded by 500 feet of ice bearing down on it 21,000 years ago. A trail meanders along the edge of the Stump Swamp offering views of water and the birds that […]
Pre-Renovation Sale in Weatherly Design
Weatherly Design is offering 50% and more off their entire stock of fabrics, their enormous selection of ribbons, decorative pillows, & all notions. Don’t miss fabulous bargains on antique furniture, vintage lighting, carpets, textiles & more! Upstairs at 1 Federal Street inside Weatherly Design. Sale continues through December 13, while stock lasts.
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 […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
Sconset Tour
Join Nantucket Preservation Trust Executive Director Mary Bergman, who shares her knowledge of this unique fishing settlement at the eastern edge of the island. The 75 minute tour focuses on the early “whalehouses” as well as the village’s boom as a seaside resort and actors colony at the end of the 1800s. Tours meet at 1 New […]
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
ELL Beginner English
ELL Beginner’s English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Thursday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-228-1110 x113.
ELL Intermediate English
Intermediate English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in intermediate English class every Thursday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org.
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & Woods
Based on a foundation of gravel, rock and clay, Coskata is the reason Nantucket Harbor exists. All around the wooded area of Coskata, which likely translates in the Algonquian Native American language that the Wampanoag Indians spoke to “at the broad woods”, are post-glacial deposits moved northward by littoral drift from Nantucket’s east shore over […]
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Enjoy a guided tour showcasing Nantucket’s maritime history, shipwreck tales, and lifesaving crews’ bravery. Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibit, From Hard Times to Boom Times: Nantucket’s Waterfront,” exploring the Island’s economic and cultural resurgence.
Pre-Renovation Sale in Weatherly Design
Weatherly Design is offering 50% and more off their entire stock of fabrics, their enormous selection of ribbons, decorative pillows, & all notions. Don’t miss fabulous bargains on antique furniture, vintage lighting, carpets, textiles & more! Upstairs at 1 Federal Street inside Weatherly Design. Sale continues through December 13, while stock lasts.
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
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 […]
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 […]
Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm
Sip and snack every Friday afternoon from the selection of wines and cheeses. 33 Bartlett Farm Road, BartlettsFarm.com
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Agreeable Men
Live music by Agreeable Men
Karaoke
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.
Story Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . Fletcher the fox is concerned about nature and wants to understand the changing of the seasons. […]
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 […]
Saturday Breakfast with Complimentary Kids Club
Let us treat the kids while you savor a relaxing breakfast! Children ages 3+ (and potty trained) will enjoy: *Games and supervised fun *A special kid-friendly menu *Fire truck rides
Mini Mariner Mornings
On Saturday mornings, November 8, 15, and 22 from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m., children are invited to explore maritime history through hands-on, age-appropriate activities. Mornings will include a storytime, craft, and a fun surprise. Mini Mariner Mornings are free for Island children and their guardians, offering a fun and engaging entry point to the Museum. These programs […]
Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibits at Egan Maritime Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Enjoy a guided tour showcasing Nantucket’s maritime history, shipwreck tales, and lifesaving crews’ bravery. Don’t miss the 2025 Featured Exhibit, From Hard Times to Boom Times: Nantucket’s Waterfront,” exploring the Island’s economic and cultural resurgence.
Pre-Renovation Sale in Weatherly Design
Weatherly Design is offering 50% and more off their entire stock of fabrics, their enormous selection of ribbons, decorative pillows, & all notions. Don’t miss fabulous bargains on antique furniture, vintage lighting, carpets, textiles & more! Upstairs at 1 Federal Street inside Weatherly Design. Sale continues through December 13, while stock lasts.
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 […]
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 […]
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 11:00 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 […]
Big Energy Brunch
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R.E.A.D with a Buddy
NISHA is bringing R.E.A.D with a Buddy to Mitchell’s! Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. If you haven’t experienced the relaxing pleasure of reading with a dog, come by and give it a try. First come, first read! All ages welcome!
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 […]
Inspired Desserts with James Beard Nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda
Indulge in something truly special this weekend! Our Breezeway will transform into a decadent Dessert Station featuring creations by James Beard–nominated Pastry Chef Sofia Tejeda, visiting from our sister resort, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort on Martha’s Vineyard. Treat yourself to her signature confections—each one as artful as it is irresistible.
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Agreeable Men
Live music by Agreeable Men
Karaoke
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.
Sunday Brunch with Complimentary Kids Club
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
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 — […]
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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
2026 Annual Events
April 24 -26, Daffodil Festival
May 27 – 31, Wine & Food Festival
June, Nantucket Preservation Month
June 11 -14, Book Festival
June 17 – 22, Film Festival
July 4, – Independence Day Festivities
July TBA, Nantucket Dance Festival
July 7 – 9, Nantucket Garden Festival
July 9 – 11, Comedy Festival
July , Nantucket Art and Artisan Show
July 13 -16, NHA’s Nantucket by Design
July TBA, Weekend at the Atheneum
August TBA, Garden Club House & Garden Tour
August 8, Boston Pops
August 12 – 16, Nantucket Race Week
August 16, Opera House Cup
August, Marine Life Release Day
September: Nantucket Harvest Fair
November, NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
December TBA, Christmas Stroll
December, NHA’s Festival of Trees
