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July 2025

Birding Field TripExpired

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 […]
16 Jul, 2025
7:45 am - 10:30 am
Linda Loring Nature Foundation
110 Eel Point Road

Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner FarmExpired

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 — […]
16 Jul, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s PointExpired

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 […]
16 Jul, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Nantucket by DesignOngoing

Nantucket by Design is an annual celebration of art, design, and history hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association on the charming island of Nantucket. The event brings together world-renowned designers, artisans, and skilled craftspeople to showcase the timeless elegance of Nantucket’s design heritage. Through panels, keynotes, master classes, social events, and more, participants experience how […]
16 Jul, 2025
All Day

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 […]
16 Jul, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am

Pick Your Own Flowers TourExpired

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 […]
16 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

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

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

Pop-Up ShoppingExpired

Join us! The MMA is hosting a summer pop-up at 33 Washington Street Tuesday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 16 from 9am – 5pm each day. Festivities kick off Monday, July 14 with a Opening Sip & Shop Backgammon Bash from 4 – 7pm. All are invited! One time suggested donation of $10 to benefit […]
16 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Maria Mitchell Association
33 Washington St.

Nicholas Varney Trunk ShowExpired

The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street, is presenting a trunk show of this world-renowned jeweler’s exquisite designs and latest collections. SusanListerLocke.com ~ 508-228-2132.
16 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street

Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand & Jessica MerchantExpired

Meet two authors: Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Blue Book, along with Jessica Merchant, author of Easy Everyday Cookbook at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. The first 100 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 […]
16 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mitchell's Book Corner
54 Main Street

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

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

Drop-In Craft Gam with No InstructionExpired

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 […]
16 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
1800 House
4 Mill Street

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

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

Teen TriviaOngoing

Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for ages 13 and up.
16 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Game NightOngoing

Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum. We have a variety of fun board games and card games. We host Mag-ACK The Gathering groups as well as the return of our Dungeon’s & Dragons drop-in sessions! *** (Space for Dungeons and Dragons is very limited and is first-come, first-serve!) […]
16 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Summer Deck DJ SeriesOngoing

** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS 25+ Event. You Must Be 25 or older to attend.  No Refunds will be issued.** Don’t miss the final season of the Summer Decks DJ Series featuring Pete Ahern on the beautiful Harborview Deck! Tickets are limited. Get yours today.
16 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street

Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills SunsetOngoing

After hiking through kettle and kame terrain in the moors learning about frost bottoms and when to pick beach plums with Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace, soak up the best view of Nantucket Harbor watching the sunset over the harbor and Nantucket Sound at the end of the day from Radar Hill. Shawkemo Hills offers […]
16 Jul, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 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
16 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Million Dollar Quartet

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 […]
16 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street

What The Constitution Means to Me

Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. Revisiting that experience, Heidi takes us through our nation’s highs and lows and ultimately delivers a hopeful message: “We […]
16 Jul, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00

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 […]
16 Jul, 2025
9:00 pm - 9:45 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 […]
17 Jul, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Weekend at the LIBRARY

The Atheneum invites you to join us for our MAJOR FUNDRAISER – Weekend at the LIBRARY, July 17-19! This annual summer event features outstanding thought leaders, musicians, and authors and celebrates the Nantucket community while raising vital funds that support the Library’s year-round programs and services. We hope you will come ready to celebrate and […]
17 Jul, 2025
All Day

Nantucket by Design

Nantucket by Design is an annual celebration of art, design, and history hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association on the charming island of Nantucket. The event brings together world-renowned designers, artisans, and skilled craftspeople to showcase the timeless elegance of Nantucket’s design heritage. Through panels, keynotes, master classes, social events, and more, participants experience how […]
17 Jul, 2025
All Day

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 […]
17 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

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 […]
17 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 […]
17 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 […]
17 Jul, 2025
9:15 am - 10:00 am

Dance Party in the Garden

This program is funded by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Join us in the garden for fun songs and singing games.  Don’t forget to bring a blanket.  In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.
17 Jul, 2025
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Close Looking: An Introduction to Scientific Illustration

Join us for an engaging Introduction to Scientific Illustration, where you’ll learn to capture the intricate beauty of nature through drawing. Led by Nikoline Bohr, this class offers a unique opportunity to explore the different specimens in the Maria Mitchell Association’s Scientific Collections, using real specimens as your reference for accurate and artistic illustration. Whether you’re an […]
17 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
MMA Research Center
2 Vestal St.

Craft in the Courtyard: Summer Butterfly

Today, we’re making a gorgeous butterfly using tissue paper as a coloring tool.  We’ll dampen the butterfly templates, embellish them with bits of tissue, spray them again, and let the water and color from the paper run to make beautiful watercolor wings. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf […]
17 Jul, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 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 […]
17 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00

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 […]
17 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

How to Use Library Apps: Tips from the Circulation Team

Join the Circulation Team for an introduction to all the amazing free digital resources your library card unlocks! Learn how to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, language courses, and more using apps like Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Mango Languages, and others. Whether you’re a book lover, movie buff, or lifelong learner, there’s something for everyone. Bring your […]
17 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 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.
17 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 […]
17 Jul, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00

Read to a Buddy

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners.  This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading.  Our furry friends want to listen and make you feel great about your reading! Bring a book from home or choose a book from […]
17 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Treasures from the Vault

Meet under the big white columns to start a tour in which you will learn more about the Atheneum’s special history and collections via a slide show presentation.  Next view a selection of, often not seen, photographs of Nantucketers from the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s taken by Louis S. Davidson.  Finally, take a leisurely self-guided […]
17 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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

Children’s Chess Club

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library! Young chess players of all abilities are encouraged to come check out the Nantucket Atheneum’s new Chess Club! Volunteers of the Teen Advisory Board will be hosting, so come learn the basics or challenge your friends to a game! Bring your own board or play with one […]
17 Jul, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Escape Room: Return of the Essex

The Wreck of the Essex has returned! (For tonight only)  Join us for an exciting escape room adventure at the Nantucket Atheneum’s Learning Lab! Gather your friends, put your problem-solving skills to the test, and see if you can unravel the clues and escape in time. Designed for fun and challenge, this interactive experience is […]
17 Jul, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain JR. Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain JR. a guaranteed good time for performers and […]
17 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street

Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain JR. Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain JR. a guaranteed good time for performers and […]
17 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street

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.
17 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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.
17 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Thursday Night Fete at NISDA

Live music, open mic “en plein air,” and food trucks for food to purchase. Guests may  participate in the “No More Empty Bowls” project for the benefit of the NFFRA Food Pantry Fundraiser. No clay experience necessary. 23 Wauwinet Rd
17 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantucket Island School of Design
23 Wauwinet Road

TGIT for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Thanks god it’s Thursday! This new barnaby’s class was created to give parents a night out while we entertain your kids! We got you covered! Kids will enjoy making two different art projects from slime, creating wood art, beading, painting, clay, and much more! The activities vary each week. Snacks, pizza, and drinks included! (Ages […]
17 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$95.00

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

Million Dollar Quartet

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 […]
17 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street

Concert: Curtis Institute of Music

Curtis in Nantucket, the island’s highly anticipated annual week of classical music, returns to the Atheneum for an exciting performance featuring voice, strings, and piano performed by extraordinary alumni and faculty from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music. The program includes delightful and soulful Spanish folk songs set by Manuel de Falla, virtuosic selections for […]
17 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

What The Constitution Means to Me

Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. Revisiting that experience, Heidi takes us through our nation’s highs and lows and ultimately delivers a hopeful message: “We […]
17 Jul, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00

Owl Prowl

Night-time has always had a mysterious appeal, which brings out a whole new cast of avian and other creatures. It requires patience, and a shift of consciousness from sight to hearing. Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, as we listen for calls of a variety of nocturnal animals and birds. We will watch for […]
17 Jul, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Night at the Aquarium

Join MMA aquarists for an evening at the MMA Aquarium. Your Aquarium After Dark adventure begins as you enter the Aquarium after public operating hours and are greeted by an ambassador. You’ll learn about the eating habits of some of the Aquarium’s residents. Discover what the sharks and some of your favorite fishy friends do […]
17 Jul, 2025
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

Weekend at the LIBRARY

The Atheneum invites you to join us for our MAJOR FUNDRAISER – Weekend at the LIBRARY, July 17-19! This annual summer event features outstanding thought leaders, musicians, and authors and celebrates the Nantucket community while raising vital funds that support the Library’s year-round programs and services. We hope you will come ready to celebrate and […]
18 Jul, 2025
All Day

Nantucket by Design

Nantucket by Design is an annual celebration of art, design, and history hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association on the charming island of Nantucket. The event brings together world-renowned designers, artisans, and skilled craftspeople to showcase the timeless elegance of Nantucket’s design heritage. Through panels, keynotes, master classes, social events, and more, participants experience how […]
18 Jul, 2025
All Day

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 […]
18 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 […]
18 Jul, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am

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 […]
18 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

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

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 […]
18 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 […]
18 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.

Earth Story Walk & Talk

Carl Sagan once wrote, “The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena.” While that may be true in terms of physical size, the Earth’s 4.6 billion-year history is anything but boring. Join Dr. Rich Blundell on a journey through the extraordinary story of planet Earth. Along the way we will stop […]
18 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Hands-On-History featuring Nanpuppets

Join Lizza and her puppet friends in the Discovery Center at the Whaling Museum for a 30-minute show, followed by a hands on craft Nanpuppets are a group of hand puppets from Nantucket Island that are handmade and performed by Lizza Obremski. Lizza and her puppets have been entertaining the children of Nantucket and beyond since […]
18 Jul, 2025
10:15 am - 10:45 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St

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

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 […]
18 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 […]
18 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 […]
18 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mill Hill Park
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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