Events for June
30th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Sherre Wilson-LiljegrenExpired
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
Events for July
1st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Special free screening: Can’t Look Away with filmmaker conversation to followExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
2nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
3rd
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Close Looking: An Introduction to Scientific IllustrationExpired
MMA Research Center
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
4th
10:15 am
Community event: Spotlight on Democracy panel featuring Chris Matthews, Susan Glasser, and Peter Baker in conversation with Peter Panchy (free with ticket)Expired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
5th
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!Expired
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
6:00 pm
Dreamland Conversations: Elin Hilderbrand with CNN’s Kaitlan CollinsExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
6th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Dreamland Comedy x Nantucket Crisps present: Jeremy PivenExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
7th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Flatland Cavalry’s Cleto Cordero and Kaitlin ButtsExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
8th
Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books in conversationExpired
The Nantucket Hotel
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dance Festival – Live Through the Looking Glass : Cocktail ReceptionExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
9th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired
Susan Lister Locke
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand & Chris WhitakerExpired
Mitchell's Book Corner
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
10th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
11th
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Summer Learning Lab Series: Leadership Coaching with Jeanne EstiExpired
MMA Research Center
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Lecture: Botany Talk “Hint’s of Nantucket In North Carolina”Expired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for July
12th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired
Susan Lister Locke
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!Expired
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
13th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
14th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Painting Pottery & Working with Clay with Barnaby’s NantucketExpired
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$58.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Anthony PadulaExpired
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Musical Arts Society: Meet the Artist – Curtis on TourExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Josiah and the BonnevillesExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
15th
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Land & Water Council’s 9th Annual State of the Harbor ForumExpired
Great Harbor Yacht Club
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Dreamland Concert Series: Five O’Clock Shadow (Boston’s top a cappella group!)Expired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
16th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand & Jessica MerchantExpired
Mitchell's Book Corner
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
17th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Close Looking: An Introduction to Scientific IllustrationExpired
MMA Research Center
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
How to Use Library Apps: Tips from the Circulation TeamExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.Expired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.Expired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Cheat CodesExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
18th
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Historic Ceramic Transferware: Pet Bowls with Mary Emery LacoursiereExpired
1800 House
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketOngoing
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
19th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
20th
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Singing in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dreamland Stage Company presents: Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
21st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Musical Arts Society: Meet the Artists: Yevgeny Kutik, violin, with pianist Max Levinson
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for July
22nd
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Folger’s Marsh Kayak Tour with Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sailor’s Valentines x Resin! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$58.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Lecture: Nantucket Threads: How the NHA Turned Me Into a Textile Historian
Nantucket Whaling Museum
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dreamland Comedy x Nantucket Crisps present: Rob Schneider
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
23rd
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Finger Painting Madness! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$58.00
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Power of Creativity: A Journey Through Storytelling, Exploration, and Hope with Kike Calvo
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for July
24th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
25th
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Unicorn or Dinosaur Habitats! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$58.00
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 4 and up: Fairy House Wonderlands! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$58.00
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Chelsea Cutler
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
26th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Patches x Bags + Beading! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$58.00
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
27th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dreamland Conversations: The Wall Street Journal’s editor in chief Emma Tucker
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
28th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Dean Fisher
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Musical Arts Society: Meet the Artists: William and Catherine Hudgins, clarinet duo, with pianist Jung-A Bang
Nantucket Atheneum
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Vanessa Carlton
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
29th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
5:30 pm
Lecture: Shipwreck and Scrimshaw: the 1846 Earl of Eglinton Disaster and the “Ewer” Tooth with Michael Harrison
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for July
30th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Self-Love Revolution for Women: Embracing Your Worth Unapologetically
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for July
31st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for August
1st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Maria Mitchell’s Birthday Party & Vestal Observatory Opening Reception
Loines Observatory
Events for August
2nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for August
3rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
July 2025
Weekend at the LIBRARYOngoing
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 […]
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 […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Lost Farm SanctuaryExpired
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife RefugeExpired
Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
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 […]
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 […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain JimOngoing
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Earth Story Walk & TalkExpired
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 […]
Historic Ceramic Transferware: Pet Bowls with Mary Emery LacoursiereExpired
Create one of a kind bowls for your favorite pets. Use historical imagery, text, and a touch of whimsy to compose your pieces that will then be fired in a kiln, making them food and dishwasher safe. Bowls rest in a non skid bamboo stand. Choose a set of 2 medium bowls (6″ x 2.5″) […]
Hands-On-History featuring NanpuppetsOngoing
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 […]
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm TourExpired
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketOngoing
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.
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream CruiseOngoing
Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mór Wine
Join us for our weekly wine tasting, Friday 4-7 pm. Find your next favorite bottle or try something new! Enjoy a sip while you browse Commonwealth’s fabulous resale collection. 16 Federal Street. Morwine.com
Behind the Scenes at the Collections Center
Ever wonder what’s in the NHA Collections that aren’t on display for the public? Join our curatorial team for a behind-the-scenes tour of our special collections of paintings, furniture, and Nantucket artifacts.
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Talking Dreads
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com
Meet Rahul Kadakia
Save The Date: Invitation To An Evening With Rahul Kadakia, Christie’s International Head Of Jewelry RSVP at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/KmcXTRQ/RahulKadakiaJuly182025 Around The World & Behind The Scenes … Stories of the Most Exquisite Jewels in the World The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on The Waterfront, 28 Easy Street. susanlisterlocke.com
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.
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 […]
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 […]
The DreamBig Event
The DreamBIG Event is the Nantucket Dreamland’s signature summer fundraiser—an evening that combines coastal elegance, community spirit, and nonprofit impact. This year marks a new chapter, with the event transitioning to a formal seated dinner format at the historic Sconset Casino. Guests will enjoy fine food, heartfelt storytelling, and a celebration of the mission and […]
Thought Leader Stephanie Ruhle
Weekend at the Library’s Thought Leader Stephanie Ruhle in conversation with Bill Cohan. Start the evening off with welcome cocktails in the Library’s Garden. Followed by dinner and fireside chat in the Great Hall. This ticketed event raises vital funds that support the Library’s year-round programs and services. For more information about the weekend, please […]
Kids Night Out operated by Murray Camp
Supervised fun for ages 5-12, Tues.- Sat. evenings 6pm-9pm. Reservations required at kidsnightoutnantucket.com
TGIF for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Thank god it’s Friday! This new barnaby’s class was created to give parents a night out while we entertain your kids! We’ve got you covered! Your children will enjoy creating two projects from making Slime, beading, Fairy Houses to making their own Nantucket T-Shirt or Baseball Cap! The activities vary each week. Snacks, pizza, and […]
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
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
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 […]
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 […]
Karaoke
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.
Clean Team
Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.
Clean Team
meeting at Madaket Beach – meet 200 yards past Millie’s Restaurant. Help Clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketers that is dedicated to keeping our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides, and bike paths free of litter.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
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 […]
Book Signing with Judy Lannon
Meet the author of Callahan’s Cottage
Nanpuppets at Children’s Beach
Grab your picnic lunches and head to Children’s Beach for an original performance of Lizza Obremski’s phenomenal Nanpuppets to delight all ages.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Talking Dreads
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com
Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
Enjoy a lovely day on the water standing on a piece of history! Nantucket’s longest hourly and most affordable sailing event you can do. Highly recommended by anyone who has sailed on Lynx.
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.
Artists Association of Nantucket’s annual summer Gala and art auction.
The Artists Association of Nantucket’s Gala is a treasured tradition on island. Nantucket’s most prominent art collectors and dedicated donors will gather for a very special auction on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at the Great Harbor Yacht Club to celebrate the arts. We are pleased to announce that Michael Gaillard will be our 2025 Honoree Artist. Tables […]
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 […]
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 […]
Allen Stone Concert and Garden Party
Weekend at the Library’s Saturday concert with Allen Stone, followed by the Summer Garden Party. This ticketed event helps to raise vital funds that support the Library’s year-round programs and services. For more information about the weekend please view our event page: https://nantucketatheneum.org/weekend-at-the-library-2025/
Kids Night Out operated by Murray Camp
Supervised fun for ages 5-12, Tues.- Sat. evenings 6pm-9pm. Reservations required at kidsnightoutnantucket.com
TGIS for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Thank goodness it’s Saturday! This new barnaby’s class was created to give parents a night out while we entertain your kids! We’ve 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 […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills Sunset
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 […]
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
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
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 […]
Karaoke
Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.
Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews
Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews. With so many varied habitats so close together, the Island is a great place to look and listen for birds. Our location out at sea makes for a fascinating mix of migratory species and year-round residents. Dry […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour
Learn what life was like in the late 1800’s during the Whaling Era, and see some remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Hitch & The Giddyup
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com
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 […]
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 […]
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Morrisey Boulevard
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com
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 […]
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037.
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
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 […]
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 […]
40th Anniversary Gala
Join the ’Sconset Trust Board of Directors for the Night Under the Light Gala.
Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point Sunset
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 […]
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes.
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
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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Boat Building: Half Hull Beetle Cat Design with Mark Sutherland
Build a model of this classic elegant boat design with renown model boat builder, Mark Sutherland. The Beetle Cat hull design has been a fixture in the Nantucket Harbor and is a joy to sail. Your finished model is mounted on cherry wood and ready to hang and sow off. Choose your own colors and […]
Suminagashi: The Art of Paper Marbling with Nate Garrett
Suminagashi, literally translated as “floating ink”, is an art form dating back to the 12th century in Japan. Originally practiced by applying black sumi or indigo ink to the surface of water and then capturing the swirls and flows of ink on paper. This workshop will focus on using various traditional and modern techniques and […]
Build & Go! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
This new barnaby’s mini maker class is a fun, hands-on hour for little hands! Kids will enjoy putting together a wood train and three wood vehicles! Each child will then get to decorate & paint their vehicles using a variety of materials! (Ages 3-6 Years)
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Tickets at 508-228-5585 or EndeavorSailing.com. Repeated at 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Family Sailors’ Valentines
A great time for you and your child to learn and create together! Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House and create your own version of a sailors’ valentine by decorating a small Shaker-style box or picture frame – something to be enjoyed and remembered for years to come. We provide all supplies – […]
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster Farm and see how Oysters are grown and why they are so beneficial to Nantucket Harbor Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com
The Quiet Table
The Quiet Table is designed for anyone who needs to do deep work—tasks requiring undivided focus, such as studying, reading, writing, or simply doing your taxes. One of the key principles behind the session is the concept of body doubling, where having others present and working alongside you helps maintain focus. The presence of other people provides a […]
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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
