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Events for June
30th
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Marine Ecology Field TripExpired
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Feeding Frenzy at MMA AquariumExpired
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous ReptilesExpired
MMA Natural Science Museum
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain JimExpired
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Family Sailors’ ValentinesExpired
$55.00
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm TourExpired
Nantucket by Water
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Quiet TableExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island ToursExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bug BonanzaExpired
Mill Hill Park
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫Expired
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Sherre Wilson-LiljegrenExpired
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Sail Aboard the EndeavorExpired
Slip #1015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset CruiseExpired
Nantucket by Water
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jaws – a 50th anniversary screeningExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines ObservatoryExpired
Loines Observatory
10:00 pm - 10:45 pm
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines ObservatoryExpired
Loines Observatory
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 WatercolorsOngoing
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 Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
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
Painting Pottery & Working with Clay with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$58.00
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Anthony Padula
Artists Association Visual Arts Center
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Musical Arts Society: Meet the Artist – Curtis on Tour
Nantucket Atheneum
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Josiah and the Bonnevilles
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 Watercolors
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Land & Water Council’s 9th Annual State of the Harbor Forum
Great Harbor Yacht Club
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Dreamland Concert Series: Five O’Clock Shadow (Boston’s top a cappella group!)
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
16th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
17th
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
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Cheat Codes
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for July
18th
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
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
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Nantucket Walkabout – Beechwood Farm Loop
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Marine Ecology Field Trip
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Pick Your Own Flowers Tour
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Wauwinet Gatehouse
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:15 am - 10:45 pm
Hands-On-History featuring Nanpuppets
Nantucket Whaling Museum
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Nantucket by Water
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Chakeris Charleston Trunk Show
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
Nantucket by Water
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
$85.00
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Maria Mitchell’s Birthday Party & Vestal Observatory Opening Reception
Loines Observatory
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Lost Farm Sanctuary
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bug Bonanza
Mill Hill Park
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Nantucket by Water
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teen Game Night
Nantucket Atheneum
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Young Members Cocktail Party
Siasconset Casino
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kids Night Out operated by Murray Camp
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
TGIF for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$95.00
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Slip #1015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nantucket by Water
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Buyer & Cellar
Bennett Hall
7:30 pm
Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
$52.00
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory
Loines Observatory
10:00 pm
Karaoke
Rose & Crown
Events for August
2nd
8:00 am
Clean Team
The Handlebar Café
8:30 am - 10:30 pm
Grandparents’ Day At The MMA Aquarium
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Pick Your Own Flowers Tour
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Wauwinet Gatehouse
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
9:15 am - 10:00 am
Marine Storytime
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Read to a Buddy
Nantucket Atheneum
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Nantucket by Water
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Read to a Buddy
Early Childhood Playroom
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Book Signing with Nancy Thayer
Mitchell's Book Corner
11:00 am
Nanpuppets at Children’s Beach
Children's Beach Band Stand
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Nature Storytime
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Pick Your Own Veggies Tour
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Chakeris Charleston Trunk Show
Susan Lister Locke
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
Nantucket by Water
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Day Sail Aboard the Lynx
$85.00
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Sankaty Bluff
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Nantucket by Water
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kids Night Out operated by Murray Camp
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
TGIS for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
$95.00
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills Sunset
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Slip #1015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nantucket by Water
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Million Dollar Quartet
Bennett Hall
7:30 pm
Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
$52.00
10:00 pm
Karaoke
Rose & Crown
Events for August
3rd
7:45 am - 10:00 am
Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Wauwinet Gatehouse
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour
Nantucket by Water
10:00 am
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour
Nantucket by Water
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Book Signing with Nathaniel Philbrick
Mitchell's Book Corner
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
11:15 am - 4:00 pm
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
Nantucket by Water
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Gardner Farm
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
42 Straight Wharf
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Buyer & Cellar
Bennett Hall
5:00 pm
Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
$52.00
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
Nantucket by Water
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point Sunset
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Sunday Night Concerts on Children’s Bandstand
Children's Beach Band Stand
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor
Slip #1015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
Nantucket by Water
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July 2025
Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger AndrewsExpired
Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews. With so many varied habitats so close together, the Island is a great place to look and listen for birds. Our location out at sea makes for a fascinating mix of migratory species and year-round residents. Dry […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Stump Swamp/Norwood FarmExpired
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 […]
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 […]
Nantucket by Water Whaling History TourExpired
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 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.
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsOngoing
Celebrate the creative legacy of Lucille Jordan – real estate icon, philanthropist, and founder of the Children’s House Montessori School. This first-ever showing of her watercolors benefits the Children’s House, continuing her lifelong commitment to Nantucket’s children. Art. Legacy. Community. The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on The Waterfront, 28 Easy Street susanlisterlocke.com
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
Book Signing with Julie GerstenblattExpired
Meet the author of Daughters of Nantucket
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.
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 – Lost Farm SanctuaryOngoing
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pop-Up Shopping
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 […]
Ages 2-6: Princess & Princes Please!
This new barnaby’s class celebrates imagination, creativity, and all things Princess! Your child will decorate a crown and make a special fairy wand that will provide hours of playtime fun! (Ages 2 -6)
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.
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Celebrate the creative legacy of Lucille Jordan – real estate icon, philanthropist, and founder of the Children’s House Montessori School. This first-ever showing of her watercolors benefits the Children’s House, continuing her lifelong commitment to Nantucket’s children. Art. Legacy. Community. The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on The Waterfront, 28 Easy Street susanlisterlocke.com
Nicholas Varney Trunk Show
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.
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
Slime Sundaes! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Who doesn’t love slime? Get ready for mess-filled fun as your child creates “Slime Sundaes” with sprinkles, glitter, charms, gummy bears, and more! Plus, they’ll learn the science behind slime—while we handle the cleanup
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Painting Pottery & Working with Clay with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Painting pottery is always a favorite! Children will choose from a variety of ceramic pieces that they can paint & glaze.
Reception Featuring Wicklewood Designs
Join Nantucket Preservation Trust and Wicklewood for a reception at 85 Main Street. Experience Wicklewood Designs home decor in the elegant historic setting of 85 Main Street, the c. 1725 Jabez Bunker/Prince Gardner House. The exquisite historic features of 85 Main Street are protected forever by a preservation easement held by Nantucket Preservation Trust. Light […]
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.
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Anthony Padula
Join Artists in Residence, Anthony Padula for an evening discussion and presentation about her process and inspiration.
Artist in Residence Art Talk with Anthony Padula
Join Artists in Residence, Anthony Padula for an evening discussion and presentation about her process and inspiration.
Nantucket Musical Arts Society: Meet the Artist – Curtis on Tour
Join us for a free and informal meet & greet with the talented artists before their concerts the following day. Featuring Curtis on Tour with Katie Trigg, mezzo-soprano, Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin, Roberto Díaz viola, Hanchien Lee, piano. Hosted by the Nantucket Musical Arts Society
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
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 […]
Dreamland Concert Series x Nantucket Crisps present: Josiah and the Bonnevilles
Josiah Leming, better known by his stage name Josiah and the Bonnevilles, comes to The Dreamland Monday, July 14th at 8pm! First finding his start on American Idol in the early years of the long-running television series, Josiah has become a well-known and celebrated singer/songwriter. This is a special evening at The Dreamland you won’t want to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ecologist in Training: Vegetation Monitoring at LLNF
Vegetation monitoring at LLNF – Methods for monitoring and tracking rare and wonderful plants at LLNF. This workshop will focus on the various ways we monitor, record, and otherwise track rare and unique plants. Nantucket is host to many unique habitats and some state-listed rare species. We will go over the tools and methods used […]
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 […]
Pop-Up Shopping
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 […]
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 […]
Kids’ Metal Detecting with Nikoline Bohr
Join expert metal detectorist Nikoline Bohr for an exciting, hands-on adventure designed just for kids! This one-hour beachside program invites young explorers to learn the basics of metal detecting in a fun and engaging way. Participants will discover how to use a metal detector, all while searching for hidden treasures on the beautiful shores of […]
Tea Par-tay Time! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Your little ones will have fun coloring & decorating their own tea set while enjoying a cup of “tea & treats” There will also be glitter tattoos and face painting
Music in the Morning – Hugh Hanley: Circle of Songs
We are so excited to have Hugh back in the garden! Join us for songs, fingerplays, and singing games! Don’t forget to bring a blanket!
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.
Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her Watercolors
Celebrate the creative legacy of Lucille Jordan – real estate icon, philanthropist, and founder of the Children’s House Montessori School. This first-ever showing of her watercolors benefits the Children’s House, continuing her lifelong commitment to Nantucket’s children. Art. Legacy. Community. The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on The Waterfront, 28 Easy Street susanlisterlocke.com
Nicholas Varney Trunk Show
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.
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
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 […]
Kids’ Metal Detecting with Nikoline Bohr
Join expert metal detectorist Nikoline Bohr for an exciting, hands-on adventure designed just for kids! This one-hour beachside program invites young explorers to learn the basics of metal detecting in a fun and engaging way. Participants will discover how to use a metal detector, all while searching for hidden treasures on the beautiful shores of […]
Summer Spa Chic! with Barnaby’s Nantucket
Who doesn’t love a good spa day! Kids will get to pamper themselves (while getting a little messy😊) as they endulge in making sparkling bath scrubs, shimmering lip balms, calming essential oils, and glittering bath bombs during this special barnaby’s class. (Ages 5 and up)
Tour the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery!
The Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery, located on Brant Point Beach next to the lighthouse, is a Town of Nantucket-operated facility that specializes in producing Nantucket Bay Scallops to supplement the wild population in Nantucket and Madaket Harbors. Tours take place Tuesdays at 11 AM during the summer, with sign-ups available two weeks in advance. Please […]
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
Nanpuppets at Cisco Brewery
Head to Cisco Brewery for an original performance of Lizza Obremski’s phenomenal Nanpuppets to delight all ages.
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 […]
Tuesday Family Trivia
Weekly family trivia night free, family-friendly events and activities, all season long.
Demonstration of the art of basket weaving
Watch NHA Decorative Arts team demonstrate this Nantucket tradition that weaves together history, art, and iconic island style. Eleish Van Breems Home, 14 Easy Street.
Nantucket Walkabout – Sankaty Bluff
Sand, gravel and boulders laid down by the last glacier during the Wisconsinan Glacial Stage was not the first layer of foundation for Nantucket; an ocean bottom created during the Sangamonian Interglacial Stage and another pavement of glacial material during the Illinoian Glacial Stage are also underneath us. The only place to see all three […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Adult Metal Detecting 101
Join expert metal detectorist Nikoline Bohr for an exciting afternoon on the beautiful shores of Nantucket! This hands-on introductory course is designed for adults eager to explore the world of metal detecting. Participants will learn the fundamentals of operating a metal detector, from basic techniques to uncovering hidden treasures buried beneath the sand. Whether you’re […]
Teen Tuesday Crafternoon: Block Printing
Join us in the garden for a chance to practice block printing tote bags and bandanas, using the natural patterns in fruits and vegetable. Or try your hand at carving your own pattern! Program will be held outside outside in the garden. In case of inclement weather, program will be rescheduled. This event is intended […]
Reception Featuring Wicklewood Designs
Join Nantucket Preservation Trust and Wicklewood for a reception at 85 Main Street. Experience Wicklewood Designs home decor in the elegant historic setting of 85 Main Street, the c. 1725 Jabez Bunker/Prince Gardner House. The exquisite historic features of 85 Main Street are protected forever by a preservation easement held by Nantucket Preservation Trust. Light […]
Nantucket Land & Water Council’s 9th Annual State of the Harbor Forum
The annual State of the Harbor Forum is a free, informative community event designed to keep Nantucket residents updated on the health and status of Nantucket Harbor. This gathering provides an opportunity to learn from experts and hear the latest developments on issues affecting the harbor’s ecosystem and the surrounding environment Join us to hear […]
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.
Mindfulness Meditation
Each weekly class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions—designed to support a clearer understanding of the methods and help build a consistent meditation practice. Registration encouraged. No experience needed. Open to all.
Dreamland Concert Series: Five O’Clock Shadow (Boston’s top a cappella group!)
Five O’Clock Shadow returns to the Dreamland main stage for a special night of electric a cappella. Join us for one of two seatings (or both!) as the band performs cuts from their latest original album Time, as well as their signature offering of inventive and inspired arrangements of well-known hits. Five O’Clock Shadow features long-time Cobbletones […]
Kids Night Out operated by Murray Camp
Supervised fun for ages 5-12, Tues.- Sat. evenings 6pm-9pm. Reservations required at kidsnightoutnantucket.com
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.
Open Arts Night!
We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT! Our stage and mic are still open for any and all, but now we’ve added an Arts & Craft component so people may feel free to come and work on any kind of art project while watching the stage show. Bring your knitting! Embroidery! Coloring […]
Book Talk with Elin Hilderbrand & Jessica Merchant
Hear prolific author Elin Hilderbrand in conversation with Jessica Merchant, author of Easy, Everyday Cookbook in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. The event is free. No ticket required. Seating is first come, first served. Book signing with Jessica to follow.
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise with the Shanty Singers
Sunset Cruise/Live Music with the Shanty Singers. Come enjoy a Nantucket Sunset Cruise while you listen to fun old time shanty tunes. Sing along or listen with a smile as you enjoy your favorite beverage with family and friends. Straight Wharf Slip #1011 508-228-7037
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 […]
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 […]
Night at the Museum
Join MMA naturalists for an evening at the Hinhcman House Natural Science Museum.Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world, learn amazing natural history facts, see museum specimens up close, experience our specimen touch table, see live specimen prep, and hang out in our activity room featuring […]
Nighttime Marine Ecology Field Trip
Nantucket Harbor teems with exciting marine life at night that is not visible in the day. Join our aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and other creatures that come out to feed, at night, in the shallow harbor waters. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 10 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome. Birding Field Trips are free and open to all! Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. We will […]
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 — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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
