Events for June
1st
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
2nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
3rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
4th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
5th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
6th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Dance Theater Presents The Good, The Bad, The BalletExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nantucket Dance Theater Presents The Good, The Bad, The BalletExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for June
7th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Dance Theater Presents The Good, The Bad, The BalletExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nantucket Dance Theater Presents The Good, The Bad, The BalletExpired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for June
8th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
9th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
10th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
11th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
12th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Jenna Bush Hager with Tim Ehrenberg featuring Shannon Garvey, Juliet Faithfull, and Emma Brodie
Methodist Church
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
15th Annual Nantucket Book Festival Celebration Evening
Unitarian Universalist Church
Events for June
13th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
A Conversation with Mitchell Jackson, Marlon James, and Lisa Genova
Methodist Church
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
14th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Young Writer Award and Tharon Dunn Scholarship, with Special Guest Ruta Sepetys
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for June
15th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
16th
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
Foghorn Speaker Series: Diving the Andrea Doria with Atlantic Wreck Salvage
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Events for June
17th
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Crafts in the Courtyard: Ladybug Hats and LIVE Ladybug release
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
18th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
19th
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Celebrating Absalom Boston & Hannah Cook: Monument Unveiling
Museum of African American History
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
20th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
21st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
22nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
23rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
24th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
25th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
26th
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Mini Mariners in the Community: the Museum of African American History
Museum of African American History
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
27th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
28th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
29th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for June
30th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
1st
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
2nd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
3rd
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
4th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
Events for July
5th
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
June 2026
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 […]
Story Walk: Sam and Dave Dig a HoleOngoing
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking […]
Plein Air NantucketOngoing
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival. Plein Air Nantucket 2026 is generously sponsored by nantucketarts.org. This week long event is free and open to all artists at any skill level or age who wish to paint outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of painting […]
Feeding Frenzy at MMA AquariumExpired
Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a tour 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 […]
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 […]
Marine StorytimeExpired
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 BohrExpired
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 […]
Kids’ Metal Detecting 101Expired
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 […]
Lois Romano with Kathleen MatthewsExpired
Lois Romano is a celebrated journalist who was an editor, political writer, and columnist for The Washington Post and Politico. Now, with the publication of her new book, “An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln”, Romano brings to life a misunderstood, historically unknown ‘inconvenient widow’ in the wife left behind in the […]
Historic Downtown WalkingOngoing
Walkthrough historic downtown Nantucket with a Museum Guide and discover the unique history of the island. The Downtown Walking tour transports visitors on a journey through Nantucket’s past and tells the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social […]
Kids’ Metal Detecting with Nikoline BohrExpired
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 […]
Jamie Siminoff with Kate BrosnanExpired
A lifelong inventor and mission-driven entrepreneur, Jamie Siminoff created the world’s first Wi-Fi video doorbell while working in his garage in 2011. That doorbell has since transformed into Ring, the whole-home security powerhouse acquired by Amazon in 2018 for over $1 billion. Today, Jamie continues to make neighborhoods safer as the Chief Inventor of Ring. […]
Public Historical Tour of NantucketOngoing
Step back in time on Nantucket’s oldest and most authentic guided tour. Experience the rich history and natural beauty of Nantucket on this 90-minute narrated van or bus tour. Founded by Quakers and steeped in maritime heritage, Nantucket comes to life through engaging stories and scenic stops at iconic landmarks — including Sankaty Head Lighthouse, […]
Social Security Administration – J1 VisaExpired
Social Security will be at the Atheneum to meet with J1 students
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of NantucketExpired
Ready to discover the hidden beauty of Nantucket? Our Signature Bus Tour is specially designed to bring you to the island’s most beautiful and remote corners without the hassle of driving or parking. Get the inside scoop about about Nantucket, both its history and what’s going on today, with our local guides. See the “Real” Nantucket: We take […]
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
The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island ToursExpired
Want to see even more of Nantucket without access to a bike or car? We’ve got you covered! Our Westender Tour takes you out to the sites at the “west end” of the island and include some of the historic points of interest we highlight during our Signature Tour as well. These are places a few miles away from […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Linda Loring Nature FoundationOngoing
This is about a two-hour hike experience from pick up to drop off. Check the hike calendar to see when we are heading out to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, but realize that this is a seasonal hike, which is on our hike calendar from spring through early fall. However, the Linda Loring Nature Foundation […]
Dr. Joshua BennettExpired
Dr. Joshua Bennett is a Distinguished Chair of the Humanities and Professor of Literature at MIT, the founding editor of the Duke Poetry Series, and the founder and principal of Solon: a design studio specializing in the art of adaption. He is the author of seven books, which have received numerous awards including the Paterson Poetry […]
Julian Brave Noisecat with Mary HaftExpired
Julian Brave NoiseCat carries the stories of the legacy of his family and his people through the craft of writing, filmmaking and theatre and dance. A writer, filmmaker, journalist, champion powwow dancer, and historian, his debut book, “We Survived the Night” was published to international acclaim. A portrait of indigenous life, telling the story of his own […]
Kids’ Metal Detecting 101Ongoing
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 […]
Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
A Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget Tour of Nantucket New in 2026: Insider’s Glimpse to Five Star Weekend, coming to the Peacock Network summer ’26! Straight from the pages of Elin Hilderbrand’s The Blue Book, comes a tour that highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants and beaches, as well as showcasing iconic places that are prominent in her […]
Isaac Fitzgerald with Wendy Hudson
Isaac Fitzgerald is the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts (winner of the New England Book Award). He is also the author of the bestselling children’s book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos (winner of an IACP Award). He […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: B3 Kings
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.
Laura Zigman with Sara DiVello
Laura Zigman is a novelist and essayist acclaimed for her sharp wit and keen observations of modern relationships. Her latest novel, The Author Weekend, gives readers a thrilling and hilarious peek behind the publishing curtain as a (fictional!) bestselling mystery author’s retreat goes horribly wrong and one of the attendees winds up dead. This book is both […]
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Evening Art: Paint with Nikoline Bohr
Experience an evening of creativity and inspiration during this special art program at the Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum. Led by artist Nikoline Bohr, participants will create a personalized work of art while learning foundational painting techniques through step-by-step instruction and live demonstrations. This program will feature subjects inspired by Nantucket’s iconic lighthouses as well […]
Nantucket Young Playwrights Staged Reading
Prepare to enjoy, appreciate, and even laugh at this series of ten-minute plays written by Nantucket teens, under the mentorship of award-winning filmmaker Jay Craven. Students worked this spring to develop and revise their original short plays – which will be performed by professional actors in this staged reading at the Nantucket Atheneum Each year’s […]
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.
Lecture: Whaling and its Impacts
Carved Material Culture and Cross-Cultural Exchange in the Pacific World Scrimshaw is a form of folk art made by whalers and carved onto the bones, teeth, and baleen of marine mammals. Indigenous carved decorative arts and material culture from Oceania and the Arctic influenced the production of scrimshaw and was influenced by it, in turn. […]
ELL Beginner English
Learn essential phrases and vocabulary for everyday conversation. Practice speaking and boost your confidence in a friendly classroom setting. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Tuesday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at […]
ELL Intermediate English
Intermediate English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in intermediate English class every Thursday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org.
Philosophy Club in The Great Hall
Calling all Deep Thinkers and Ponderers, Join us Thursday Evenings in the Great Hall for thoughtful and engaging conversation. Led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. This event is open to all ages!
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
Eureka Day
At the progressive “Eureka Day School” in Berkeley, California, a mumps outbreak forces the members of the school’s parent/administrator executive committee to confront a crisis they neverimagined. Priding themselves consensus based decisions, the committee grapples with a vaccine-health-policy issue that splinters their community. What begins as polite negotiation rapidly descends into raw ideological conflict, live-streamed […]
Owl Prowl
Night-time has always had a mysterious appeal, which brings out a whole new cast of avian and other creatures. It requires patience, and a shift of consciousness from sight to hearing. Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, as we listen for calls of a variety of nocturnal animals and birds. We will watch for […]
Authors in Bars
Laura Zigman is a novelist and essayist acclaimed for her sharp wit and keen observations of modern relationships. Her latest novel, The Author Weekend, gives readers a thrilling and hilarious peek behind the publishing curtain as a (fictional!) bestselling mystery author’s retreat goes horribly wrong and one of the attendees winds up dead. This book is both […]
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Haptic Sense
Live music by Haptic Sense
Nantucket Walkabout – Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm
Two island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes makes for fascinating hike through a section of the island molded by 500 feet of ice bearing down on it 21,000 years ago. A trail meanders along the edge of the Stump Swamp offering views of water and the birds that […]
Story Walk: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking […]
Plein Air Nantucket
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival. Plein Air Nantucket 2026 is generously sponsored by nantucketarts.org. This week long event is free and open to all artists at any skill level or age who wish to paint outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of painting […]
Families in Nature Program
Join LLNF staff for an interactive, sensory-friendly program designed for families with young children. During this program, families will have the opportunity to explore LLNF’s trails, engage with local flora and fauna, and learn about the work our organization does. This program is geared towards children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. This a […]
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 on a tour 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 […]
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 […]
Julian Sancton with Sara DiVello
Julian Sancton is a journalist who has reported from every continent including Antarctica, and an author who brings gripping true stories to life with vivid detail and an eye for marvelously entertaining and one hundred percent true stories. His latest book, Neptune’s Fortune, uncovers the riveting true story of a legendary Spanish galleon that sunk off the coast […]
Kids’ Bird Watching
Step into the world of birds and coastal ecosystems with Kids’ Bird Watching, a hands-on shoreline exploration program designed to introduce young learners to bird identification and observation skills. Led by Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum staff, participants will learn how to observe, listen for, and identify local bird species using sight and sound […]
Angela Flournoy with Shantaw Bloise-Murphy
Angela Flournoy is the author of The Wilderness, a novel that follows five women over two decades as they navigate their evolving relationships, adulthood, and modern times. Angela will be joined by Shantaw Bloise-Murphy, Nantucket Book Foundation Board member and the Town of Nantucket’s Director of Culture and Tourism. Angela and Shantaw will chat about friendship, the […]
Writing Workshop: Healing Through Writing
Gabrielle Esposito returns to the Atheneum for a second virtual writing course. This year, she will share “Healing Through Writing”, a 1.5-hour writing workshop that will explore how writing can help process and express emotions. Through guided prompts and creative exercises, participants will learn how to use storytelling as a tool for clarity, release and healing! […]
Historic Downtown Walking
Walkthrough historic downtown Nantucket with a Museum Guide and discover the unique history of the island. The Downtown Walking tour transports visitors on a journey through Nantucket’s past and tells the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social […]
Nicholas Boggs with Mitchell Jackson
Nicholas Boggs embarked on a years long odyssey with his masterpiece on the great 20th century writer, James Baldwin, in BALDWIN: A LOVE STORY. Through a lens of love, Boggs examines a complicated life through the prism of four key figures in Baldwin’s life, producing a singular biography of a writer whose works have shaped American art and […]
Public Historical Tour of Nantucket
Step back in time on Nantucket’s oldest and most authentic guided tour. Experience the rich history and natural beauty of Nantucket on this 90-minute narrated van or bus tour. Founded by Quakers and steeped in maritime heritage, Nantucket comes to life through engaging stories and scenic stops at iconic landmarks — including Sankaty Head Lighthouse, […]
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Ready to discover the hidden beauty of Nantucket? Our Signature Bus Tour is specially designed to bring you to the island’s most beautiful and remote corners without the hassle of driving or parking. Get the inside scoop about about Nantucket, both its history and what’s going on today, with our local guides. See the “Real” Nantucket: We take […]
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
Belle Burden with Elin Hilderbrand
Belle Burden hit a nerve with her instant New York Times bestselling memoir, Strangers: a Memoir of Marriage. “The memoir of the year”, said VOGUE Magazine about a book that continues to pick up steam and has spawned conversations that are running through book clubs, podcasts and now, a film deal with Netflix who will bring her story […]
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 […]
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 […]
Richard Russo with Chrissy Brown
Richard Russo is the Pulitzer Prize winning author of numerous books, including the novel Empire Falls, celebrating its 25th Anniversary in print this year and Life and Art, a 2025 collection of essays. Richard will be in conversation with the Nantucket Book Foundation’s Administrative Director Chrissy Brown for reflections on Russo’s signature portrayal of small town American living, […]
Alice Hoffman with Laura Zigman and Adriana Trigiani
Alice Hoffman is the bestselling author of more than thirty works of fiction. In The Best Dog in the World, Hoffman wrote and curated a collection of essays in celebration of our furry, four-legged best friends. She will be joined in conversation by her fellow authors, presenters, and essay contributors Laura Zigman and Adriana Trigiani. Dog lovers […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com
Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm
Spring Fridays are back in full swing, and our weekly tasting is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. Join us from 3:30–5:30pm on Fridays for a relaxed, guided pairing of our favorite wines and cheeses. Stop by, settle in, and start your weekend at the Farm!
Jenna Bush Hager with Tim Ehrenberg featuring Shannon Garvey, Juliet Faithfull, and Emma Brodie
Join Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle and the founder of the wildly popular Read With Jenna book club, as she introduces Nantucket to her newest venture, Thousand Voices Media. Jenna will first be joined by President of the Nantucket Book Foundation and creator of Tim Talks Books, Tim Ehrenberg, to discuss Jenna’s […]
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Shwayze (ticketed)
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served
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.
LGBTQ+ Group
An unstructured and inclusive peer-to-peer meeting circle for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and would like to share life experiences and mutual support. Free Admission.
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.
15th Annual Nantucket Book Festival Celebration Evening
Crystal Clear: Reading to Understand the World and Each Other A fifteenth celebration is traditionally honored with crystal, and like a crystal, the mission of the Foundation in our 15th Festival year has been to radiate light, illuminating the power of words to inspire and enlarge our world and connect us to our shared humanity. […]
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
Eureka Day
At the progressive “Eureka Day School” in Berkeley, California, a mumps outbreak forces the members of the school’s parent/administrator executive committee to confront a crisis they neverimagined. Priding themselves consensus based decisions, the committee grapples with a vaccine-health-policy issue that splinters their community. What begins as polite negotiation rapidly descends into raw ideological conflict, live-streamed […]
Nantucket Book Festival Author Dinner
Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner in the heart of Nantucket while rubbing elbows with your favorite authors. The Dinner, presented by The White Elephant Hotel, is the perfect ending to a day filled with inspiring author conversations. As the only event designed to fundraise for the Book Festival, your ticket purchase helps to keep our […]
Live Music at the Brotherhood of Thieves: Haptic Sense
Live music by Haptic Sense
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 through November. Please see our calendar for days and times. MMA staff will guide you in viewing astronomical objects […]
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.
Story Walk: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking […]
Plein Air Nantucket
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival. Plein Air Nantucket 2026 is generously sponsored by nantucketarts.org. This week long event is free and open to all artists at any skill level or age who wish to paint outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of painting […]
Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium
Join MMA Aquarists and staff on a tour 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 […]
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 […]
Vanessa Riley with Dawn Tripp
Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author known for her ability to bring the hidden narratives of power, love, and sisterhoods of Black women and women of color to life on the page. Her novel Fire, Sword, and Sea continues her exploration of resilience, identity, and survival. Riley’s work has been praised for its meticulous research and emotional depth. […]
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 […]
Grab & Go Bag: Paper Spinner Craft
For this week’s Grab & Go Bag we are making paper spinner toys. Give it a whirl! While supplies last.
Preserving the Monuments of Our Ancestors: How to Properly Clean Historic Gravestones
Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House and the Prospect Hill Cemetery Association historian for a short talk about stone monuments and their conservation. The class will then move to the Prospect Hill Cemetery where participants will learn how to properly clean stone monuments. Class will be hands on so please wear appropriate clothing. […]
Local Authors from the Cape and Islands
Browse books written by authors from Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod when they gather in the Great Hall on Saturday. Don’t miss this chance to support our local writing community!
A Conversation with Mitchell Jackson, Marlon James, and Lisa Genova
Pulitzer Prize winning author Mitchell Jackson, author of Fly, The Residue Years and Survival Math, and Booker Prize Winner Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf, and A Brief History of Seven Killings join bestselling author of More or Less Maddy, Remember and Still Alice, neuroscientist Lisa Genova for a wide-ranging conversation about storytelling, identity, and the power of language to illuminate the human experience.
Family Connections Tour
Bring the whole family to experience our featured exhibit, The Wider World and Scrimshaw. Our museum guides will bring gallery topics to life with visual and tactile elements, connecting Nantucket and the World, Scrimshaw, and Wider World galleries to share about the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, souvenir collecting, and more. […]
Historic Downtown Walking
Walkthrough historic downtown Nantucket with a Museum Guide and discover the unique history of the island. The Downtown Walking tour transports visitors on a journey through Nantucket’s past and tells the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social […]
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 11:00 утра в уютной атмосфере библиотеки (the Nantucket Atheneum), чтобы вместе проводить веселые и познавательные занятия на русском языке. ЧТО ВАС ЖДЁТ? · Чтение интересных книг · Увлекательные игры для детей всех возрастов · Просмотр […]
Ann Patchett with Tim Ehrenberg
Ann Patchett is the author of over a dozen books and the owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN. The beloved writer will be in conversation with Nantucket Book Foundation President and creator of Tim Talks Books, Tim Ehrenberg, to discuss Ann’s newest novel, Whistler, a luminous story that reminds us of the sweetness and impermanence of […]
Public Historical Tour of Nantucket
Step back in time on Nantucket’s oldest and most authentic guided tour. Experience the rich history and natural beauty of Nantucket on this 90-minute narrated van or bus tour. Founded by Quakers and steeped in maritime heritage, Nantucket comes to life through engaging stories and scenic stops at iconic landmarks — including Sankaty Head Lighthouse, […]
The Signature Tour: a traditional historic tour of Nantucket
Ready to discover the hidden beauty of Nantucket? Our Signature Bus Tour is specially designed to bring you to the island’s most beautiful and remote corners without the hassle of driving or parking. Get the inside scoop about about Nantucket, both its history and what’s going on today, with our local guides. See the “Real” Nantucket: We take […]
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: Jimmy Denny
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.
Norah O’Donnell with Linda Henry
Celebrated award-winning journalist, Senior Correspondent for CBS News and Contributing Correspondent for CBS 60 Minutes, Norah O’Donnell has used this year’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary to turn her lens to the pivotal women whose lives changed American history. A New York Times bestseller, “We the Women” are the stories not told; women who embodied the ideals of […]
Ruta Sepetys with Mary Haft
Internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys, has used the prism of historical fiction to create stories that bring unknown histories to life. From Between Shades of Gray to Salt to the Sea to The Fountains of Silence, her work is deeply researched with tightly drawn characters who live the realities that governments and institutions have left submerged. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Head of the Plains
Ocean blue and endless in the distance. A heady, briny aroma. A roar of crashing waves. A vast open coastal plain bathed in fading sunlight with a moon starting to appear. You’ve found Nantucket’s magnificent Head of the Plains at sunset! On the trail now, you glimpse some sort of hawk hovering low on little […]
Adriana Trigiani with Sara DiVello
Adriana Trigiani is a beloved storyteller and New York Times bestselling author whose novels celebrate family, heritage, and the ties that bind us. In The View from Lake Como, she transports readers from where our protagonist begins, freshly divorced and living in her loving-but-oblivious parents’ basement in suburban New Jersey to the beauty of Italy, while exploring […]
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com
Patrick Ryan with Ann Patchett
Patrick Ryan is the author of one of the most talked about books of 2025, Buckeye, a Read with Jenna selection and New York Times best-seller. Patrick will be joined by fellow author Ann Patchett for an intimate conversation between dear friends on reading and writing. They will discuss the writing process of Buckeye, its memorable storyline and characters, and […]
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2026 Annual Events
- April 24 -26, Daffodil Festival
- May 27 to 31: Nantucket Wine & Food Festival
- June 11 to 14: Nantucket Book Festival
- June 12 to 18: AAN’s Plein Air Nantucket
- June 14: Shellfish Assn. Oysterfest
- June 17 to 22: Nantucket Film Festival
- June 26: NHA’s Baskets, Bubbles, & Bourbon
- July 4: Independence Day Festivities
- July 6 to 12: Nantucket Dance Festival
- July 7 to 9: Nantucket Garden Festival
- July 9: A Night at the Museum
- July 9 to 11: Nantucket Comedy Festival
- July 10: Atheneum Luminary Award Dinner
- July 11: Sconset Trust’s Jog in the Fog
- July 13 to 16: NHA’s Nantucket by Design
- July 16: A Safe Place Summer Soiree
- July 17: DreamBIG Event
- July 18: Artists Assn of Nantucket Gala
- July 19: Night under the Light Gala
- July 23: MMA Stargazer Circus Gala
- July 24 to 26: The Stargazer Circus
- July 28: “Killer Queen” Theatre Workshop Gala
- August 1: NHA’s A Nantucket Night
- August 6 to 16: Nantucket Race Week
- August 8: Boston Pops on Nantucket
- August 16: Opera House Cup
- September 12: AAN’s Sidewalk Art Show #3
- October 2: Scallopers Ball
- October 9 to 11: Wet Paint Weekend
- October 31: Town Halloween Celebration
- November 24 to 28: NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
- November 27: Town Tree Lighting Ceremony
- December 4 to 6: Christmas Stroll Weekend
- December 4 to 31: NHA’s Festival of Trees
