Nantucket Events Calendar
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Story Walk: If You Find a Leaf
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful autumn leaves to the ground. Some leaves make a crunch under foot, and others are so beautiful they deserve to be saved. In… Read more
Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout
5:00 AM
Gardner Farm and Lost Farm sit stacked one former farming property on top of the other along the eastern shore of Hummock Pond walking distance from Hummock Pond Road. The… Read more
Bird Banding
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Linda Loring Nature Foundation 110 Eel Point Rd
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process… Read more
Toddler Story Time for children up to 3 years old
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Join us for some short stories, fingerplays, and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens.
Short Days Long Nights 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery 8 Federal Street
AAN "Short Days, Long Nights" Exhibition: As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the Artists Association of Nantucket continues into the cozy Fall season by featuring an… Read more
Preschool Story Time for Children 3 Years and Older
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs.
Lunch & Learn: A Safe Place
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A Safe Place will acknowledge the significance of domestic violence awareness with a variety of activities and programs. In collaboration with… Read more
Linda Loring Nature Foundation with Nantucket Walkabout
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM
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,… Read more
Evening Art
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MMA Natural Science Museum 7 Milk Street
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… Read more
Philosophy Club in The Great Hall
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
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… Read more
ELL Beginner & Intermediate English
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
ELL Beginner's English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Intermediate English conversation for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The Literacy Volunteers… Read more