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July 2025

Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo HillsExpired

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 […]
11 Jul, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Marine Ecology Field TripExpired

What sea creatures live in the Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help to collect, identify, and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine creatures with our huge seine net. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. This program is designed to be interesting for […]
11 Jul, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
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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 […]
11 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road
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Feeding Frenzy at MMA AquariumExpired

Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program […]
11 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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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 […]
11 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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Summer Learning Lab Series: Leadership Coaching with Jeanne EstiExpired

Learn from a professional coach how to listen, learn, and lead. Three 60-minute sessions will teach you about curiosity, observation and hands on learning, the keys to Maria Mitchell’s legacy and to the future of leadership. Jeannie Esti is a certified professional co-active coach (CPCC), but truth be told she is so much more than […]
11 Jul, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am
MMA Research Center
2 Vestal St.
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Celebrating Lucille Jordan: A Life in Color The Inaugural Exhibition of Her WatercolorsExpired

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
11 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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Ruchi New York Trunk ShowExpired

The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street, is presenting a trunk show of heirloom quality, exquisitely handmade luxury jewelry by Ruchi New York. SusanListerLocke.com ~ 508-228-2132.
11 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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Hands-On-History featuring Magic MarkOngoing

Experience magic and song with Mark Carapezza in the Discovery Center at the Whaling Museum for a 30-minute show, followed by a hands on craft With comedic stories and skilled slights, Magic Mark captures the imagination of kids and the hearts of adults. Included with museum admission
11 Jul, 2025
10:15 am - 10:45 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St
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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.
11 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis HarborExpired

Although Polpis Harbor is part of Nantucket Harbor, with its own narrow channel leading into it and two distinct coves or, lobes, this former kettle hole definitely feels like its own small harbor with a mooring field in its east lobe and a few boats in its west cove. Native Americans living around it spelled […]
11 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Bug BonanzaExpired

What insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, and trees of Nantucket? Find out as you adventure with MMA Natural Science Museum staff to collect insects like a scientist and learn about the incredible traits and behaviors of all the creates we catch and release. We will also identify the insects, and then […]
11 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mill Hill Park
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Mór WineOngoing

Join us for our weekly wine tasting, Friday 4-7 pm. Find your next favorite bottle or try something new! Enjoy a sip while you browse Commonwealth’s fabulous resale collection. 16 Federal Street. Morwine.com
11 Jul, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mór Wine
16 Federal Street
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Night at the MuseumOngoing

Step back in time and explore Egan’s newest exhibit: Hard Times to Boom Times – Nantucket’s Waterfront. Guests are invited to savor themed cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres while immersing themselves in our latest exhibition. The evening will also feature the annual presentation of the Caldwell Heritage Award, honoring an individual who has significantly contributed to preserving […]
11 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
158 Polpis Road
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Lecture: Botany Talk “Hint’s of Nantucket In North Carolina”Expired

Join us for this fascinating botany lecture in collaboration with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation The Atlantic coastal plain ecological province is famous for its botanical richness, with biodiversity hotspots stretching from Florida to the Cape and Islands of Massachusetts.  Although biodiversity is greater in southern latitudes, certain patterns of vegetation form a common thread that make […]
11 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Teen Game NightOngoing

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as board games like Trouble and Strategy, and many more! The games will rotate and are first-come, first-served.  
11 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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Downtown Art Show Opening ReceptionOngoing

Opening reception in Robert Foster Fine Art at 8 India Street, for a show featuring whimsical works by Deborah Vanderwolk and by Clara Urbahn. Show continues through July 23. Opening reception sponsored by Lion and Unicorn Auction House, Bonnie Roseman, specialist. Celebrating their 15th year: RobertFosterFineArt.com
11 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Robert Foster Fine Art
8 India Street
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A Night for SwiftiesOngoing

Celebrate the magic of Taylor Swift’s music as A NIGHT FOR SWIFTIES comes to Nantucket Performing Arts Center. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the incredible talent assembled by music director and producer Drew Wutke, with a lineup of powerhouse singers and musicians including local Nantucket special guests, all coming together to bring Taylor Swift’s […]
11 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00
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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
11 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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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 […]
11 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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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.
11 Jul, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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A Night for Swifties

Celebrate the magic of Taylor Swift’s music as A NIGHT FOR SWIFTIES comes to Nantucket Performing Arts Center. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the incredible talent assembled by music director and producer Drew Wutke, with a lineup of powerhouse singers and musicians including local Nantucket special guests, all coming together to bring Taylor Swift’s […]
11 Jul, 2025
8:30 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00
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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 […]
11 Jul, 2025
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Loines Observatory
59 Milk Street Extension
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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.  
12 Jul, 2025
8:00 am
The Handlebar Café
15 Washington St
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Clean Team

meeting at Ladies Beach – meet at entrance to Bartlett Farm. 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.  
12 Jul, 2025
8:00 am
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Jog in the Fog

Preregistration required. Online registration will be available until Friday, July 26th at 3:00pm. You will be able to register on race day at Ruddick Commons starting at 8:00am. See you there! The Jog In The Fog is the Trust’s annual fun run/walk that ends in a celebration at Sankaty Head Lighthouse. All proceeds benefit the […]
12 Jul, 2025
8:30 am
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Grandparents’ Day At The MMA Aquarium

Join us for a special Inter-Generational Appreciation morning at the MMA Aquarium, where grandparents and their grandchildren get free general admission! Enjoy a morning full of fun, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and connection across generations. Located on the shoreline of Nantucket Harbor, the Aquarium displays local Nantucket marine species and is an excellent place […]
12 Jul, 2025
8:30 am - 10:30 pm
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
12 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road
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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 […]
12 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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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 […]
12 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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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 […]
12 Jul, 2025
9:15 am - 10:00 am
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Read to a Buddy

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are certified therapy dogs trained to be good listeners.  This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading.  Our furry friends want to listen and make you feel great about your reading! Bring a book from home or choose a book from […]
12 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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
12 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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Ruchi New York Trunk Show

The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street, is presenting a trunk show of heirloom quality, exquisitely handmade luxury jewelry by Ruchi New York. SusanListerLocke.com ~ 508-228-2132.
12 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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Read to a Buddy

NiSHA and our certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer Read to a Buddy, a literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. This program is a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the collection. Registration will […]
12 Jul, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Early Childhood Playroom
56 Centre Street, 106
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Русский клуб для детей и родителей! Russian Club for Kids and Parents!

Дорогие родители! Мы рады пригласить вас и ваших детей в наш клуб для русскоговорящих детей! Мы собираемся по субботам в 10:30 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 […]
12 Jul, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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 […]
12 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00
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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.
12 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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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 — […]
12 Jul, 2025
2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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An Evening in Greece

This annual Night for Nantucket Harbor features dinner and dancing to the music of ABBA and Mama Mia. Valet parking, silent & live auctions. Hosted by Great Harbor Yacht Club. All tickets serve as donations to further the Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation’s mission to promote and preserve the health of Nantucket Harbor. Tickets at […]
12 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm
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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
12 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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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 […]
12 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street
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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 […]
12 Jul, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00
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Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews

Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews. With so many varied habitats so close together, the Island is a great place to look and listen for birds. Our location out at sea makes for a fascinating mix of migratory species and year-round residents. Dry […]
13 Jul, 2025
7:45 am - 10:00 am
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Guided Tour of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our expert guides on this over-sand vehicle beach tour and learn about the fascinating flora and fauna at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Experience beautiful and unique habitats including salt marshes, the barrier beach system, and the marine environment. Learn how sea level rise and more frequent and severe storms threaten the integrity of this rare […]
13 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road
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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
13 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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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.
13 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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Nantucket Walkabout – Lost Farm Sanctuary

Just under half of Nantucket’s farms existed on the western half of the island. Around 1850, when Nantucket boasted nearly 100 produce, dairy, poultry and cattle farms all over the island and Tuckernuck Island, there were around 20 farms along Hummock Pond Road and in this vicinity. Some of this farmland included the conservation land […]
13 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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 […]
13 Jul, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
42 Straight Wharf
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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 […]
13 Jul, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Nantucket Performing Arts Center
5 N Water St
$52.00
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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 […]
13 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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
13 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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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 […]
14 Jul, 2025
All Day
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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 […]
14 Jul, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
View Detail

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 […]
14 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
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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 […]
14 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
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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
14 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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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.
14 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street
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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 […]
14 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA
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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.
14 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00
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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 […]
14 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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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

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