Nantucket Events Calendar
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2026 Cobblestones & Commerce
All Day
Join us October 9–12, 2026, for the eighth annual Cobblestones & Commerce, presented by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce! This reimagined community shopping initiative celebrates the businesses that make Nantucket special while… Read more
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
Nantucket Clean Team
8:00 AM
Handlebar Café 15 Washington St
Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. The Clean Team is a group of over four hundred Nantucketer's which is dedicated to keep our Island’s beaches, dunes, roadsides and bike… Read more
Grab & Go Bag: Cardboard Tube Space Shuttle
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Listen to the story “Mousetronaut “ by Astronaut Mark Kelly and make your very own space shuttle, complete with your very own animal astronaut!
Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Create a Halloween-themed miniature masterpiece to display in the Weezie Library in a spooky tiny art show! Sign up in the Weezie Library and pick up a mini canvas and… Read more
En Plein Air: Oil Painting In The Landscape
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Advance your skills in Oil Painting and connect with the immediacy of painting in the Landscape. Having some fundamental skills will be helpful as you further your understanding of the… Read more
Wet Paint Weekend – Wet Paint Art Hop
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are thrilled to announce Illya Kagan as Wet Paint 2026’s honoree artist. Proceeds from Wet Paint support arts education programs, galleries, year-round public programs and our local artists. Friday, October 9th,… Read more
Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim
10:00 AM
Endeavor Straight Wharf, Slip #1015
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… Read more
Historic Bike Tour
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Whaling Museum 13 Broad Street
Join the Nantucket Historical Association on its new Historic Bike Tour. Rent a discounted bike from our partners at Young’s Bicycle Shop, or bring your own. Strap on your helmet… Read more
Family Connections Tour
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Whaling Museum 13 Broad Street
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… Read more
Barrett’s Tours
11:00 AM
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… Read more
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
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… Read more
The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket
11:15 AM
Nantucket Island Tours 42 Straight Wharf
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… Read more
Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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… Read more
Live Music by Dusty 45’s at Cisco Brewers
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Cisco Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Rd
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.
Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout
2:45 PM
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
Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise
3:30 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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.
Live Music by Breakfield at Cisco Brewers
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cisco Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Rd
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.
Polpis Harbor Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout
4:45 PM
With the backdrop of the sun setting over Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, learn from Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket and Polpis Harbors, discover the salt… Read more
Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise
5:00 PM
Nantucket by Water Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
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… Read more
Nantucket Shorts Festival 2026 – Presented by NCTV
5:00 PM
Nantucket Dreamland 17 South Water Street
Join Us for the 2026 Nantucket Shorts Festival, presented by NCTV! Immerse yourself in an evening of remarkable storytelling through short films ranging from 2 to 10 minutes. This signature… Read more
Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor with Captain Jim
6:00 PM
Endeavor Straight Wharf, Slip #1015
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… Read more
The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route
7:45 PM
Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original… Read more