Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
Events for January
27th
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Mindful Wellness: Deep Relaxation with Kara EvansExpired
Greater Light
Events for January
28th
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Winter After School SeriesExpired
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Youth Chorus Ages 8+Expired
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Events for January
29th
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Winter After School SeriesExpired
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Library LegosExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
7:00 pm
Celtic SessionsExpired
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Events for January
31st
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Ravenous ReptilesExpired
MMA Natural Science Museum
$15.00
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
STEAM SensationExpired
MMA Natural Science Museum
$20.00
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Pajama StorytimeExpired
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
Events for February
1st
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Mindful Wellness: Qi Gong for Healthy Digestion with Heidi DrewExpired
Greater Light
Events for February
2nd
Events for February
3rd
Events for February
4th
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ports of Call Lectures at the Saltmarsh Center: The Oldest Lifesaving Museum in the Country
Saltmarsh Senior Center
Events for February
5th
Events for February
6th
Events for February
7th
Events for February
8th
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Mindful Wellness: Qi Gong to Connect and Balance Your Mind, Body & Spirit with Heidi Drew
Greater Light
Events for February
9th
Events for February
10th
Events for February
11th
Events for February
12th
Events for February
13th
Events for February
14th
Events for February
15th
Events for February
16th
Events for February
17th
No Events
Events for February
18th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for February
19th
Events for February
20th
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Where It Happened: Nantucket’s Historic Places – Nantucket Railroad
Saltmarsh Senior Center
Events for February
21st
Events for February
22nd
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for February
23rd
Events for February
24th
No Events
Events for February
25th
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for February
26th
Events for February
27th
Events for February
28th
Events for March
1st
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
$15.00
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Read to a Buddy
Early Childhood Playroom
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Nature Storytime
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
STEAM Sensation
MMA Natural Science Museum
$20.00
Events for March
2nd
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Ravenous Reptiles
MMA Natural Science Museum
$15.00
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Nature Storytime
MMA Natural Science Museum
$10.00
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
STEAM Sensation
MMA Natural Science Museum
$20.00
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
Nantucket Community Music Center Parlor
Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
February 2025
Mindful Wellness: Deep Relaxation with Kara Evans
Join Kara for an evening of gentle sound healing & guided Yoga Nidra meditation. Close your eyes, let go of the day’s stress, and sink into a state of total peace. Come cozy and prepare to lie down for most of the class as we tend to the mind, body & spirit.
Winter After School Series
2025 AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES – Grades K – 5 Join the MMA for the Winter After-school Series – Grades K – 5 January 7 – February 13! This Winter series of programming is DAY SPECIFIC and explores Nantucket Island. Participants will be picked up (with parent permission) from NES & NIS at 2:30pm, Nantucket Lighthouse School at 2:50pm, […]
Ports of Call Lectures at the Saltmarsh Center: The Oldest Lifesaving Museum in the Country
In 1967, six Islanders and history enthusiasts united to create a museum honoring Nantucket’s lifesavers’ bravery, skill, and resilience. Together, they opened the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, the first in America devoted to honoring volunteer and professional lifesavers. Join Tony Dumitru, Manager of Collections and Exhibitions, as he recounts the fascinating story behind the nation’s […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Winter After School Series
2025 AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES – Grades K – 5 Join the MMA for the Winter After-school Series – Grades K – 5 January 7 – February 13! This Winter series of programming is DAY SPECIFIC and explores Nantucket Island. Participants will be picked up (with parent permission) from NES & NIS at 2:30pm, Nantucket Lighthouse School at 2:50pm, […]
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction!  The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Online Class: Color Mastery: How to Make Gorgeous Color Combinations
A live online class with Mary Byrom in an interactive format for beginning to advanced painters of a variety of media. Learn how to mix clean, beautiful colors and use color skillfully in your work. Develop color sensitivity to use color more effectively to convey emotion and mood in your paintings. AAN Program Manager Lizbet […]
SPEAKING WITHOUT FEAR
A NEW WEEKLY CLASS TAUGHT BY ACTOR/DIRECTOR SARAH FRAUNFELDER WEDNESDAYS @ 6PM 1B FREEDOM SQUARE, NANTUCKET Family Resource Centers FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR TEXT: 508.221.0193
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Drop In Transcription Time
Manuscript Transcription Initiative Help us transcribe historical materials from the NHA manuscript collection! As we upload our collection of ships’ logs to the crowdsourcing manuscript transcription service From the Page, follow along on whaling voyages from the comfort of your own home!
Winter After School Series
2025 AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES – Grades K – 5 Join the MMA for the Winter After-school Series – Grades K – 5 January 7 – February 13! This Winter series of programming is DAY SPECIFIC and explores Nantucket Island. Participants will be picked up (with parent permission) from NES & NIS at 2:30pm, Nantucket Lighthouse School at 2:50pm, […]
Valentine Crafting: Needle-Felt a Valentine, 16+
Join Lizbet Carroll Fuller in this class and needle-felt a valentine for a love, a friend, or yourself. Plus stitch an envelope to hold it. No experience necessary! For information about AAN’s carefully crafted programs, call 508-228-0722 or visit nantucketarts.org
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
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 great […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
Mindful Wellness: Qi Gong to Connect and Balance Your Mind, Body & Spirit with Heidi Drew
Quiet the Mind and Calm the nervous system. Discover acupressure points, simple breathwork, and gentle movement for your overall well-being.
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 great […]
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-off
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-off
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 […]
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 […]
Community Winter Walk: Nantucket Field Station
This free community tour is offered by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Join them for exploration of the historic and vibrant Nantucket Field Station. Scope for winter birds in the salt marsh and Harbor-facing bluff and learn the importance of this island treasure. Register at: https://www.nantucketconservation.org/events/walking-tours/winter-walking-tours/
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
Seeking sounds of Saw-whets
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 MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, to listen for the calls of Saw-whet owls and a variety of nocturnal animals and birds. We will […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
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 great […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
We Are All Whalers
In celebration of World Whale Day, join us for an author talk with a guest of Egan Maritime Institute, marine scientist and veterinarian Michael Moore. The North Atlantic Right Whale is among the most endangered of all whale species. In 2002, Moore was asked to examine a dead right whale that washed ashore at Siasconset, […]
Mindful Wellness: Deep Relaxation with Kara Evans
Join Kara for an evening of gentle sound healing & guided Yoga Nidra meditation. Close your eyes, let go of the day’s stress, and sink into a state of total peace. Come cozy and prepare to lie down for most of the class as we tend to the mind, body & spirit.
Winter After School Series
2025 AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES – Grades K – 5 Join the MMA for the Winter After-school Series – Grades K – 5 January 7 – February 13! This Winter series of programming is DAY SPECIFIC and explores Nantucket Island. Participants will be picked up (with parent permission) from NES & NIS at 2:30pm, Nantucket Lighthouse School at 2:50pm, […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Winter After School Series
2025 AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES – Grades K – 5 Join the MMA for the Winter After-school Series – Grades K – 5 January 7 – February 13! This Winter series of programming is DAY SPECIFIC and explores Nantucket Island. Participants will be picked up (with parent permission) from NES & NIS at 2:30pm, Nantucket Lighthouse School at 2:50pm, […]
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction!  The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Online Class: Color Mastery: How to Make Gorgeous Color Combinations
A live online class with Mary Byrom in an interactive format for beginning to advanced painters of a variety of media. Learn how to mix clean, beautiful colors and use color skillfully in your work. Develop color sensitivity to use color more effectively to convey emotion and mood in your paintings. AAN Program Manager Lizbet […]
SPEAKING WITHOUT FEAR
A NEW WEEKLY CLASS TAUGHT BY ACTOR/DIRECTOR SARAH FRAUNFELDER WEDNESDAYS @ 6PM 1B FREEDOM SQUARE, NANTUCKET Family Resource Centers FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR TEXT: 508.221.0193
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Mindful Memories
Join us for Mindful Memories, a program specifically designed for individuals with cognitive impairments and their caregivers. Come participate in activities that foster sense of connection through experiences with your peers. Experiences will include story sharing through art, music, and more using multi-sensory activities. REGISTER by phone or email 508-228-1894 ext 145 / Lschaeffer@nha.org
Winter After School Series
2025 AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES – Grades K – 5 Join the MMA for the Winter After-school Series – Grades K – 5 January 7 – February 13! This Winter series of programming is DAY SPECIFIC and explores Nantucket Island. Participants will be picked up (with parent permission) from NES & NIS at 2:30pm, Nantucket Lighthouse School at 2:50pm, […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
Free Community Arts: Valentine Making Extravaganza!
Join Lizbet Carroll Fuller & Elizabeth Buccino and craft unique valentines to share with loved ones.  A variety of materials will be on hand to paint, collage, and print! This community event is open to adults and children age 5+. For information about AAN’s carefully crafted programs, call 508-228-0722 or visit nantucketarts.org
Cupid’s Nightmare: The Best Part of Valentine’s Day
Four Short comedies about the promises, perils and pitfalls of love chosen from our national short play competition. See your favorite local actors at their most ridiculous. Presented by Nantucket Short Play Festival in the Gaslight; tickets are $5 at the door. Cash only bar. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
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 great […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
Mindful Wellness: Qi Gong for Your Heart with Heidi Drew
Learn simple energy exercises to open your heart, and reduce anxiety and stress.
Mindful History: Sensory Saturday
Enjoy time at the museum for children with sensory or special needs and their caregivers. Lights on, sounds off, places to explore at your own pace plus activities including sensory bins, rooftop Eye Spy, and more! REGISTER by phone at 508-228-1894 ext 145 or or email Lschaeffer@nha.org
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 great […]
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-off
Hospital Thrift Shop Winter Donation Drop-off
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 […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
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 great […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Dreamland Stage Company Presents: Anastasia Youth
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction!  The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Online Class: Color Mastery: How to Make Gorgeous Color Combinations
A live online class with Mary Byrom in an interactive format for beginning to advanced painters of a variety of media. Learn how to mix clean, beautiful colors and use color skillfully in your work. Develop color sensitivity to use color more effectively to convey emotion and mood in your paintings. AAN Program Manager Lizbet […]
SPEAKING WITHOUT FEAR
A NEW WEEKLY CLASS TAUGHT BY ACTOR/DIRECTOR SARAH FRAUNFELDER WEDNESDAYS @ 6PM 1B FREEDOM SQUARE, NANTUCKET Family Resource Centers FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR TEXT: 508.221.0193
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Drop In Transcription Time
Manuscript Transcription Initiative Help us transcribe historical materials from the NHA manuscript collection! As we upload our collection of ships’ logs to the crowdsourcing manuscript transcription service From the Page, follow along on whaling voyages from the comfort of your own home!
Where It Happened: Nantucket’s Historic Places – Nantucket Railroad
Step aboard the Egan Maritime’s Shipwreck Shuttle and journey through time to uncover the stories and tracks of the iconic Nantucket Railroad. Between 1881 and 1918, the railroad chugged across the island from Steamship Wharf to Surfside and later to Sconset, leaving a legacy of adventure and calamity. We will retrace its path and relive […]
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 great […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
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 great […]
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 […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
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 […]
Community Winter Walk: Folger’s Hill
This free community tour is offered by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Join them on a new guided walk experience to a lesser-known hill in the Moors with a spectacular view. Not as easily findable as Altar Rock, but it holds a higher elevation and the experience is worth the hike through the sandy roads of […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
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 great […]
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 […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Library Legos
Come join us for some creative construction!  The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. We’ll take a picture of you and your masterpiece for you to keep! With permission, we’ll post pictures of your masterpiece on our Weezie Library Facebook page! Program is FREE but space is limited.
Suicide Loss Survivor Peer Grief Support Group
Join our safe and supportive space for suicide loss survivors. Connect with others who understand your pain. Led by Sharing Kindness and Fairwinds, this support group is tailored for those aged 18 and above, providing a space to share, heal, and find solace together. This group is held every 4th Wednesday of the month. To […]
Online Class: Color Mastery: How to Make Gorgeous Color Combinations
A live online class with Mary Byrom in an interactive format for beginning to advanced painters of a variety of media. Learn how to mix clean, beautiful colors and use color skillfully in your work. Develop color sensitivity to use color more effectively to convey emotion and mood in your paintings. AAN Program Manager Lizbet […]
SPEAKING WITHOUT FEAR
A NEW WEEKLY CLASS TAUGHT BY ACTOR/DIRECTOR SARAH FRAUNFELDER WEDNESDAYS @ 6PM 1B FREEDOM SQUARE, NANTUCKET Family Resource Centers FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR TEXT: 508.221.0193
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Salty Dog Showcase
It’s back! We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Salty Dog Showcase! Join us at Egan for a night filled with fun, music, and local trivia. Our hosts, defending champion Leah Hull and trivia legend Sean Sullivan, along with a select panel of Nantucket locals, will compete in a series of trivia games that […]
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 great […]
STEAM Sensation
Join MMA naturalists for an exploration into the world of science! We will deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, create agar art with bacteria or even collect and examine phytoplankton. Together we will tap into our curious nature to uncover more secrets of the natural world. Each week, this program will specifically […]
Pajama Storytime
An evening story-time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. Enjoy this program designed to delight children of all ages. During each session, a MMA educator will read diverse stories and lead activities that promote discovery and imagination. This program encourages children to develop a lifelong love of nature, reading and learning and introduces them […]
March 2025
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 great […]
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 […]
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Discover connections to art, history, and each other as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection.
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 […]
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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
