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Monthly Weekly Daily List Grid Tile
July 2025

Birding Field Trip

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome. Birding Field Trips are free and open to all! Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. We will […]
30 Jul, 2025
7:45 am - 10:30 am
Linda Loring Nature Foundation
110 Eel Point Road

Nantucket Walkabout – Smith’s Point

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 […]
30 Jul, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island CharmOngoing

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
30 Jul, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street

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 […]
30 Jul, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am

Pick Your Own Flowers Tour

Subject to weather conditions and availability, check booking website for more info and booking here $65 for adults, youth & senior pricing available Join us for a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments […]
30 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

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 […]
30 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

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 […]
30 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.

Slime Sundaes! with Barnaby’s Nantucket Ages 2-6

Who doesn’t love Slime! Get ready for all things messy! Your child will enjoy making “Slime Sundaes” with all the ice cream toppings they can imagine from sprinkles, glitter, charms, gummy bears, to much more! Your little one will also learn the true science behind Slime making ensuring that your house will stay clean while […]
30 Jul, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street

Talk by Actor John Shea

Meet acclaimed actor and Sconset resident John Shea as he shares tales from Hollywood and Broadway at the Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street. SusanListerLocke.com
30 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Susan Lister Locke
28 Easy Street

Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand

Meet the author of The Blue Book and many other novels at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. The first 120 in line at Mitchell’s will get a ticket. No pre-purchase is required. You can start lining up at 10am. Only books purchased at Nantucket Book Partners can be signed. 
30 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mitchell's Book Corner
54 Main Street

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.
30 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00

The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island Tours

The Westender Tour covers historic sites in Town then heads West to the Village of Madaket. After that exploration, enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm plus a stop at Cisco Brewery where you can enjoy libations & the food vendors.  The overall experience lasts about two and a half hours. Tickets $85. Book at 42 Straight […]
30 Jul, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00

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 — […]
30 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction

Have an unfinished chair, basket, beading, or stitching project?  Bring any project you are working on to this open session and work in the company of other creative people.  This is the perfect place to move your project along and share knowledge and learn from others.  This weekly session is open to all levels. No […]
30 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
1800 House
4 Mill Street

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 […]
30 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mill Hill Park

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 […]
30 Jul, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
42 Straight Wharf

Getting Slime-y! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Who doesn’t love Slime! This class is all things messy! Kids will enjoy making their very own batch of Slime while learning about measurements and the true science behind Slime making. I know as a parent that the thought of Slime makes us crazy, but there really are a few positive benefits😊 It strengthens fine […]
30 Jul, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street

Sunset Sail Aboard the Tall Ship Lynx – Nantucket’s Waterfront Through the Years

Climb aboard Tall Ship Lynx for a beautiful sunset sail in Nantucket Sound while learning about the history of Nantucket’s waterfront from an Egan Maritime Museum Guide. This perfectly complements your visit to the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum and our 2025 Featured Exhibit. This sail is BYOB. You are welcome to pack snacks as well! […]
30 Jul, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Teen Trivia

Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for ages 13 and up.
30 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Game Night

Join us for our Weekly Table Top Game Night at the Nantucket Atheneum. We have a variety of fun board games and card games. We host Mag-ACK The Gathering groups as well as the return of our Dungeon’s & Dragons drop-in sessions! *** (Space for Dungeons and Dragons is very limited and is first-come, first-serve!) […]
30 Jul, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Nantucket Walkabout – Shawkemo Hills Sunset

After hiking through kettle and kame terrain in the moors learning about frost bottoms and when to pick beach plums with Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace, soak up the best view of Nantucket Harbor watching the sunset over the harbor and Nantucket Sound at the end of the day from Radar Hill. Shawkemo Hills offers […]
30 Jul, 2025
6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

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
30 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Self-Love Revolution for Women: Embracing Your Worth Unapologetically

This group is a space for women to come together in support, strength, and self-discovery. Connect with a community of resilient individuals, uplift one another, and embrace your worth with confidence. No matter your journey, we create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Together, we’ll foster meaningful connections, celebrate our growth, […]
30 Jul, 2025
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Free Lecture

A Conversation About a Life in the Arts on Nantucket. Elizabeth Congdon, John Devaney, MJ Levy Dickson, Robert Foster, and Rose Gonnella – longtime members of the Nantucket painting community reflect on their careers, influences, and the Islands creative art scene over the decades.  at NISDA, 23 Wauwinet Rd. Suggested donation $10
30 Jul, 2025
8:00 pm
Nantucket Island School of Design
23 Wauwinet Road

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 […]
30 Jul, 2025
9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Loines Observatory
59 Milk Street Extension

Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island Charm

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
31 Jul, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street

Pick Your Own Flowers Tour

Subject to weather conditions and availability, check booking website for more info and booking here $65 for adults, youth & senior pricing available Join us for a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments […]
31 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

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 […]
31 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road

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 […]
31 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

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 […]
31 Jul, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.

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 […]
31 Jul, 2025
9:15 am - 10:00 am

Dance Party in the Garden

This program is funded by a generous grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Join us in the garden for fun songs and singing games.  Don’t forget to bring a blanket.  In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.
31 Jul, 2025
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Close Looking: An Introduction to Scientific Illustration

Join us for an engaging Introduction to Scientific Illustration, where you’ll learn to capture the intricate beauty of nature through drawing. Led by Nikoline Bohr, this class offers a unique opportunity to explore the different specimens in the Maria Mitchell Association’s Scientific Collections, using real specimens as your reference for accurate and artistic illustration. Whether you’re an […]
31 Jul, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
MMA Research Center
2 Vestal St.

Ages 6 and up: Fairy House Wonderlands!

Home Sweet Home! There are endless opportunities for creative play, discovery, and exploration in our own homes! This class will focus on designing and creating all the miniature elements that come together to build a child’s very own special, little world using mixed media, recycled, and raw materials. (Ages 6 and up)
31 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00

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 […]
31 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 11:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.
$10.00

Pick Your Own Veggies Tour

Attention all Bartlett’s veggie-enthusiasts, this tour is tailored for you! Step aboard our hay wagon, as we take you on a journey to the heart of our produce fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s fresh and in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and we’ll […]
31 Jul, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

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.
31 Jul, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00

The Westender Tour with Nantucket Island Tours

The Westender Tour covers historic sites in Town then heads West to the Village of Madaket. After that exploration, enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm plus a stop at Cisco Brewery where you can enjoy libations & the food vendors.  The overall experience lasts about two and a half hours. Tickets $85. Book at 42 Straight […]
31 Jul, 2025
11:45 am - 3:15 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$75.00

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 […]
31 Jul, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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 […]
31 Jul, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
42 Straight Wharf

Children’s Chess Club

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library! Young chess players of all abilities are encouraged to come check out the Nantucket Atheneum’s new Chess Club! Volunteers of the Teen Advisory Board will be hosting, so come learn the basics or challenge your friends to a game! Bring your own board or play with one […]
31 Jul, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Sconset Tour

Join Nantucket Preservation Trust Executive Director Mary Bergman, who shares her knowledge of this unique fishing settlement at the eastern edge of the island. The 75 minute tour focuses on the early “whalehouses” as well as the village’s boom as a seaside resort and actors colony at the end of the 1800s. Tours meet at 1 New […]
31 Jul, 2025
3:00 pm

The Blue Bistro Bash

Fans and Elin herself declare The Blue Bistro as Elin’s favorite novel. With that as inspiration, join us for a night of fun at the Nantucket Hotel & Resort beginning with a “Read the Runway” Fashion Show featuring looks and books, a Live Auction with some of Elin’s favorite things and items from the story, a conversation […]
31 Jul, 2025
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street

Current Vintage Trunk Show at Commonwealth

Commonwealth is hosting Current Vintage for a pop up this week, Thursday-Sunday. The queen of vintage, Beth English, will be hosting for a welcome reception and wine tasting Thursday, 4-7 pm. Commonwealth will continue to have her vintage selections available for the rest of the weekend at 16 Federal Street. commonwealthnantucket.com
31 Jul, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ELL Beginner English

ELL Beginner’s English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner 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, or 508-228-1110 x113.
31 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

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.
31 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Thursday Night Fete at NISDA

Live music, open mic “en plein air,” and food trucks for food to purchase. Guests may  participate in the “No More Empty Bowls” project for the benefit of the NFFRA Food Pantry Fundraiser. No clay experience necessary. 23 Wauwinet Rd
31 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantucket Island School of Design
23 Wauwinet Road

TGIT for Kids! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

Thanks god it’s Thursday! This new barnaby’s class was created to give parents a night out while we entertain your kids! We got you covered! Kids will enjoy making two different art projects from slime, creating wood art, beading, painting, clay, and much more! The activities vary each week. Snacks, pizza, and drinks included! (Ages […]
31 Jul, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$95.00

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
31 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nantucket by Water
Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

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 […]
31 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Bennett Hall
62 Centre Street

Jaws – a 50th anniversary screening

Presented in partnership with the Nantucket Film Festival OVERVIEW: Directed by Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg, JAWS set the standard for edge-of-your seat suspense quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the movie industry. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police […]
31 Jul, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
17 South Water Street

Becoming Earthwise

Participants learn tangible methods for cultivating new relationships with natural systems through sensory awareness, movement, contemplation, and creative expression. These hands-on experiences provide practical tools for continuing ecological awakening beyond the program while demonstrating how embodied intelligence creates pathways toward more meaningful and sustainable ways of living. This program is designed to be interesting for […]
31 Jul, 2025
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Maria Mitchell Association
33 Washington St.

Night at the Aquarium

Join MMA aquarists for an evening at the MMA Aquarium. Your Aquarium After Dark adventure begins as you enter the Aquarium after public operating hours and are greeted by an ambassador. You’ll learn about the eating habits of some of the Aquarium’s residents. Discover what the sharks and some of your favorite fishy friends do […]
31 Jul, 2025
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.
August 2025

Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island Charm

Located at the historic Nantucket Hotel, steps from the cobblestones of Main Street, our restaurants are the perfect place to gather for a timeless Nantucket dining experience. Perfect for gathering with friends and family, enjoy a casual, relaxed atmosphere with your choice of seating on the picturesque front porch at Sailor’s Valentine, at the bar, […]
01 Aug, 2025
All Day
The Nantucket Hotel
77 Easton Street

Story Walk: Show Us Where You Live, Humpback

Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles—children and baby whales love many of the same things! This lyrical picture book shows us how a whale’s underwater life is touchingly like our own. Show Us Where You Live, Humpback is a beautifully illustrated celebration of our connection with the natural world.  End notes include wonderous facts about Humpback whales.
01 Aug, 2025
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Nantucket Walkabout – Beechwood Farm Loop

A microcosm of the adjacent 6,700-acre Middle Moors, the Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares almost all of the elements of the maritime or, coastal heathlands habitat surrounding it. Upland meadows are dotted with native tree species including black cherry and various oaks including their shrub cousin, scrub oak, and Eastern […]
01 Aug, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am

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 […]
01 Aug, 2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am

Pick Your Own Flowers Tour

Subject to weather conditions and availability, check booking website for more info and booking here $65 for adults, youth & senior pricing available Join us for a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments […]
01 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
33 Bartlett Farm Rd

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 […]
01 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wauwinet Gatehouse
111 Wauwinet Road

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 […]
01 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
28 Washington St.

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 […]
01 Aug, 2025
9:00 am - 9:45 am
MMA Natural Science Museum
7 Milk St.

Ages 2-6: Sensory Sandbox Under the Sea !

This Barnaby’s class is all things mermaid and perfect for little hands! During this 45-minute class, your child will have the opportunity to explore and strengthen their fine motor skills as well as encourages sensory development, creativity, and independent play! Your child will begin by making their own Kinetic Sand. They will then have the […]
01 Aug, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00

Pokemon Card Game Workshop

Calling all young Trainers! Join us for a family-friendly Pokémon Trading Card Game workshop designed for kids ages 6 and up who can read. Whether you’re brand new to the game or already know how to play, this is a great opportunity to learn strategy, practice reading and counting, and enjoy battling with other young […]
01 Aug, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Atheneum
1 India St, Nantucket, MA

Hands-On-History featuring Nanpuppets

Join Lizza and her puppet friends in the Discovery Center at the Whaling Museum for a 30-minute show, followed by a hands on craft Nanpuppets are a group of hand puppets from Nantucket Island that are handmade and performed by Lizza Obremski. Lizza and her puppets have been entertaining the children of Nantucket and beyond since […]
01 Aug, 2025
10:15 am - 10:45 pm
Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad St

Patches x Bags + Beading! with Barnaby’s Nantucket

This is a new, trendy barnaby’s class has become a favorite! Children will be able to choose from a variety of fun, colorful bags and select multiple patches to decorate and personalize them! Each child will also be able to make a beaded wrist strap for their bag and a matching bracelet! A full-hour of […]
01 Aug, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00

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.
01 Aug, 2025
11:15 am - 2:45 pm
42 Straight Wharf
$45.00

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 […]
01 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 […]
01 Aug, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mill Hill Park

Ages 5 and up: Open Studio!

This new barnaby’s class is perfect for all art lovers alike! This one-hour class offers a variety of mixed media options which will get your child’s creativity flowing! Whether it is painting on canvas, working with clay, or making wood art, your child will enjoy creating what their heart’s desire! (Ages 5+)
01 Aug, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Barnaby's Toy & Art Shack
12 Oak Street
$58.00
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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