Nantucket Events Calendar
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Story Walk: If You Find a Leaf
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful autumn leaves to the ground. Some leaves make a crunch under foot, and others are so beautiful they deserve to be saved. In… Read more
Sankaty Bluff with Nantucket Walkabout
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sand, gravel and boulders laid down by the last glacier during the Wisconsinan Glacial Stage was not the first layer of foundation for Nantucket; an ocean bottom created during the… Read more
Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill
8:20 AM
A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages… Read more
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
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
Native Flower Arranging and the Ecological Importance of Native Species
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Linda Loring Nature Foundation 110 Eel Point Rd
Join staff from the LLNF to learn about the importance of native plants in our ecosystems and their phenology. In this workshop we'll discuss the varied reasons for collecting plants-… 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
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
The Westender Tour with Island Tours
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM
Nantucket Island Tours 42 Straight Wharf
Want to see even more of Nantucket without access to a bike or car? We’ve got you covered! Our Westender Tour takes you out to the sites at the “west end” of… Read more
Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Join us at 12:30 for a yoga practice for everyone! We will move through the practice focusing our attention on what it feels like to be in the body through… Read more
Ornament Making with Native Seeds with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A special program as part of the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative Community Science Week Join Native Plant Propagation Manager Stacey Cooper in creating ornaments with native seeds. In this workshop, we… Read more
Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout
2:00 PM
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… Read more
Watercolor Wildlife – Nantucket’s Reptiles and Amphibians with the Maria Mitchell Association
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MMA Natural Science Museum 7 Milk Street
Discover the beauty of Nantucket’s reptiles and amphibians through watercolor! Join MMA artist Nikoline Bohr for a guided painting session, while Natural Science Museum Manager and Master Herpetologist Elisa Kermani… Read more
Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nantucket Island Tours 42 Straight Wharf
A Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget Tour of Nantucket New in 2026: Insider’s Glimpse to Five Star Weekend, coming to the Peacock Network summer ’26! Straight from the pages of Elin… Read more
Pokémon Social Club
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Starting October 6th, join us every other week at the Nantucket Atheneum for a social club just for Pokémon fans! Led by kids just like you, this club will discuss… 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 Connor Cox at Cisco Brewers
4:00 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.
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
Nathaniel Philbrick Official Book Launch for “The Rush”
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
United Unitarian Meeting House 11 Orange Street
Join Nathaniel Philbrick launching his newest book The Rush in conversation with Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books. A book signing will follow the conversation. This is a FREE event,… 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
Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bennett Hall 62 Centre Street
Few plays capture the soft passing of years, the quiet aftermath of suppressed longing, and the enduring artifice of tradition quite like Gurney’s two-character masterpiece. On the surface, the piece… Read more