Events for March
30th
Events for March
31st
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for April
1st
Events for April
2nd
Events for April
3rd
Events for April
4th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Farm Talk: Nantucket Culture & Tourism with Shantaw BloiseExpired
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
Events for April
5th
Events for April
6th
Events for April
7th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Saltmarsh Senior Center Series: What’s In Your Attic?Expired
Saltmarsh Senior Center
Events for April
8th
Events for April
9th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
Events for April
10th
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gathering Together – An Introduction to Foraging with Sean Allen, Part 1: Ethics of Sustainable ForagingExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for April
11th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for April
12th
Events for April
13th
Events for April
14th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for April
15th
Events for April
16th
Events for April
17th
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gathering Together – An Introduction to Foraging with Sean Allen, Part 2: The Plant KingdomExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for April
18th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parentsExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Farm Talk: The Psychology of Flowers with Hafsa LewisExpired
Bartlett's Farm Garden Center
Events for April
19th
9:30 am - 11:30 am
NCTV Filmmaking Workshop (Free to the community)Expired
Nantucket Dreamland Theater
Events for April
20th
Events for April
21st
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through ConversationExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for April
22nd
Events for April
23rd
5:30 pm
Lecture: The Fluid Border: Maintaining Indigenous Maritime and SovereigntyExpired
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for April
24th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & WoodsExpired
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gathering Together – An Introduction to Foraging with Sean Allen, Part 3: The Fungal KingdomExpired
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for April
25th
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
50th Nantucket Daffodil Festival Weekend Antique Car Parade & Tailgate PicnicOngoing
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for April
26th
Events for April
27th
Events for April
28th
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Mindful History: Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Events for April
29th
Events for April
30th
Events for May
1st
Events for May
2nd
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
Nantucket Atheneum
Events for May
3rd
April 2026
POP-UP Nantucket Bird WalkExpired
Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inky 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 humor—always […]
Story Walk: Island StormOngoing
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Beechwood Farm LoopExpired
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 […]
A Safe Place’s 27th Annual Clothes Line ProjectOngoing
The Clothesline Project is an emotionally moving art display consisting of t-shirts decorated by local survivors of domestic & sexual violence to honor survivors, help with the healing process, & raise awareness to the issues of domestic & sexual violence. Free materials will be available for participants to make their own t-shirts to add to […]
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 […]
50th Nantucket Daffodil Festival Weekend Antique Car Parade & Tailgate PicnicOngoing
Visit town early to view the bedecked vintage cars line up on Main Street. (Drivers are often garbed in themed costumes!) Vote on your favorites. “People’s Choice” ballots are available outside the Chamber office at Zero Main Street. Car staging begins at 9:30 AM. The parade starts at noon following this route: right on Centre […]
Grab & Go Bag: Daffodil CrownOngoing
This week we are making paper flower crowns. Wear your yellow daffodil crown around while you enjoy the daffodils in bloom!
Daffodil Festival Hat PageantOngoing
Show off your creativity with a festively decorated, daffodil-themed hat (Elegant or goofy? It’s all fabulous fun!) and join the Pageant! Open to men, women, and children. Ribbons awarded in adult and youth categories. Starting Saturday, April 25th at 10:00am to open the day’s festivities, you don’t want to miss it! Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harbor […]
Cinema for the Very Young
Every Tuesday morning at 10:30am, please join us with your little ones for a sensory-friendly Rated G or All Ages screening of a film/series (titles will not be announced in advance). Tickets are free and available online or at the box office. All children in attendance must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout […]
Book Signing with Nancy Thayer
Meet the author of Summer Light on Nantucket and other novels at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. * The first 50 readers will receive a free gift from Nancy Thayer
Daffodil Festival Children’s Bike Parade
Fun for children of all ages and their families! Decorate your bicycle, wagon, skateboard, baby carriage or other self-propelled vehicles with a Daffodil theme, or simply come decked out in your best Daffy gear! Ribbons awarded to all participants. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult, and all children on bicycles MUST wear […]
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 […]
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
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 вместе проводить веселые и познавательные занятия на русском языке. ЧТО ВАС ЖДЁТ? · Чтение интересных книг · Увлекательные игры для детей всех возрастов · Просмотр […]
A Daffy Good Time with NanPuppets
Join the fun at Children’s Beach for a lively community puppet show with NanPuppets – a beloved island tradition that’s equal parts heartwarming and hilarious! Led by the one and only Lizza Obremski, this whimsical performance features her cast of puppet pals who are as sweet as they are sassy, bursting with personality and charm. […]
Daffodil Magic with Magic Mark
Get ready to be amazed at Children’s Beach with a magical performance by Magic Mark – the island’s favorite magician who knows just how to keep kids wide-eyed and laughing! His show is interactive, playful, and full of surprises, where the audience becomes part of the magic. Whether he’s pulling off jaw-dropping tricks or inviting […]
Dog Parade with NiSHA
Deck out your four-legged companion in their Daffodil best for a howling good time! Join the Chamber in partnership with NiSHA (Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals) for our Daffodil Dog Parade. Awards will be presented to the most dapper dog for an adorably memorable experience with the family. Sign-up on Main Street during the Antique […]
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 […]
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 […]
Annual Community Daffodil Flower Show
Don’t miss the Nantucket Garden Club Annual Daffodil Flower Show with daffodil flower entries, floral arrangements, and photography entries. Complimentary shuttle buses o n Saturday only, to and from Town 10 Washington Street, between 2 and 5 pm Across the road from the Greenhound, look for the yellow bows
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Steve Rondo
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com
Daffodil Festival Dining at Breeze
As the island blooms with vibrant yellow hues, our chef has curated a special menu inspired by the flavors of spring, showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients and artful presentations. 5 – 6:30 PM Vocals and Jepthe on Piano, Live on the Front Porch 6:30 – 8:30 PM Jepthe on Piano for Breeze Dining
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor Sunset
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 marsh ecosystem in the harbors and conservation efforts that protect the wetlands and meadows around it.
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Sankaty Bluff
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 Sangamonian Interglacial Stage and another pavement of glacial material during the Illinoian Glacial Stage are also underneath us. The only place to see all three […]
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 […]
Sunday Brunch with Complimentary Kids Club
Let us treat the kids while you savor a relaxing brunch! Children ages 3+ (and potty trained) will enjoy: *Games and supervised fun *A special kid-friendly brunch menu *Fire truck rides
Daffodil Festival Dining at Breeze
As the island blooms with vibrant yellow hues, our chef has curated a special menu inspired by the flavors of spring, showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients and artful presentations. 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Michaela Mofsen Guitarist; Live on the Front Porch for Brunch
Annual Community Daffodil Flower Show
Don’t miss the Nantucket Garden Club Annual Daffodil Flower Show with daffodil flower entries, floral arrangements, and photography entries. Complimentary shuttle buses o n Saturday only, to and from Town 10 Washington Street, between 2 and 5 pm Across the road from the Greenhound, look for the yellow bows
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 […]
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 […]
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Steve Rondo
Live music at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Beginner Ukulele Drop In
No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available.
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 […]
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 — […]
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga
Join certified yoga instructor Jill Lauren for some fun yoga with your little one. Start the day playfully connecting to our bodies and our little ones. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our bodies and the present moment. Space is limited to one caregiver per child.
Nantucket Walkabout – Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm
Two island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes makes for fascinating hike through a section of the island molded by 500 feet of ice bearing down on it 21,000 years ago. A trail meanders along the edge of the Stump Swamp offering views of water and the birds that […]
Introduction to Amateur Radio
What is amateur radio? How does it work? How can I see if it’s for me? How can I become a “ham” myself? Members of the local amateur radio club will hold a series of informal seminars at the Atheneum. Our aim is to introduce people of all ages and backgrounds to the hobby of amateur radio. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Head of the Plains Sunset Walk
Come for a walk at dusk with us out on one of Nantucket’s most extraordinary conservation properties to experience a unique island ecosystem painted with vibrant, waning sunlight, maybe catch a moonrise and see the stars in darker skies at sea. Book at WalkNantucket.com
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.
ELL Group Conversation – Intermediate
Practice conversational English in a friendly group setting. Conversation will center around everyday life, American culture, current events around the U.S. and the world, and other topics that may inspire us. Sessions are free, open to adult English language learners, and led by a literacy volunteer. To register contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-332-0605.
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & Woods
Based on a foundation of gravel, rock and clay, Coskata is the reason Nantucket Harbor exists. All around the wooded area of Coskata, which likely translates in the Algonquian Native American language that the Wampanoag Indians spoke to “at the broad woods”, are post-glacial deposits moved northward by littoral drift from Nantucket’s east shore over […]
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
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 […]
Cinema for the Very Young
Every Tuesday morning at 10:30am, please join us with your little ones for a sensory-friendly Rated G or All Ages screening of a film/series (titles will not be announced in advance). Tickets are free and available online or at the box office. All children in attendance must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout […]
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.
Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum
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 slow focused movement. We will conclude with a full body relaxation. This is a short 45 minute practice that will leave one feeling relaxed and recharged […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Smooth Hummocks
Graded relatively flat by glacial meltwater running out over the coastal plain to the ocean 75 miles away when the landmass that would become Nantucket was nothing more than a wide, low ridge of sand, gravel and glacial erratics (boulders), Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses […]
Youth Chorus Ages 8+
A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups.
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Mindfulness Meditation
Each weekly class includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for reflection or questions—designed to support a clearer understanding of the methods and help build a consistent meditation practice. Registration encouraged. No experience needed. Open to all.
Tuesdays with Campbell
Please join for an informal conversation about zoning changes being proposed by Citizen Petitions and the Planning Board, moderated by Campbell Sutton. Topics vary weekly. FREE and Open to the public
Open Arts Night!
We are expanding Open Mic Night into OPEN ARTS NIGHT! Our stage and mic are still open for any and all, but now we’ve added an Arts & Craft component so people may feel free to come and work on any kind of art project while watching the stage show. Bring your knitting! Embroidery! Coloring […]
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 […]
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 […]
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Toddler Time with Miss Melanie
Your toddler will get ready for preschool in this fun, play-based class with educator Melanie Hajjar. Each week includes a new theme with circle time, hands-on activities, engaging toys to explore, and a project to create together.
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 […]
Reader’s Advisory with Annye Camara
Looking for your next great read? Join our Reader’s Advisory Group from 11:00–12:00 PM and meet with Annye Camara, who will help you discover books tailored to your interests. Whether you’re in a reading slump or eager to explore something new, come chat, share what you love, and leave with great recommendations. Free and Open to All!
Nantucket Walkabout – Head of the Plains
Ocean blue and endless in the distance. A heady, briny aroma. A roar of crashing waves. A vast open coastal plain bathed in fading sunlight with a moon starting to appear. You’ve found Nantucket’s magnificent Head of the Plains at sunset! On the trail now, you glimpse some sort of hawk hovering low on little […]
Library Legos
Join us for some creative construction! The library will supply the LEGO bricks and you can have some fun. The program is FREE but space is limited.
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.
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 and host fun 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!) **! Experienced players and newbies are all welcome! Game […]
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Join our YA librarian to explore dungeons, battle monsters, and let your inner warrior out in our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons club. All you need to bring is your untapped imagination and a hunger for adventure. All skill levels welcome. This event is intended for ages 13-18. Space is limited so please arrive on time. […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Polpis Harbor Sunset
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 marsh ecosystem in the harbors and conservation efforts that protect the wetlands and meadows around it.
Atheneum Knitting Group
Calling all knitters! Gather your projects and supplies and come knit with us. Are you curious about learning how to knit? Our group of veterans can get you started. Are you stymied by a challenge in your project? Our group can help with that. The Atheneum Knitters Group is a fun, relaxed place to share […]
Celtic Sessions
Drop in and enjoy playing classic Celtic tunes in a group setting.
Story Walk: Island Storm
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll […]
Nantucket Walkabout – Head of the Plains
Ocean blue and endless in the distance. A heady, briny aroma. A roar of crashing waves. A vast open coastal plain bathed in fading sunlight with a moon starting to appear. You’ve found Nantucket’s magnificent Head of the Plains at sunset! On the trail now, you glimpse some sort of hawk hovering low on little […]
Toddler Story Time
For children up to 3 years old. Join us for some short stories, fingerplays, and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens.
Marbling with Acrylics: Practice Makes Perfect
This workshop offers you the chance to practice and move toward the mastery of Marbling patterns and techniques with which you would like more time and guidance. This is a no-rush workshop with a relaxed tempo allowing for multiple attempts at refining a pattern. Students are encouraged to bring samples of papers that have caused them difficulty or images of patterns […]
Preschool Story Time
Join us for a special 30 minute story time featuring new and classical tales. For children ages 3+. Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk 30 minutes before the program begins.
Nantucket Walkabout – Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm
Two island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes makes for fascinating hike through a section of the island molded by 500 feet of ice bearing down on it 21,000 years ago. A trail meanders along the edge of the Stump Swamp offering views of water and the birds that […]
Burger Night
In addition to our regular dinner menu, join us for Burger Night! Enjoy a special burger menu with gourmet toppings, crispy fries, and all your favorites — a fun, flavorful night out in a cozy island setting.
Trivia at Cisco Brewers: Connor Cox
Trivia at Cisco Brewers
ELL Beginner English
Learn essential phrases and vocabulary for everyday conversation. Practice speaking and boost your confidence in a friendly classroom setting. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Tuesday evening at the library. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at […]
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.
Philosophy Club in The Great Hall
Calling all Deep Thinkers and Ponderers, Join us Thursday Evenings in the Great Hall for thoughtful and engaging conversation. Led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. This event is open to all ages!
What Were You Wearing?
This international survivor art installation pushes back against rape myths. By displaying survivor stories along with their clothing, this exhibit shows that what someone is wearing never equates to consent. Please join A safe Place at 19 Amelia Drive for this free showcase for change
Open Mic Night
Bring your varied talents to The Dreamland’s beautiful Harborview Room on Thursday evenings to perform in front of your fellow island creatives in a supportive and fun environment! Hosted by David Martin Hayes and friends, these weekly gatherings are a great place to work out new stand-up material, sing a song you’ve been waiting to […]
May 2026
Nantucket Walkabout – Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge — Coskata Pond & Woods
Based on a foundation of gravel, rock and clay, Coskata is the reason Nantucket Harbor exists. All around the wooded area of Coskata, which likely translates in the Algonquian Native American language that the Wampanoag Indians spoke to “at the broad woods”, are post-glacial deposits moved northward by littoral drift from Nantucket’s east shore over […]
Story Walk: Drawn Together
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens—with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.
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 […]
MMA Learning Lab: Metal Detecting 101, with Nikoline Bohr
This introductory workshop will guide you through the exciting world of metal detecting! The talk will explain the key principles of successful metal detecting such as metal detecting method, understanding location, ethics, and gear. The talk will be followed by a display of both common and interesting finds and an interactive equipment demonstration. Whether you’re […]
Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm
Spring Fridays are back in full swing, and our weekly tasting is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. Join us from 3:30–5:30pm on Fridays for a relaxed, guided pairing of our favorite wines and cheeses. Stop by, settle in, and start your weekend at the Farm!
Live Music at Cisco Brewers: The Slips
Featuring The Slips at Cisco Brewers
Teen Game Night
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.
Full Moon Nature Walk – Flower Moon
Join Joanna Roche on a peaceful one hour walk (up to 2 miles on uneven terrain) under the light of the full Moon. Discover the legends and narratives of the past and present. Enjoy the tranquility of the quiet night sky and learn about our Moon’s current themes and its important symbolism. Our complimentary under […]
Story Walk: Drawn Together
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens—with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.
Jail Break Escape Room
Escape from the NHA’s Old Jail! Assemble a team of clever comrades, put your problem-solving skills to the test, and attempt to decode the clues that will lead you to the keys to your freedom. The NHA’s first ever escape room will be an interactive experience in a cell of the Old Jail, where participants […]
Grab & Go Bag: Dragonfly Pin
This week we are making a dragonfly pin! As long as supplies last.
Keeper For A Day
Have you ever wondered what it takes to care for reptiles, amphibians, fish, and other fascinating creatures? Join MMA Naturalists as an animal keeper for a day and experience it firsthand! Participants will help prepare diets, feed members of our living collection, clean and refresh enclosures, and learn how we keep our animal ambassadors healthy […]
Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island
Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House for a walking tour concerning the lives of Maria Mitchell and Nantucket’s famous and infamous women, as well as the lesser known women of our island. Learn why whaling, Quakerism, and the isolation of an island afforded these women opportunities that women elsewhere in America at the […]
Historic Bike Tour
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 to explore the beautiful locations on the periphery of town you may have missed, all while escaping the hustle and bustle of downtown Nantucket. Our […]
Cinema for the Very Young
Every Tuesday morning at 10:30am, please join us with your little ones for a sensory-friendly Rated G or All Ages screening of a film/series (titles will not be announced in advance). Tickets are free and available online or at the box office. All children in attendance must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout […]
Клуб для русскоговорящих детей и родителей! Club for Russian-speaking kids and parents
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 вместе проводить веселые и познавательные занятия на русском языке. ЧТО ВАС ЖДЁТ? · Чтение интересных книг · Увлекательные игры для детей всех возрастов · Просмотр […]
R.E.A.D with a Buddy
Join NiSHA’s Pet Partner Therapy Animal teams for a fun, relaxed, and nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply enjoy reading. If you haven’t experienced the relaxing pleasure of reading with a dog, stop by 54 Main Street and give it a try. First come, first read! All ages welcome!
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 — […]
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2026 Annual Events
April 24 -26, Daffodil Festival
May 27 – 31, Wine & Food Festival
June 11 -14, Book Festival
June 17 – 22, Film Festival
July 4, – Independence Day Festivities
July 6 – 12, Nantucket Dance Festival
July 7 – 9, Nantucket Garden Festival
July 9 – 11, Comedy Festival
July 13 -16, NHA’s Nantucket by Design
August 8, Boston Pops
August 12 – 16, Nantucket Race Week
August 16, Opera House Cup
September: Nantucket Harvest Fair
November, NHA’s Festival of Wreaths
December 4 – 6, Christmas Stroll
December, NHA’s Festival of Trees
