Nantucket Events Calendar
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Story Walk: Sweep
All Day
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
Ed’s bad mood begins as something really small, hardly a thing at all. But before long it grows, gathers pace, and spreads through the whole town. Can Ed sweep his… Read more
Short Days Long Nights 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery 8 Federal Street
AAN "Short Days, Long Nights" Exhibition: As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the Artists Association of Nantucket continues into the cozy Fall season by featuring an… Read more
Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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… Read more
Children’s Chess Club
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
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 Chess Club! Intended for grades 2-6.… Read more
Philosophy Club in The Great Hall
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
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… Read more
ELL Beginner & Intermediate English
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.
ELL Beginner's English class for those seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Intermediate English conversation for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The Literacy Volunteers… Read more