Nantucket Events Calendar

FREE Story & Art! Ages 2-5 (with Caretaker)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Young children and their caretakers gather for a nourishing story, which serves to inspire the art activity of the morning. Children will work with a variety of media on a… Read more

Holiday Works Exhibition Join us for a Reception Friday

5:00 PM

Zentangle Art with Denese Allen

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.

Discover the Art of Zentangle  Join us as we return to to the cozy season, with this relaxing and draw using the Zentangle class- led by Denese Allen. Come explore… 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

Oysterra

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts 23 Wauwinet Rd

Learn to craft a clay oyster shell at NISDA while learning about their lifecycle, ecology, and restoration from the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery and Nantucket Conservation Foundation. You’ll get to… Read more

Monday Clay Sculpture, Ages 6–9

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Children explore traditional sculpture and hand-building techniques to create fun and unique pieces of art inspired by art history, nature, and their own imaginations. Come have some messy fun!

Ceramic Artist in Residence Art Talk

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join the 2026 Erin Donahue and Family Ceramic Artist in Residence, Susan Messer McBride for an evening discussion about her process and inspiration.

FREE Story & Art! Ages 2-5 (with Caretaker)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Young children and their caretakers gather for a nourishing story, which serves to inspire the art activity of the morning. Children will work with a variety of media on a… Read more

Watercolor: People & Places, 18+

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bring your favorite memories, travels, and everyday moments to life through the expressive medium of watercolor. In this inspiring class, students will learn how to capture the unique character of… 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

Monoprint Magic: Drypoint and Monotype Techniques, 18+

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Discover the creative possibilities of monoprinting through the painterly printmaking techniques of drypoint and monotype. This engaging course explores how these two versatile processes can be used independently or combined… Read more

Make-It Holiday: Gift Crafting, Ages 9-12

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Kids get into the holiday spirit of MAKING & GIVING! In this class we will get busy crafting unique handmade creations, enjoying and exploring a variety of media as we… Read more

Monday Clay Sculpture, Ages 6–9

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Children explore traditional sculpture and hand-building techniques to create fun and unique pieces of art inspired by art history, nature, and their own imaginations. Come have some messy fun!

FREE Story & Art! Ages 2-5 (with Caretaker)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Young children and their caretakers gather for a nourishing story, which serves to inspire the art activity of the morning. Children will work with a variety of media on a… Read more

Gallery Exhibition Holiday Works

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sustainable Nantucket Pre-Thanksgiving Farmers & Artisans Market

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market Cambridge Street

Since 2006, the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market has been a must-visit destination for both residents and visitors—a vibrant gathering place where Nantucket’s growers, makers, and food producers showcase… Read more

Gallery Exhibition Holiday Works

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wreath Workshop

All Day

Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Kick off the holiday season at Bartlett's! Decorate your very own 12" balsam holiday wreath with guided instructions. Gather in our hayloft to kick off the festive season by decorating… Read more

Sustainable Nantucket Post-Thanksgiving Farmers & Artisans Market

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Since 2006, the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market has been a must-visit destination for both residents and visitors—a vibrant gathering place where Nantucket’s growers, makers, and food producers showcase… Read more

Make-It Holiday: Gift Crafting, Ages 9-12

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Kids get into the holiday spirit of MAKING & GIVING! In this class we will get busy crafting unique handmade creations, enjoying and exploring a variety of media as we… Read more

Monday Clay Sculpture, Ages 6–9

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Children explore traditional sculpture and hand-building techniques to create fun and unique pieces of art inspired by art history, nature, and their own imaginations. Come have some messy fun!

FREE Story & Art! Ages 2-5 (with Caretaker)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Young children and their caretakers gather for a nourishing story, which serves to inspire the art activity of the morning. Children will work with a variety of media on a… Read more

Needlepoint Round Ornament Finishing: A Christmas Miracle! with Meg Fielder

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

1800 House 4 Mill Street

Just in time for the holidays learn how to finish your needlepoint ROUND ornaments.  Complete your holiday gift giving or add more ornaments to your own tree. Join us for an exclusive… Read more

Gallery Exhibition Holiday Works

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wreath Workshop

All Day

Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Kick off the holiday season at Bartlett's! Decorate your very own 12" balsam holiday wreath with guided instructions. Gather in our hayloft to kick off the festive season by decorating… Read more

Sustainable Nantucket Holiday Market

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Nantucket Yacht Club 1 South Beach Street

Since 2006, the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market has been a must-visit destination for both residents and visitors—a vibrant gathering place where Nantucket’s growers, makers, and food producers showcase… Read more

Sustainable Nantucket Holiday Market

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Nantucket Yacht Club 1 South Beach Street

Since 2006, the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market has been a must-visit destination for both residents and visitors—a vibrant gathering place where Nantucket’s growers, makers, and food producers showcase… Read more

Make-It Holiday: Gift Crafting, Ages 9-12

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Kids get into the holiday spirit of MAKING & GIVING! In this class we will get busy crafting unique handmade creations, enjoying and exploring a variety of media as we… Read more

FREE Community Workshop! Twining: Create Holiday Cordage from Recycled Fabric! 15+

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Learn to twine! Upscale scraps of fabric into beautiful lengths of cord. Cordage is a simple and repetitive process that is accessible even to those who would not consider themself… Read more

Gallery Exhibition Holiday Works

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Make-It Holiday: Gift Crafting, Ages 9-12

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Kids get into the holiday spirit of MAKING & GIVING! In this class we will get busy crafting unique handmade creations, enjoying and exploring a variety of media as we… Read more

Gallery Exhibition Holiday Works

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Gallery Exhibition Holiday Works

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM