Nantucket Events Calendar

Friday, September 25, 2026

Story Walk: In a Jar

All Day

Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.

Here's a marvelous picture book, charmingly written and beautifully illustrated, about the power of memory and the magic of friendship. Llewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things… Read more

Sports Fishing on the Herbert T

7:00 AM

Herbert T Slip #14, Straight Wharf

Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip on the Herbert T is a… 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

NCF – Weekly Walk – Head of the Plains

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

A bountiful and bustling walk through the blooming sandplain grasslands in our Head of the Plains property. Experience calm forested paths and wide open views as you learn of the… 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

Marine Story Hour

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

MMA Aquarium 32 Washington Street

Enjoy this program designed for the young aquarist in your family! During each session, an MMA educator will read a marine science themed book, introduce you to one of the… 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

Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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… Read more

Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim

3:30 PM

Endeavor Slip #1015, Straight Wharf

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

Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Fridays are back in full swing, and our weekly tasting is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. Join us from 4 – 6pm on Fridays for a relaxed, guided pairing… Read more

Wine Tasting at Mór Wine

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mór Wine 16 Federal Street

Join us for a wine tasting 4-6 pm. Sip on some of our favorite wines while you browse Commonwealth’s fabulous resale collection. 16 Federal Street. Morwine.com

Live Music by Twin Fin 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 Cocktail Cruise

4:00 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.

Smith’s Point Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout

4:00 PM

Catch an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island with Nantucket Walkabout Guide Peter Brace. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon… Read more

Curing Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Nantucket Cottage Hospital 57 Prospect Street

David A. Hafler, M.D. is the William and Lois Edgerly Professor of Neurology and Professor of Immunobiology and Neurology Chair Emeritus at Yale School of Medicine, Professor Emeritus at Harvard… Read more

Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise

5:30 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

Teen Game Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Nantucket Atheneum 1 India St.

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more! The games… Read more

The Mousetrap presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

7:00 PM - 9:15 PM

Bennett Hall 62 Centre Street

Step into the snow-bound world of Monkswell Manor and become part of theatrical history. Written by Agatha Christie, The Mousetrap opened in London in 1952 and holds the title of… Read more