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Wednesday, June 17th:

31st Annual Nantucket Film Festival– DAY 1: From June 17th to June 22nd. For over three decades, the Nantucket Film Festival has become one of the premier destination film festivals in the world. Visitors flock from all over to experience our preview screenings, Signature Programs, and stand out hospitality on a magical island rich with history, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful sandy beaches. NFF is excited to continue sharing their love for storytelling, cinema, and community with you. Be sure to check out our timeline to see all the important upcoming dates! Click here for passes and tickets. For a full program schedule, click here.

Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand: Every Wednesday, line begins at 10:00 am. Come to Mitchell’s Book Corner for Elin’s iconic weekly Wednesday signings this summer. No pre-purchase is required for Elin’s signings. The first 100 people in line will get a ticket. Only books purchased at Mitchell’s and Bookworks can be autographed!

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Nantucket’s Historic Coloured Cemetery - Stories Told by Nantucketers: Join the Nantucket Cemetery Commission at 9:00 am for the dedication of a new monument honoring Absalom F. Boston, Nantucket's renowned Black whaling master, and his wife Hannah Cook Boston. Held at the Historic Coloured Cemetery, the ceremony will feature narrators from the award-winning documentary Nantucket's Historic Coloured Cemetery: Stories Told by Nantucketers, as they share stories of the Boston family and celebrate Nantucket's rich Black history. Link to the film.

Dharma Yoga in the Hayloft: From 8:45 to 9:45 am, and 10:15 to 11:15 am at Bartlett’s Farm. Join Joanne of Dharma Yoga for yoga and movement that strengthens and lengthens, enlivens and invigorates, soothes and calms. Allowing you to feel better and live more fully in your bodymind being. Registration is required and the schedule is subject to change. For more information, click here!

Plein Air Painting with Tim Horn: From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Artist Association of Nantucket’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. This painting workshop is designed for advanced beginner and intermediate painters working in oils. Plein-air students should have enough experience painting in oils to feel comfortable working with the medium and painting independently using an outdoor easel and have familiarity and a comfort level with a plein-air set up. Students will focus primarily on how to convey a sense of light in their paintings by identifying, clarifying and establishing proper value relationships. Using exercises to help simplify these concepts, students will work to achieve clean color in our paintings, and utilize value patterns to aid in developing successful compositions. Click here to register.

Eureka Day at the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket: 7:00 pm at Theatre Workshop, 62 Centre St. – At the progressive “Eureka Day School” in Berkeley, California, a mumps outbreak forces the members of the school’s parent/administrator executive committee to confront a crisis they never imagined. Known for consensus-driven decision-making, “holding space,” and an ethos of inclusivity, the group seriously grapples with a vaccine-health-policy issue that splinters their community. What begins as polite negotiation rapidly descends into raw ideological conflict, live-streamed parent meetings, emoji-driven outrage, and a larger question: when science meets values, and consensus collapses, can a community survive? Marked by biting humor, rapid-fire dialogue, and serious stakes, the play is both a farce and a mirror: it skewers “woke” liberalism, but also holds tenderness for parents trying to do right by their kids. It asks: Is there still room for doubt in a world where everyone demands certainty? And: what happens when the tools of inclusion become barriers to action? –

The dark comedy won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Tickets are $75 and can be found here.

Thursday, June 18th: 

ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Courses: ELL Beginner’s & Intermediate English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills and seeking to learn basic conversation used in daily activities. The Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum (LVA) offer a drop-in beginner class every Thursday evening at the library from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The class is free, conducted in English and pre-registration is not required. For more information contact Cheryl at ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org, or 508-228-1110 x113.

31st Annual Nantucket Film Festival– DAY 2: From June 17th to June 22nd. For over three decades, the Nantucket Film Festival has become one of the premier destination film festivals in the world. Visitors flock from all over to experience our preview screenings, Signature Programs, and stand out hospitality on a magical island rich with history, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful sandy beaches. NFF is excited to continue sharing their love for storytelling, cinema, and community with you. Be sure to check out our timeline to see all the important upcoming dates! Click here for passes and tickets. For a full program schedule, click here.

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Eureka Day at the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket: 7:00 pm at Theatre Workshop, 62 Centre St. – At the progressive “Eureka Day School” in Berkeley, California, a mumps outbreak forces the members of the school’s parent/administrator executive committee to confront a crisis they never imagined. Known for consensus-driven decision-making, “holding space,” and an ethos of inclusivity, the group seriously grapples with a vaccine-health-policy issue that splinters their community. What begins as polite negotiation rapidly descends into raw ideological conflict, live-streamed parent meetings, emoji-driven outrage, and a larger question: when science meets values, and consensus collapses, can a community survive? Marked by biting humor, rapid-fire dialogue, and serious stakes, the play is both a farce and a mirror: it skewers “woke” liberalism, but also holds tenderness for parents trying to do right by their kids. It asks: Is there still room for doubt in a world where everyone demands certainty? And: what happens when the tools of inclusion become barriers to action? –

The dark comedy won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Tickets are $75 and can be found here.

Women’s Drop-In Soccer: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Nobadeer Turf Field, 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. This is a great opportunity for women ages 15 through college to come together and play some recreational soccer! Whether you are a college or high school student, this FREE opportunity is open to all– no registration required. This drop-in is facilitated by Nantucket High School Girls’ Soccer Coach Doug Lebrecht. For any questions, contact Doug at 508-332-0055.

Owl Prowl with the Maria Mitchell Association: Every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. Night-time has always had a mysterious appeal, which brings out a whole new cast of avian and other creatures! Join the MMA's Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, as you listen for calls of a variety of nocturnal animals and birds. You will watch for owls as they begin their nightly activity. While an owl sighting is not guaranteed, you will certainly be able to observe several fascinating nocturnal animal species. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 8 and older. This program meets at the MMA Administrative Office at 4 Vestal Street. Pre-registration is required and can be found here.

Friday, June 19th:

Fresh Pasta Class at Cafe 22: From 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Join Cafe 22’s team to make two varieties of fresh pasta: Pappardelle and classic spinach ricotta ravioli. Guests will enjoy small Italian inspired bites, learn the basics in pasta making, and will take their homemade pastas home, along with ideas and recipes for how to best prepare them, in the comfort of their own kitchens. Click here to reserve a spot!

31st Annual Nantucket Film Festival– DAY 3: From June 17th to June 22nd. For over three decades, the Nantucket Film Festival has become one of the premier destination film festivals in the world. Visitors flock from all over to experience our preview screenings, Signature Programs, and stand out hospitality on a magical island rich with history, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful sandy beaches. NFF is excited to continue sharing their love for storytelling, cinema, and community with you. Be sure to check out our timeline to see all the important upcoming dates! Click here for passes and tickets. For a full program schedule, click here.

Dharma Yoga in the Hayloft: 10:15 to 11:15 am at Bartlett’s Farm. Join Joanne of Dharma Yoga for yoga and movement that strengthens and lengthens, enlivens and invigorates, soothes and calms. Allowing you to feel better and live more fully in your bodymind being. Registration is required and the schedule is subject to change. For more information, click here!

Eureka Day at the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket: 7:00 pm at Theatre Workshop, 62 Centre St. – At the progressive “Eureka Day School” in Berkeley, California, a mumps outbreak forces the members of the school’s parent/administrator executive committee to confront a crisis they never imagined. Known for consensus-driven decision-making, “holding space,” and an ethos of inclusivity, the group seriously grapples with a vaccine-health-policy issue that splinters their community. What begins as polite negotiation rapidly descends into raw ideological conflict, live-streamed parent meetings, emoji-driven outrage, and a larger question: when science meets values, and consensus collapses, can a community survive? Marked by biting humor, rapid-fire dialogue, and serious stakes, the play is both a farce and a mirror: it skewers “woke” liberalism, but also holds tenderness for parents trying to do right by their kids. It asks: Is there still room for doubt in a world where everyone demands certainty? And: what happens when the tools of inclusion become barriers to action? –

The dark comedy won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Tickets are $75 and can be found here.

Wine and Rines: Every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Spring Fridays are back in full swing. Bartlett’s Farm’s weekly tasting is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. Join them for a relaxed, guided pairing of their favorite wines and cheeses. This event is always free, and no reservation required!

Saturday, June 20th:

31st Annual Nantucket Film Festival– DAY 4: From June 17th to June 22nd. For over three decades, the Nantucket Film Festival has become one of the premier destination film festivals in the world. Visitors flock from all over to experience our preview screenings, Signature Programs, and stand out hospitality on a magical island rich with history, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful sandy beaches. NFF is excited to continue sharing their love for storytelling, cinema, and community with you. Be sure to check out our timeline to see all the important upcoming dates! Click here for passes and tickets. For a full program schedule, click here.

Farm Walking Tour: Book your tickets for a journey around Bartlett's Farm and see two hundred years of agricultural history here on Nantucket– a behind the scenes journey inside the heart of Nantucket’s oldest family farm. While Bartlett’s Farm has been tilling these fields since the early 1800s, their greenhouse operations represent the modern frontier of island agriculture. The tour is approximately 30 minutes, and tickets can be found here.

Cinema for the Very Young at Dreamland: Every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 am. Join the Dreamland 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). All children in attendance must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout the 90 minute program. Lights will be left on at medium strength and the volume of the screening turned down to a moderate level to accommodate and encourage socialization. Tickets can be found here.

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Nantucket Clean Team: Every Saturday morning at 8:00 am. Nantucket Clean Team’s mission is to keep our fragile, beautiful island as free of litter and debris as possible through weekly clean-up outings beginning in late April through the last Saturday in October. They look to recruit year-round residents and seasonal visitors to join them on appointed days and times, and to become “adjunk” members, cleaning when and where they are able. Follow @ackcleanteam on Instagram for weekly meeting locations, usually posted a day or two before!

Sustainable Nantucket's Farmers & Artisans Market: The Farmers & Artisans Market occurs from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Cambridge and North Water streets in downtown Nantucket. The market is weather-permitting. Come enjoy fresh produce and items from rotating vendors.

'Sconset Trust's Spring Lighthouse Open Day: Come to Sankaty Head Lighthouse's opening day from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm! Climb the spiral staircase to the top of the lighthouse for beautiful views of the island and Sankaty Golf Course. Registration is required, and can be found here! Please limit your sign up to no more than 5 climbers, who must be 7 years of age or older and accompanied by an adult.

Dharma Yoga in the Hayloft: From 8:30 to 9:30 am, and 10:15 to 11:15 am at Bartlett’s Farm. Join Joanne of Dharma Yoga for yoga and movement that strengthens and lengthens, enlivens and invigorates, soothes and calms. Allowing you to feel better and live more fully in your bodymind being. Registration is required and the schedule is subject to change. For more information, click here!

Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island: From 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House, Jascin Leonardo Finger, 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 time were not afforded. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell House 1 Vestal Street. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. In the event of inclement weather, programs will be cancelled and participants will be notified. Register here.

Family Connections Tour at the Whaling Museum: Bring the whole family to experience the featured exhibit, The Wider World and Scrimshaw from 10:30 to 11:15 am. The museum guides will bring gallery topics to life with visual and tactile elements, connecting Nantucket and the World, Scrimshaw, and Wider World galleries to share about the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, souvenir collecting, and more. This event is included with museum admission and registration is strongly recommended. Click here to register.

Horseshoe Crab Solstice Walk: Celebrate International Horseshoe Crab Day from 9:00 to 10:00 pm by joining MMA Director of Astronomy, Dr. Jackie Milingo, and MMA Aquarium Manager, Chelsea Petrik, on a special interdisciplinary night walk on the beach as we search for horseshoe crabs, learn about horseshoe crab biology, and discuss the physics of lunar phases, seasons, and tides! We will also observe constellations and discuss how marine organisms, including horseshoe crabs, may use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate in the ocean. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 13 and older. Horseshoe Crab Solstice Walk meets at the Madaket Harbor on 27 Massachusetts Avenue. Overflow parking is available at 6 Massachusetts Ave. All registered children must be accompanied by a registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required for this nighttime program. Registration closes at 4pm on the day of the program. Flashlights or headlamps will be provided, but it is recommended that you bring your own lighting. Personal transport to and from the meeting location is required to participate in the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled and participants notified.

Juneteenth Block Party: From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the African Meeting House. Celebrate a day of music, culture, history, and community with live performances, Black artists and makers, family activities, local history exhibits, and stories that shaped our community– all in the heart of Nantucket. Presented by the Museum of African American History, the Town of Nantucket, Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, and Nantucket Historical Association. This celebration honors freedom, resilience, creativity, and connection.

Shoot for the Stars: From 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Nantucket S.T.A.R.’s mission is to offer inclusive recreational activities that support and celebrate diverse strengths and abilities through collaborations with families and community partnerships. Their event offerings include a keynote speaker, live S.T.A.R. dance performance, hors devours and refreshments, silent auction, and the invaluable opportunity to meet and hear from some of our Stars. A purchase of a ticket directly supports the success of this year's Shoot for the Stars event. Every dollar donated will go directly towards supporting program fees, covering our organization's operation costs, and maintaining highly qualified specialized staff. The cornerstone of this year’s fundraising will focus on bringing back S.T.A.R. Summer Camp! Click here for tickets and more information.

Eureka Day at the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket: 7:00 pm at Theatre Workshop, 62 Centre St. – At the progressive “Eureka Day School” in Berkeley, California, a mumps outbreak forces the members of the school’s parent/administrator executive committee to confront a crisis they never imagined. Known for consensus-driven decision-making, “holding space,” and an ethos of inclusivity, the group seriously grapples with a vaccine-health-policy issue that splinters their community. What begins as polite negotiation rapidly descends into raw ideological conflict, live-streamed parent meetings, emoji-driven outrage, and a larger question: when science meets values, and consensus collapses, can a community survive? Marked by biting humor, rapid-fire dialogue, and serious stakes, the play is both a farce and a mirror: it skewers “woke” liberalism, but also holds tenderness for parents trying to do right by their kids. It asks: Is there still room for doubt in a world where everyone demands certainty? And: what happens when the tools of inclusion become barriers to action? –

The dark comedy won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. Tickets are $75 and can be found here.

Sunday, June 21st:

Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews: Every Sunday from 7:45 to 10:00 am. Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and 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 useful in a foggy environment—natural and human history, unexpected rarities, and other stories fill out the picture. Children 8 and up are welcome with an adult guardian. Wear sensible shoes, dress for the weather. This program convenes at the MMA Admin Office at 4 Vestal Street, and parking is recommended in the town lot. This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather and a ticket exchange issued for an alternative date. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.

31st Annual Nantucket Film Festival– DAY 5: From June 17th to June 22nd. For over three decades, the Nantucket Film Festival has become one of the premier destination film festivals in the world. Visitors flock from all over to experience our preview screenings, Signature Programs, and stand out hospitality on a magical island rich with history, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful sandy beaches. NFF is excited to continue sharing their love for storytelling, cinema, and community with you. Be sure to check out our timeline to see all the important upcoming dates! Click here for passes and tickets. For a full program schedule, click here.

Monday, June 22nd:

31st Annual Nantucket Film Festival– DAY 6: From June 17th to June 22nd. For over three decades, the Nantucket Film Festival has become one of the premier destination film festivals in the world. Visitors flock from all over to experience our preview screenings, Signature Programs, and stand out hospitality on a magical island rich with history, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful sandy beaches. NFF is excited to continue sharing their love for storytelling, cinema, and community with you. Be sure to check out our timeline to see all the important upcoming dates! Click here for passes and tickets. For a full program schedule, click here.

En Plein Air with Nikoline Bohr: Step outside and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Nantucket with En Plein Air, an outdoor painting and drawing class designed to help you capture the island's stunning landscapes in vibrant color. Led by Nikoline Bohr, this class will guide you through the techniques of plein air painting—creating art directly from nature. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll learn how to observe, sketch, and paint the beauty of Nantucket’s beaches, gardens, and historic architecture. This hands-on experience will inspire your creativity and allow you to bring the island’s charm to life on canvas or paper. Join us for a relaxing and enriching session that combines the joys of art, nature, and the breathtaking scenery of Nantucket. This program is designed to be interesting for adults. This program meets at the MMA Outdoor Classroom at 33 Washington St.. Pre-registration is required and registration closes at 3pm the day before the program. Materials are provided.

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction at the NHA: FREE & Open to the Community every Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm! 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 instruction is provided but basic tools are available for your use. For questions, contact HeritageCraft@nha.org.

Mahjong Mondays at Legit: Every Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Legit, 12 Old South Wharf. ​Join Nantucket Mahjong Club every week from June 1 through August 10 at Legit Boutique for beginner lessons and open play at Legit Nantucket, a boutique offering curated women’s clothing, accessories, and lifestyle goods sourced internationally. Come solo, come with friends, come back every week! This event will include open play, beginner lessons, non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks, and tiles are provided- Just bring yourself and they’ll handle the rest! Open play tickets are $25, and beginner group lessons are $45. Click here to sign up!

Stargazing at Loines Observatory: Join professional astronomers at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory for Open Night Stargazing sessions held June through November on Nantucket. Guests can explore the night sky through historic and modern telescopes while viewing the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, as well as learning about current astronomy research. The all-ages outdoor program takes place at 59 Milk Street, with tickets costing $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Pre-registration is recommended, and events are weather-dependent. Register Here!

Tuesday, June 23rd:

Cinema for the Very Young at Dreamland: Every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 am. Join the Dreamland 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). All children in attendance must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout the 90 minute program. Lights will be left on at medium strength and the volume of the screening turned down to a moderate level to accommodate and encourage socialization. Tickets can be found here.

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Pick Your Own Veggies: Attention all Bartlett’s veggie-enthusiasts, this family-friendly tour is tailored for you! Step aboard their hay wagon as they take you on a 1.5 hour-long journey to the heart of our produce fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s fresh and in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and they will provide you with a bag so you can fill it up with farm-fresh vegetables to take home. For more information and tickets, click here!

Golden Age Films at Dreamland - Casablanca: Every Tuesday at 1:30 pm. The Golden Age Film Series is free for members, free for seniors and only $13 for the general public. Come to the screening of the 1943 movie Casablanca. Funding for free senior admission provided by The Nantucket Fund at the Community Foundation for Nantucket and The Remain Fund at the Community Foundation for Nantucket. Tickets can be found here!

Women’s Drop-In Soccer: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Nobadeer Turf Field, 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. This is a great opportunity for women ages 15 through college to come together and play some recreational soccer! Whether you are a college or high school student, this FREE opportunity is open to all– no registration required. This drop-in is facilitated by Nantucket High School Girls’ Soccer Coach Doug Lebrecht. For any questions, contact Doug at 508-332-0055.

Wednesday June 24th

Nantucket Conservation Foundation Ecology Excursions- Botany of Windswept Bog: From 9:00 to 11:00 am at 301 Polpis Road. Join Plant Research Ecologist/Botanist Kelly Omand to hear about her work studying the plant life of Windswept Bog, pre- and post-restoration. See the native plant species that NCF has promoted through their wetland restoration journey and the ecological communities that are still taking shape through active management and propagation. Register here.

Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand: Every Wednesday, the line begins at 10:00 am. Come to Mitchell’s Book Corner for Elin’s iconic weekly Wednesday signings this summer. No pre-purchase is required for Elin’s signings. The first 100 people in line will get a ticket. Only books purchased at Mitchell’s and Bookworks can be autographed!

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Farm Walking Tour: Book your tickets for a journey around Bartlett's Farm and see two hundred years of agricultural history here on Nantucket– a behind the scenes journey inside the heart of Nantucket’s oldest family farm. While Bartlett’s Farm has been tilling these fields since the early 1800s, their greenhouse operations represent the modern frontier of island agriculture. The tour is approximately 30 minutes, and tickets can be found here.

Stargazing at Loines Observatory: Join professional astronomers at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory for Open Night Stargazing sessions held June through November on Nantucket. Guests can explore the night sky through historic and modern telescopes while viewing the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, as well as learning about current astronomy research. The all-ages outdoor program takes place at 59 Milk Street, with tickets costing $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Pre-registration is recommended, and events are weather-dependent. Register Here!


Thursday June 25th

Women’s Drop-In Soccer: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Nobadeer Turf Field, 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. This is a great opportunity for women ages 15 through college to come together and play some recreational soccer! Whether you are a college or high school student, this FREE opportunity is open to all– no registration required. This drop-in is facilitated by Nantucket High School Girls’ Soccer Coach Doug Lebrecht. For any questions, contact Doug at 508-332-0055.

Pick Your Own Veggies: Attention all Bartlett’s veggie-enthusiasts, this family-friendly tour is tailored for you! Step aboard their hay wagon as they take you on a 1.5 hour-long journey to the heart of our produce fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s fresh and in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and they will provide you with a bag so you can fill it up with farm-fresh vegetables to take home. For more information and tickets, click here!

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Owl Prowl with the Maria Mitchell Association: Every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. Night-time has always had a mysterious appeal, which brings out a whole new cast of avian and other creatures! Join the MMA's Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, as you listen for calls of a variety of nocturnal animals and birds. You will watch for owls as they begin their nightly activity. While an owl sighting is not guaranteed, you will certainly be able to observe several fascinating nocturnal animal species. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 8 and older. This program meets at the MMA Administrative Office at 4 Vestal Street. Pre-registration is required and can be found here.

AAN Exhibition Opening Day- From Moors to Moorings: At the Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery on 8 Federal Street. This exhibition celebrates the diverse coastal and inland landscapes of Nantucket, taking viewers on a visual journey from the island's iconic heathlands to its bustling, boat-filled harbor. 

Friday, June 26th:

Nantucket Conservation Foundation Weekly Walks- Milestone Cranberry Bog: From 8:30 to 10:30 am at the Milestone Cranberry Bog. Visit this historic Cranberry Bog in the height of summer. See the cranberry vines in bloom and hear the efforts we make for the future of this cranberry cultivation tradition on island. Register here.

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Nantucket Wellness Festival: Opening day at 9:00 am at Dreamland running all day. The Nantucket Wellness Festival is designed to be a cohesive and progressive multi-day experience rather than a single day event. Friday morning will open with a thoughtfully curated gathering introducing attendees to the weekend’s teachers and themes. Tickets can be found here.

Wine and Rines: Every Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Spring Fridays are back in full swing. Bartlett’s Farm’s weekly tasting is the perfect way to ease into the weekend. Join them for a relaxed, guided pairing of their favorite wines and cheeses. This event is always free, and no reservation required!

Stargazing at Loines Observatory: Join professional astronomers at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory for Open Night Stargazing sessions held June through November on Nantucket. Guests can explore the night sky through historic and modern telescopes while viewing the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, as well as learning about current astronomy research. The all-ages outdoor program takes place at 59 Milk Street, with tickets costing $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Pre-registration is recommended, and events are weather-dependent. Register Here!


Saturday, June 27th:

Sustainable Nantucket's Farmers & Artisans Market: The Farmers & Artisans Market occurs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cambridge and North Water streets in downtown Nantucket. The market is weather-permitting. Come enjoy fresh produce and items from rotating vendors.

Farm Walking Tour: Book your tickets for a journey around Bartlett's Farm and see two hundred years of agricultural history here on Nantucket– a behind the scenes journey inside the heart of Nantucket’s oldest family farm. While Bartlett’s Farm has been tilling these fields since the early 1800s, their greenhouse operations represent the modern frontier of island agriculture. The tour is approximately 30 minutes, and tickets can be found here.

Pick Your Own Veggies: Attention all Bartlett’s veggie-enthusiasts, this family-friendly tour is tailored for you! Step aboard their hay wagon as they take you on a 1.5 hour-long journey to the heart of our produce fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s fresh and in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and they will provide you with a bag so you can fill it up with farm-fresh vegetables to take home. For more information and tickets, click here!

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Nantucket Clean Team: Every Saturday morning at 8:00 am. Nantucket Clean Team’s mission is to keep our fragile, beautiful island as free of litter and debris as possible through weekly clean-up outings beginning in late April through the last Saturday in October. They look to recruit year-round residents and seasonal visitors to join them on appointed days and times, and to become “adjunk” members, cleaning when and where they are able. Follow @ackcleanteam on Instagram for weekly meeting locations, usually posted a day or two before!

Nantucket Conservation Foundation's 25th Annual Race for Open Space: This 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) race or 2-mile walk attracts serious runners, casual joggers, walkers, and those who are simply avid conservation supporters. Proceeds from the Race will go to support the Foundation’s mission to steward and protect the island’s invaluable open spaces. 

- Thursday 6/25 bib pick up at 118 Cliff Road, 4:00 pm

- Friday 6/26 bib pick up at 118 Cliff Road, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

- Saturday 6/27 Pre-registration/bib pick up 7:00 to 8:00 am

8:00 am 10K runner start time

8:05 am walker start time

8:10 am 5K runner start time


Cinema for the Very Young at Dreamland: Every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 am. Join the Dreamland 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). All children in attendance must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout the 90 minute program. Lights will be left on at medium strength and the volume of the screening turned down to a moderate level to accommodate and encourage socialization. Tickets can be found here.

Nantucket Wellness Festival day 2: 9:00 am at Dreamland running all day. The Nantucket Wellness Festival is designed to be a cohesive and progressive multi-day experience rather than a single day event. Saturday expands into a full-day immersion at the Dreamland, with programming across the Main Theater, Studio Theater, and Harborview Room.

Tickets can be found here.

Family Connections Tour at the Whaling Museum: Bring the whole family to experience the featured exhibit, The Wider World and Scrimshaw from 10:30 to 11:15 am. The museum guides will bring gallery topics to life with visual and tactile elements, connecting Nantucket and the World, Scrimshaw, and Wider World galleries to share about the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, souvenir collecting, and more. This event is included with museum admission and registration is strongly recommended. Click here to register.


Sunday, June 28th:

Nantucket Wellness Festival day 3: 9:00 am at Children’s Beach running all day. The Nantucket Wellness Festival is designed to be a cohesive and progressive multi-day experience rather than a single day event. Sunday extends the experience into the island itself with a free, community-centered day of outdoor wellness programming at Children's Beach - open to all at no charge with a vendor marketplace and integration experience at Ten Easy Street to follow the morning event. Tickets can be found here.

Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews: Every Sunday from 7:45 to 10:00 am. Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and 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 useful in a foggy environment—natural and human history, unexpected rarities, and other stories fill out the picture. Children 8 and up are welcome with an adult guardian. Wear sensible shoes, dress for the weather. This program convenes at the MMA Admin Office at 4 Vestal Street, and parking is recommended in the town lot. This program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather and a ticket exchange issued for an alternative date. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.

Monday, June 29th:

En Plein Air with Nikoline Bohr: Step outside and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Nantucket with En Plein Air, an outdoor painting and drawing class designed to help you capture the island's stunning landscapes in vibrant color. Led by Nikoline Bohr, this class will guide you through the techniques of plein air painting—creating art directly from nature. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll learn how to observe, sketch, and paint the beauty of Nantucket’s beaches, gardens, and historic architecture. This hands-on experience will inspire your creativity and allow you to bring the island’s charm to life on canvas or paper. Join us for a relaxing and enriching session that combines the joys of art, nature, and the breathtaking scenery of Nantucket. This program is designed to be interesting for adults. This program meets at the MMA Outdoor Classroom at 33 Washington St.. Pre-registration is required and registration closes at 3pm the day before the program. Materials are provided.

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Family Sailors’ Valentines with MMA: A great time for you and your child to learn and create together! Join the curator of the Maria Mitchell House and create your own version of a sailors' valentine by decorating a small Shaker-style box or picture frame - something to be enjoyed and remembered for years to come. We provide all supplies - you bring your imagination and creativity! Adults must remain with their child for the entire duration of the program. This paired program is designed for an adult and child ages 5 and older. This program meets at the MMA Hinchman House Natural Science Museum courtyard at 2 Vestal Street.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 8 participants.

Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction at the NHA: FREE & Open to the Community every Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm! 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 instruction is provided but basic tools are available for your use. For questions, contact HeritageCraft@nha.org.

Mahjong Mondays at Legit: Every Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Legit, 12 Old South Wharf. ​Join Nantucket Mahjong Club every week from June 1 through August 10 at Legit Boutique for beginner lessons and open play at Legit Nantucket, a boutique offering curated women’s clothing, accessories, and lifestyle goods sourced internationally. Come solo, come with friends, come back every week! This event will include open play, beginner lessons, non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks, and tiles are provided- Just bring yourself and they’ll handle the rest! Open play tickets are $25, and beginner group lessons are $45. Click here to sign up!

Stargazing at Loines Observatory: Join professional astronomers at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory for Open Night Stargazing sessions held June through November on Nantucket. Guests can explore the night sky through historic and modern telescopes while viewing the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, as well as learning about current astronomy research. The all-ages outdoor program takes place at 59 Milk Street, with tickets costing $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Pre-registration is recommended, and events are weather-dependent. Register Here


Tuesday, June 30th:

Nantucket Conservation Foundation's Milestone Center Site Tour: From 9:00 to 10:00 am at 220 Milestone Road. Tour the future site of NCF’s new home, The Milestone Center, with President & CEO Cormac Collier and NCF staff. Learn about how the Center will feature a research and education facility, as well as staff housing, that will strengthen our ability to protect and steward over 9,000 acres across the island. Register here.

Pick Your Own Veggies: Attention all Bartlett’s veggie-enthusiasts, this family-friendly tour is tailored for you! Step aboard their hay wagon as they take you on a 1.5 hour-long journey to the heart of our produce fields, where you can witness first-hand what’s fresh and in-season. You’ll have plenty of time to stop at multiple points of interest along the way, and they will provide you with a bag so you can fill it up with farm-fresh vegetables to take home. For more information and tickets, click here!

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public! You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. This is a great way to learn about the diverse marine animals in the Nantucket Harbor and beyond. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. This program meets at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium at 32 Washington St. All registered children must be accompanied by at least one registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required and registration closes 1 hour before program start time.

Cinema for the Very Young at Dreamland: Every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 am. Join the Dreamland 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). All children in attendance must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver throughout the 90 minute program. Lights will be left on at medium strength and the volume of the screening turned down to a moderate level to accommodate and encourage socialization. Tickets can be found here.

Golden Age Films at Dreamland - Peyton Place: Every Tuesday at 1:30 pm. The Golden Age Film Series is free for members, free for seniors and only $13 for the general public. Come to the screening of the 1957 movie Peyton Place. Funding for free senior admission provided by The Nantucket Fund at the Community Foundation for Nantucket and The Remain Fund at the Community Foundation for Nantucket. Tickets can be found here!

Women’s Drop-In Soccer: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Nobadeer Turf Field, 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. This is a great opportunity for women ages 15 through college to come together and play some recreational soccer! Whether you are a college or high school student, this FREE opportunity is open to all– no registration required. This drop-in is facilitated by Nantucket High School Girls’ Soccer Coach Doug Lebrecht. For any questions, contact Doug at 508-332-0055.

Stargazing at Loines Observatory: Join professional astronomers at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory for Open Night Stargazing sessions held June through November on Nantucket. Guests can explore the night sky through historic and modern telescopes while viewing the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, as well as learning about current astronomy research. The all-ages outdoor program takes place at 59 Milk Street, with tickets costing $25 for adults and $15 for youth. Pre-registration is recommended, and events are weather-dependent. Register Here!



If you have any events you would like included in this guide, please email David Creed at davidcreed@n-magazine.com and we will add them.