Island Events Calendar

If you have an event that we missed that should be included in this guide, please email David Creed at davidcreed@n-magazine.com, and we will add it.

Monday, August 10th:

Marine Ecology Field Trip with MMA: Every M, W, F from 8:30 to 10:00 am, meets at Hither Creek Beach Access (near 22 Massachusetts Ave. / 41.273923, -70.207293 / Beach Access #52). What sea creatures live around Nantucket? Find out as you help to collect, identify, and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine creatures with our huge seine net. Pre-registration is required as this program meets off-site.

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am at 32 Washington St.. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. Pre-registration is required, and registration closes 1 hour before the program start time. Click here for more information.

Ravenous Reptiles at the MMA Natural Science Museum: Every M, T, Thu, F, Sat from 9:00 to 9:45 am at 7 Milk St. 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, and several of the MMA Natural Science Museum's educational animals. his program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 4 and older. Pre-registration is recommended.

Bug Bonanza with MMA: Every M, W, F from 11:00 to 11:45 am, meets at Mill Hill Park. What insects and small creatures live in the grasses, flowers, and trees of Nantucket? Find out as you adventure with MMA Natural Science Museum staff to collect insects like a scientist and learn about the incredible traits and behaviors of all the creatures we catch and release. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability. Click here for more information.

Kids’ Bird Watching with MMA: Every Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 am, meets at the MMA Aquarium at 32 Washington Street. Participants will learn how to observe, listen for, and identify local bird species using sight and sound while exploring Nantucket’s coastal habitats. Adults are welcome to accompany their child at no additional cost, and chaperones are encouraged. Pre-registration is required, and the program closes at 3PM the day before. Click here for more information.

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!

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!

Pick Your Own Flowers at Bartlett’s Farm: From 8:30 to 10:00 am. Join a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments with your family. Their experienced team will provide you with clippers and guidance to help you create the perfect bouquet that matches your style. With no age restrictions, everyone is welcome to join in the fun, but please be mindful that summer temperatures and the elements may require some tolerance. For more information and tickets, click here!

Music at the Meeting House- La Tulipe Musique: From 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the African Meeting House. Experience an evening of live entertainment as La Tulipe Musique performs a vibrant mix of jazz, gospel, blues, folk, and traditional music from the African diaspora. Blending rich harmonies with powerful storytelling, this performance will celebrate the enduring legacy of Black musical traditions and the communities that have shaped them. Click here to register.

Museum of African American History Drum Circle: 5:00 pm outside the African Meeting House. Find your rhythm at MAAH! Band together with us at the historic African Meeting House for a powerful community drum circle, in collaboration with Capoeira Onda Do Mar and Nantucket Drum Circle. Swing by for an afternoon of unity, connection, and self expression.

Saturday, August 8th:

NISHA Behind the Scenes Tours: 10:00 am at 25 Airport Road. Be among the first to step inside NiSHA's future Animal Rescue & Resource Center. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the construction site and get a firsthand look at the progress being made toward our new home for animals and the community. Sign up here.

Feeding Frenzy at the MMA Aquarium: Every Monday - Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 am at 32 Washington St.. Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children. Pre-registration is required, and registration closes 1 hour before the program start time. Click here for more information.

Marine Storytime with MMA: Every Tue, Thu, and Sat from 9:15 to 10:00 am at 32 Washington St. Enjoy this program designed for the young aquatic in your family! During each session, an MMA educator will read a marine 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. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.

Mini Movers with MMA: Runs 11:00 to 11:45 am at the MMA Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. Young children and their caregivers are invited to dance, explore, and discover the animal kingdom through stories, music, crafts, and a visit with a live animal ambassador at the Natural Science Museum. At least one adult must sign up with children. Pre-registration is recommended.

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.

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!

Nanpuppets at Something Natural: From 9:30 to 10:00 am. Join Nanpuppets for a performance at Something Natural, 50 Cliff Road! Nanpuppets is a puppetry company featuring hand puppets that are handmade and performed by Lizza Obremski. Enjoy our educational and fun show then get some sandwiches! $10 per person (kids and adults) - kids under 1 year old free. Please bring a blanket to sit on.

Dharma Yoga in the Hayloft: 8:30 to 9:30 am, and 10:00 to 11:00 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!

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!

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.

Sunday, August 9th:

Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews: Every Sunday from 7:45 to 10:00 am, convenes at 4 Vestal St, parking recommended in the town lot. Explore Nantucket’s birdy landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist, Ginger Andrews. This program will be canceled 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. Click here for more information.

Monday, August 10th:

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. 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. Click here for more information.

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.

Monday Miles for the Kids: Mondays at 5:30 pm, meeting at 5:15 pm at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. Runners will be assigned bibs and will keep the same number throughout the season. Please attach the bib on your front as they are use to keep track of the finish. All bibs should be turned back in after each run. Click here for more information!

Dharma Yoga in the Hayloft: 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!

Pick Your Own Flowers at Bartlett’s Farm: Join a picturesque morning in the certified organic flower fields at Bartlett’s Farm. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Farm as you pick flowers and capture unforgettable moments with your family. Their experienced team will provide you with clippers and guidance to help you create the perfect bouquet that matches your style. With no age restrictions, everyone is welcome to join in the fun, but please be mindful that summer temperatures and the elements may require some tolerance. For more information and tickets, click here!

Artists Association of Nantucket Art Talks- Douglas David: The Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery 8 Federal Street, 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Join each week for Art Talks with AAN’s Featured Artists in Residence, an opportunity to meet the talented artists living and working at the Visual Arts Center throughout the season.

Artists’ Association Spotlight Series- G.S. Hill, Rose Gonnella, and Jennifer Rosenthal, a selection of works by the three artists. Champion Gallery, at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive, Free to attend through August 17th!

Tuesday, August 11th:

Kids’ Metal Detecting 101: Every Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 am, and 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, meeting at MMA Aquarium, 32 Washington St. Join expert metal detectorist, Nikoline Bohr, for an exciting, hands-on adventure. This one-hour beachside program invites young explorers to learn the basics of metal detecting in a fun and engaging way. Please be mindful when selecting your registration dates as registration closes 24 hours prior to each program start.

Adult Metal Detecting: Every Tuesday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm meeting at 32 Washington St. Join expert metal detectorist Nikoline Bohr for an exciting afternoon on the beautiful shores of Nantucket! Participants will learn the fundamentals of operating a metal detector, from basic techniques to uncovering hidden treasures buried beneath the sand. This program will go rain or shine. Pre-registration is required and registration closes at 12pm on the day of the program.

Nature Storytime with MMA: From 10:00 to 10:45 am. An 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 program meets at the MMA Natural Science Museum at 7 Milk Street. Pre-registration is recommended as programs do fill up but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.

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.

Nanpuppets at Cisco Brewers: From 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. Join Nanpuppets for a performance at Cisco Brewers! Nanpuppets is a puppetry company featuring hand puppets that are handmade and performed by Lizza Obremski. Donations appreciated.

Nantucket by Water Shanty Singers Cruise: Offered every Tuesday evening through September 8th, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Join in on the fun as Nantucket By Water welcomes local island musicians aboard for a sunset cruise filled with sea shanties, infectious energy, and unrivaled joy for a 1.5-hour boat ride. For more information and booking, click here.

Dharma Yoga in the Hayloft: 8:30 to 9:30 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!

NISDA Community Knit-Along...or Crochet: 1:00 to 3:00 pm at 23 Wauwinet ~ Heifer Barn, free for the community. During this weekly knit-along you will have the option of working on the Pressed Flowers Kerchief by Amy Christoffers. Knitters and crochet enthusiasts may also bring their current personal projects to work on...Meet fellow knitters and work together while learning new techniques along the way! Needles and yarn will not be supplied. Pattern calls for US 6 / 4.5 mm needles and 228 yds (208 m) of DK weight yarn. Register here.

Wednesday, August 12th:

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!

Chocolate Making MasterClass with Nantucket Faraway Chocolate - The Hive: From 5:30 to 7:30 pm at The Hive, 5 Amelia Drive, ages 14 and up. Come and explore The Chocolate Lab at The Hive, the working kitchen where every Faraway Chocolate bar is made. Taste single origin chocolate across continents, learn the craft hands on, and mold your own bars to pick up the next day! For two hours you will move through the whole craft, from raw bean to finished bar. You will taste single origin chocolate from origins such as Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru, and learn to read the flavor of a place in a single square. You will learn to temper, the step that gives chocolate its snap and its shine. Then you will flavor and mold your own three bars to take home. The group is small by design, so the evening feels less like a class and more like time spent in a maker's kitchen. Bars are chilled, wrapped, labeled, and ready for pickup the next day at their shop on Old South Wharf.

Silo Gallery Opening and Talk: 7:00 to 8:00 pm Gallery Opening, 8:00 to 9:00 pm Artists talk. Spend a Wednesday evening at the Silo Gallery with a rotating lineup of featured artists. Each week includes a new exhibition, light bites and refreshments, and an informal artist talk offering insight into the work on display. Meet local and visiting artists, ask questions, and enjoy a relaxed gallery setting centered around art and conversation.

A Safe Place Open House Event: From 2:00 to 4:00 pm at 19 Amelia Drive. Celebrate one year of A Safe Place's new location. A Nanpuppets show will start off the event at 2:00 pm and Hang Loose Helado will be around. The event is free and open to the public, all are welcome. A Safe Place staff will be on hand to give tours and talk about our services.

Thursday, August 13th:

Evening Art- Paint with Nikoline Bohr: From 5:00 to 7:00 pm and meets at the MMA Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St. Led by artist Nikoline Bohr, create a personalized work of art while learning foundational painting techniques through step-by-step instruction and live demonstration. Subjects are inspired by Nantucket’s history, locations, and environments. Leave with a finished piece of art to take home and enjoy. This is designed to be interesting for adults. Pre-registration is required, and registration closes at 3 PM the day before the program.

Owl Prowl with the Maria Mitchell Association: Every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. 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. This program meets at the MMA Administrative Office at 4 Vestal Street. Pre-registration is required and can be found here.

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