What's Going On Around Nantucket?

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Wednesday, August 13th

  • MMA Marine Ecology Field Trip: 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. This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children ages 8 and older. Meet at the Hither Creek Beach Access (near 25 Massachusetts Ave). All registered children must be accompanied by a registered adult to participate in this program. Cost Per Participant: $35. Pre-registration is required. 8:30-10 a.m.
  • Birding Field Trip: Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome. Birding Field Trips are free and open to all! Pre-registration is required. From 7:45-10:30 a.m. at 110 Eel Point Road.
  • Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium: Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. Pre-registration recommended. $175 for a group of up to 5 people. 9:00 a.m. at 32 Washington Street.
  • Glamourpuss Trunk Show: The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street, is presending a trunk show featuring her modern collection of unique clothing and accessories. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. any and all are welcome!
  • Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Buckle & Shake from 4-7 p.m. at 5 Bartlett Farm Rd
  • Pick Your Own Flower Tour: Participants will enjoy a guided 1.5 hour stroll through the organic flower fields and create their own bouquet. Pricing is $65 for adults, $60 for seniors, $40 for youth (ages 6-12) amd free for all children under 5. From 8:30-10 a.m. at Bartlett's Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road.  Registration available online!
  • Active Parenting: First Five Years Program: Join the Family Resource Center at 1B Freedom Square for a free 4-week program specially designed to help parents and caregivers build strong and healthy foundations for young children. Wednesday evenings 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with dinner included. Call 508-221-0193 to register.
  • David Halliday: Exhibition Opening and Lecture: Meet at the Silo Gallery for the opening of the David Halliday, Building Still Life: Photographs and Assemblage exhibition. Opening at 7:00 p.m., lecture at 8:00 p.m. View the photographs and 3-dimensional work from August 13-18 at the Silo Gallery.

Thursday, August 14th

  • Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island Charm: Located at the Nantucket Hotel, enjoy casual, relaxed atmosphere with friends and family. All day at the Nantucket Hotel at 77 Easton Street.
  • Pick Your Own Flower Tour: Participants will enjoy a guided 1.5 hour stroll through the organic flower fields and create their own bouquet. Pricing is $65 for adults, $60 for seniors, $40 for youth (ages 6-12) amd free for all children under 5. From 8:30-10 a.m. at Bartlett's Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Registration available online!
  • Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium: Join MMA Aquarists and staff as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. Pre-registration recommended. $175 for a group of up to 5 people. 9:00 a.m. at 32 Washington Street.
  • Ravenous Reptiles: The MMA invites you to learn about turtles, frogs snakes and more at the MMA Natural Science Museum. $20 per ticket. 9-9:45 a.m. at 7 Milk Street.
  • Nantucket by Water Oyster Farm Tour: Cruise Up Harbor to a working Oyster farm to see how oysters re locally grown and why they are so beneficial to the Nantucket Harbor. Call 508-228-7037 or book online at nantucketbywater.com. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Straight Wharf Slip #1011.
  • Parenting Journey Program: A specially designed and free 12-week course to help parents and caregivers increase their confidence, strength and resilience in a safe supportive environment. Thursday evenings 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Family Resource Center, 1B Freedom Square, dinner included. Call 508-221-0193 to register.
  • Kinder Arts Reunion: Were you a Kinder Artist? Come and celebrate more than 40 years of creativity and fun with the Kinder Arts Program. Create artwork with family and friends, celebrate and reminisce over old photos of kids expressing their creativity and have lots of summer fun! 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 23 Wauwinet Road.
  • Thursday Night Fete and Artisan Market: Head to NISDA at 23 Wauwinet Road for Island Tunes live music, food from Taste of Siam and Neomi's Dumplings to purchase, and artisan market. We invite your participation in the “No More Empty Bowls” project for the benefit of the NFFRA Food Pantry Fundraiser! Free and open to community visitors, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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