What's Going On Around Nantucket?
Wednesday, July 23rd
- 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.
- 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.
- Hands-On Lifesaving Demonstrations: Breeches Buoy & Heaving Stick: Join the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for interactive demonstrations of historic life saving methods where visitors can try their hand at using equipment to rescue our mascot, Marshall, with the breeches buoy. Enjoy coloring activities or relax with a picnic by the beautiful Folgers Marsh. Free and open to all — museum admission not required. 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- The MMA Welcomes Kite Calvo: "The Power of Creativity" A Journey Through Storytelling, Exploration and Hope. At 7 p.m. in the Nantucket Atheneum's Great Hall. Free and engaging event with award winning photographer, journalist and author Kike Calvo. In his presentation, he will explore how creativity can create connections and meaningful change. This event is free and open to the public with no registration required.
- Stargazing at Loines Observatory: MMA staff will guide you in viewing astronomical objects through our historic 8-inch Alvan Clark refractor and our modern 24-inch research telescope. Get a chance to view the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae and even other galaxies. Please dress for the weather conditions at the event time, as this event takes place outside at 59 Milk Street Extension. $25 per adult, $15 per youth participant. Pre-register online. 9:00-10:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24th
- 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.
- 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.
- NHA Hands-on History: A short presentation with visual and tactile elements connecting to Nantucket history, followed by craft-making connected to that day’s talk. Mornings will start with a talk by a Museum Educator, followed by hands-on arts and crafts sessions. There will also be special pop-up performances by Nanpuppets and Magic Mark. Meet at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Included with museum admission. 10:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Book Signing with Amy Poeppl: Author Amy Poeppl will be signing copies of her book, Far and Away. 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mitchell's Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
- Thursday Night Fete: Join NISDA Thursday evenings with Island Tunes live music, open mic "en plein air" and food truck. 6:00-8:00 p.m. at 23 Wauwinet Road.
- MMA Stargazer Gala 2025: Savor a fireside feast crafted by Island Kitchen, sip on ranch water, rosé, and bourbon cocktails, and enjoy an evening of stargazing on the Nantucket Frontier. Then, kick up your boots and dance the night away at our honky-tonk, featuring live music by country music sensation, Ben Allen Band. Proceeds from this event will support our Summer Internship Program. 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the MM Ranch. Purchase tickets here.
Friday, July 25th
- Hands-On Lifesaving Demonstrations: Wednesdays and Fridays with the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum: Free and open to all from 2-3:30 p.m. For more information go to : https://eganmaritime.org/shipwreck-lifesaving-museum
- Old Fashioned New England Clambakes with Live Music, Family Experiences, Al Fresco Dining & Island Charm: All day at the Nantucket Hotel enjoy a fun and casual time with friends and family in the beautiful atmosphere.
- 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.
- 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.
- Nanpuppets at the Museum: Join Lizza and the puppets for a fun show for all ages! No registration required and the program is free to all. From 10-10:45 a.m. at 158 Polpis Road.
- Live Music at Cisco Brewers: Wim Tapley adn the Cannons. Enjoy a pint or two and a local band, no reservations required. From 4-7 p.m. at 5 Bartlett Road.