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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.

Wednesday, October 28th

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!

Scalloping Field Trip with Maria Mitchell: From 7:00 to 8:30 am, meeting location available after registration. Join the MMA for an afternoon on the water for a scalloping adventure. You will collect and observe bay scallops, and learn all about their biology and the challenges they face. For registration and more information, click here.

Stargazing at Loines Observatory: From 7:30 to 8:30 pm at 59 Milk St. 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. Tickets cost $27 for adults and $17 for youth. Pre-registration is recommended, and events are weather-dependent.

Artists’ Association of Nantucket- Short Days, Long Nights Exhibition: Through November 17th at Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery, 8 Federal St. AAN "Short Days, Long Nights" Exhibition: As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the Artists Association of Nantucket continues into the cozy Fall season by featuring an impressive selection of our local artists' work sure to brighten your day. From paintings and photography to sculpture and jewelry, the Artists Association of Nantucket offers a wide selection of artwork available for sale from their vetted membership of over 200 local Nantucket artisans.

Thursday, October 29th

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.

Dreamland Conversations- The Untold Story of the Search for JFK Jr: From 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Dreamland, in partnership with Egan Maritime. On July 16, 1999, JFK Jr.’s plane vanished into the Atlantic off Martha’s Vineyard, and the man who led the search has never told the full story. Until now. Join Coast Guard Captain W. Russell “Russ” Webster and Historian Theresa Mitchell Webster for an inside look at their new book, The Last Flight: The Untold Story of the Search for JFK Jr. and the Race Against the Atlantic, and the largest search ever conducted for private citizens in American waters. Drawing on first hand experience, official records, and never-before-shared insights, Captain Webster and Theresa Webster take readers inside the largest and most expensive search ever conducted for private citizens in American waters — an extraordinary race against time, technology, and the unforgiving Atlantic, unfolding in the waters just beyond our shores. Q&A and book signing to follow in the Harborview Room. Cash bar available. Click here for registration and more information.

Friday, October 30th

Mini Mariners at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum: From 9:00 to 9:45 am at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. Children and their caretakers are invited to explore maritime history through hands-on, age-appropriate activities. Each session features a nautical theme that highlights a unique aspect of Nantucket’s maritime heritage. This free program is designed primarily for children ages seven and under, though all ages are welcome. No registration required. This particular session will involve using washable paint. Please bring an extra layer or old clothing you don't mind getting paint on!

Fall Workshops at Bartlett’s Farm: From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm every Friday and Saturday this October. Swing by the farm for some pumpkin painting and wreath-making! There will be activities for the whole family, including cornhole, ring toss, coloring, a bubble station, and more. $5 per person, no reservation required.

Wine and Rines: Every Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Bartlett’s Farm. 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!

Nature Story Hour with the Maria Mitchell Association: From 11:00 to 11:45 am at the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St. During each session, a 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 is a recurring program, but the specific focus and materials provided will change each week. Click here to find more information and registration.

Stargazing at Loines Observatory- SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EDITION: From 7:30 to 8:30 pm at 59 Milk St. 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. Tickets cost $27 for adults and $17 for youth. Pre-registration is recommended, and events are weather-dependent.

Spooky Walk- Downtown to Hinchman House: From 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St. After your downtown trick-or-treating adventure, meet an MMA Naturalist at the Pocket Park at the corner of Fair Street and Main Street, for a twilight walk from downtown Nantucket to the historic Hinchman House Natural Science Museum. Along the way, you’ll explore the eerie side of Nantucket’s natural world—discovering animal adaptations that might just give you goosebumps, uncovering ghostly island lore, and completing a Halloween-themed nature scavenger hunt. This event is free!

Homecoming Pep Rally, Bonfire, And Pig Roast: The Homecoming Pep Rally will begin at 6 p.m. and be followed by the annual Pig Roast & Bonfire at 7 p.m. The Pep Rally & Bonfire is free admission while a pig roast meal ticket, which includes pig, two sides, dessert, and a drink, is $25. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event. This benefits the Nantucket Booster Club serving all of the island's student athletes, and the Booster shack will also open at 5:30 p.m. for burgers, hot dogs, etc.

The Nantucket Ghost Walk- Town Route: From 8:00 to 9:20 pm, meets at the TOP of Main St. at 7:50 in front of the steps of the Pacific National Bank (big brick building). Join on a one-mile, 80 minute evening stroll down the streets and lanes of historic Nantucket Town to five of our most haunted locations. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults 20+, $20 for seniors, $15 for teens, $10 for 6+, under 6 are free. It is cash only and no reservations are necessary.

Saturday, October 31st

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.

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!

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!

Farm Talks- Dr. Blake-Lamb: Every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 am through November 7th at the Bartlett’s Farm Hayloft. The Fall Farm Talk series focuses on health & wellness. Join us weekly to hear from local experts. Dr. Tiffany Blake-Lamb is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist practicing on Nantucket. Dr. Blake will be discussing women’s health, aging bodies, and hormone treatment for women.

Scalloping Field Trip with Maria Mitchell: From 9:30 to 11:00 am, meeting location available after registration. Join the MMA for an afternoon on the water for a scalloping adventure. You will collect and observe bay scallops, and learn all about their biology and the challenges they face. For registration and more information, click here.

Weekend Crafting with MMA- Pop Up Witches: 12:00 to 12:45 pm at the Hinchman Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St. Join MMA staff for nature-inspired crafting, where young makers and their families can explore the wonders of the natural world through hands-on projects. From building mini habitats to creating art inspired by local wildlife, each session sparks curiosity, imagination, and learning. Click here for registration and more information.

Sensational Science with MMA- Potion Making: 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the Hinchman Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St. Join MMA Natural Science staff to uncover more about the world of science. You’ll take a deep dive into the microscopic world, investigate shark biology, make agar art, or even collect plankton. Click here for registration and more information.

FREE Halloween Movies at the Dreamland: All day in the Main Theatre! Come to the Dreamland this Halloween to screen your favorite spooky movies.

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! - 12:00 pm

Hocus Pocus - 1:30 pm

Beetlejuice - 5:00 pm

Halloween - 8:00 pm