Nantucket Events and Things to Do

View events on Nantucket on or after 06/14/2017

Open Day at Sankaty Head Lighthouse

Where: Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Siasconset

When: Sunday, June 16, 2019, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

How Much: Free

Categories: Outdoor

Since 1850, Sankaty Head Lighthouse has overlooked Siasconset and the Atlantic Ocean. Storms and erosion forced it to be moved back about 400 ft in 2007, but it remains the only original lighthouse left on Nantucket.Sankaty lighthouse will be open for tours to the top....read more

Night in White

Where: The Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, Nantucket

When: Sunday, June 30, 2019, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

How Much: $250

Categories: Theater

NIGHT IN WHITESUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2019The Nantucket Dreamland4:30 p.m. Cocktails5:30 p.m. Live Auction and Program featuring Anthony Anderson. Moderated by Actor, Kevin Flynn6:30 p.m. Dine around dinner by Nantucket Catering Company and dancing with musical beats by The He...read more

Cisco Brewers Trashion show

Where: Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road, Nantucket town

When: Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

How Much: $50

Categories: Other

DescriptionWelcome to the 2019 Cisco Brewers Trashion show hosted by Nantucket blACKbook! We are so stoked to continue the tradition and put on this 4th annual event for family and friends that means so much to both Cisco and the Nantucket community.With your ticket in,...read more

Nantucket Comedy Festival

Where: Nantucket town

When: Thursday, July 11, 2019 - Saturday, July 13, 2019

How Much: Free

Categories: Festival

Founded in 2007, the Nantucket Comedy Festival is an annual summer event that brings top comedic talent to Nantucket Island as the major fundraiser for Stand Up & Learn™, an island-based, year-round comedy education program serving Nantucket's children. The Nantucket Co...read more

Nantucket Yoga Festival

Where: Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd., Nantucket

When: Friday, July 12, 2019 - Sunday, July 14, 2019

How Much: $175, Ticket prices range from $350 to $125

Categories: Festival

The island of Nantucket has a unique vibration that has consistently inspired conscious living, the independent spirit and creative collaboration. The Nantucket Yoga Festival is a community orientated celebration that will bring together the very best world class yoga i...read more

Race for Open Space

Where: Milestone Cranberry Bog, 220 Milestone, Nantucket

When: Saturday, July 13, 2019, 8:00 AM

How Much: $50, The entry fee includes a tax deductible $25 donation to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Land

Categories: Sports

One of the summer’s most popular events, the 5K (3.1 miles) Race for Open Space, will be held this year on Saturday July 13th at 8:00 a.m. starting at the Milestone Cranberry Bog. Organized by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation Associates, the race attracts serious...read more

Nantucket Garden Festival

Where: Nantucket Lighthouse School, 1 Rugged Road, Nantucket

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - Thursday, July 18, 2019

How Much: Free

Categories: Garden

The Nantucket Garden Festival celebrates island gardening through informative workshops, exquisite garden tours, educational and inspirational keynote addresses, creative family activities, parties and more. Keynote takes place on Tuesday, July 16 by Eliot Coleman and o...read more

Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival

Where: Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. , Nantucket

When: Monday, July 22, 2019 - Saturday, July 27, 2019

How Much: Free

Categories: Festival

Join us for the twelfth year of the Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival featuring Artistic Director Tyler Angle and world class stars from the New York City Ballet, Houston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and Pacific Northwest Ballet. The festival includes free program...read more

Annual Nantucket Antiques Show

Where: The Nantucket Boys and Girls Club, 61 Sparks Avenue, Nantucket

When: Friday, August 2, 2019 10:00 AM - Monday, August 5, 2019 5:00 PM

How Much: $15, Check website for times

Categories: Antiques

The August Antiques Show, is the highlight of Nantucket’s summer season. As the Nantucket Historical Association’s major annual fundraising event, the annual antiques show will present a wonderful week of parties, lectures, and activities. Managed by the prestigious ...read more

The Big Game Battle

Where: Nantucket town

When: Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Sunday, August 11, 2019

How Much: $1000

Categories: Sports

It is our 18th year anniversary! Who would have guessed that after starting with 3 boats we now have over 50 boats and we continue to grow. We especially want to thank our participants and sponsors who really make this event happen. As we grew bigger we thought it was a...read more