Nantucket Events and Things to Do

View events on Nantucket on or after 06/30/2018

Halloween at the Whaling Museum

Where: Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, Nantucket town

When: Monday, October 31, 2022, 4:30 AM - 6:30 PM

How Much: Free

Categories: Other

Join us following the downtown Halloween parade for spooky activities and trick or treating! FREE & Family Friendly

Nantucket Festival of Wreaths

Where: Nantucket Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. , Nantucket town

When: Saturday, November 19, 2022 10:00 AM - Saturday, November 26, 2022 4:00 AM

How Much: $20, Check website for admission fees

Categories: Holiday

The Festival of Wreaths is the NHA’s kickoff celebration to the holiday season! This community driven event features an array of beautifully crafted wreaths made by islanders from local businesses, non-profits, schools, and organizations. From traditionally decorated ...read more

Nantucket Cold Turkey Plunge

Where: Childrens Beach, Nantucket town

When: Thursday, November 24, 2022, 10:00 AM

How Much: $35, $40 virtual

Categories: Holiday

Freezin' for a Reason!Nantucket Atheneum Cold Turkey Plunge provides the funding necessary for Weezie Library for Children to offer FREE, year-round access to programs, services, and materials to ALL library users.JOIN US for the Cold Turkey Plunge's 21st year. Head to ...read more

Nantucket Annual Tree Lighting

Where: Top of Main St. , Nantucket town

When: Friday, November 25, 2022, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

How Much: Free

Categories: Holiday

Nantucket Noel kicks off at dusk on November 25th with the annual Tree Lighting. The community gathers at the top of Main Street to watch over 150 Christmas trees come alive with color and light. Community caroling follows led by Nantucket High School's Accidentals & Na...read more

Nantucket Dreamland Stroll

Where: Nantucket Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water Street, Nantucket town

When: Friday, December 2, 2022, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

How Much: $40, $35 Dreamland members

Categories: Holiday

Join us for the second annual Dreamland Stroll Party on the second floor of The Dreamland Friday, December 2nd from 7-10pm. The well-known DJ duo the Hess Twins will be performing your favorite top 40, classic, and holiday hits to dance the night away to!Dress in your f...read more

Plein Air Nantucket

Where: Folger's Marsh, Polpis Rd. , Nantucket

When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - Sunday, June 18, 2023

How Much: Free

Categories: Festival

Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to host the annual Plein Air Nantucket, a plein air painting festival in its 12th year. Running from Tuesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 18, the festival is open to all outdoor painters. It will conclude with a reception an...read more

60th Anniversary Race for Open Space Nantucket

Where: Milestone Cranberry Bog, Nantucket town

When: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 8:00 AM

How Much: $60

Categories: Outdoor

This year's Race For Open Space will be a special celebration of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation's 60th Anniversary! This 5K (3.1 miles) , 10K (6.2 miles) race or 2 mile walk attracts serious runners, casual joggers, walkers and those who are simply avid conservat...read more

52nd Annual Figawi Regatta Weekend

Where: Nantucket town, Nantucket town

When: Monday, May 29, 2023,

How Much: Free

Categories: Sports

A true harbinger of summer, the annual Figawi Race from Cape Cod to Nantucket has earned widespread recognition, not only as a prestigious sailing event, but as one of New England’s best parties of the year. People from all over swarm the Island on Memorial Day weekend...read more

Nantucket Film Festival

Where: Nantucket town

When: Monday, June 26, 2023,

How Much: $75, see website for ticket prices

Categories: Film

The Nantucket Film Festival was founded in 1996 by siblings Jill and Jonathan Burkhart. The Burkharts lived on the island year-round, and knew it was the perfect place to begin a festival that combined with their love of film and community. In 1997, Mystelle Brabbée joi...read more

Nantucket Comedy Festival

Where: Nantucket town

When: Saturday, July 15, 2023,

How Much: Free

Categories: Other

Founded in 2007 by Kevin Flynn, 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. T...read more