News and Events for Nantucket Island
UPDATED ON APRIL 20, 2020 Nantucket is an island of small businesses, all using their ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit to keep going during social distancing and the current climate of uncertainty. Merchants are relying on online sales and curbside delivery until their shops open, service companies are selling gift cards […]
Through an outpouring of generous donations, the Community Foundation for Nantucket has met ReMain Nantucket’s matching gift challenge. In just three weeks, the Foundation raised the $250,000 to be matched by ReMain, and they continue to look for support. “We are so grateful to ReMain Nantucket for signing on to […]
This year is the Artists Association of Nantucket’s 75th year on the island, and “in light of the current situation we are all facing, the AAN Board and Spring Sweep Committee are pleased to be able to offer this popular tradition in our new online format,” said AAN executive director […]
“Music has the power to bring people together…” Laura Cunningham knows this, and, along with her friend and fellow musician Lorna Dollery, she is using music via their #CoronaSongChallenge to raise the spirits of Nantucket residents sheltering in place. And in doing so, they are raising money for Nantucket Cottage […]
The Nantucket Book Festival will create an online experience for its audience to experience and enjoy the 2020 lineup of authors. In light of the COVID-19 precautions, The Nantucket Book Foundation is unable to present the 9th annual Nantucket Book Festival in its traditional multi-venue format in downtown Nantucket from […]
UPDATE FROM THE MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION… Due to an abundance of caution and upon careful review of the latest national and state recommendations regarding COVID-19, the Maria Mitchell Association and the Nantucket Community School have decided to cancel the 2020 Nantucket Science Festival scheduled for March 21 from 10am-2pm. This free indoor […]
UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, the Nantucket Historical Association has made the difficult decision to cancel their annual Flower Power party that was scheduled for Friday, April 24 in the Whaling Museum. If you purchased tickets to the event, they will be automatically refunded. The NHA looks forward to bringing […]
Nantucket Boat Basin shop 33 straight Wharf508-228-5470shop.nantucketboatbasin.com We’ve listed this shop on Straight Wharf first because it had better be your first stop. Our staff pick here will sell out before you can say “Christmas Stroll.” Every year they design a new warm and cozy scarf made with a jacquard […]
