News and Events for Nantucket Island
Families on Nantucket have two free and festive community events to look forward to this week, courtesy of the Maria Mitchell Association and the Nantucket Historical Association. On Friday, July 31, the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) will celebrate the 208th birthday of its namesake, astronomer Maria Mitchell, with a birthday […]
September 12 is the deadline to enter our 2026 Nantucket Photo Contest. For more than a quarter century, this popular contest has been a fun way for residents and visitor to share their images of Nantucket Island. Any season, any view, any time period (we love the old photos), serious […]
Swim Across America, the national nonprofit organization that makes waves to fight cancer through charity swims across the U.S., will host its annual Swim Across America – Nantucket Open Water Swim this Saturday, July 25, at Jetties Beach. This community charity swim welcomes swimmers of all ages and skill levels, […]
The Nantucket Dreamland is expanding access to its summer youth theatre program through a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Nantucket, helping more children participate in this season’s fully staged production of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. Through the collaboration, fifteen Boys & Girls Club members are joining […]
One of our island’s most anticipated summer traditions returns on Saturday, August 8, when Jetties Beach is transformed into an extraordinary waterfront concert venue for the 29th annual Boston Pops on Nantucket. This favorite community event will feature the renowned Boston Pops on Tour with special musical guest Yachtley Crew, […]
Sunshine, songs, and island vibes when you Escape to Margaritaville with Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. This fun-filled evening of great music, laughter, and unforgettable performances features more than two dozen of Buffett’s greatest hits including Cheeseburger in Paradise, Fins, Volcano, Why Don’t We Get Drunk, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, and […]
Tickets are still available, but are going fast, for a special edition of Dreamland Conversations with former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. On Saturday, July 18 at 11am, she will have an intimate on-stage conversation with Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books about her White House experiences. This conversation marks […]
Every summer for more than half a century, one day on Nantucket belongs entirely to imagination, creativity, community, and sand. This year, the Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts (NISDA) will host its beloved Sandcastle and Sandsculpture Contest in July rather than August. Held at Jetties Beach, this […]
This Monday through Thursday, July 13 to 16, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) celebrates a milestone as Nantucket by Design marks its 10th anniversary with four days of inspiring conversations, exclusive gatherings, and world-class design programming. This annual fundraiser has become one of the nation’s premier summer design events while […]
