Nantucket Island Events

With its crimson-colored landscape, dramatic sunsets and weather tempered by an Indian summer, the mood following the busy summer season is relaxed but still offers much to experience! Some of the finest months on Nantucket are September October and November, when the island’s natural beauty takes center stage and its historic museums, shops, lodging and fine restaurants remain open to accommodate fall visitors.

Nature lovers, sports enthusiasts, history buffs and patrons of the arts will delight in the myriad of activities available on Nantucket each autumn. Visitors can enjoy walking, bicycling, hiking, picnicking, nature study and scenic viewing. Birdwatchers will appreciate the number of rare and endangered species to be sighted.

Those who love architecture or history will becharmed by Nantucket Town, which recalls the illustrious past of a whaling empire with its cobblestone carriageways and narrow lanes. More than 800 houses built between 1740 and 1840 still grace the island’s downtown core, and almost all are preserved in their original settings. Nantucket is the only community in America where the entire islandis recognized as an historic district.

The fall months are filled with additional seasonal activities and events. From the Annual Chowder Contest (Oct. 16, 2010) to the 5th Annual Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week (including the Taste Nantucket Opening Event and Nantucket Junior Chef Competition)
The Nantucket Arts Festival, The Nantucket Historical Association’s Harvest Fair and the
Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Cranberry Festival, there is something for everyone to enjoy!