Seasonal Events
Nantucket Book Festival June 11-14, 2026
Nantucket Book Festival June 11-14, 2026 Discover A Weekend Of Literary Wonder The Nantucket Book Festival is an annual celebration of the literary arts that brings together authors, book lovers, and storytellers. For one exciting weekend each June, the island of Nantucket transforms into a book lover’s paradise, featuring a captivating lineup of author readings,…
Nantucket Fall Festival and Batacular Bike Race October 26, 2026
Nantucket Fall Festival and Batacular Bike Race October 25, 2026 Join us at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Fall Festival and Batacular Bike Race! This free, community event offers hayrides, kids’ games, a Nanpuppet show, live music, and more fun for all ages. Running alongside the festival is the Batacular Bike Race – a loop through…
Nantucket Wine & Food Festival May 27-31, 2026
Nantucket Wine & Food Festival May 27-31, 2026 With the help of island purveyors, restaurants and retailers, founder Denis Toner created what would become one of the most prestigious events of its kind. When the first vintners arrived to the island and bottles were uncorked, a magical tradition was launched. The festival now draws over…
Nantucket Half Marathon October 11, 2026
Nantucket Half Marathon October 11, 2026 The Nantucket Half Marathon is one of the most scenic half marathon courses on the East Coast! Runners’ World recognized the Nantucket Half Marathon as one of the nation’s top ten beach town races! Set on iconic Nantucket Island, the course travels through sandy beach roads, bike paths, lightly traveled…
Nantucket Lighthouse School Yuletide Fair December 5, 2026
Nantucket Lighthouse School Yuletide Fair December 5, 2026 Nantucket Lighthouse School’s Yuletide Fair has ushered in the holiday season for twenty years. Featuring unique handcrafted holiday items, heirloom quality gifts, a holiday Bake Shop, and holiday craft activities for children and much more, the Yuletide Fair is a cherished community event. Join us for the…
New Moon Film Festival May 23, 2026
New Moon Film Festival May 23, 2026 NEW Moon Fest – Nantucket Empowering Women blossomed on Memorial Day weekend – not by chance, but with intention. The fest was a gathering of nearly 400 witnesses, where honoring those who fight for freedoms through the creative process met the radiant, nurturing pulse of women reclaiming their…
Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Cobblestones Shopping Event October 9-12 2026
Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Cobblestones Shopping Event October 9-12, 2026 Our Fall Community Shopping Initiative Indigenous People’s Weekend October 9 – 12, 2026 To be involved in this year’s initiative, all you have to do is walk around and shop at participating stores (list coming soon!) from October 9 – October 12. The more places…
Nantucket Christmas Stroll December 4-6, 2026
Nantucket Christmas Stroll December 4-6, 2026 We are looking forward to a great weekend with you December 4-6, 2026. The island’s world-renowned signature event lovingly dubbed “Stroll” takes place the weekend of December 4th to December 6th, featuring the eagerly anticipated arrival of Santa via his nautical “sleigh” at noon on Saturday. A host of…
Nantucket Island Fair September 2026
Nantucket Island Fair September 2026 The 2025 Fair Included: A Barnyard, Farm Stand, Bake & Canned Goods Competition, Nantucket Tar Roof Cake Competition, Fairy House/Garden Competition, Community Exhibitors, Local Artisans and Crafts, 3-Legged Race, Sack Race, Watermelon Eating Contest, Hot Pepper Eating Contest, Skillet Toss, Cupcake Eating Contest, Disc Golf, Scarecrow Building, Dunk Tank, Scavenger…
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration September 2026
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Celebration September 2026 Our Annual Membership Celebration was on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Members joined us as we recognized and celebrated the accomplishments, contributions, and support of our members over the past year. Stay tuned for details about our 2026 Celebration. Please reach…