Fall Events

Nantucket Land Bank Cross Island Hike September 2026 Beginning by the beach at the end of Sesachacha Road in Quidnet, we will be hiking across the island to Settler’s Landing on Madaket Harbor. Learn More

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…

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 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 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 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…

A Nantucket Halloween October 31, 2026 October 31st you are invited to join the annual Halloween Festivities, organized by the Inquirer and Mirror, and supported by the Town of Nantucket Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce. The Lieutenant Max Wagner Memorial Fountain will have tables set up nearby to distribute…

Nantucket Atheneum Turkey Plunge November 26, 2026 TURKEY PLUNGE 2026 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 25th year. Head to our registration…

Thanksgiving on Nantucket November 26, 2026 Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to be on Nantucket as the island is rapidly transforming into a Holiday Wonderland! The Christmas Trees get set up along the downtown streets, our local retailers have great sales, restaurants offer nightly specials, and everyone is getting their shopping lists together. Thanksgiving on…