Signature Events
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…
Read MoreNantucket 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…
Read MoreNantucket 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…
Read MoreNantucket 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…
Read MoreNantucket 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,…
Read MoreA Nantucket Halloween October 31, 2026
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…
Read MoreAnnual Red Ticket Drawing December 24, 2026
Annual Red Ticket Drawing December 24, 2026 The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce encourages shopping local for the holiday season and promoting the sustainability of island commerce, so we are continuing our popular Holiday Red Ticket Program. Participating Chamber member businesses give out one red ticket for every $25 spent. On December 24th, 5 lucky…
Read MoreNantucket Atheneum Turkey Plunge November 26, 2026
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…
Read MoreThanksgiving on Nantucket November 26, 2026
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…
Read MoreNantucket Noel November 1 – December 31, 2026
Nantucket Noel November 1 – December 31, 2026 Nantucket Noel truly is the most wonderful time of the year on our island 30 miles out to sea. The joy of the holidays permeates everything during this magical time on island. From our Tree Lighting Ceremony and Annual Christmas Stroll, to the Red Ticket Drawing and…
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