Signature Events
Annual Tree Lighting November 27, 2026
Annual Tree Lighting November 27, 2026 On the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27th at 4PM we kick off our Annual Tree Lighting & Community Caroling. Enjoy the beauty of Nantucket as we prepare for this one-of-a-kind holiday season. Over 150 trees will magically come alive in a blaze of light as we enjoy musical performances. Please…
Read MoreNHA Festival of Trees December 4-31, 2026
NHA Festival of Trees December 4-31, 2026 Festival Dates: December 4-31 Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Closed Christmas Day Each year, community members, local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, artisans, and schoolchildren design magnificent trees displayed in the Whaling Museum for visitors to enjoy throughout the season. Learn More
Read MoreNHA Festival of Wreaths December 2026
NHA Festival of Wreaths December 2026 The Festival of Wreaths is the Nantucket Historical Association’s kickoff celebration of the holiday season. This community-driven event features an array of beautifully crafted wreaths made by islanders, local businesses, non-profits, schools, and organizations. From traditionally decorated greens to unconventional arrangements, the Festival of Wreaths truly captures the creativity…
Read MoreNantucket Film Festival – June 17-26, 2026
Nantucket Film Festival June 17-26, 2026 The Nantucket Film Festival® was founded in 1996 by siblings Jill and Jonathan Burkhart. The Burkharts lived on the island year-round and knew it was the perfect place to begin a festival that combined with their love of film and community. In 1997, Mystelle Brabbée joined the team and today serves…
Read MoreRace for Open Space – June 27, 2026
Race For Open Space – June 27, 2026 This year’s Race For Open Space will be held on June 27th, 2026. This 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles) race or 2 mile walk attracts serious runners, casual joggers, walkers, and those who are simply avid conservation supporters. Proceeds from the Race will go to the…
Read MoreIndependence Day Events – July 4, 2026
Independence Day Events – July 4, 2026 Nantucket Celebrates the Fourth of July! Three Great Locations on One Great Day! On Saturday, July 4th, the Town of Nantucket will offer activities all day long to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. Locations include the Main Street area, Children’s Beach, and Jetties Beach. Main Street Area8:30am-12:30pm: Sustainable…
Read MoreNantucket Dance Festival – July 6-12, 2026
Nantucket Dance Festival – July 6-12, 2026 Featuring a mix of genres from ballet to tap to street dance, the Nantucket Dance Festival offers an expansive view of different expressions of the artform, providing the audience with insight into the different ways emotions can be expressed through movement. The 2026 Festival, produced by Nantucket Dance…
Read MoreNantucket Garden Festival July 7-9, 2026
Nantucket Garden Festival July 7-9, 2026 The Nantucket Garden Festival highlights the unique and beautiful garden ecosystems on Nantucket and focuses on the importance of sustainability, conservation, and gardening ethics for the long-term health of the island. Nantucket Garden Festival celebrates gardening through creative lectures and workshops, exquisite garden tours, and children’s activities. PRODUCED BY…
Read MoreNantucket Comedy Festival – July 9-11, 2026
Nantucket Comedy Festival July 9-11, 2026 Co-founded in 2007 by Kevin Flynn and Bonnie Levison, the Nantucket Comedy Festival is an annual summer event that brings top comedic talent to Nantucket Island as the major fundraiser for Stand Up & Learn™, an island-based, year-round comedy education program serving Nantucket’s children. The Nantucket Comedy Festival envisions…
Read MoreNISDA Sandcastle & Sculpture Contest July 11, 2026
NISDA Sandcastle & Sculpture Contest July 11, 2026 A Classic Family Event Look forward to a fun-filled afternoon at Jetties Beach on July 11, 2026! Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts founded this event in 1975, and today the Sandcastle Contest is co-sponsored by NISDA and the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce. It began…
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