Planning Your Visit

Events in Nantucket

Planning a trip to Nantucket? Check out some of the events held throughout the year and mark your calendars!

The Nantucket Science Festival (ACKSciFest), held annually on the third Saturday of February, is a dynamic celebration of science, technology,…

The Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll, held the first week of December, is a magical holiday tradition that transforms the island…

The Thanksgiving Day Cold Turkey Plunge, held each November, is one of Nantucket’s most exhilarating and beloved holiday traditions. On…

The Nantucket Noel, held from late November through December, is a beloved island tradition that ushers in the holiday season…

The Nantucket Half Marathon, held each October, is a stunning and challenging race that takes runners on a scenic tour…

The Nantucket Project, held each September, is a one-of-a-kind gathering that brings together some of the world’s most influential thinkers,…

The Nantucket Cottage Hospital Sankaty Swing, held each September, is a prestigious annual golf tournament that combines sport, philanthropy, and…

The Artists Association of Nantucket Sidewalk Art Show #3, held each September, is the final installment of the summer’s beloved…

Labor Day in Nantucket, celebrated each September, marks the unofficial end of summer with a long weekend filled with beach…

The Opera House Cup, held each August, is one of Nantucket’s most prestigious sailing events, celebrating the art and tradition…

The Summer Groove in Nantucket, held each August, is the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club’s largest and most anticipated annual…

The Artists Association of Nantucket Sidewalk Art Show #2, held each August, is the second installment of the summer’s beloved…

The Nantucket Race Week, held over nine exciting days in August, is a premier sailing event that brings together sailors…

The Boston Pops Concert, held each August, is one of Nantucket’s most iconic summer events, bringing the world-renowned Boston Pops…

The Annual August Fête, hosted each August by the Nantucket Preservation Trust, is a celebration of the island’s rich architectural…

The Dragonfly Fundraiser, held each July, is a meaningful and elegant event dedicated to supporting mental health services on Nantucket….