Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 56, Issue #16, September 24 - November 18, 2026

SEPT. 24-NOV. 18, 2026 • CELEBRATING 56 YEARS • THE ISLAND’S BEST CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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In this issue...

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Launch of The Rush…see page 3

photo by E. Vern Laux

Climate Opportunist on the Rise… see page 4

photo by Rafaeil Osona

“The Village of the Mad”… see page 7

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Gold P Pendants

Gallery and Nantucket Pearl Company est. 1979

Thunderstorm • 1985 • 24x36 Golden Sail • 1981 • 24x30

inside G.S. Hill Gallery, est. 2008

Subdued Reflections • 1979 • 24x36

OIL ORIGINALS SPANNING 1975 TO 1985 - A RETROSPECTIVE COLLECTION

Hawaii Bound • 1975 • 12x24

Fighting Ships • 1978 • 24x48

Shamrock I & II circa 1901 • 1980 • 24x40

F.W. Marshall 1877 • 1980 • 24x40

Turbulent Voyage • 1975 • 24x18

Storm Sailing • 1980 • 18x36

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Launch of The Rush

On Tuesday, October 6 Nathaniel Philbrick will launch and present his new book, The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World to his hometown audience here on Nantucket and in collaboration with Nantucket Book Partners. This is a free event, but registering at Nantucketbookpartners.com will ensure a seat. The beloved author of In the Heart of the Sea, Mayflower, and more than a dozen other books will join Tim Ehrenberg, President of the Nantucket Book Foundation and creator of Tim Talks Books, for a conversation at the United Unitarian Meeting House at 11 Orange Street. The talk will start at 5:30 pm and a book signing will follow. The reviews are in and readers are rushing to recommend Philbrick’s new book. Ken Burns says, “Nathaniel Philbrick, our maestro storyteller, sees in the Gold Rush a Rosetta stone for pre-Civil War America. It is a confounding and encouraging chronicle told from a myriad of perspectives, a bottom-up, epic tale of an inevitable rush toward profit and near-national suicide.” Pulitzer Prize winning author Ilyon Woo writes: “The true gold here is in the pathos beneath the glittering surface: the stories of real people; their brutal contests and conquests, and the breaching and the breaking of the natural terrain. A thrilling and valuable story of the making of America from the maestro of narrative nonfiction.” “I think Nat Philbrick is one of the best historians we have writing in the world today,” said Ehrenberg. “He makes history accessible, entertaining and thrilling, and helps us to connect the dots through time to see how our past got us where we are today. A new book by Nat Philbrick is cause for celebration, and I am thrilled it’s launching here on Nantucket.” The description on the jacket reveals this is another riveting book by Philbrick, stating the author: follows the gold as it moves from riverbed to countinghouse to the halls of power, revealing how vigilantism hardened into law and how debates over slavery in the West tipped the balance in Washington. The result is a clear, human story of how a scramble for wealth reshaped ideas of freedom, labor, and belonging—and how California's rise helped push a fractured nation toward war. The Rush is alive with characters whose choices still reverberate: a searing, panoramic epic that captures both the fury and the promise of America. The Rush will be in bookstores everywhere on Tuesday, October 6. Signed copies may be pre-ordered at Nantucketbookpartners.com.

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Climate Opportunist on the Rise by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois, PhD

Director of Research & Conservation at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Turkey vultures are one of my favorite birds. I generally have a soft spot for the disparaged and underappreciated. However, for turkey vultures, my love for them comes down more to how they are perfectly suited for their actions: structure suits function. These beautiful (yeah, I said “beautiful”) birds are highly specialized. Their “naked” head is free of feathers, causing some to malign these majestic creatures for their wrinkly pink heads (the original skin heads). A head free of feathers allows this bird to feed on carrion without pesky feathers getting in the way or becoming contaminated. So, while they may be unattractive to some and get a bad reputation, turkey vultures are quite gentle creatures that await the death of another creature before making a meal. In addition to providing an important ecosystem service by eating carrion across the island, we can also add “climate opportunist” to the list of turkey vulture attributes. In the early 20th century, the turkey vulture’s range didn’t extend beyond New Jersey, although stragglers were occasionally spotted farther north. Those along the east coast were typically partial migrants—breeding in the Northeast and moving south toward Florida or the Gulf Coast for the winter. However, because of warmer boreal winters, they are increasingly ditching migration altogether. Areas that used to host them only in the spring and summer are rapidly gaining permanent, year-round resident populations. Turkey vultures nested in Massachusetts for the first time in 1954, and now they are firmly established in the state as both breeding birds and migrants. On Nantucket, turkey vultures used to be a rare occurrence. They would make the occasional Christmas Bird Count and were listed as a rarity in the 1979 Checklist of Nantucket Birds by Edith Andrews and Ken Blackshaw. Their range had been expanding across Massachusetts and in the late 1990s, a rumor began to circulate about a nest somewhere on-island, possibly in Madaket. Since then, turkey vulture populations have been steadily increasing on the Cape and Islands: a sign of warming weather patterns and available habitat. Flash forward to 2026, and we not only have a breeding population, but we also have a year-round resident population of turkey vultures. Turkey vultures are now considered climate beneficiaries. Instead of fleeing poor habitats and unsuitable climate, they are actively expanding their geographic range northward and staying in northern regions longer due to warming winter temperatures. Milder winters allow them to push deeper into northern states like Maine, Vermont, and even parts of Canada, where they were once rarely seen. Rather than losing habitat, turkey vultures are rapidly widening their footprint. Research published in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology projects that the turkey vulture’s global breeding range could more than double by 2070 under future climate scenarios. Warmer temperatures not only make it easier for vultures to handle winter at higher latitudes, they also create more thermal uplifts for vultures to use for soaring. This decreases the amount of energy vultures need to soar long distances in search of meals, which also might be smellier and easier to detect with warmer weather. Variation is key to the adaptability of species and their ability to survive changes to the climate and habitats. Turkey vultures are certainly one of the more resilient of birds. Turkey vultures can easily be distinguished from other soaring birds because of their distinctive “V” shape in the sky. Ungainly on the ground, they are graceful on the wing. They can frequently be seen soaring high above, wings outstretched, rarely beating their wings as they keep an eye to the ground for carrion. Yes, turkey vultures eat dead things. Not just any dead thing. Turkey vultures seek out fresh dead animals such as rabbits, deer, other birds, and even fish. Their palate does not discriminate by species. Because of this specialization, turkey vultures are performing an important ecosystem service. They are a natural clean-up crew. Imagine what would happen throughout Nantucket’s conservation properties is no animal ever made use of these deceased creatures. What does this mean for the island? In short, it means that Nantucket roadways and open spaces are now a whole lot cleaner. Turkey vultures are carrion feeders and, thus, do us all a favor by consuming our roadkill and other decaying continued on page 20

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Vol. 56 No. 16 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

Islander or Washashore?

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by Shawn Roberts I was recently reading a collection of articles called Nantucket Voices by Mary Miles when I came across a passage that made me chuckle. In one essay, an old islander named Bill Broughton, who many will still remember, explains what qualifies somebody as a “real” Nantucketer. “To my knowledge,” Bill says, “you have to have at least three generations back of you on the island—else you’re called a coof.” A coof, the book explains, is an old island expression for an off-islander, likely derived from a word meaning “fool.” That already felt wonderfully Nantucket to me. The island has always had a gift for turning geography into social philosophy. But then another passage appears later in the book from Charlie Sayle, who says with what the author describes as a “slightly wicked grin”: “Now, my wife is not a native. She was not born here...but her people settled here in 1685. She was born in South Weymouth, and brought back to the island when she was three months old.” The joke, of course, is that despite her family tracing back nearly three hundred years on Nantucket, the unfortunate technicality of being born offisland still somehow disqualified her from full native status in the eyes of certain island purists. And, honestly, I love that story. Especially because both these men, who I grew up knowing as incredible islanders, were in fact not from here. Not because it’s reasonable: because it’s completely unreasonable in the most Nantucket way imaginable. On an island this isolated, identity has always become strangely specific. Thirty miles of water creates a different psychological ecosystem. The Atlantic doesn’t just separate Nantucket physically from the mainland; it distorts the scale itself. Tiny distinctions become enormous. Family names stretch across centuries. Entire social categories emerge from who arrived when and under what circumstances. Native....Year-rounder...Summer person...Washashore...Coof—everybody gets sorted eventually. But the older I get, the more I think Nantucket quietly operates under two completely different definitions of belonging at the exact same time. There’s the official version, tied to bloodlines and birthplaces and old family histories stretching back into whaling days. Then there’s the deeper, unspoken version the island eventually reveals through weather, labor, and endurance. The first one is inherited. The second one is earned. And sometimes they overlap beautifully. Sometimes they don’t at all. I’ve known people born on Nantucket who never seemed emotionally connected to the island beyond nostalgia and real estate, and I’ve known people who arrived accidentally at twenty-two with nothing but a backpack and somehow became woven permanently into the fabric of the place after enough winters. Because eventually Nantucket asks the same questions of everybody. Can you survive February? Can you tolerate isolation? Can you handle inconvenience without emotional collapse? Can you adapt when the weather changes your plans completely?

Can you contribute something useful when things go wrong? The ocean does not care where your grandparents were born. That’s the great equalizer out here. Some of the strongest islanders I’ve ever met technically came from somewhere else. They arrived to wait tables for a summer, crew on fishing boats, teach school, paint houses, fix engines, or simply disappear for a while from whatever version of themselves existed in “America.” Then slowly, almost without realizing it, the island changed them. That happens constantly on Nantucket. The place has always attracted drifters of a certain type. Not reckless drifters exactly. More like people searching for a harder, more grounded version of life. Artists. Sailors. Carpenters. Burned-out finance guys trying desperately to recover their nervous systems. Women escaping bad marriages. Men trying to outrun themselves and discovering the island is too small for that kind of thing. Some stay for three months—some have stayed for fifty years. You can usually tell which ones will last. The people who survive Nantucket long-term tend to understand something fundamental: island life requires negotiation rather than control. The ferry gets canceled. The fog rolls in. The housing situation becomes absurd. Summer chaos suddenly collapses into winter silence almost overnight. The mainland rewards efficiency. Nantucket rewards resilience. That difference changes people. There’s also an old island instinct I’ve always respected beneath all the social hierarchy and absurdity: usefulness eventually matters more than pedigree. If your truck is the only one capable of pulling somebody out of a snowbank during a February storm, nobody suddenly pauses to investigate your ancestry. If your roof starts peeling apart during a northeaster, you stop caring very quickly whether the carpenter fixing it technically qualifies as native enough. Reality cuts through performance faster on islands. And maybe that’s why some of the deepest belonging here develops so quietly. Nobody really announces your acceptance into Nantucket life. It just slowly happens through repetition. Someone saves you a seat at the counter. An old fisherman finally tells you where the stripers are running. A local contractor stops calling you “Cupcake” and starts using your first name. People stop asking whether you’re staying for the winter because they unconsciously assume you already are. That’s island trust. Not dramatic: just accumulated gradually through time. Of course, the tensions still exist. They probably always will. Nantucket now balances uneasily between becoming a luxury product and remaining an actual living community. Entire neighborhoods sit dark for most of the year while working people scramble for rentals. Summer wealth reshapes the island constantly. Every year another piece of old Nantucket disappears beneath expensive reinvention. But underneath all that, the deeper culture still revolves around endurance. continued on page 21

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Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 10 AM to 4 PM - People’s Choice Art Exhibition Stop by AAN’s downtown gallery at 8 Federal Street to see an interactive exhibit where visitors vote for their favorite works of art created by local AAN artist members. On display to October 6. NantucketArts.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 12:45 to 2:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Ty Fly at Cisco Brewers Live local bands. 5 Bartlett Farm Road ~ Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 5 to 6 PM - Books & Banter Book Group Join Mitchell’s Book Corner group for a discussion of Patmeena Sabit’s literary thriller, Good People. Space is limited & registration is required by emailing info@nantucketbookparters.com. 5:30 to 7 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Departure times change as time of sunset changes. 6 to 7:30 PM - Philosophy Club in The Great Hall Thoughtful and engaging conversation led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 nantucketatheneum.org 7 to 9:15 PM - The Mousetrap presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit unfolds at a snowbound country manor where a group of stranded guests finds themselves cut off from the world. When a murder occurs, suspicion falls on everyone in this suspenseful & twisty mystery. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Fred Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where the fish are biting. All equipment provided. A fishing trip for the whole family. Reservations: 508-228-6655 (evenings call 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff with Nantucket Walkabout Walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point You’ll be over the moon after going on a 3-mi., 75-min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Meet at Centre & Main by bank steps for 8:30 departure. $25 for ages 20-64, $20 for seniors, $15 Teens, $10 ages 6-12 Cash Only. No reservations.774-325-8972 whjamieson@gmail.com . 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd.

10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2 to 4 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 6 PM - Free Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Farm Head out to Bartlett’s Farm for a tasting of wines and cheeses. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Twin Fin at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4 to 6 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5 to 6:30 PM - Curing Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Dr. David Hafler discusses new findings in Parkinson’s disease & multiple sclerosis. This free talk is presented with Nantucket Cottage Hospital and Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket at 57 Prospect Street. 5:30 to 7 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 6 to 8 PM - Teen Game Night Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 9:15 PM - The Mousetrap presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit unfolds at a snowbound country manor where a group of stranded guests finds themselves cut off from the world. When a murder occurs, suspicion falls on everyone in this suspenseful & twisty mystery. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org continued on page 8

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“The Village of the Mad”

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by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish Dylan Thomas knew something about communities. The famous Welsh writer laid out this knowledge in his amazingly epic poem, Under Milk Wood in 1954. This poem is perhaps best remembered as a radio performance with a variety of actors, including Thomas as narrator, giving voice to the eclectic cast of characters. Originally titled The Village of the Mad, the rambling, rhythmic story captured a day in the life of the imaginary Welsh village of Llarggub – “Bugger all” backwards. I downloaded the audio play with no expectations, aside from trying to find out why young Robert Zimmerman thought so much of Dylan Thomas that he would ditch the family name and become Bob Dylan. It didn’t take five minutes to figure it out as Dylan Thomas and cast guided a tour through the little village with a stunning, colorful rhythm. The joke, of course, is that Llarggub is every small town—full of scandals, gossip and struggles, victories and hope. But what may have truly hooked me was an unexpected Nantucket reference, not even five minutes into the production! Cap’n Cat, a blind sea captain relegated to a boarding house in his later years, was dreaming of dead sailors that had served under him. One named Dancing Williams asked the Captain if he remembered him, saying, “I lost my step in Nantucket!” The town tour continued, illuminating a village full of color: Mr. Waldo and his paramour Polly Garter, Willy Nilly Postman, Mr. and Mrs. Organ-Morgan (“he snores no louder than a spider”), Nogood Boyo, Jack Black, Butcher Beynon and the Reverend Eli Jenkins. It’s quite an enjoyable ride! Also, it’s easy to see how Bob Dylan borrowed the Welsh poet’s rhyme schemes and characters. From a princess on a steeple and all those pretty people in Like A Rolling Stone to the jingle jangle morning of Mr. Tambourine Man, Bob Dylan’s early material borrowed freely from Under Milk Wood. I had an epiphany while guiding some very wonderful customers on a fishing trip this week. Per usual, I stopped, or was stopped by one of my fellow beach fishers as I drove my guests up the eastern edge of Great Point. My clients were

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forced to listen as I had a quick Nantucket gam with several other fishers on the beach. We spoke quickly, sharing fishing information, tracking tides and lamenting the fish-thieving seals. The conversations always go like this: “Any blues?” “Some little choppers earlier, nothing big.” “I saw some bones swimming by not long ago - they’re hugging the channel close to the shore.” “Albies were crashing but they were way out, far out of reach for casting.” “I heard the bite was hot last night.” “Yeah, it really turned on around 5:30 on that dropping tide.” “Did you hear about Raf’s big striper? It was 42 inches!” “Yeah, he caught a nice albie as well.” “I lost a huge blue and got sealed on a monster albie just before dark. I should have stayed.” “Me too, but had to get home for dinner… “ This scene was repeated several times as my guests and I moved up the point. One of my clients commented on the quick, local-coded, stream-of-consciousness information dump. “This beach fishing community is amazing! You all are so very tight and truly enjoy each other.” It was then that I realized how important those chance encounters were to the guests who hire me to take them to Great Point for fishing adventures. They were getting that Dylan Thomas-esque peek into the true community of Nantucket. And they loved it. And why wouldn’t they? After all, aren’t we all conditioned to enjoy those glimpses into the soul of a community? What made Mayberry RFD such an endearing show? How about Cheers? Even The Simpsons have been subtly feeding us memorable, relatable characters for almost 40 years now! Think about it— Moe, Disco Stu, Apu, Millhouse, Nelson—we all know people like them. Nantucket’s own and very beloved Fred Rogers took us into his imaginary neighborhood. It’s those different characters, jammed into a defined and limited location, that become a community. I love my Nantucket beach fishing community. It’s something that I would miss forever if I were to leave the island. My relationships may be limited with the folks who are out flogging the shoreline waters, but they are deep nonethecontinued on page 24

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Events & Entertainment Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 6

7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

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Vol. 56 No. 16 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Bringing Island Research to Life

To enhance the public’s knowledge and understanding of Nantucket’s heritage, the Nantucket Historical Association offers an annual fellowship, with the selected researcher encouraged to further their study with resources from the Research Library collection. The 2026 E. Geoffrey and Elizabeth Thayer Verney Fellow is Dr. Lynne Anderson, whose research will focus on the evolution of Quaker female education on Nantucket from 1660 to 1860. Dr. Anderson will participate in the intellectual life of the NHA, including delivering a public presentation on her research topic in late October and preparing an article for publication in Historic Nantucket. She will be in residence from October 10 through November 1, 2026. “The NHA is the principal repository of Nantucket history, with extensive archives, collections of historic properties, and art and artifacts that broadly illustrate Nantucket’s past. We are thankful for such a strong interest in our history and resources. We are excited to welcome Dr. Lynne Anderson to the island and to see her research come to life. This fellowship is a constant reminder of the importance of Nantucket history and why the ongoing preservation of it is so central to our mission,” said Niles Parker, NHA Gosnell Executive Director. The purpose of Dr. Anderson’s project is to conduct research on the educational opportunities and experiences of girls and young women born into or living with Quaker families on Nantucket from the mid-seventeenth to midnineteenth centuries. The proposed research is part of a larger study of Quaker female education in New England, leading to a book titled Samplers, Social Justice, and the Society of Friends: Quaker Female Education in New England, 16601860. The book explores what Quakers mean when they call for a useful, albeit “guarded,” education, and the impact of an educational philosophy that promotes learning for girls as well as boys, Blacks as well as Whites, and the impoverished as well as the wealthy. It investigates the educational experiences of Quaker girls and young women in early New England and showcases the stories of largely unknown female students, teachers, and schools. To identify and study Quaker schools, teachers, and students, the project will explore diverse forms of data held by the NHA, including primary and secondary print sources, schoolgirl samplers, historic newspapers, portraits and photographs, as well as personal publications such as memoirs, diaries, and letters. Dr. Lynne Anderson is a former professor of education at the University of Oregon, where her research focused on the use of technology to enhance literacy —reading, writing, and studying—for students struggling in school. Since retiring from academia, Dr. Anderson has pursued a rigorous program of research on early female education and the role of needlework samplers in the schoolgirl curriculum, resulting in publications, exhibitions, and presentations. She is the founder and President of the Sampler Consortium International, a non-profit membership organization for individuals and organizations interested in conducting and promoting scholarship on schoolgirl samplers and related girlhood embroideries. Dr. Anderson is also the Director of the Sampler Archive Project, a nationwide effort to locate, photograph, and document American samplers in public and private collections across the nation, making images and information available to the public in a user-friendly, online, searchable database. The E. Geoffrey and Elizabeth Thayer Verney Fellowship was established in 1999, and applications remain open to academics, graduate students, and independent scholars. Topics of research for previous Fellows include health aboard whaleships, women at sea, scrimshaw and folk art, the built environment, abolition, the history of Quakerism, and the history of Nantucket's African-American and Cape Verdean communities. For details on the E. Geoffrey and Elizabeth Thayer Verney Fellowship, contact library@nha.org.

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 56 No. 16 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

YESTERDAY ’S ISLAND Events & Entertainment

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Throughout this issue you will find a selection of winners, honorable mentions, and other great shots from the 2026 Yesterday’s Island Photo Contest. Turn to the centerfold to see the first & second place winners.

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5:30 to 7 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 7 to 9:15 PM - The Mousetrap presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit unfolds at a snowbound country manor where a group of stranded guests finds themselves cut off from the world. When a murder occurs, suspicion falls on everyone in this suspenseful & twisty mystery. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Smooth Hummocks with Nantucket Walkabout Hike Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 9 AM - Race for Recovery A 5K run, 1-mile walk, and kids’ race supporting Addiction Solutions Nantucket and access to substance use treatment on the island. Start from Bartlett’s Farm. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour Learn what life was like in the late 1800’s during the Whaling Era, & see some remaining historic landmarks. Book at 508-228-7037 or nantucketbywater.com. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 12 to 3 PM - Live Music by Beach Nights at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 2 to 4 PM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over an inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 6 PM - Live Music by North County at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4:45 to 6:45 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 6 to 7 PM - Zine & Poetry Workshop Create poetry and handmade zines inspired by Nantucket, nature, or your own imagination in this creative workshop. All skill levels are welcome; materials are provided. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. continued on page 11

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Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

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7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mile hike mostly over sand: a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh,& harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point You’ll be over the moon after going on a 3-mi., 75-min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Meet at Centre & Main by bank steps for 8:30 tour. $25 for ages 20-64, $20 for seniors, $15 Teens, $10 ages 6-12 Cash Only. No reservations. 774-325-8972. whjamieson@gmail.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open Explore the Andrea Doria Gallery, more shipwrecks, & The Heroic Stories of Madaket Millie & Marshall the Sea Dog. 158 Polpis Road. eganmaritime.org. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1 to 4 PM - Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction Bring any project you are working on to this open session & work with other creative people to share knowledge. Basic tools available; no instruction provided. 1800 House, 4 Mill St. nha.org Nantucket Historical Assn. Heritage Craft Program. 2 to 4 PM - Shawkemo Hills with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Madaket Mountain at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 5:15 to 7:15 PM - Head of The Plains Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains at sunset on a guided dusk walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Watch night herons, owls, and deer emerge as the sky glows and stars begin to shine. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com.

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Vol. 56 No. 16 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

Events & Entertainment Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 11

David Regan

Alice Breed • Washington, DC

11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 11:45 AM to 2:15 PM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours Visit historic sites in Town and the Village of Madaket. Also enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm & at Cisco Brewers where you can enjoy libations & food vendors. The experience lasts about 2-1/2 hours. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334. 12:30 to 1:15 PM - Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum Move through a gentle 45 minute practice of slow, focused movement and full body relaxation designed to leave you feeling relaxed and recharged. Please bring a yoga mat. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 2 to 4 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour From the pages of Elin’s “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book, this tour is led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, & highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Tim Pitts at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 6 to 7 PM - Mindfulness Meditation A meditation class featuring a short talk, guided meditation, and time for reflection. Designed to build understanding & support a consistent practice. No experience needed. Registration at NantucketAtheneum.org 6:30 to 9:29 PM - ELL Beginner English Learn essential English phrases & vocabulary at this free beginner conversation class. Practice speaking & build confidence in a friendly setting. No registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House,2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps for 8 pm departure. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 9:30 PM - Late Night Trivia at The Rose & Crown Enjoy fun and libations at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Emma Sheehy • Jersey City, NJ

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 7:45 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots on a free guided field trip with the Linda Loring Nature Foundation. All experience levels welcome. Meet at 110 Eel Point Road. Registration required. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. 8 to 10 AM - Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. continued on page 13

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11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2 to 4 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and an inlet over which a small walkway passes. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 4 PM - Children’s Chess Club for Grades 2 to 6 Learn basics or challenge friends to a game. Bring your board or use one of ours. No registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4:30 to 6 PM - Teen Trivia for Ages 13+ An evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 5 to 6 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand Meet bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand at her weekly signing. The first 100 people in line receive tickets; only books purchased at Mitchell’s Book Corner or Nantucket Bookworks can be signed. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 5 to 7 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group Bring your knitting project to the Nantucket Atheneum for a relaxed gathering to share projects, learn new techniques, get help, or learn the basics. 1 India St. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps for 8 pm tour. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 STORY WALK: IF YOU FIND A LEAF Enjoy the story of If You Find a Leaf by Aimee Jicuro. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org — all month long in the Atheneum Garden. 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Bird Banding with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Learn how researchers track migration, survival, and other important data used in conservation. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. 8 to 10 AM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. for the 8:30 departure whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 9:30 to 10 AM - Toddler Story Time for children up to 3 years old Short stories & songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space is limited; tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 to 11 AM - Preschool Story Time for Children 3 Years and Older Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. continued on page 14

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NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS Providing Quality Tours Since 1998

H NANTUCKET GHOST WALK H Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row! The most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket! Choice of 2 Different Tours The Town Route: An eerie, 80 min, 1 mile evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket. Friday & Saturday starting at 8pm. September 25th - October 31st Cemetery Route: A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, & the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 8pm. Sept. 29th - Oct. 28th (No walk 10/6) Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the starting times for both walks at Centre and Main (top of Main) in front of the bank.

FABULOUS MANSIONS OF THE CLIFF AND BRANT POINT A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, morning exercise walk - with historic commentary - past some of our most spectacular summer homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps for an 8:30am departure. Monday and Friday mornings. September 28th - October 30th

HISTORIC MANSIONS OF MAIN ST. & AMERICA’S OLDEST WINDMILL A 1.8 mile 45-50 minute morning exercise walk - with historic commentary - past the whaling-era mansions and America’s oldest windmill,, and back downtown. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps for an 8:30am departure. Tuesday and Thursday mornings. September 29th - October 29th

PRICES FOR ALL TOURS $25 for adults (20-64) • $20 for seniors (65+) $15 for teens • $10 for kids 6-12; under 6 free CASH ONLY. NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE

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Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

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Matt Alberts

Kristi Gianutsos • Mt. Sinai, NY

11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 12:45 to 2:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Perfect Day at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 5:30 PM - Lecture with Eric Jay Dolin on The Wreck of the Mentor Award winning historian Eric Jay Dolin discusses The Wreck of the Mentor, the gripping true story of an 1832 whaleship disaster, survival, captivity, and rescue in the Pacific. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 6 to 7:30 PM - Philosophy Club in The Great Hall Thoughtful and engaging conversation led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 nantucketatheneum.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket This moving play by A.R. Gurney follows two lifelong correspondents through five decades of letters, revealing a poignant story of friendship, missed opportunities, & enduring love. Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

Joni Kimberlin

Garrett Overcash • Harrisburg, NC

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over an inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point You’ll be over the moon after going on a 3-mi., 75-min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Meet at Centre & Main by bank steps for 8:30 departure. $25 for adults (20-64), $20 for seniors, $15 Teens, $10 ages 6-12 Cash Only. No reservations. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 9 to 9:45 AM - Mythical Sea Creatures: Free Mini Mariners at the Museum Children + caregivers explore Nantucket’s maritime heritage with hands-on activities. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. EganMaritime.org. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Book Signing with Eric Jay Dolin Meet Eric Jay Dolin as he signs copies of several of his titles, including his newest for 2026, The Wreck of the Mentor. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket continued on page 15

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Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2 to 4 PM - Shawkemo Hills with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 6 PM - Free Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Head out to Bartlett’s Farm for a tasting of wines and cheeses. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Jimkata at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage &snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 6 to 7:30 PM - Silent Read & Write Night Unwind with an evening of silent reading and writing followed by conversation with fellow readers and writers. Bring a current book or writing project, or start something new. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 6 to 8 PM - Teen Game Night Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 to 7:30 PM - Sean Gaskell – African Kora Concert Join professional kora musician Sean Gaskell in the Nantucket Atheneum’s Great Hall for an evening of music and history featuring the 21 string West African harp and its centuries old traditions. 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket This moving play by A.R. Gurney follows two lifelong correspondents through five decades of letters, revealing a poignant story of friendship, missed opportunities, & enduring love. Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 AM - Nantucket Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. All supplies provided, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Café, 15 Washington St. 9 AM to 12 Noon - Nantucket Cottage Hospital Health Fair Nantucket Cottage Hospital will host its "Healthy Together: Annual Island Health Fair" at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital main campus, 57 Prospect Street. Services include free flu shots, blood pressure checks, information, and more . 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM to 2 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open Explore the Andrea Doria Gallery, more shipwrecks, & The Heroic Stories of Madaket Millie & Marshall the Sea Dog. 158 Polpis Road. eganmaritime.org. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 AM to 12 PM - Four Centuries Walking Tour Join expert preservationists & conservators for an exploratory 2-hour walking tour examining 4 centuries of architectural history and land use and how it shaped homes, buildings and neighborhoods. Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer Meet Nancy Thayer as she signs copies of her brand-new holiday novel - Nantucket Christmas Stroll! . Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 10:30 to 11:15 AM - Family Connections Tour in the Whaling Museum Experience featured exhibit The Wider World and Scrimshaw in a guided intergenerational tour. Topics come to life with visual & tactile elements. Learn the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, & more. nha.org. continued on page 16

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clothing, jewelry & accessories open daily 508 228 3227 BlueBeetleNantucket.com

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Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

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A J Bayer • Hadley, MA

Annie Backus • Nantucket, MA

11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 12 to 3 PM - Live Music by Jimkata at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 2 to 3:30 PM - Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket This moving play by A.R. Gurney follows two lifelong correspondents through five decades of letters, revealing a poignant story of friendship, missed opportunities, & enduring love. Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org. 2:15 to 3:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 2:45 to 4:45 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Linda EPO at Cisco Brewers Live local bands at 5 Bartlett Road. Ciscobrewers.com. 5 to 7 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Hike through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N America. See and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

Caroline Cahill

Jacqueline Lanzillo • Victor, NY

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour Learn what life was like in the late 1800’s during the Whaling Era, & see some remaining historic landmarks. Call 508-228-7037 or book at nantucketbywater.com. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 12 to 3 PM - Live Music by The Slips at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tacontinued on page 17

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bles are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 2 to 4 PM - Shawkemo Hills with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Linda EPO at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4 to 5 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4:30 to 6:30 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5 to 6:30 PM - Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket This moving play by A.R. Gurney follows two lifelong correspondents through five decades of letters, revealing a poignant story of friendship, missed opportunities, & enduring love. Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org. 5:15 to 6:45 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mi hike mostly over sand: explore the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with active osprey nest poles & harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point You’ll be over the moon after going on a 3-mi., 75-min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Meet at Centre &Main by bank steps for 8:30 departure. $25 for adults (20-64), $20 for seniors, $15 Teens, $10 ages 6-12 Cash Only. No reservations. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up Create a tiny Halloween themed painting or sculpture for the Weezie Library’s spooky art show. Open to all ages, with creations limited to 4” x 4”. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open Explore the Andrea Doria Gallery, more shipwrecks, & The Heroic Stories of Madaket Millie & Marshall the Sea Dog. 158 Polpis Road. eganmaritime.org. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for playful movement, stretching, and breathing designed for young children + caregivers. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1 to 4 PM - Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction Bring any project you are working on to this open session & work with other creative people to share knowledge. Basic tools available; no instruction provided. 1800 House, 4 Mill St. nha.org Nantucket Historical Assn. Heritage Craft Program. 2 to 4 PM - Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. And get closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Connor Cox at Cisco Brewers Live local bands at 5 Bartlett Road. Ciscobrewers.com. continued on page 26

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MAP of DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET brant point Lighthouse ▲

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

whaLing museum: 13 Broad Street Hear the story of Nantucket over 4 centuries with rotating exhibits in 9 galleries. Daily programs, films, & a stunning view of town from the rooftop. Open from 10am. oLdest house: 16 Sunset Hill Built in 1686; restored in 1990. Opening June 2026.

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greater Light: 8 Howard Street Built in the 1790s & transformed into a stunning whimsical summer home in the 1920s, this is home to the NHA Decorative Arts Program. Opening June 2026

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hadwen house: 96 Main Street This Greek Revival mansion built in 1846 is the only mansion of its era onisland open to the public. Exhibits include Nantucket Lightship Baskets, maps, and decorative arts. Open 11am-4pm May 23-Sept. 4.

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oLd gaoL: 15R Vestal Street Constructed of massive oak timbers with iron bolts & iron rods across the windows. The heavy wooden doors are reinforced with iron. Opening June 2026. Please visit nha.org for hours, tours, ticket prices, and additional information.

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shipwreck & Lifesaving museum: 158 Polpis Road eganmaritime.org Learn the dramatic history of Nantucket’s shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. Family activities. Free shuttle to the museum from Visitor Services downtown runs June 23-Oct. 3.. Beautiful property at Folger’s Marsh open for picnics. Opening for 2026 on May 25. town pier

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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST

brant point Lighthouse: 2 Easton St First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. nantucket atheneum: 1 India St The island’s public library was built in 1847 and is filled with art & artifacts as well as books, periodicals, digital materials. Children’s section, reading room, & public garden. Open Mon.-Sat. pacific cLub: Lower Main St Built in 1772 by whaling merchant William Rotch, this is the only 18th century brick building still standing on-island. Quarterboard on the front lists names of 3 notable ships of Rotch: 2 in the Boston Tea Party and

the first ship to fly the American flag in London. first congregationaL church: 62 Centre St Built in 1725 & moved to this site in 1765. Open for services. Climb the tower for a view of town & the harbor. st mary’s church: 3 Federal St Built in 1897. Open for services. st pauL’s church: 20 Fair St Founded in 1838. Rebuilt in 1901 with Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows. Church is open daily for visits and for Sunday services. methodist church: 2 Centre St Built in 1831. Open for services.

unitarian church: 11 Orange St Built in 1809. Houses the town clock & 1810 Portuguese Bell. Open for services. three bricks: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned. soLdiers & saiLors monument: Upper Main Street Built in 1875, this obelisk bears the names of 73 island men who died in the Civil War. african meeting house: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the only public building constructed & occupied by African Americans in the 19th century still standing on-island.

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Climate Opportunist on the Rise from page 4

Miles Blunt • Marco Island, FL

Nick Fleming • Westborough, MA

wildlife. As they say, one birds trash is another’s treasure… If you’re lucky enough to find their roost tree, you will note that multiple vultures will roost in the same tree at night (outside of the breeding season). One such dead snag over by the dump on Madaket Road has been host to several turkey vultures recently. They have been visible sunning themselves in the morning sunrise. Unlike other birds, turkey vultures are not early risers. They spread their wings while perched to warm up their wings for flight, taking off in mid-morning. While they may white-wash the area surrounding a roost, without a syrinx (bird photo by E. Vernon Laux voice box) it is not as noisy a place as one might think. Their vocalizations relegated to grunts and hisses. Vultures are a relatively understudied and underappreciated raptor, yet they provide a crucial ecosystem service by removing carcasses from the land. Noticing changes to vulture populations early can help ensure that these efficient scavengers remain in the skies. Our most common species can act as telltales for environmental change, if we pay attention.

Richard Mack • Winchester, MA

Robert Borneman • Houston, TX

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Islander or Washashore? from page 5

Who stays. Who adapts. Who respects the water. Who contributes more than they consume. Who understands that weather remains more powerful than status. That’s the real island citizenship test. Not where you happened to emerge from the womb. Honestly, some of the most “local” people I’ve ever met technically arrived from Jamaica, Ireland, El Salvador, New Hampshire, or somewhere else entirely. Meanwhile, I’ve met native islanders so disconnected from the actual spirit of Nantucket that they felt more foreign than tourists. Place identity is strange that way. Belonging has less to do with origin than participation. The Atlantic understands this instinctively. The tide does not care whether driftwood floated from Maine or Nova Scotia. After enough years in saltwater, everything eventually gets shaped by the same conditions. People do too. Which brings me back to that old term: washashore. At first glance it sounds temporary. Almost dismissive. Like somebody who arrived accidentally and might disappear just as quickly. But many of the people who truly fall in love with the island arrive exactly that way: unintentionally. They weren’t born on Nantucket. They became Nantucket...slowly. Through winters, through heartbreak, through work, through weather, through enough years tending the same garden. And eventually the island stops feeling like a place they moved to and starts feeling like the only place their nervous system fully recognizes anymore. That transformation cannot be inherited. It has to happen gradually, through friction and time. Which, ironically enough, may be one of the most Nantucket things of all.

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2026 Photo Contest First Place: Shanya Stanley • Nantucket, MA

The Winners Are...

Bentley Potter • Honorable Mention

For the first time ever, both 2026 Photo Contest winners are island residents. Congrats to Shanya Stanley, one of our regular entrants, whose photo of Easy Street Basin is this year’s first place winner and to Kat Enter, whose image of the Lynx at Brant Point took second place. You can see these prize-winning photos at yesterdaysisland.com/photo-contest along with many others that received honorable mention. To the photographers who did not receive a prize or honorable mention: thank you for sharing your images. And don’t give up, there’s always another chance to win fame & a bit of cash— we’re already accepting entries for the 2027 Nantucket Photo Contest.

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Second Place: Kat Enter • Nantucket, MA

Allen Brown • Oklahoma City, OK Honorable Mention

Michael Torrisi • Honorable Mention

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“Village of the Mad” from page 7

less. It’s our own unique “Village of the Mad,” and it’s one of the very few clubs that I’m a proud member of. It’s a joy to run into Nick and Lorraine Ferraira. They’re a wonderful couple who are out fishing just about every day, driving their bright purple Jeep. Nick told me that purple is Lorraine’s favorite color. When they went to purchase a new beach ride for Nantucket, Nick discovered that purple was not a color on

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the menu for new Jeeps. So he bought a white one, picked a color that would make Prince smile and told the dealership to get it painted up. The two minutes that I spend talking with Nick and Lorraine as we meet on the sand are cherished moments. The cast of Nantucket beach characters is so immense! I love seeing Tyler O’Brian and his girlfriend Amy. They’re the ones who recently captured that amazing video of a Great White Shark having a seal for breakfast just a few feet off of the eastern shoreline of the Galls. There’s Jersey John Colton, Lois Boland, Rob Huntley, Leo, RK Russell, Pajama Josh, Neil Krauter—all great fishers, all interesting and informative to chat with and all colorful. How about the Remora? Yeah, like the little fish that follows the sharks around. The Remora would tail me and my clients all over the Great Point preserve like he was an FBI agent on a surveillance detail. It was aggravating but still funny. And then there’s my kindergarten classmate Dave Small. Or my dear brother Bill. Seeing a frustrated Bobby King coming off the beach after he’s lost a fish to a seal is comic gold! Cody Peterson, Matt Peel, Rafael Osona...all these young, determined hard chargers fish so well. These are my peeps, folks! Yes, the Nantucket beach version of “The Village of the Mad” is captivating for my guests. And for me. I’m grateful to have found a club that would have someone like me as a member. Steve “Tuna” Tornovish is a Nantucket native who has spent his life fishing from the beaches of his beloved island. He loves to introduce clients to the joy of fishing with his Nantucket Island Fishing Adventures: stevetuna.com

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Fall Fun at the Farm

Saturday, September 26 is the last day for PickYour-Own farm-grown cherry, beefsteaks, heirloom tomatoes at Bartlett’s Farm (9 am to 2 pm), but it’s not the last day of autumn fun at the farm! Bartlett’s Fall Workshops have just started: every Friday and Saturday through autum from 9 am to 2 pm, join Bartlett’s staff for Pumpkin Painting, Fall Wreath making, and family activities that include cornhole, coloring sheets, and a bubble station. The fee for Pumpkin Painting is $5 per person, and comes with a mini pumpkin for painting. The charge for wreath-making is additional. The Pumpkin Painting and games are geared for ages under 10, but everyone is welcome; no reservations are required. While you’re at Bartlett’s for their fun on Fridays and Saturdays, stop into their shop for a delicious specially priced lunch. During September, the Friday Special is Rodeo Burger with a side of fries and the Saturday Special is Fried Chicken with Mac & Cheese. Plus, their Farm Made Kitchen & Bakery offers delicious dinners to take home and heat up and a tempting array of desserts. Bartlett’s Farms Wines & Rinds tastings also continue through fall, offering free samples of wine and cheese pairings every Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Bring a notebook and get a jump on your holiday planning! In October, Bartlett’s Farm Talk series starts again on Saturdays at 10:30 am. On October 3, Brandon Jellison of Lavender Farm Wellness will discuss and demonstrate different types of massage to promote relaxation of the body and mind.

Joann Burnham of Dharma Yoga will teach breathing, flowing movement, and meditative styles on October 10. And on October 17, Sheri Perlman will talk about 26 “safety energy locks” along energetic pathways that feed life to our bodies. On October 24, Dr. Tammy Belanger of Island Acupuncture will discuss how integrative wellness utilizing both Western Medicine and Eastern Medicine can help determine the best care. Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Tiffany BlakeLamb will discuss women’s health, aging bodies, and hormone treatment for women on October 31. For the November speakers and events, visit BartlettsFarm.com. Bartlett’s Farm is open from 8 am to 6 pm at 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

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5 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 5 to 7 PM - Head of The Plains Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains at sunset on a guided dusk walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Watch night herons, owls, & deer emerge as the sky glows and stars begin to shine. Incl transport. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Sandra Kunz • West Springfield, MA

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7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff with Nantucket Walkabout Walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. for the 8:30 departure whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 9:30 AM to 5 PM - Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up Create a tiny Halloween themed painting or sculpture for the Weezie Library’s spooky art show. Open to all ages, with creations limited to 4” x 4”. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 AM to 12 PM - Native Flower Arranging & Ecological Importance of Native Species Learn about Nantucket’s native plants, ethical foraging, & herbaria; create a native flower bouquet to take home. Free for ages 18+ , 110 Eel Point Road. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 11:45 AM to 2:15 PM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours Visit historic sites in Town and the Village of Madaket. Also enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm & at Cisco Brewers where you can enjoy libations & food vendors. The experience lasts about 2-1/2 hours. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334. 12:30 to 1:15 PM - Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum Move through a gentle practice of slow, focused movement & full body relaxation. Register at nantucketatheneum.org/ 2 to 4 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and an inlet over which a small walkway passes. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour From the pages of Elin’s “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book, this tour is led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, & highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334. 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Connor Cox at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 5 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. continued on page 35

Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Smith Point 7 miles Squam 8.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles

Nantucket Island is just about 14 miles by 3-1/2 miles, and there are miles of bike paths to nearly every area. This means that riding a bicycle is one of the best ways to get around our island. Follow the QR code to discover miles of bike paths, where to rent bikes, biking tips, and where to find water stations along the way.

Airport 3.5 miles Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Eel Point 6 miles Madaket 6.75 miles Monomoy 2 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles

Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 20,000

NANTUCKET ISLAND Extreme caution should be exercised when traveling to Great Point due to driving in soft sand. Please respect restricted conservation areas.

is the home of the Great Point Lighthouse and is accessible by foot or four-wheel drive vehicles.

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket

Sound; warm water during July, August, and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle. Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd. off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk. Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach. Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally. Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship. Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer. Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong. Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Some parking. Surf and rip currents can be strong on the ocean side. No facilities or food service. This beach is near Miacomet Pond, but the pond is currently closed due to harmful algae. South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities. Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally. Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.

Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

BAY & POND BEACHES

Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond, nantucket-ma.gov/hab for algae updates. Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the

Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities. Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong. Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup. Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary. Check nantucket-ma.gov/hab for harmful algae bloom updates.

Leave only footprints...

Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.

BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

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Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30-$35. Private and solo hikes also available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.

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508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth

508-680-1399 16 Federal Street

Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online! Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com

The Love Shack by Lola

774-325-5982 10 Old South Wharf

Layer. Collect. Gift.

THE LOVE SHACK is located right in the heart of Nantucket’s boat basin and it is home to our entire collection of LOLA jewelry. Here you can see, touch and layer all of our pendants, chains, and bracelets that LOLA offers. It is also our inspiration for our Love Shack apparel and home goods which include t-shirts, candles, hats, glassware – everything you need that is perfect for your very own Love Shack! Holiday Sale: discounts on everything in the store (not including gift cards). lolacompany.com

The Rainbow Fleet

508-680-1159 167 Orange Street

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! @therainbowfleet

Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket People’s Choice: Sept. 24-Oct. 6 ShortDays, Long Nights: Oct 8-Nov.17 Wet Paint Weekend: Oct 9-11

508-228-0294 In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits 8 Federal Street

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the

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work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. You can see a range of works, including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, and photography in AAN’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery downtown at 8 Federal Street. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for a schedule of 2026 exhibits. Visit AAN’s online gallery to view regularly changing online exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

Nantucket by Water

Nantucket Walkabout

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily. For more than three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image, spirit, and soul of Nantucket. The gallery also offers giclees and miniatures, plus exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Est. 1979 gshill.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 & 508-221-0531 28A Easy Street

Open Daily Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

Inspired by the ocean that surrounds her, be it in her Gallery on Nantucket or her winter home in Palm Beach Florida, Jewelry Designer, Susan Lister Locke creates highly sought after, unique jewelry using beautiful, and oftentimes rare, gemstones set in high karat Gold and Platinum. Follow @susanlisterlockejeweler susanlisterlocke.com

Banking Cape Cod 5

888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

Open Monday-Saturday

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys. capecodfive.com

Bike Rentals Cook’s Cycle Open Daily Bicycle Rentals & e-Bike Rentals

508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bicycles & e-bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Bicycles Open Daily Bike Rentals, Sales, Service AND Electric Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

easyridersbikerentals.com EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Easy Riders bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. We have electric bikes. Check out our Easy Riders brand ebikes at erbikes.com. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road.

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110 FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app CallNantucket.com The island’s “Little Black Book”

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Town information in our newly redesigned White Pages. Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 56 No. 16 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Island Fun & Shopping Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket Guiding Visitors on Nantucket for 56 Years

508-228-9165 In print & online + eNewsletter

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For more than half a century, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open Daily See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order it for you. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. MITCHELL’S is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open Daily: books, gifts, chocolate Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks online. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. And we have an enticing nook filled with amazing chocolates to buy and savor as you read your new books. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online or stop in to browse. BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

youngsbicycleshop.com Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available.

Charters - Sailing & Boating Nantucket by Water

508-228-7037 A Variety of Boat Tour Adventures for All Ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Ice Cream Cruises, Cocktail Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more

NANTUCKET by WATER (formerly Shearwater Excursions) is a local family-run company dedicated to providing unique tours and cruises to individuals and families of all age groups. From small kids to grandparents, NBW has trips that cater to your needs and taste for adventure. Whether you take a leisurely tour around Nantucket Harbor, or a longer adventure exploring the wildlife sanctuary of Coatue or visiting the unique 5th Bend Oyster Farm, Nantucket By Water promises an exceptional experience. nantucketbywater.com

Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Classes & Workshops for all ages

and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Open daily Made fresh on Nantucket

Step into AUNT LEAH’s and discover why our homemade fudge has been loved for decades and voted award-winning year after year. Crafted fresh in our shop using premium ingredients, we offer more than 40 rich and creamy flavors that make every visit unforgettable. Don’t leave Nantucket without trying our famous chocolate-covered cranberries, available in both milk and dark chocolate. Sweet, tart, and perfectly indulgent, they’ve become a favorite island treat and gift. Looking for the perfect souvenir or special occasion gift? Explore our wonderful collection of beautifully packaged tins filled with our signature fudge and chocolate specialties — perfect for sharing a taste of Nantucket with family and friends. www.auntleahs.com

Consignment & Thrift Shops Commonwealth

508.680.1399 16 Federal Street

Visit us in the store and online! Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com

The Rainbow Fleet

508-680-1159 167 Orange Street

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

therainbowfleetnantucket.com Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! Follow us on Instagram @therainbowfleet

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam,‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

Contests 2027 NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

508-228-9165 Deadline is Sept. 12, 2027 - CASH PRIZES Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 See winners & entries for the 2026 contest online at Nantucket.net ENTER EARLY & OFTEN! This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net. The 2027 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2027. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your high resolution photo entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com. Please make sure your digital images are high-resolution. Visit Nantucket.net to see a selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photo-contest-entry

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge Open daily Made fresh on Nantucket

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a taste of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her famous Nantucket Chocolate Covered Cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate,

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Island Fun & Shopping are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Several of her other delicious cranberry creations are only available seasonally, so stop by her Nantucket shop to see what AUNT LEAH has available today. auntleahs.com

Digital Guide to Nantucket All New Insiders Guide to Nantucket

508-228-9165

Beaches, Events, Museums, Biking, Classifieds, & More Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

Nantucket.net

Visit the newly redesigned INSIDERS’ GUIDE TO NANTUCKET: NANTUCKET.NET for island events beach listings, biking info & maps, plus info about our island’s lighthouses, festivals, parks & trails, lodging, dining, theatre, watersports, recreation, and so much more. Our photo galleries have stunning images of Nantucket. Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net ~ sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter, and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider

Fishing Charters Herbert T. Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those Blues and Bass!”

Day: 508-228-6655 Slip 14, Straight Wharf

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! $150 per person (minimum of 2 people). Private charters are also available for $650 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

Home Decor Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

Nantucket Beach Fishing Trips

Want to see Nantucket from a very different and unique perspective and, perhaps, catch some fish? Join local guide Steve Tuna for an exploration of Nantucket’s amazing coastline as you fish for bluefish, striped bass, false albacore and bonito. Steve is an avid fisherman who will take you to places that most island visitors never get to see. Get up bright and early and fish hard or go at your own pace and enjoy an unforgettable day at the beach – it’s your choice! From the surf of the Nantucket south shore to the pristine beauty of Great Point, Steve Tuna will guide you on an amazing adventure! stevetuna.com

Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm. Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. Est. 1981 gshill.com

It’s A Shore Thing Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901 30B Main Street

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! shorethinggifts.com

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

508-228-1894, ext. 138 Open during museum hours in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad Street NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor

The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP,and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM. . .where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

Icarus + Co

Jewelry and Home Decor 19 Old South Wharf

Open Daily

Discover unique sculptural jewelry by local artists. We interpret nature through wearable art, handmade in small batches using uncommon and precious materials – including our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. Follow along on instagram for a behind the scenes look: @icarusandco + @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com

It’s A Shore Thing

508-680-1901 30B Main Street

Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

shorethinggifts.com At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You can also find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else!

Island Apps Call Nantucket Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android

Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-to-date and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

Jewelry

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Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Icarus + Co. Open Daily

Jewelry and Home Decor 19 Old South Wharf

Discover unique sculptural jewelry by local artists. We interpret nature through wearable art, handmade in small batches using uncommon and precious materials – including our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. Follow along on instagram for a behind the scenes look: @icarusandco + @nantucketbeachstones. icarusandco.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Visit us online Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

thejewelersgallery.com JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Until we can reopen, visit us online to see our exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Call us for details. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971.

The Love Shack by Lola Open daily Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, & more!

774-325-5982 10 Old South Wharf

THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com. LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collec-

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 56 No. 16 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Island Fun & Shopping tion and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm online & in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry from hand-selected pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise and crystals or sapphire and diamond bling enhances the soft shimmer of the pearl’s whiteness. On others, the Ying & Yang of black and white is featured. Look for Pam’s signature: a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. Est. 2004 nantucketpearlcompany.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 & 508-221-0531 28A Easy Street

Open Daily Inspired and Creative Jewelry

Inspired by the ocean that surrounds her, be it in her Gallery on Nantucket or her winter home in Palm Beach Florida, Jewelry Designer, Susan Lister Locke creates highly sought after, unique jewelry using beautiful, and oftentimes rare, gemstones set in high karat gold & platinum. Her creations – from classic signet rings to one-of-a-kind necklaces – offer a fresh perspective on timeless jewelry, with the ultimate goal of always being highly wearable. Susan Lister Locke designs for all of life’s beautiful moments – the big and small, the ordinary and extraordinary. Follow @susanlisterlockejeweler susanlisterlocke.com

Library & Public Programs Nantucket Atheneum Open year-round. Books, Programs for All Ages, Concerts, & More Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

508-228-1110 1 India Street

THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM, our island’s public library is a vital community hub. We are open year-round and offer materials and services for all ages. More than 170,000 people come through our doors annually, where they have free access to 1.6 million books and a large collection of CDs, and DVDs. In addition, we offer many web-based services, a digital library, free computer use, WIFI, and more than 1,300 educational and cultural programs a year. Our historic building, which opened in 1847, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with beautiful art and artifacts that celebrate our maritime heritage and the history of Nantucket. nantucketatheneum.org

Maritime Education & Events Egan Maritime Institute

508-228-2505

Honoring the Past & Investing in the Future EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE promotes and preserves Nantucket’s maritime traditions. We strive to ensure that our Island’s culture and community continue to be shaped by its seafaring legacy. We achieve this through year-round programs and offerings in the classroom, at the museum, and on the water. We envision a Nantucket where every resident and visitor experiences the Island’s rich maritime history and culture, and where future generations of Nantucketers will be inspired to explore maritime-focused learning and career opportunities. eganmaritime.org

Mortgages Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!

888-225-4636 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage. . . they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Our knowledgeable, experienced mortgage loan officers are available to help you. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-247-1795 or visit our website at capecodfive.com

Movies, Concerts, Celebrations The Dreamland Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center Films, Concerts, Celebrations, & Events

See Our Website for Films & Events 17 South Water Street

THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education. Films are shown in our 314-seat Main Theatre, in our 110-seat Studio Theatre, and seasonally at our Drive-In at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. Tickets are available at NantucketDreamland.org. Become a member and get special access, special pricing, and even free tickets!

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

Check our schedule for film showings, Dreamland Stage productions, special concerts & events in the DREAMLAND’s Harbor View Room. NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

508-228-1885

Mon.-Fri. from 10am to 5pm; Sat. from 10am to 2pm Open thru Oct. 13 (clsed Oct 10) drive or take a free shuttle to 158 Polpis Road Maritime Education, History, Museum, Programs, Events & more Founded in 1968 as the first museum in America dedicated to honoring volunteer and professional lifesavers, the NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM preserves the heroic stories of Islanders who risked their lives to rescue mariners in peril at sea. These stories span from the early Massachusetts Humane Society through the U.S. Life-Saving Service and into the modern U.S. Coast Guard. This year, they’re unveiling an updated exhibit on Madaket Millie and Marshall the Sea Dog, along with a refreshed exhibit on the wreck of the Andrea Doria. The rotating featured exhibit, From Hard Times to Boom Times: Nantucket Waterfront, is also on view for one final season. Visit the Museum for tours, programs, events, and hands-on familyfriendly activities from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples Day. Need a ride? Take the FREE Shipwreck Shuttle on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays from 9:45 am to 2:45 pm, from June 22 - October 9. Find out more at eganmaritime.org . eganmaritime.org

Nantucket Whaling Museum

508-228-1894 Admission $25; 65+ & Students $23; Ages 6-17 $10; under 6 free 15 Broad Street Island residents & NHA members admitted free Your portal to Nantucket history. No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org

NHA Sites

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

Your portal to Nantucket history Historic Sites, Classes, Talks, & more

The Nantucket Historical Association preserves, interprets, and shares the diverse stories of Nantucket with all audiences through its collections, properties, programs, and research. In addition to the Nantucket Whaling Museum, the public is invited to visit THE OLDEST HOUSE, built in 1686 and believed to be the oldest residence on Nantucket still on its original site; THE OLD MILL, said to have been built in 1746, this is the only surviving mill of 5 that once stood overlooking Nantucket town; THE HADWEN HOUSE, a Greek Revival mansion built in 1846; GREATER LIGHT, a stunning and unique home that was built as a barn in 1790 and renovated & repurposed in the 1930s into a home that illustrates the era of Nantucket’s art colony days. Learn more about these sites and the others that the NHA keeps open for visitors at nha.org

Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond the Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM. . .where home and garden meet. arrowheadnursery.com

Pet Accessories & Gifts Cold Noses Nantucket’s Go-To Pet Paradise is open daily Tail-wagging Treasures & Pet Services with Love

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

COLD NOSES serves all your pet needs on Nantucket! Your favorite island pet boutique offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends, and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments. Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person. Our pet services tailored with love include: Dog Wash and Pet Equipment Rentals. nantucketpetstore.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Special Events Nantucket Atheneum Cold Turkey Plunge Accepting pledges through Thanksgiving A Thanksgiving Tradition to help the Atheneum

508-228-1110 Plunge at 10 am on November 26

The 25th annual COLD TURKEY PLUNGE is almost here! This annual Atheneum fundraiser features hundreds of spectators and swimmers who brave the chilly waters at Children’s Beach on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, to benefit the Weezie Library for Children. Details at nantucketatheneum.org. Not on-island this year for this fun tradition? NO WORRIES: you can plunge virtually from anywhere in the world. REGISTER TODAY: click on the QR code in our ad or visit nantucketatheneum.org

Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket THE MOUSETRAP on stage thru Sept. 26 Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre

508-228-4305 LOVE LETTERS from Oct. 1-7 Tickets at theatrenantucket.org

THEATRE WORKSHOP of Nantucket has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP is on stage through September 26. In this timeless whodunit: newlyweds Mollie & Giles Ralston open their guest–house in a remote manor house during a snowstorm. One by one, a motley group of guests arrives. Then a murder occurs, the telephone line is cut, the snow isolates the house, and everyone is under suspicion. On October 1, the TWN curtain goes up on A.R. Gurney’s LOVE LETTERS, starring John Shea and Lea Thompson. Get your tickets today at theatrenantucket.org! TWN: Where Nantucket Meets Broadway! theatrenantucket.org

Tours - Bus & Van Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; departs daily at 10:30am, 1:30 pm, & 3:30 pm Private charters available departs from 25 Federal St BARRETT’S TOURS is the oldest tour company on Nantucket. With years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service & unforgettable experiences. BARRETT’S offers 1-1/2 hour historic tours with experienced guides daily from 25 Federal Street (across from the Visitors Center) at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Our team of professionals is committed to ensuring your comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Whether you’re exploring the historic scenic beauty of Nantucket, celebrating a special occasion, or planning your dream wedding, we have the perfect transportation solution for you. Trust Barrett’s Tours to make your travel experience truly remarkable. For more information and reservations, please call 508-228-0174. BarrettsTours.com

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Tours - Walking Nantucket Walkabout see website for hikes & times Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket

508-422-7466 nantucketwalkabout.com

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30-$35. Private and solo hikes also available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466.

Nantucket Walking Tours

774-325-8972 Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours Times & meeting spot in calendar Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. It’s a great way to see and enjoy springtime on Nantucket. whjamieson@gmail.com

Transportation Boat Hy-Line

508-228-3949 Travel daily; see schedule for times Make your reservations online High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis Straight Wharf

Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed Inter-Island Ferry Service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. With our convenient, daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard! While onboard, enjoy freshly-made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine, and spirits. Visit us online for schedules, reservations, helpful blog posts, & more! hylinecruises.com

Steamship Authority Reservations: steamshipauthority.com

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Never Miss the Nantucket Fun!

Gail’s Tours, Inc. 508-257-6557 Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket” GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 25 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger van with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at 25 Federal Street approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.

Nantucket Island Tours

508-228-0334 Three Great Tours: including a fantastic & fun Elin Hidlerbrand Blue Book Tour Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company 42 Straight Wharf NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the largest provider of tours, charters, & transportation services on-island. For more than 70 years, Nantucket Island Tours offers daily tours May-October, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Air-conditioned buses & experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily May-October: the new Elin Hilderbrand’s Blue Book Tour a 2-hour tour on Wed. , Thurs. , & Sun. featuring iconic island spots in Hilderbrand’s novels, led by Elin’s sister ~ the 75-minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day ~ the longer 2-1/2-hour Westender Tour offered Mon.-Thurs. Learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Days through the present. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, ‘Sconset Village, Sankaty Lighthouse, The Shipwreck Museum...and many more beautiful sights. Departures are from Straight Wharf. Buy tickets in advance at nantucketbustours.com, with your HyLine ferry ticket or in-person at 42 Straight Wharf. Tours sell out daily: advance reservations recommended. nantucketbustours.com

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tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

Dining Guide

Light Food & Take-out 45 Surfside Bakery & Cafe

Bakeries 45 Surfside Bakery & Cafe

774-333-3981 45 Surfside Road

Breakfast & lunch daily Take out or eat in our dining room or outdoor patio

Enjoy award-winning pastry chef/owner Rebecca Moesinger’s delicious pastries, hearty breakfasts, and tasty lunches at 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFE. You can enjoy breakfast & lunch daily from 6:30am until 2pm in their air-conditioned dining room or on their outdoor patio. In addition to burritos, breakfast sandwiches, salads, and hot & cold subs and wraps, they serve bubbly delights and refreshing smoothies. Order online from the QR code in our ad. 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFÉ is located along Surfside Road on your way to the beach. We have plenty of parking and are a few steps from an NRTA bus stop. 45Surfside.com

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Open Daily, Year Round Freshly Baked Treats

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

bartlettsfarm.com A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…you’ll find a vast daily selection of fresh baked pies, desserts, muffins, Bartlett Buns, cookies, croissants, scones, and more from our Farm Bakery. Order ahead online or stop by on your way to the beach just a half-mile down the road. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer?

Brewers Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Open 7 Days a Week Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private

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Breakfast & lunch daily Take out or eat in our dining room or outdoor patio

Enjoy award-winning pastry chef/owner Rebecca Moesinger’s delicious pastries, hearty breakfasts, and tasty lunches at 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFE. You can enjoy breakfast & lunch daily from 6:30am until 2pm in their air-conditioned dining room or on their outdoor patio. In addition to burritos, breakfast sandwiches, salads, and hot & cold subs and wraps, they serve bubbly delights and refreshing smoothies. Order online from the QR code in our ad. 45 SURFSIDE BAKERY & CAFÉ is located along Surfside Road on your way to the beach. We have plenty of parking and are a few steps from an NRTA bus stop. 45Surfside.com

Bartlett’s Farm Open Daily, Year Round Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

V Nantucket.net Visit Real Estate Nantucket Events Home Design & Decora ng Landscapers & Lawn Care Build, Repairr,, & Renova ons

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...and delicious dinner specials. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Live Entertainment Cisco Brewers Live Music & tasty libations Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. ciscobrewers.com

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774-333-3981 45 Surfside Road

Bartlett’s Farm Open Daily, Year Round Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our Farm kitchen offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...and delicious dinner specials. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Night Life

Building Special es Cleaning, Caretaking, Property Managers

The Brotherhood of Thieves

Hardscapes, Gardening, & Fences Green & Eco Friendly Swimming Pools

brotherhoodnantucket.com Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 4 concepts to enjoy—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe and live music, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and a Beer Garden on their patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. Upstairs in their Cisco Surf Bar, they have live music most nights.

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Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

774-325-5812 23 Broad Street

NobaBar

508 228-6900 Open evenings from 3 to 10 pm: (Libations only on Tuesday, no food) Cozy Cocktail Lounge in the Nantucket Inn 1 Miller Lane, in The Nantucket Inn

Whether you’re looking for an afternoon pick-me-up, an evening cocktail, or a nightcap before bed, NobaBar is the perfect place for refreshments and snacks. Located in The Nantucket Inn, NobaBar is the ideal spot to gather with friends away from the crowds downtown. nantucketinn.net/dining

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Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Open daily from 11:30 am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

Theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub. Whether it’s live local music, guided paint nights, house DJs, big screens for games, or our notorious karaoke competitions, we have your entertainment needs covered. In-season, we have entertainment 7 days a week, with early and late-night options, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun. Check our website for current entertainment listings.

Restaurants 774-325-5812 23 Broad Street

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 4 concepts to enjoy—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe and live music, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and a Beer Garden on their patio— all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. THE BROTHERHOOD’s different menus feature fresh salads, sushi, hot & cold appetizers, nachos, hearty burgers & sandwiches, their famous curly fries, and entrees featuring fish, chicken, and steak. (Kitchen closes at 10pm.) To accompany your meal, THE BROTHERHOOD serves Cisco & other craft beers on draft, wines by the glass & by the bottle, and more than a dozen signature cocktails. brotherhoodnantucket.com

The Chanticleer

508-257-4499 9 New Street, Siasconset

Originally opened as a small tea house at the turn of the century, THE CHANTICLEER is now one of the premier restaurants on Nantucket. One of the most romantic destinations on-island, you may linger here over an intimate lunch in the Rose Garden or come together with family and friends for a convivial dinner in one of our personal dining rooms: al fresco on warm evenings. The lush gardens produce organic herbs, flowers, berries, and seasonal vegetables for the kitchen. An extensive wine list features some of the finest wines in the world. Reservations are available on resy.com or by calling 508-257-4499 chanticleernantucket.com

Nobadeer Café 508-228-6900 Serving food daily from 7 AM to 3 PM ~ Bar Open nightly from 3 to 10 pm Casual, family-friendly spot: Dine in or Take-out 1 Miller Lane, in The Nantucket Inn The all-new NOBADEER CAFE is your laid-back island escape inside the freshly reimagined Nantucket Inn. Whether you’re up early after chasing the sunrise or rolling out of bed ready to fuel your beach day, we’ve got just what you need to start your morning off right—or keep it going strong. In addition to bold coffees, for breakfast we serve warm breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, bagels, and pastries. Our satisfying lunches include hearty salads, tasty bowls, hot flatbreads, and delicious clubs and paninis. And we have a kids’ menu for your little ones. Whatever you’re after, NOBADEER CAFE is the perfect pit stop. nobadeercafe.com

Rose & Crown Open daily from 11:30 am Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or at our sidewalk tables. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com

Wines & Spirits Mór Wine Open Daily Curated selection of wines & spirits

16 Federal Street

morwine.com This new boutique bottle shop founded by Edwin Claflin, chef & owner of Oran Mór Bistro, in partnership with Eileen Harkness, proprietor of the resale boutique Commonwealth Nantucket. Their goal is to enrich the island’s wine scene by offering a curated grower champagnes, unique spirits, and small-producer wines. From wine to whiskey, they have that bottle you’ve been looking for as well as the one you didn’t know you wanted.

Nantucket Vineyard Open daily Fine Nantucket wines

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5:30 to 6:30 PM - Nathaniel Philbrick Official Book Launch for The Rush Join Nathaniel Philbrick for the launch of his newest book, The Rush, in conversation with Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books, followed by a book signing. Free; registration required. United Unitarian Meeting House, 11 Orange Street. 7 to 8:30 PM - Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket This moving play by A.R. Gurney follows two lifelong correspondents through five decades of letters, revealing a poignant story of friendship, missed opportunities, & enduring love. Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

The Brotherhood of Thieves

Lunch & Dinner Tuesday-Sunday Reservations available on resy.com or 508.257.4499

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Dining Guide Rose & Crown

Sept. 24-Nov.18, 2026

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

ciscobrewers.com Stop by to taste our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour.

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 7:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Birding Field Trip Explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots. All experience levels welcome. Meet at 110 Eel Point Road. Registration required. 8 to 10 AM - Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 9:30 AM to 5 PM - Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up Create a tiny Halloween themed painting or sculpture for the Weezie Library’s spooky art show. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2 to 4 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 4 PM - Children’s Chess Club for Grades 2 to 6 Learn basics or challenge friends to a game. Bring your board or use one of ours. No registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4:30 to 6 PM - Teen Trivia for Ages 13+ An evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 5 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 7 to 8:30 PM - Love Letters presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket This moving play by A.R. Gurney follows two lifelong correspondents through five decades of letters, revealing a poignant story of friendship, missed opportunities, & enduring love. Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations needed: meet at Main & Centre by bank steps for 8 pm tour. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. continued on page 36

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Bird Banding with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Learn how researchers track migration, survival, and other important data used in conservation. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. 8 to 10 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. for the 8:30 departure whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM - Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up Create a tiny Halloween themed painting or sculpture for the Weezie Library’s spooky art show. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 4 PM - Short Days, Long Nights Art Exhibition Stop by AAN’s gallery at 8 Federal Street to see their newest exhibit featuring work by local AAN artist members. On display to Nov. 17. NantucketArts.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 12:45 to 2:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Doug & Co. at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 5 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 5:30 to 7 PM - Foghorn Speaker Series: Sea Dogs – Canines in Maritime History Discover the role of dogs in maritime history, from shipboard companions to lifesavers, followed by a live demonstration with Nantucket resident Ron Janes and his Newfoundland dog, Ester. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-1885 eganmaritime.org 6 to 7:30 PM - Philosophy Club in The Great Hall Thoughtful and engaging conversation led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com.

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8:20 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point You’ll be over the moon after going on a 3-mi., 75-min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Meet at Centre & Main by bank steps for 8:30 departure. $25 for adults (20-64), $20 for seniors, $15 Teens, $10 ages 6-12 Cash Only. No reservations. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 9:30 AM to 5 PM - Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up Create a tiny Halloween themed painting or sculpture for the Weezie Library’s spooky art show. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2 to 4 PM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over an inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4 to 6 PM - Free Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Head out to Bartlett’s Farm for a tasting of wines and cheeses. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com. 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Nat Osborn at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 5 to 7 PM - Wet Paint Weekend - Gallery Exhibition Reception Celebrate AAN’s Annual Wet Paint Weekend with gallery exhibitions, plein air painting, and a public art auction honoring Illya Kagan. Proceeds support local artists and arts education. Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 8 Federal Street. 508228-0722 nantucketarts.org 5 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 AM - Nantucket Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. All supplies provided, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Café, 15 Washington St. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 9:30 AM to 4 PM - Tiny Terrors Art Show Sign-Up & Kit Pick-Up Create a tiny Halloween themed painting or sculpture for the Weezie Library’s spooky art show. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 2 PM- Free MMA Aquarium Release Day Join Maria Mitchell Assn. staff to say goodbye to marine friends & safely return them to their ocean home. 32 Washington St. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org 10 AM to 2 PM - Wet Paint Weekend - Wet Paint Art Hop Artists plein air paint at locations around town as part of AAN’s Wet Paint with gallery exhibitions, plein air painting, and a public art auction honoring Illya continued on page 37

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Kagan. Proceeds support local artists and arts education. NantucketArts.org. 10 AM to 2 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open Explore the Andrea Doria Gallery, more shipwrecks, & The Heroic Stories of Madaket Millie & Marshall the Sea Dog. 158 Polpis Road. eganmaritime.org. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Historic Bike Tour Explore Nantucket’s history on a guided two-hour bike tour through scenic areas beyond downtown. Discover historic sites and stories of the island’s past, beginning and ending at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. NHA.org. 10:30 to 11:15 AM - Family Connections Tour in the Whaling Museum Experience featured exhibit The Wider World and Scrimshaw in a guided intergenerational tour. Topics come to life with visual & tactile elements. Learn the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, & more. nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 12:30 to 3 PM - Live Music by Dusty 45’s at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 2:45 to 4:45 PM - Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4:30 to 7 PM - Live Music by Breakfield at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 4:45 to 6:45 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Smooth Hummocks with Nantucket Walkabout Hike Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 11 AM - Nantucket by Water Whaling History Tour Learn what life was like in the late 1800’s during the Whaling Era, & see some remaining historic landmarks. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334.

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11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 12 to 3 PM - Live Music by The Slips at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 2 to 4 PM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over an inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Dusty 45’s at Cisco Brewers Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint & enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com. 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4:20 to 6:20 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5 PM - Wet Paint Weekend - Silent and Live Art Auction Celebrate AAN’s Wet Paint with gallery exhibitions, plein air painting, and a public art auction honoring Illya Kagan. Proceeds support local artists and arts education. NantucketArts.org. 5 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. 6:30 PM - Wet Paint Weekend – A Dinner with Illya Kagan Celebrate AAN’s Wet Paint with gallery exhibitions, plein air painting, and a public art auction honoring Illya Kagan. Proceeds support local artists and arts education. *Tickets are required for dinner following the art auction NantucketArts.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mi. hike mostly over sand: an exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with active osprey nest poles & harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point You’ll be over the moon after going on a 3-mi., 75-min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past fabulous mansions of The Cliff & Brant Point. Meet at Centre & Main by bank steps for 8:30 departure. $25 for adults (20-64), $20 for seniors, $15 Teens, $10 ages 6-12 Cash Only. No reservations. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open Explore the Andrea Doria Gallery, more shipwrecks, & The Heroic Stories of Madaket Millie & Marshall the Sea Dog. 158 Polpis Road. eganmaritime.org. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Nantucket by Water Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Relax on this narrated tour of the inner harbor while you enjoy ice cream with friends & family. Departs again at 1, 2:25, & 4 pm. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com. Nantucket by Water, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1 to 4 PM - Drop-In Craft Gam with No Instruction Bring any project you are working on to this open session & work with other creative people to share knowledge. Basic tools available; no instruction provided. 1800 House, 4 Mill St. nha.org Nantucket Historical Assn. Heritage Craft Program. 2 to 4 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. continued on page 38

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3:30 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Cocktail Cruise Escape the summer crowds & enjoy breathtaking views as you cruise around Nantucket Harbor with family & friends. On board music. BYOB. Book at nantucketbywater.com or 508-228-7037. 4:45 to 6:45 PM - Head of The Plains Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains at sunset on a guided dusk walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Watch night herons, owls, and deer emerge as the sky glows and stars begin to shine. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 5 to 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Water Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket Sunset. Grab a favorite beverage & snacks and c’mon aboard for one of the best shows in town! Departure time will vary with sunset. Call 508-228-7037 or book online nantucketbywater.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and an inlet over which a small walkway passes. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. for the 8:30 departure whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:45 to 11:15 AM - Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation Drop-in and join us for a mindful museum experience! Discover connections to art and history as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 11:45 AM to 2:15 PM - The Westender Tour with Island Tours Visit historic sites in Town and the Village of Madaket. Also enjoy stops at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm & at Cisco Brewers where you can enjoy libations & food vendors. The experience lasts about 2-1/2 hours. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334. 12:30 to 1:15 PM - Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum Move through a gentle practice of slow, focused movement and full body relaxation. Register at NantucketAtheneum.org 1 to 3 PM - Free Birdbox Workshop with Farrow & Ball with Farrow & Ball Paint a handcrafted bird box inspired by Nantucket’s coastal beauty at the NHA Carriage House with Farrow & Ball. All materials provided. Register at NHA.org. 2 to 4 PM - Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. And get closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 5 PM - Island Tours Elin Hilderbrand Blue Book Tour From the pages of Elin’s “Must See, Can’t Miss, Won’t Forget” guide to Nantucket, The Blue Book, this tour is led by Elin’s sister, Heather Thorpe, & highlights Elin’s favorite shops, restaurants, & beaches, & showcases island spots prominent in her novels. Book at 42 Straight Wharf, at nantucketbustours.com, or at 508-228-0334.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at

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508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Daily Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 2 to 4 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 4 PM - Children’s Chess Club for Grades 2 to 6 Learn basics or challenge friends to a game. Bring your board or use one of ours. No registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org 4:30 to 6 PM - Teen Trivia for Ages 13+ An evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 4:45 to 6:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Hike through a portion of the island shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N America. See and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps for 8 pm departure. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. for the 8:30 departure whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 9:30 to 10 AM - Toddler Story Time for children up to 3 years old Join us for some short stories & songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 to 11 AM - Preschool Story Time for Children 3 Years and Older Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 12:45 to 2:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 6 to 7:30 PM - Philosophy Club in The Great Hall Thoughtful and engaging conversation led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110

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228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff with Nantucket Walkabout Walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 2 to 4 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 6 PM - Free Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Head out to Bartlett’s Farm for a tasting of wines and cheeses. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com. 6 to 7:30 PM - Silent Read & Write Night Unwind with an evening of silent reading and writing followed by conversation with fellow readers and writers. Bring a current book or writing project, or start something new. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 6 to 8 PM - Teen Game Night Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party & more! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 AM - Nantucket Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. All supplies provided, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Café, 15 Washington St. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 to 11:15 AM - Family Connections Tour in the Whaling Museum Experience featured exhibit The Wider World and Scrimshaw in a guided intergenerational tour. Topics come to life with visual & tactile elements. Learn the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, & more. nha.org. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 2:45 to 4:45 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and an inlet over which a small walkway passes. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5:45 to 7:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Hike through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N America. See and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Capt. Tonkin is an experienced island fisherman who will take you to where fish are biting. All equipment provided; great for the whole family. Reservations: 508228-6655 (eve.: 508-257-4176). Again at 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 8 to 10 AM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 11:15 AM - The Signature Tour: a Traditional Historic Tour of Nantucket Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead a 75-min. tour of historic sites in Nantucket Town, Sconset, & more. See The Oldest House, The Old Windmill, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more. Daily at 11:15, 1, & 2:45. Book at 42 Straight Wharf or at nantucketbustours.com or at 508-228-0334. 2 to 4 PM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 4:30 to 6:30 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 8 to 10 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mi hike mostly over sand: an exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with active osprey nest poles & harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for playful movement, stretching, and breathing designed for young children + caregivers. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 2 to 5 PM - No More Empty Bowls Support the Nantucket community at No More Empty Bowls at Cisco Brewery. Enjoy soup or a grain bowl prepared by local restaurants and take home a handmade bowl while helping address food insecurity. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2 to 4 PM - Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. And get closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 4:45 to 6:45 PM - Head of The Plains Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains at sunset on a guided dusk walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Watch night herons, owls, and deer emerge as the sky glows & stars begin to shine. Incl. transport Book at WalkNantucket.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 8 to 10 AM - Shawkemo Hills with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8:20 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. for the 8:30 departure whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:45 to 11:15 AM - Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation Drop-in and join us for a mindful museum experience! Discover connections to art and history as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11 AM - Barrett’s Tours Historic tours offered daily departing from 25 Federal St., across from the Visitors Centre. Reservations: 508-228-0174 Barrettstours.com Again at 1:30 & 3:30 pm. 12:30 to 1:15 PM - Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum Move through a gentle practice of slow, focused movement and full body relaxation. Register at NantucketAtheneum.org continued on page 40

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2 to 4 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 8 to 10 AM - Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 8:30 to 10 AM - Big Sit Birding at Linda Loring Nature Foundation Enjoy a relaxed morning of birdwatching. Equipment provided, and beginners & those with mobility needs welcome. 110 Eel Point Rd. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 2 to 4 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 4 PM - Children’s Chess Club for Grades 2 to 6 Learn basics or challenge friends to a game. Bring your board or use one of ours. No registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org 4:30 to 6 PM - Teen Trivia Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for ages 13 and up. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 4:30 to 6:30 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5 to 6 PM - Mindful Wellness: Yoga Nidra with Kara Evans Join instructor Kara Evans at Greater Light for a deeply restorative mindfulness practice promoting relaxation and renewal. Register at nha.org 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps for 8 pm departure. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 5 to 7 AM - Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 8 to 10 AM - Bird Banding with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Learn how researchers track migration, survival, and other important data used in conservation. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. 9:30 to 10 AM - Toddler Story Time for children up to 3 years old Short stories & songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space is limited; tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 to 11 AM - Preschool Story Time for Children 3 Years and Older Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 12:45 to 2:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 6 to 7:30 PM - Philosophy Club in The Great Hall Thoughtful and engaging conversation led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 nantucketatheneum.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 8 to 10 AM - Smooth Hummocks with Nantucket Walkabout Hike Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island

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ecosystem with much to teach. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 2 to 4 PM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 6 PM - Free Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Head out to Bartlett’s Farm for a tasting of wines and cheeses. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com. 6 to 8 PM - Teen Game Night Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Author Talk by Susan Fernald Author Susan shares a nostalgic look at Nantucket from 1939 through 1971, recalling island summers, life at historic India House, and a bygone era of Nantucket history. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 8 AM - Nantucket Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. All supplies provided, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Café, 15 Washington St. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Mindful Wellness: Qi Gong with Heidi Drew Join Qi Gong instructor Heidi Drew for a rejuvenating class combining breathwork, acupressure, gentle movement, and self-care practices to ease stress and restore balance at Greater Light. Register at nha.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Knotty Heritage Bags with Dana Simpson A hands-on workshop exploring traditional rope crafts. Learn structural crochet & decorative knotting techniques to create a cotton rope bag. Register NHA.org. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 to 11:15 AM - Family Connections Tour in the Whaling Museum Experience featured exhibit The Wider World and Scrimshaw in a guided intergenerational tour. Topics come to life with visual & tactile elements. Learn the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, & more. nha.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 8 to 10 AM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM - NCF Fall Festival A free, community event offering hayrides, kids’ games, a Nanpuppet show, live music, food trucks, & more for all ages. Presented by Nantucket Conservation Foundation at 220 Milestone Road. 2 to 4 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and an inlet over which a small walkway passes. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 STORY WALK: IF YOU FIND A LEAF Enjoy the story of If You Find a Leaf by Aimee Jicuro. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org — all month long in the Atheneum Garden. 8 to 10 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mi hike mostly over sand: explore the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with active osprey nest poles & harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for playful movement, stretching, and breathing designed for young children + caregivers. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 2 to 4 PM - Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. Book at WalkNantucket.com. continued on page 41

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4:30 to 6:30 PM - Head of The Plains Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains at sunset on a guided dusk walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Watch night herons, owls, and deer emerge as the sky glows and stars begin to shine. Incl. transport to & from downtown. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 The 5th Annual Tiny Terrors Art Show at Nantucket Atheneum Visit the Weezie Library & see some miniature Halloween art! These creepy creations were made by kids. On view until Oct. 31. 1 India St. 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff with Nantucket Walkabout Walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:45 to 11:15 AM - Connecting to Art & History Through Conversation Drop-in and join us for a mindful museum experience! Discover connections to art and history as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 12:30 to 1:15 PM - Somatic Yoga at the Atheneum Move through a gentle practice of slow, focused movement & full body relaxation. Register at NantucketAtheneum.org 2 to 4 PM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 8 to 10 AM - Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557. Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 2 to 4 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 3 to 5 PM - Trails and Treats Celebrate Halloween with free Trails and Treats at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Road. Families can enjoy nature and Halloween themed activities along the trail. Costumes welcome! 3 to 4 PM - Children’s Chess Club for Grades 2 to 6 Learn basics or challenge friends to a game. Bring your board or use one of ours. No registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org 4:30 to 6 PM - Teen Trivia for Ages 13+ An evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 4:30 to 6:30 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Hike through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N America. See and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5:30 PM - Free Lecture with Lynne Anderson Dr. Lynne Anderson explores Nantucket’s Quaker schools and female education through historic schoolgirl samplers, revealing insights into family histories, community values, and island life. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 The 5th Annual Tiny Terrors Art Show at Nantucket Atheneum Visit the Weezie Library & see some miniature Halloween art! These creepy creations were made by kids. On view until Oct. 31. 1 India St. 8 to 10 AM - Bird Banding with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Learn how researchers track migration, survival, and other important data used in conservation. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. 8 to 10 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 9:30 to 10 AM - Toddler Story Time for children up to 3 years old Short stories and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space is limited; tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World &

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Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 to 11 AM - Preschool Story Time for Children 3 Years and Older Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 12:45 to 2:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 5 to 6 PM - Books & Banter Join the Books & Banter book group at Mitchell’s Book Corner for a discussion of Ariel Lawhon’s latest book, The Pirate Queen. Space is limited & registration is required by emailing info@nantucketbookparters.com. 5:30 PM - Dreamland Conversations: The Untold Story of the Search for JFK Jr. Coast Guard Captain Russ Webster and historian Theresa Mitchell Webster share the untold story behind the search for JFK Jr.’s missing plane and their new book, The Last Flight. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street. 6 to 7:30 PM - Philosophy Club in The Great Hall Thoughtful and engaging conversation led by reference librarian staff member, James Grieder. Open to all ages. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 nantucketatheneum.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 The 5th Annual Tiny Terrors Art Show at Nantucket Atheneum Visit the Weezie Library & see some miniature Halloween art! These creepy creations were made by kids. On view until Oct. 31. 1 India St. 8 to 10 AM - Smooth Hummocks with Nantucket Walkabout Hike Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 9 to 9:45 AM - Ghostie on the Coastie: Free Mini Mariners at the Museum Children + caregivers explore Nantucket’s maritime heritage with hands-on activities & nautical themed fun. Halloween costumes encouraged. Designed for young children, with all ages welcome. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. EganMaritime.org. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 2 to 4 PM - Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. And get closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 3:15 PM - Halloween Parade Celebrate Halloween on Main Street with the annual costume contest and parade, carved pumpkin contest, and candy for trick-or-treaters. Fun for all ages! 4 to 6 PM - Free Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Head out to Bartlett’s Farm for a tasting of wines and cheeses. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com. 4:30 to 6 PM - Free Spooky Walk-Through and Trick-or-Treating Stop by the Whaling Museum Discovery Center for a spooky, family friendly Halloween experience during your trick-or-treating rounds. Enter at the corner of Broad and South Beach Streets. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org 6 to 7:30 PM - Silent Read & Write Night Unwind with an evening of silent reading and writing followed by conversation with fellow readers and writers. Bring a current book or writing project, or start something new. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 6 to 8 PM - Teen Game Night Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 PM - Karaoke at The Rose & Crown Join the fun and sing along at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 8 AM - Nantucket Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. All supplies provided, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Café, 15 Washington St. 9 AM to 2 PM - Pumpkin Painting & Fall Wreath Making at Bartlett’s Farm Plus coloring, ring toss, cornhole, bubble station Fri. & Sat. at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries, including the new 2026 exhibit The Wider World & Scrimshaw, & more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. continued on page 42

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10:30 to 11:15 AM - Family Connections Tour in the Whaling Museum Experience featured exhibit The Wider World and Scrimshaw in a guided intergenerational tour. Topics come to life with visual & tactile elements. Learn the influence of Nantucket whalers, whale ecology, the art of scrimshaw, & more. nha.org. 12 PM & 1:30 - Free Halloween Movies in The Dreamland It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown & Hocus Pocus NantucketDreamland.org 2:45 to 4:45 PM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 6 PM - Halloween in the Courtyard We’re decorating the courtyard again this year and can’t wait for you visit the Weezie steps for treats! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 4:15 to 6:15 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset with Nantucket Walkabout Hike through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N America. See and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 5 PM - Beetlejuice Free Halloween Movie Free Halloween movie. Reserve tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 7:45 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk – Town Route Gather at Centre and Main (top of Main St, by bank steps) for 8 pm departure. This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. $25 for adults; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Cash Only. No Reservations necessary. whjamieson\@gmail.com 774-325-8972. 8 PM - Halloween Free Halloween Movie Free Halloween movie. Reserve tickets at NantucketDreamland.org

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 8 to 10 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 1 to 3 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and an inlet over which a small walkway passes. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8 to 10 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mi hike mostly over sand: explore the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with active osprey nest poles & harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for playful movement, stretching, and breathing: for young children and their caregivers. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 1 to 3 PM - Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. And get closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 8 to 10 AM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:45 to 11:15 AM - Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation Drop-in and join us for a mindful museum experience! Discover connections to art and history as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 to 3 PM - Shawkemo Hills with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNan-

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 8 to 10 AM - Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 1 to 3 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4:30 to 6 PM - Teen Trivia for Ages 13+ An evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 1 to 3 PM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 nantucketatheneum.org

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 8 to 10 AM - Smooth Hummocks with Nantucket Walkabout Hike Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 1 to 3 PM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 6 PM - Free Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Head out to Bartlett’s Farm for a tasting of wines and cheeses. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff with Nantucket Walkabout Walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 AM to 3 PM - Free Symposium: Native Stories, New Approaches Explore the relationship between Indigenous peoples and museums in a symposium examining new approaches to collections care, cultural representation, and presenting Indigenous history, including Nantucket’s Wampanoag heritage. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 to 3 PM - Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout A 2.5 mi hike to explore plant succession on globally threatened habitat Sandplain Grasslands. These former vegetable farms now dominated by pitch pines; their groves & small forests have meadows of wildflowers. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 8 to 10 AM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 1 to 3 PM - Smooth Hummocks with Nantucket Walkabout Hike Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

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10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for playful movement, stretching, and breathing designed for young children + caregivers. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 1 to 3 PM - Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. And get closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 8 to 10 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:45 to 11:15 AM - Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation Drop-in and join us for a mindful museum experience! Discover connections to art and history as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 to 3 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands with pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

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6 to 8 PM - Teen Game Night Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party and many more! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Mindful Wellness: Qi Gong with Heidi Drew Join Qi Gong instructor Heidi Drew for a rejuvenating class combining breathwork, acupressure, gentle movement, and self-care practices to ease stress and restore balance. Register at nha.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Smooth Hummocks with Nantucket Walkabout Hike Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 8 to 10 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 1 to 3 PM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

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8 to 10 AM - Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 1 to 3 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

8 to 10 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with Nantucket Walkabout A 3-mi hike mostly over sand: an exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with active osprey nest poles & harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 110 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10 to 10:30 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga Join certified yoga instructor Jill Baez for playful movement, stretching, and breathing designed for young children + caregivers. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 8 to 10 AM - Sankaty Bluff with Nantucket Walkabout Walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 9:30 to 10 AM - Toddler Story Time for children up to 3 years old Join us for some short stories, fingerplays, and songs designed to foster pre-literacy skills. Space is limited and tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:30 to 11 AM - Preschool Story Time for Children 3 Years and Older Join us for a special 30 minute story time feature new and classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 1 to 3 PM - Head of The Plains with Nantucket Walkabout Experience the Head of the Plains walk through Nantucket’s rare sandplain grasslands. Includes transportation to and from downtown. Bring water, bug spray, sunblock, and walking shoes. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 6 to 7 PM - ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Learn basic conversation used in daily activities. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-1110 nantucketatheneum.org

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8 to 10 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and an inlet over which a small walkway passes. Hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 1 to 3 PM - Shawkemo Hills with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4 to 6 PM - Free Wines & Rinds at Bartlett’s Head out to Bartlett’s Farm for a tasting of wines and cheeses. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 8 to 10 AM - Polpis Harbor with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows. And get closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 10:45 to 11:15 AM - Connecting to Art and History Through Conversation Drop-in and join us for a mindful museum experience! Discover connections to art and history as Museum guides create conversation about works in our collection. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 to 3 PM - Gardner Farm with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 8 to 10 AM - Smith’s Point with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Book at 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum Open Exhibits in 9 premium galleries + more than 1,000 works of art, artifacts, & treasures on display to tell the story of Nantucket across 4 centuries. Tickets: nha.org. 1 to 3 PM - Gardner Farm–Lost Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mi hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat Sandplain Grasslands. The former vegetable farms are dominated by pitch pines with meadows of wildflowers. Book at WalkNantucket.com. 4:30 to 6 PM - Teen Trivia for Ages 13+ An evening of trivia at the library, just for teens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 5 to 6 PM - Mindful Wellness: Yoga Nidra with Kara Evans Join instructor Kara Evans at Greater Light for a deeply restorative mindfulness practice promoting relaxation and renewal. Register at nha.org

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