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Festival of Wreaths
The annual Festival of Wreaths returned to the Whaling Museum last month, marking the start of Nantucket's winter holiday season.
Cold Turkey Plunge
On Thanksgiving morning, the traditional holiday Cold Turkey Plunge to benefit Nantucket Atheneum brought brave souls to Children's Beach for a quick dunk in the water.
Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street
It was "curtains up" last week at Bennett Hall as Theatre Workshop of Nantucket launched its limited run of a stage version of Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street
Run for Robin 5K
Hundreds of community members once again came together for the annual Run for Robin 5K, supporting the Harvey Foundation and its mission to fund education, athletics, and community service on the island.
Island Cup 2024
The Nantucket High School Whalers football team brought home the coveted Island Cup trophy in an edge-of-your-seat overtime victory against Martha's Vineyard, 22-14, under the historic lights of Fenway Park last week.
Nantucket Annual Tree Lighting
Happy crowds gathered downtown Friday evening to hear bells ring and carolers sing as 150 trees were lighted for the season during the annual tree lighting ceremony.
Veterans Day
A Veterans Day ceremony was held downtown this morning to pay our respects and honor all those who have served in our armed forces.
Whalers End Regular Season
Nantucket High School Whalers varsity football ended their regular season play on Friday with a home game against the Falmouth High School Navigators.
Halloween Parade
Downtown was the place to be on Halloween, as hundreds of costumed adults and children gathered for The Inquirer and Mirror's annual parade up Main Street.
Halloween at Dreamland
The Halloween festivities continued with a late-night party at Nantucket Dreamland.
Batacular Bike Race
Spooky season activities kicked off Sunday, October 27 with the Batacular Bike Race.
Sarg Celebration
The Nantucket Historical Association hosted a Sarg Celebration at the Whaling Museum on Friday, honoring the creative legacy of Tony Sarg.
Reflecting on 2024
Enjoy a selection of Photographer Bill Hoenk’s favorite photos from 2024.
Big Win for Whalers
The Nantucket High School varsity football team played at home last night against St. John Paul II.
Levitate Flannel Jam
Flannel-wearing fans gathered at Cisco Brewers on Monday for the sold-out Levitate Flannel Jam.
Wet Paint Weekend
The Artists Association of Nantucket concluded its annual Wet Paint Weekend, held from Friday, October 11 to Sunday October 13, with a live auction at the Nantucket Yacht Club
Nantucket Half Marathon
The Nantucket Half Marathon was held over the weekend, drawing more than 700 participants to raise funds in support of youth sports on the island.
Fall Fashion Shown
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce showed off the latest trends and styles for the upcoming season during its annual Fall Fashion Show.
Autumn Leaves Opening Reception
On Friday, the Artists Association of Nantucket held an opening reception at the Big Gallery on Straight Wharf for its Autumn Leaves exhibition.
Whalers vs. Dolphins
The Nantucket High School varsity football team suffered a tough loss on Thursday, falling 21-7 to Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School.