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A Winter’s Glimpse
As of March 20 — the official first day of spring — winter has finally released its hold on Nantucket.
NSA Scallopalooza
Neither rain nor chilly weather could deter devoted fans of the island's beloved bay scallops at the first-ever NSA Scallopalooza, in early April.
Litter Derby
More than 130 volunteers rolled up their sleeves for the 6th annual Nantucket Litter Derby, hitting the streets and beaches to give the island a much-needed clean-up
Back to the 90’s
Flannel shirts, scrunchies, and platform shoes set the tone for a '90s-themed prom night held on April 5 at the Nantucket Hotel.
Hometown Hoedown
For one night in March, the Chicken Box traded its usual scene for something a little more country as the annual Hometown Hoedown returned to raise funds for Small Friends.
Hands Off Protest
200+ Nantucketers met at the Milestone Rotary Saturday, participating in the global “Hands Off” movement in protest of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Racing in Green
Families and friends gathered for early-morning fun during this year's ShamRock Run benefitting Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals.
Island Goes Irish
A celebration of Irish heritage and culture came to life at this year's Irish Rambles, held on March 16 at The Muse.
Winter Highlights
Winter might be far from over, but it has already left its mark on Nantucket.
Festival of Trees
Nantucket residents and visitors gathered at the Whaling Museum last Thursday for a preview and celebration of the Festival of Trees.
Dreamland Stroll Party
On Friday night, strollers dressed in their finest holiday garb and headed down to Nantucket Dreamland for their annual Christmas Stroll party.
Deck the Wharf Bash
The festivities moved down to the waterfront on Saturday night for the inaugural Deck the Wharf Bash by Maria Mitchell Association.
Nantucket Christmas Stroll
The 50th annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll took place over the weekend, drawing thousands of visitors to the island for shopping, dining, and holiday cheer.
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