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Stroll after dark
Strollers broke out their best holiday outfits and made their way to Nantucket Dreamland for the theater's annual Christmas Stroll party.
Harbor holiday hang
The festivities shifted to the waterfront Saturday night for Maria Mitchell Association's second annual Deck the Wharf Bash at Straight Wharf Fish.
Evergreen dreams
The Whaling Museum welcomed a full house last week as residents and visitors turned out for a preview of this year's Festival of Trees.
Stroll, shop, celebrate
Holiday cheer swept through Nantucket this weekend as crowds gathered for the island's 51st annual Christmas Stroll, produced by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.
Festive downtown finds
Shoppers packed into holiday markets across town over Christmas Stroll weekend, browsing handmade crafts, baked goods, photography, health and beauty products, and more from local vendors.
Wreaths galore
From pine cones and holly to ribbons and recycled household items, visitors found holiday wreaths made of all sorts of things at Nantucket Historical Association’s annual Festival of Wreaths.
Holiday humor on stage
This winter hasn't been so cold that tongues freeze when touched to metal, but laughs and such absurdities have been plentiful at Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.
Harvey strong
On Sunday, November 23, hundreds of Nantucketers convened at the ‘Sconset Casino for the 11th annual Run for Robin 5K, supporting the Harvey Foundation.
Twinkle on Main
Main Street was shoulder-to-shoulder on Friday evening as crowds turned out for the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s annual tree lighting ceremony.
Downtown in disguise
Hundreds of costumed celebrants gathered downtown on Friday for the Nantucket’s annual Halloween parade.
Whaler pride heats up
Pride was on the line at Nantucket High School as students and athletes geared up in blue and white for homecoming weekend.
Batacular weekend
Hayrides, kids’ games, a Nanpuppets show, live music, and more were held on Sunday, October 26, during the Fall Festival with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation.
2025 Year in review
Photographer Bill Hoenk shares a selection of his favorite images captured throughout the year.
Bids for fresh art
The Artists Association of Nantucket held their annual Wet Paint Weekend from Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12.
Running through the rain
More than 500 runners took on rainy, windy conditions Sunday morning for the 14th annual Nantucket Half Marathon.
Fall fashion on display
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce ushered in the new season on Friday with its annual Fall Fashion Show at the Nantucket Hotel.
Whalers stay undefeated
The Nantucket High School Whalers varsity football team scored another win Friday night, this time beating the Nauset High School Warriors by a score of 37-8.
Game of throws
On Saturday, disc golfers of all levels took to the Nantucket Disc Golf course off Lovers Lane for a Professional Disc Golf Association tournament.