Off Island Happenings

Bill Hoenk travelled off-island to capture the best possible images of the recent solar eclipse in totality. Hoenk also traveled to Boston to photograph his 11th consecutive Boston Marathon on Patriot’s Day.

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Salty Dog Showcase

The minds and memories of adults were challenged at this year’s Salty Dog Showcase of maritime history trivia by Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum.

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20th Spring Sweep

Artists Association of Nantucket swept cobwebs from the creative minds of its member artists for its Spring Sweep gallery show and auction on Thursday, March 28, at the associations Big Gallery in the Thomas Macy Warehouse.

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Christmas Stroll

The 2023 annual Christmas Stroll took place over the weekend, drawing thousands of visitors to the island for shopping, dining, and holiday cheer.

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Dreamland Stroll Party

Day one of Nantucket's three-day Christmas Stroll weekend concluded with a holiday party at Nantucket Dreamland, featuring festive costumes, music by the Hess Twins, a photobooth, and food and drinks. 


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Cold Turkey Plunge

This year’s brave swimmers at the Nantucket Atheneum Cold Turkey Plunge danced their way in and out of the water at Children’s Beach with on-shore spectators providing encouragement.

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Run for Robin

The Harvey Foundation held its 9th annual Run for Robin 5K, with hundreds of island community members coming together to raise money for the foundation.

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Festa Fiesta

Nantucket’s Spanish and Portuguese-speaking residents gathered at the Whaling Museum this month for the Festa Fiesta, an evening of festive and informative activities.

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Homecoming Parade

The 2023 homecoming parade took place Saturday morning, featuring floats from the four high school classes along with entries from varsity sports teams.

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