Bird lovers were in their element last week as the Maria Mitchell Association hosted its annual Barn Owl Party.

Hundreds of runners and walkers gathered at Milestone Cranberry Bog on Saturday for the 25th annual Race for Open Space, a fundraiser supporting the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and its mission to protect the island’s landscapes and natural resources.

Movement, mindfulness, and community. These are the three pillars of the Nantucket Wellness Festival, which returned to the island over the weekend for its second iteration.

The Nantucket Historical Association's annual summer fundraiser, Baskets, Bubbles & Bourbon, returned on Friday, June 26 to celebrate the craft and history of lightship basketry on Nantucket.

The 31st annual Nantucket Film Festival wrapped up Monday after six jam-packed days of movie screenings and filmmaker discussions.

Nantucket S.T.A.R. welcomed supporters to Great Harbor Yacht Club over the weekend for its annual “Shoot for the Stars” fundraiser.

Plein Air Nantucket, the annual outdoor painting festival hosted by the Artists Association of Nantucket, was held last week.

Nantucket celebrated Juneteenth over the weekend with two events.

More than 30 authors visited Nantucket over the course of five days at this year’s 15^th annual Nantucket Book Festival, presented by the Nantucket Book Foundation.

Five Nantucket oyster farms served up their local delicacies at Cisco Brewers last Sunday, along with drink and other food, plus music.

The Nantucket High School Class of 2026 said good-bye to high school in a ceremony last Friday, June 12, at Vito Capizzo Stadium, with 152 new graduates getting their diplomas.

PASCON, Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket, held its annual Dreamcatcher Auction on Thursday, June 11 at Nantucket Yacht Club.

Golfers gathered at Sankaty Head Golf Club over the weekend for the 33rd annual Sam Sylvia Golf Tournament benefiting Nantucket Boys & Girls Club.

Sunny skies and harbor views provided a perfect backdrop Sunday for Nantucket Land Bank’s third annual Family Picnic Day at The Creeks Preserve.

The Farmers & Artisans Market returned to Cambridge Street over Memorial Day weekend, marking the start of another season of locally grown and handmade goods.

Supporters of The Homestead gathered Friday night at the Nantucket Yacht Club for A Starry Night, the nonprofit’s annual spring fundraiser.

Curtains rose last week at Bennett Hall as Theatre Workshop of Nantucket kicked off its production of Eureka Day.

The Grand Tastings, considered the heart of the festival, remained the weekend's biggest palate pleasers.

A highlight of the weekend is the Great Wines in Grand Houses series, where chefs and vintners create custom menus for smaller groups of guests.

Aspiring chefs showcased their talents on Sunday during the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival’s Junior Top Chef competition at Bartlett's Farm.