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The 11th Annual Shamrock Run
The ShamRock Run is a fundraiser for the Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals.
Tribute to Gene Mahon
More than 100 friends of longtime Nantucketer Gene Mahon, who died last summer after a long illness, celebrated his well-lived life on Nantucket last Friday at The Box.
2022 Year in Review
This week we present the year in review for 2022. Enjoy photos by photographer Bill Hoenk, documenting four seasons of all Nantucket has to offer. Here’s to another great year!
Festival of Trees
Photographer Bill Hoenk was on the scene opening night at the NHA’s annual Festival of Trees Holiday Party
Festival of Wreaths
Photographer Bill Hoenk shares photos of the 24th annual Festival of Wreaths
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Bill Hoenk was on hand to capture the annual tree lighting ceremony at the top of Main street.
Nantucket Cold Turkey Plunge
The Nantucket Cold Turkey Plunge returns for its 21st year, to fundraise for Weesie Library for Children.
Halloween 2022
Photos from the Main Street Halloween Parade, captured by our photographer, Bill Hoenk
Homecoming Weekend 2022
Our photographer, Bill Hoenk, was out and about this Homecoming weekend capturing all the smiles and cheers.
Nantucket About Town Year in Review
As we enter the quiet months of the off-season, now feels like an appropriate time to pause and reflect on what the past year has looked like on Nantucket.
Road to Recovery 2022
Addiction Solutions of Nantucket held its Run for Recovery fundraising event Sunday, September 25, to further its mission of helping those who are struggling with substance abuse disorders
Summer 2022 Rewind
From fancy fundraisers and glitzy galas to absorbing art shows and powerful performances, the summer of 2022 was filled with all sorts of events and activities on Nantucket.
Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market
Since 2006, Sustainable Nantucket has offered a venue for islanders to come together and showcase the best of their bounty and creativity via its Farmers & Artisan Market.
Boston Pops on Nantucket 2022
The Boston Pops on Nantucket returned to Jetties Beach on Saturday, August 13, 2022, marking the first time the concert has happened on Nantucket in nearly three years.
BBQ, Bocce and Bluegrass
Nantucket’s Almanack Arts Colony welcomed fans and families for an evening of barbecue, bluegrass music, and friendly bocce competition.
Sankaty Head Golf Club Hits 100
Sankaty Head Golf Club celebrated its 100-year anniversary with party that included dinner, drinks, and dancing to celebrate Sankaty and all its changes over the years.
Nantucket Sandcastle Contest
Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts (NISDA) held its 47th sandcastle contest at Jetties Beach on Saturday, July 30, 2022, drawing over 50 contestants and dozens of spectators
Baskets and Bubbly
The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum and Nantucket Historical Association threw a party over the weekend as part of their annual summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly.
The FIrst Oval Office Project
Nantucket Historical Association partnered up with Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution to bring the First Oval Office Project to the island—a unique traveling exhibition of George Washington's Revolutionary War tent.
Nantucket Dreamland DreamBIG Fundaiser
This year’s Nantucket Dreamland’s DreamBIG fundraiser was bigger and bolder than ever before, as it was also a celebration of 10 years of the Nantucket Dreamland.