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Events for December 2019
November 2019
Festival of Wreaths
Celebration to kick off the holiday season! Enjoy wreaths of all shapes and sizes by local businesses, non-profits, schools, and organizations. A silent auction takes place where visitors can bid on their favorite wreath, all proceeds going toward the NHA.
Find out more »A Nantucket Christmas Carol
This delightful play by Mark Shanahan premiered in 2018 at the White Heron Theatre, as an adaptation of the Charles Dickens holiday classic. Music, drama and quick-change artistry help tell the story of the whaling captain Ebenezer Scrooge in this beloved Nantucket holiday favorite.
Find out more »Nantucket Noel
Holiday festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving with the annual Christmas tree lighting and community caroling. Locals and visitors alike gather at the top of Main Street at dusk (5pm) to watch more than 100 Christmas trees light.
Find out more »December 2019
Festival of Trees
A great holiday tradition for the island of Nantucket! Community crafted trees designed by local businesses, non-profit organizations, artists and children. Walk into a winter wonderland at the Whaling Museum with touches of Nantucket all around. Festival of Trees is known as being the most-anticipated event on the island beginning during the week of Stroll, all the way through the end of December.
Find out more »Christmas Stroll
Imagine cobblestone streets lined with glittering fir trees, strolling carolers in Victorian garb and Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting wide-eyed children. This picture-perfect backdrop is what makes Christmas Stroll Weekend a truly enchanting experience.
Find out more »Ninth Annual Basket Festival and Sale
The museum will re-open for the weekend with an expanded gift shop featuring the work of local weavers and museum members. It is the perfect opportunity to see the work of so many contemporary artists for sale in one place. A portion of the proceeds benefits the museum.
Find out more »Nantucket Grown Dinner at Pi Pizzeria
Join us for a festive meal to benefit Sustainable Nantucket. Enjoy local fare and celebrate Nantucket’s chefs, farms and growers. Includes a multi-course family-style dinner including wine and gratuity. Cocktails are available at the cash bar.
Find out more »New Year’s Celebration
A week-long celebration with special promotions given throughout the community and highlighted with a New Year’s Eve Ball at the Nantucket Hotel.
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