Even though it’s winter, there’s no reason why Nantucket can’t be a great vacation destination. Our quaint little island comes alive with during the holiday season when it comes to the spirit and traditions of the holidays. Listed below are some lovely Nantucket holiday events that make Nantucket the perfect place to spend time this December.
8 Magical Nantucket Holiday Events:
Nantucket Christmas Stroll 2024
Dec. 6-8 2024
- Location: Straight Wharf, 1 Steamboat Wharf, Nantucket, Ma
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Shops may be open later)
- Cost: Free
The Nantucket Christmas Stroll 2024 is sure to bring cheer for Christmas on Nantucket. December 6th-8th are the dates for the 50th annual Christmas Stroll. This beloved Nantucket holiday event is a week of holiday shopping. Start planning your trip now!
Local business owners initiated this event in 1973 to prevent islanders from traveling to Cape Cod for holiday shopping. You don’t want to miss this Nantucket holiday event!
Everyone enjoys the festive atmosphere along Main Street during this fun-filled event. Carolers sing on the streets, there is a 20-foot tree at the top of Main Street, craft shows, performances, and special dinner offers at local restaurants.
Santa will arrive on his nautical “sleigh” at noon on Saturday. There will be holiday activities, such as carolers in Victorian garb, the Magical Talking Tree, craft shows, and a European-style Christmas Marketplace.
Join in Nantucket’s holiday spirit while receiving some great discounts and enjoying food and drink at restaurants and bars.
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Nantucket Festival of Trees
Dec. 6 – 31, 2024
- Location: Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St, Nantucket, MA
- Time: 10 AM – 4 PM, Monday-Saturday
- Cost: Free for NHA Members and Island Residents
The Nantucket Historical Association’s annual Festival of Trees kicks off the Christmas season. Â Nantucket Festival of Trees presents community-designed trees created by local artists, groups, school children, local merchants, and nonprofit organizations.
The Nantucket Stroll weekend begins with this Nantucket holiday event.Their sold-out preview party will take place on December 5th.
Yuletide Fair
December 7, 2024
- Location: White Elephant Ballroom, 19 No Water St, Nantucket, MA
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Cost: Free
Since 1922, the Nantucket Lighthouse School’s Yuletide Fair has heralded the holiday season. The Yuletide Fair is a beloved community event featuring unique handcrafted holiday items, heirloom-quality gifts, a holiday bake shop, and holiday craft activities for children. We hope to see you there.
This beloved Nantucket holiday event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our local businesses and community members. Note location this year at White Elephant Ballroom.
The Nantucket Nutcracker
Dec. 8, 2024
- Location: Nantucket High School Auditorium, Nantucket, MA
- Time: Starts at 2:00pm & 4 pm
- Cost: $25 adult/$10 student
Frog and Toad
Dec. 7-15th, 2024
- Location:Dreamland Theatre, 17 So Water St, Nantucket, MA
- Time: 2, 4 and 5:30 PM shows
- Cost:Â $30/ $25 members
Celebrate Christmas on Nantucket with Frog & Toad! The Dreamland Stage Company will have plenty of performances of this Christmas classic from December 7th to 15th, so there is sure to be one that fits your busy holiday schedule.
The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family, to help set the mood for a magical holiday season.
Winter Street
Through Dec. 8th, 2024
- Location: Theatre Workshop, Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St, Nantucket, MA
- Time: Starts at 7 pm
- Cost: varies
Winter Street will play at the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket through December 8th. This production is a new adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s novel, Winter Street.
The beloved Nantucket novelist introduces us to the Quinn Family and follows them through festive Nantucket holiday events, with a couple of weddings, births, deaths and love – plenty of love! This new Hilderbrand adaptation of the Quinns is sure to become a fovorite for Christmas on Nantucket.
Brunch with Santa
Dec. 15, 2024
- Location: The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, 77 Easton St, Nantucket, MA
- Time: 11:30am – 2pm
- Cost: reservation needed
Red Ticket Drawing
December 24, 2024
- Location: The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, Nantucket, MA
- Time: 1 pm
- Cost: Free
To encourage local shopping and sustainability of island commerce, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce member businesses are giving out one red ticket to their customers, for every $25 spent.
This popular Holiday Red Ticket Program begins November 1st and culminates on on December 24th. At 1 pm, the 5 lucky winners of $1,000, and 1 extra-lucky winner of $5,000 will be drawn at random from the collection of tickets.
Experience the Magic of Christmas on Nantucket
The holidays can be difficult when you can’t be with family or close to the end of a difficult year.Even though the holiday season is full of fun and merriment, it can also lead to stress and exhaustion!
A winter weekend getaway for Christmas on Nantucket is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle. Getaway for a romantic weekend, reconnect with friends, or go on a mid-week getaway to recharge.
You can find peace and privacy in the cozy and elegant inns. Visit the local shops for bargains, wander the empty beaches, or unplug and read your favorite book. Enjoy some well-deserved time away with Nantucket holiday events!
We wish you a happy holiday season!  Browse our website for more information about Holiday Events on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard or Plymouth.
Also check out our Calendar of Events for updated Nantucket Holiday Events.