6 events and attractions in the Islands region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 25, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Next up: Fleeced! Exhibition Opening Reception (Martha's Vineyard Museum), Oct 25, 2026.
Islands events by date
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleeced! Exhibition Opening Reception (Martha's Vineyard Museum) | Vineyard Haven (Tisbury) | Oct 25, 2026 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM | Not published | Hands-on family exhibition on Grey's Raid and Revolutionary War history; 151 Lagoon Pond Road |
| Halloween on the Hill (Martha's Vineyard Museum) | Vineyard Haven (Tisbury) | Oct 31, 2026 | 4:30 PM-6:00 PM | Free; donations welcome | Trick-or-treating, popcorn, games, crafts, quiet sensory space; come in costume; 151 Lagoon Pond Road |
| Friends in Ferment: Beer and Cheese Pairings (Martha's Vineyard Museum) | Vineyard Haven (Tisbury) | Nov 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM-6:30 PM | Not published | Only 15 seats; age limit not published; 151 Lagoon Pond Road |
| Nantucket Tree Lighting and Community Caroling | Nantucket | Nov 27, 2026 | 4 PM; Main Street closed 12-6 PM | Not published | Over 150 trees; community caroling; Main Street closed 12-6 PM |
| Nantucket Christmas Stroll | Nantucket | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | Santa arrives noon Saturday Dec 5; other hours not published | Not published | Page says fun for the entire family; roaming carolers, Magical Talking Tree, craft shows; dog policy not published |
| Nantucket Christmas Stroll Marketplace | Nantucket | Dec 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM-3:00 PM | Not published | Handcrafted gifts, food and beverages; Stop & Shop lot, 9 Salem Street; two lot rows closed Dec 4 afternoon to Dec 5 evening |
Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.
Frequently asked questions
How were these events checked?
Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.
What if a price says “not published”?
It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.
What is the next event in the Islands region?
Fleeced! Exhibition Opening Reception (Martha's Vineyard Museum), Oct 25, 2026, in Vineyard Haven (Tisbury). Dates shift, so use the link in the table.
Where do I report a wrong date or price?
Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.
Events in other Massachusetts regions
- Berkshires
- Pioneer Valley
- Central Massachusetts
- Greater Boston
- North of Boston
- South Shore
- South Coast
- Cape Cod
Sources
- Fleeced! Exhibition Opening Reception (Martha's Vineyard Museum), checked 2026-10-19
- Halloween on the Hill (Martha's Vineyard Museum), checked 2026-10-19
- Friends in Ferment: Beer and Cheese Pairings (Martha's Vineyard Museum), checked 2026-10-19
- Nantucket Tree Lighting and Community Caroling, checked 2026-10-19
- Nantucket Christmas Stroll, checked 2026-10-19
- Nantucket Christmas Stroll Marketplace, checked 2026-10-19
Cite this page: It's Massachusetts, “Islands Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itsmassachusetts.com/islands-events/ (updated ). By the It's Massachusetts editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.