SUMMER WITH THE DREAMLAND STAGE COMPANY

Registration is open for the Dreamland Stage Company’s summer theater camps and productions. The Dreamland is offering theater and dance for kids of all ages with Dreamland Kids, Dreamland Youth and Dreamland Teens programs. This summer children will be performing the popular musicals Into the Woods Jr. and Madagascar Jr. For more information and to register, visit nantucketdreamland.org and follow @dreamlandstagecompany.

YOUTH WEAVING AT THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

It’s never too early to learn the craft of basket weaving. The NHA, in affiliation with the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, is offering a Youth Weaving Program for children in grades 3-6. With generous funding from the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation, these small classes provide students with hands-on instruction to help them not only learn a new skill but also gain a deeper understanding of this cherished Nantucket craft. For more information, please visit nha.org and be sure to follow them on @ackhistory.

SPRING INTO PEACHTREE KIDS

Peachtree Kids, located at 19 Main Street, carries timeless, classic clothing, accessories and shoes for both everyday wear and special occasions for children newborns up to 12 years old. The store is filled to the brim with lines like Rylee + Cru, Quincy Mae, Mayoral, Hatley, Busy Bees, Sperry, See Kai Run and many more! Peachtree Kids is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Or visit them online at peachtreekidsnantucket.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram @peachtreekidsnantucket.

STARGAZING WITH MARIA MITCHELL

Have you ever wondered about the constellations and planets that you see in Nantucket’s uniquely dark skies? One of the island’s special and must-do family activities is visiting the Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory and enjoying a magical tour of the night sky. See the Moon, star clusters, other planets and even other galaxies with the association’s professional astronomers! On May 4th and 6th from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., families can participate in the popular, and free, Look Up program aimed at children. Also starting in June, stargazing at the observatory will be offered every Monday and Wednesday evening. For more information, please visit mariamitchell.org/open-nights and follow them @maria_mitchell_association.

BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK

Barnaby’s is kicking off the season with more than 100 art classes for children ages 2 to 13 years. Kids can also drop in and create everyday, all day! All Barnaby’s classes are taught by professional artists and educators who will guide your child’s technique and processes in an inspirational space in downtown Nantucket. Barnaby’s also has a wide variety of toys and art kits to go that have been hand-selected and designed for all ages. For the program calendar or for more information, please visit barnabysnantucket.com, call 508-680-1553, or email at barnabyack@gmail.com. And, be sure to follow @barnabystoyartshack!

LINDA LORING FOUNDATION

Looking for an adventure? Head outside to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation at 110 Eel Point Road to enjoy their Story Walk. Each month, a new children’s book is posted along the trail, so you can read along while enjoying the beautiful sweeping views of the western end of the island. On Sunday, May 22nd, Lizza Obremski with her fun-loving Nanpuppets will be performing at 10 am. For more information, please visit llnf.org or @loringnatureack.