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, these small classes offer hands-on instruction to help students learn a new skill and gain a deeper understanding of this cherished Nantucket craft. For more information, please visit nha.org and be sure to follow them @ackhistory.

MARIA MITCHELL

One of Nantucket’s special must-do activities is visiting the Maria Mitchell Association. The Aquarium, Natural Science Museum and Mitchell House are ready to welcome you and connect you to the nature of the island. At Loines Observatory, come and enjoy a magical tour of the night sky with the association’s professional astronomers, offered select days through December. Other association programs include feeding the animals, beach biology, bird walks, lectures and special events. Check mariamitchell.org for fall hours and more information and follow @maria_mitchell_association.

CREATE AT BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK

Stop by Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack at 12 Oak Street in downtown Nantucket. They offer a variety of art classes for children ages two and up through September. Plus, their doors are always open for kids to drop in and create works of art any time of day! Their toys have been carefully selected as they strive to provide functionality, hands-on interactive play and entertainment. Also, don’t miss Barnaby’s Art Kits to Go. Visit their full calendar of programs at barnabysnantucket.com. Call them at 508-680-1553 or email at barnabyack@gmail.com. Be sure to follow @barnabystoyartshack.

SEPTEMBER WITH THE LINDA LORING NATURE FOUNDATION

Looking for an outdoor adventure? Join the Linda Loring Nature Foundation on September 12 and explore Nantucket’s rare habitats on a guided family walk. You’ll discover Nantucket’s indigenous birds, insects and plants as you hike along the gently rolling trails. As well, their trailside Story Walk is open daily at 110 Eel Point Road. To learn more or for a full list of programs, visit llnf.org or follow @loringnatureack.

THIS FALL WITH DREAMLAND THEATER

Join the Dreamland Stage Company this fall for two magical productions of Charlie Brown’s Christmas and Cinderella. Auditions for Charlie Brown open in September and for Cinderella in October for children ages twelve and up. For more information and to sign up, visit nantucketdreamland.org . Also, be sure to follow @dreamlandstagecompany.

SUMMER AT PEACHTREE KIDS

Peachtree Kids, located at 19 Main Street, has you covered for all of your children’s clothing essentials this fall, including boots, sneakers, socks, rain gear, coats and more! They offer a perfect selection for newborns up to age twelve. Peachtree Kids is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can visit them online at peachtreekidsnantucket.com or call 508-228-8555. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @peachtreekidsnantucket!