HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE DREAMLAND STAGE COMPANY

Celebrate this holiday season with Dreamland Stage Company’s production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Based on the famous television cartoon, this production, featuring a live jazz combo, is the perfect holiday show for the whole family. Be sure not to miss this performance which opens December 8th and runs through December 18th. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit dreamlandstagecompany.org. Also, you can follow @dreamlandstagecompany.

NHA’S FESTIVAL OF TREES IS A WINTER WONDERLAND

The Nantucket Historical Association is excited to host its 29th annual Festival of Trees. The Whaling Museum will transform into a winter wonderland for the month of December, with more than 80 trees designed and handcrafted by local merchants, non-profit organizations, artists and children decking the halls. This is an island tradition not to be missed! The trees will be on display from December 2nd through December 31st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Marine Home Center has been graciously sponsoring this event since 2009, so admission is free to all NHA members and Nantucket residents. For more information, please visit nha.org or call 508-228-1894.

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK

Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, located at 12 Oak Street in downtown Nantucket, is offering a variety of art classes for children ages two and up for Thanksgiving and Stroll, including Holiday Ornaments, Gingerbread Houses and Holiday Winter Wonderlands. As well, Barnaby’s doors are always open to drop in and create works of art any time of day.

Barnaby’s toys have also been carefully selected for the holiday season as they strive to provide functionality, hands-on interactive play and entertainment. Also, don’t miss Barnaby’s Art Kits to Go! Please visit the full calendar of programs at barnabysnantucket.com. Call them at 508-680-1553 or email at barnabyack@gmail.com. Be sure to follow @barnabystoyartshack.

EXPLORE THIS WINTER

The Linda Loring Nature Foundation offers year-round opportunities for exploration and adventure. Bundle up and hit the vast expanse of trails while reading the Story Walk or looking for winter ducks on Long Pond. Be sure to visit their bird feeders to see cardinals, chickadees and other winter residents. Their trails are open daily (year-round) from sunrise to sunset at 110 Eel Point Road. For trail guides, visit LLNF.org.

WINTER STARGAZING WITH MMA

One of Nantucket’s special, must-do activities is visiting the Maria Mitchell Association. The Natural Science Museum and Loines Observatory are open and ready to welcome and connect you to the nature of the island. At Loines Observatory, enjoy a magical tour of the night sky with the MMA’s professional astronomers, offered every Thursday evening. Other programs include feeding the animals, marine biology, bird walks, lectures and art classes for learners of all ages. For more information, please visit mariamitchell.org and follow them @mariamitchellassociation.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT PEACHTREE KIDS

Peachtree Kids, located at 19 Main Street, has you covered for all your holiday shopping needs this season. From Christmas pajamas and outfits to winter clothing essentials, Peachtree Kids offers a perfect selection for children ages 0-12. Peachtree Kids is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or visit them online at peachtreekidsnantucket.com or call 508-228-8555. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram @peachtreekidsnantucket!