1. NHA AND N MAGAZINE’S FLOWER POWER PARTY

April 22 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Whaling Museum

Flower Power is back! N Magazine and the Nantucket Historical Association are teaming up once again to throw the biggest party of Daffodil Festival weekend. Enjoy amazing tunes, dancing, cocktails, a photo booth, costume contest and more at this all-yellow fête that will be anything but mellow. For tickets and more information, visit nha.org

2. DAFFODIL FESTIVAL ANTIQUE CAR PARADE & TAILGATE PICNIC

April 23 from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Downtown and Sconset Village

It’s a Nantucket tradition like no other: Daffy Day! Head to Main Street before noon to wander through all the vintage cars, then make your way out to Sconset to revel in the tailgate fun. Don’t forget to wear your best hat and festive yellow fashions. For more information, visit nantucketchamber.org/daffodilfestival.

3. 46TH ANNUAL NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB DAFFODIL FLOWER SHOW

April 23-24 from 3:00-5:00 pm

Bartlett’s Farm

What’s a Daffodil Festival without the main attraction? The Nantucket Garden Club will have a daffodil show at Bartlett’s Farm featuring flower entries, floral arrangements, and photography. There will also be a complimentary bus on Saturday, April 23, from Washington Street. For more information, visit nantucketgardenclub.org/daffodil-flower-show.

4. DREAMLAND COMEDY NIGHTS: MATT BRAUNGER

April 23 at 7:00 pm

Dreamland Theater

Get a giggle in the middle of Daffodil Festival weekend with a hilarious set from comedian Matt Braunger. Known for appearances on ABC, NBC, Netflix, Starz and Amazon, Braunger will have you in stitches from start to finish. For tickets and more information, visit nantucketdreamland.org.

5. PEEPS DIORAMA CONTEST

April 19-25

The Atheneum

Peeps of all ages will enjoy voting in the Atheneum’s 11th annual Peeps diorama contest. Contestants have made a diorama based on a book or literary theme using the famous springtime marshmallow treat, and the results are good enough to eat. Winners will be announced April 26. For more information, visit nantucketatheneum.org/2022-peeps-diorama-contest.

6. HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP REOPENING

May 9 at 10:00 pm

17 India Street

Get to India Street early on the morning of May 9, as the line for the Hospital Thrift Shop reopening will likely wind down the street for good reason. Now in its 93rd year in business, the thrift shop has been accepting donations all offseason and will be filled with one-of-a-kind antiques, artwork and furniture ready for discovering and coveting on opening day. For more information on how to donate, visit hospitalthriftshop.org.

7. NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL GRAND TASTINGS

May 21-22 – Multiple Times

White Elephant

Oenophiles, rejoice! The Nantucket Wine Festival is back and ready to pop off once again. All scheduled events will be sure to delight your palate, but if you’re looking to try a little bit of everything, the Grand Tasting sessions are can’t-miss. Sample wines from all over the country while you mingle with some of the wine world’s greatest winemakers. For tickets and more information, visit nantucketwinefestival.com.

8. NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL JAMES BOND'S BORDEAUX LUNCHEON

May 21 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm

White Elephant

In this NWF event, the name of the game is Bordeaux, James Bond’s Bordeaux. Join wine educator and enthusiast Philippe Newlin for a unique tasting experience where each of the featured vinos will be paired to one of the actors who have played 007. Cheers to that! For tickets and more information, visit nantucketwinefestival.com.

9. SAILORS VALENTINE WITH ELIZABETH BRAUN

May 24, 25, 26 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Greater Light, 8 Howard Street

Romantics and crafters alike will love this class, where sailors valentine expert Elizabeth Braun will teach her secrets of the craft that she’s been honing for more than twenty years. Participants will be provided with materials, tools and instruction to create this prized shellcraft keepsake. For registration and more information, visit nha.org.

10. LUNAFEST

May 18 at 5:00 pm

Sconset Casino

This annual inspirational evening hosted by NCTV returns this May to continue its mission to ignite change through storytelling. Showcasing films by and about women, Lunafest started as one small California premiere 21 years ago and has now celebrated the work of more than 170 filmmakers and raised more than $6.5 million for women’s causes. For more information as it is announced, visit nctv18.org.