Nantucket Noel: November 1 - December 31, 2025 presented by
The Nantucket Hotel
and
The Steamship Authority
Nantucket Noel truly is the most wonderful time of the year on our island 30 miles out to sea. The joy of the holidays permeates everything during this magical time on island. From our Tree Lighting Ceremony and Annual Christmas Stroll, to the Red Ticket Drawing and more, we do the holidays right!
Christmas Tree Lighting and Community Caroling
On the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28th at 4PM we kick off our Annual Tree Lighting & Community Caroling. Enjoy the beauty of Nantucket as we prepare for this one-of-a-kind holiday season. Over 150 trees will magically come alive in a blaze of light. Musical performances by The Accidentals and Naturals.
Please note that Main Street will be closed from 12-6pm.
More details about Christmas Stroll can be found HERE.
The island’s world-renowned signature event lovingly dubbed “Stroll” takes place the weekend of December 5th to December 7th, featuring the eagerly anticipated arrival of Santa via his nautical “sleigh” on Saturday. A host of holiday activities, including strolling carolers in Victorian garb, the Magical Talking Tree, craft shows, a European-style Christmas Marketplace and more guarantee fun for the entire family.
Please note that two rows in the downtown Stop & Shop parking lot will be closed from the afternoon of December 5th to the evening of December 7th. The Stroll Marketplace will be open Saturday, December 6th, 10am-3pm.
A Christmas Wish Sponsor
A Christmas Wish Sponsor
A Christmas Wish Sponsor
A Christmas Wish Sponsor
Nantucket Noel Gold Star Sponsor
Member businesses have amazing opportunities for sponsorship. Please click HERE to sign into your account and see how your business can be a part of Nantucket Noel and the Christmas Stroll. You may also email events@nantucketchamber.org.
Click HERE to see relevant dates for your business to be involved!
For information on other sponsorship opportunities, review our End of Year Media Guide.
Storefront Decorating Contest 2025
Blue Beetle, 12 Main Street
Start collecting red tickets November 1st
Drawing December 24th at 1PM
The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce encourages shopping local for the holiday season and promoting the sustainability of island commerce, so we are continuing our popular Holiday Red Ticket Program. Participating Chamber member businesses give out one red ticket for every $25 spent. On December 24th at 1PM, 6 lucky winners of $1,000, and 1 extra-lucky winner of $5,000 will be chosen at random from the multitude of tickets.
Additional prizes will be given this year in celebration of Stroll 50! Stay tuned for more details.
You must be present to win. The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce will endeavor to have checks ready for the winners by the second week of January.
Stroll Marketplace Sponsors