11/23/2023 to 11/29/2023
Gather the entire family and plan your Thanksgiving feast at one of our Nantucket vacation rentals. Thanksgiving on Nantucket is special because while the weather is chilly, it begins to light up with the holiday spirit and the crowds of travelers dissipate.
Nantucket's Annual Cold Turkey Plunge 2023
Nantucket is the perfect place to spend Thanksgiving 2023 with your family. Feeling brave? This downright cold event is a local tradition not for the faint of heart. This annual event benefits the Weezy Library for Children.
Choose to take a cold dip any day during the month of November anywhere you'd like! Share your photos using the hashtags #ackturkeyplunge #plungedayyourway and tag @nantucketatheneum. You can also submit a video of your chilly endeavor to events@nantucketatheneum.org.
2023 Nantucket Tree Lighting
Enjoy the annual tree lighting on the Friday after Thanksgiving. On November 24, 2023, the countdown begins until the lights turn on for the holiday season on Nantucket Island. Gather on Main Street and watch more than 150 trees light the night! Stick around afterward for community caroling.
Book Your Thanksgiving Vacation in Nantucket
Our luxury Nantucket vacation rentals are perfect for groups and families. Whether you plan on cooking your meal in your high-end kitchen or you're going out to a local restaurant for your meal, you're covered for Thanksgiving festivities. Start planning your Nantucket vacation for Thanksgiving 2023 and the holiday season today.