Children's Beach
Children's Beach
right on the harbor in town, steps from the Steamship dock — playground included
Today, specifically
Reading today's conditions…
This afternoon
Today’s answer · Friday, August 28, 2026
Millie's
sunset tacos and margaritas right over Madaket Beach (Madaket.)
Friday, August 28, 2026
🌤️ mostly clear, 81°/70°F
🌊 High 12:41 AM · Low 6:40 AM · High 1:14 PM · Low 6:47 PM
- Flower Hour at Green Lady — Today, Aug 28
- The Nantucket Ghost Walk/Town Route — Tomorrow, Aug 29
- Open Night: Stargazing at Loines Observatory — Tomorrow, Aug 29
If that one’s not your speed
17 South Water St
Nantucket Dreamland
year-round nonprofit film & cultural center — movies, comedy, concerts and theater across three spaces
The Nantucket Hotel, Easton St
The Spa at the Nantucket Hotel
a boutique in-town spa — hot-stone and deep-tissue massage, right in the heart of Town so you can walk in from Main Street
Good to know
What is the best place to spend this Friday afternoon in Nantucket?
This Friday (Friday, August 28, 2026): Millie's (Madaket) — sunset tacos and margaritas right over Madaket Beach. The forecast for Friday is mostly clear, around 81°F.
How often is this page updated?
Daily. The "Today, specifically" plan above pulls live weather, tide and event data for Nantucket each time it's regenerated, and the picks below rotate day to day.
Go on, then. The day isn't going to spend itself.
Updated daily by the Nantucket Now local team · last refreshed August 28, 2026. Today's plan pulls live weather, tides and what's open right now. Conditions change, so always confirm hours and follow posted signs.
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