SPEND THE WINTER WITH DREAMLAND THEATER

There’s a full season of family-friendly musicals this winter at Nantucket Dreamland and Dreamland Stage Company—including the production of Madeline’s Christmas, where audiences will be whisked away to Paris for the holidays. This special holiday show runs December 7-17. For even more festive fun, join the Dreamland for High Tea at Bemelmans before the performance. After the holidays, the enchanted world of Beauty and the Beast Jr. arrives on stage (February 8-18). This beloved Disney classic features a cast of local performers ages 7-18. Registration is now open. For more information and tickets, please visit dreamlandstagecompany.org and be sure to follow them @nantucketdreamland

EXPLORE AND LEARN WITH MARIA MITCHELL THIS WINTER

One of the island’s must-do family activities is visiting the Maria Mitchell Hinchman House Natural Science Museum at 7 Milk Street. There, children of all ages can learn more about the history of Nantucket, explore hands-on activities, see live animals and discover more about Nantucket’s biodiversity. The Hinchman House hosts a series of programs this winter, including Ravenous Reptiles, Nature Story Hour and weekend science programs. Also look for upcoming special events such as its 2024 Nantucket Science Festival and courses in scientific exploration. All programming is open to the public. For more information about its fall and winter programs and to view the calendar of events, please visit mariamitchell.org and follow @mariamitchellassociation

FIND MATCHING HOLIDAY CHILDRENSWEAR AT PEACHTREE KIDS

Peachtree Kids is Nantucket’s favorite children’s shop on Main Street, featuring stylish clothing, shoes and accessories for infants and children through size 12. Visit the shop to see the selection of iconic sweaters, matching holiday outfits and pajamas from brands like Sammy + Nat, Nanducket, Petit Peony, Joy Street Kids, Nikki Rene, Maddie & Connor, Little Paper Boat, CJW and Henry Duvall, as well as traditional favorites Piping Prints, Barnaby Bear, Hatley, Busy Bees, Bailey Boys and more. Plus, during Stroll Weekend, meet designer and illustrator Christina Wang during the CJW pop-up. Stop by in person or online at peachtreekidsnantucket.com and be sure to follow @peachtreekidsnantucket

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK

Barnaby’s Toy & Art, located at 12 Oak Street in downtown Nantucket, is offering a variety of art classes for children ages 2 and up for Thanksgiving and Stroll, including Holiday Ornaments, Gingerbread Houses, Holiday Winter Wonderlands and much more! Barnaby’s toys have been carefully hand-selected for the holiday season to provide functionality, hands-on interactive play and entertainment. For more at-home fun, check out the Barnaby’s Art Kits to Go. And be sure to visit the new Barnaby’s Beacon Hill at 15 Charles Street in Boston—art classes are offered daily there too! You can find a full calendar of programs for both stores at barnabystoyandart.com. Or for more information, call 508.680.1553, email barnabyack@gmail.com, or follow @barnabystoyandart

EXPLORE WINTER PROGRAMS AT THE LINDA LORING NATURE FOUNDATION

Looking for an adventure? This winter, head out to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation at 110 Eel Point Road! Stop by anytime to enjoy the Story Walk. Each month, a new children’s book is posted along the trails so children can enjoy reading as they hike, taking in the sweeping views of grasslands and the Nantucket Sound. Resident birds like cardinals, chickadees and harriers can be seen across the property, and views are even better in the winter with the leafless shrubs. For more information and a schedule of its winter programs, please visit llnf.org and follow @loringnatureack

VIEW THE FESTIVAL OF TREES WINTER WONDERLAND

The Nantucket Historical Association is hosting its 30th annual Festival of Trees December 1-30. More than 80 trees will deck the halls of the Whaling Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists and schoolchildren. There will also be holiday activities for children of all ages to enjoy. Admission is free for the year-round community and NHA members. For more information, please visit nha.org or call 508.228.1894. Follow all of the NHA’s properties @ackhistory