Community Events

Friday, April 25, 2025 from 3-5pm

The Nantucket Inn, 1 Miller Lane

Thank you to The Nantucket Inn for hosting this fun event to benefit NiSHA. Head over to the hotel on Friday, April 25th and get your car spiffed up for all the weekend activities. Even if your car isn't in the parade, you don't want to be the only one with a  muddy ride amongst all the festively attired automobiles! Best part is that you get to support your favorite cause at the same time!



The wash is free, but donations of all sizes will be accepted on behalf of animals in need.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:30

Children's Beach, Harbor View Way

Deck out your four-legged companion in their Daffodil best for a howling good time! Join us in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce for our annual Daffodil Dog Parade. Awards will be presented for an adorably memorable experience with the family.

Sign-up will be the on the day of the event on Main Street starting at 10am or at Children's Beach after 12:15 PM. Staging begins at 12:30 PM at Children's Beach bandstand, Harbor View Way, directly after the Antique Cars head to Siasconset. Donations to NiSHA are encouraged and gratefully appreciated.

This is a Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Signature Event.

Sundays: May 4th, June 1st

11 Crooked Lane, Back Parking Lot from 1pm to 4pm

NiSHA is teaming up with two amazing vet techs, Mary Naughton and Kisha Knapp, to offer affordable nail trims to the community. Join us from 1pm to 4pm in the back parking lot of Offshore Animal Hospital at 11 Crooked Lane. No appointment necessary—first come, first serve.

Cats are welcome between 12:30 and 1pm and must be in carriers.

Payment is $25 (cash only).

Sunday, May 18th from 10:30am to 12:00pm

Bartlett's Farm

$25

Bring your four-legged friends to Yappy Hour on Sunday morning of Wine Festival Weekend. There will be toys and treats for dogs and a little “hair of the dog” for their humans. This annual event is generously sponsored by our friends at Tito's Handmade Vodka and The Nantucket Wine Festival. One hundred percent of the ticket sales and donations will go to NiSHA. AND Tito’s Handmade Vodka will generously match all funds raised!

Bloody Mary’s… Pastries and Treats for Dogs and for their humans! Fvent begins at 10:30am for treats and fun – the bar opens at 11:00 am. Cheers!

Friday, August 1, 2025

Bartlett's Farm, Under the Tent

Co-Chairs Justina Juvonen Dodge and Nancy King invite you to join them on Friday, August 1st, under the tent at Bartlett's Farm for the glitz and glam of the Roarrring 20's. Come gather at our speakeasy for swanky Muttinis, lively tunes, adoptable puppies, and the spiffiest lineup of Dapper Dogs on the island. Be ready to vote for your favorite! 

Dress is cocktail casual, but flapper-style would be the Cat's Meow! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this fantastic evening to raise crucial funds for animals in need.