Community Events

Sundays: March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th

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).

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Join the fun! Run or walk the 4-mile course by Bartlett Farm, Miacomet Pond, and the Miacomet Golf Club. There are even fun activities for the kiddos, including face painting and free races. Enjoy some fresh air and get moving for a good cause! Celebrate after with music and traditional Irish dancing at Cisco Brewery. 

Dogs welcome and festive dress is encouraged. Thank you, once again, to Christy and Jonas Baker for all the work and dedication they put into this fundraiser each year. What a labor of love for the island's animals!



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.

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.

Sponsorship opportunities and ticket information will be available soon.