NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS (April 2026) – The 50th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Weekend will take place from Friday, April 24, 2026, through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Fondly referred to as “Daffy Weekend,” the island celebrates the new season with a wide range of events, including an Antique Car Parade & Tailgate Picnic, children’s activities, and more. Nantucket’s shops and restaurants will also celebrate the weekend with exciting specials and promotions. For a listing of shops, restaurants, and accommodations, visit ShopNantucketIsland.com.
Daffodil Weekend highlights include:
Alice Walk
18B Federal Street
Re-opening for the season on Thursday, April 23, with hours from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. throughout the weekend. Guests are invited to enter an in-store giveaway for a signature cashmere wrap in the color of their choosing, with 19 hues available. No purchase is necessary to enter. Entries will be accepted all weekend, April 24 to 26, and a winner will be announced on Monday, April 27, 2026.
ASHA
18C Federal Street
ASHA will be open all weekend, welcoming shoppers with complimentary sips and sweets.
BODEGA
2 Candle Street
Now celebrating their 15th season, BODEGA will open for Daffodil Weekend on Friday, April 24.
Centre Pointe
22 Centre Street
Opening on Thursday, April 23, Centre Pointe will showcase cheerful yellow touches from Lulu Tower’s new entertaining line.
DÔEN
32 Main Street
DÔEN will reopen ahead of the cherished spring tradition of Daffodil Weekend on Thursday, April 23. In celebration of the reopening, guests will be welcomed with in-store wine and bubbly on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. The moment offers a chance to pause amid the festivities, gather with friends, and experience the new season through DÔEN’s lens, one rooted in community, femininity, and the simple pleasures of spring.
Ellsworth & Ivey
34 Main Street
Ellsworth & Ivey will welcome guests throughout Daffodil Weekend with a storewide sale of up to 70% off, offering the perfect opportunity to shop for the season ahead. Visitors are invited to enjoy a sip-and-shop experience with sweet treats while browsing the latest styles alongside customer favorites. In celebration of the weekend, the storefront will be adorned with daffodils, complemented by fresh floral arrangements inside the boutique to capture the spirit of the season. Shoppers can also discover the new Emery Crewneck sweaters in a butter yellow hue. The store will be open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
G.S Hill Gallery/Nantucket Pearl Company
40 Straight Wharf
Open daily beginning Monday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., G.S. Hill Gallery will debut Greg Hill’s 2026 Winter Oil Collection during Daffodil Weekend. Nantucket Pearl Company will showcase a curated selection of pearl jewelry, including limited-edition daffodil necklaces in silver and gold, pearl heart stretch bracelets, men’s South Sea pearl and leather bracelets, and the women’s Hydrangea Collection.
Hepburn
3 Salem Street
Celebrating its 33rd season, Hepburn reopens with a fresh collection of clothing, denim, bags, hats, shoes, belts, and locally handmade jewelry.
Lola 41
15 South Beach Street
Open daily at 5:00 P.M. for dinner service throughout the weekend. Reservations are recommended.
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop
33 Straight Wharf
The store will be open from Thursday, April 23 – Monday, April 27 from 9:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M. The shop will offer 40% off select merchandise. See store for complete details.
Nautics Nantucket
14 Centre Street
New to Nantucket this season, Nautics will celebrate its debut with 30% off storewide as part of a pre-season clearance.
Respoke
41 Straight Wharf
Respoke will host its Daffy Spring Cleaning Event on select merchandise, while introducing new arrivals for the 2026 season.
Sara Campbell
5 South Beach Street
A blend of sample sale meets new spring arrivals. Guests can shop for past favorites alongside the latest collection of new arrivals. Sara Campbell will be open Thursday, April 23 – Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., and Sunday, April 26 from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Summer Shades
16 Straight Wharf
Enjoy a Daffy Day inspired experience in-store and enter a chance to win a free pair of Tom Ford sunglasses with any sunglass purchase during our Tom Ford event, Saturday, April 25.
The Black Dog
40 Straight Wharf
Receive a complimentary canvas tote with purchase of $125 or more throughout the weekend. While supplies last. Nantucket Daffodil Weekend apparel will also be available.
vineyard vines
2 Straight Wharf
Shoppers will receive a complimentary Daffodil Festive pin with purchases of $150 or more. While supplies last.
NIR Retail
NIR Retail, a New England Development company, leases 100 of Nantucket’s premier retail locations found on Nantucket’s most popular shopping streets: Main, Centre, Federal, South Beach and South Water, and on Old South Wharf and Straight Wharf. Shops and galleries include Veronica Beard, Southern Tide Nantucket, Skinny Dip Nantucket, Cavalier Ebanks Gallery, Tuckernuck, vineyard vines Nantucket, and more. Favorite Island restaurants include CRU, Lola 41, Ventuno, The Nantucket Tap Room, The Gaslight Nantucket, and more. Located off the coast of Massachusetts, Nantucket has welcomed generations of visitors and residents. Its world-class shops, restaurants, hotels, and seaside beauty have made Nantucket one of the most popular resort destinations for vacationers from around the globe. Visit ShopNantucketIsland.com for a full listing of galleries, shops and restaurants.
New England Development
For over 50 years, New England Development has taken a creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development and management, delivering, and sustaining successful projects across a wide range of property types. The company’s national portfolio includes mixed-use developments that combine retail, residential, office, lab and hotel use, outlet centers, high-end and street-front retail, airport retail, hotels, golf courses, restaurants, and marinas. New England Development’s diverse portfolio includes CambridgeSide in Cambridge, MA, Chestnut Hill Square in Chestnut Hill, MA, Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona, IA, Clarksburg Premium Outlets in Clarksburg, MD, Newburyport Development and Marinas, Nantucket Island Retail and The White Elephant Resorts, among others. For more information, visit NEDevelopment.com.
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