The 50th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Weekend will take place from Friday, April 24, 2026, through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Fondly referred to as &ldquo;Daffy Weekend,&rdquo; the island celebrates the new season with a wide range of events, including an Antique Car Parade &amp; Tailgate Picnic, children&rsquo;s activities, and more. Nantucket&rsquo;s shops and restaurants will also celebrate the weekend with exciting specials and promotions. For a listing of shops, restaurants, and accommodations, visit <a href="https://www.shopnantucketisland.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ShopNantucketIsland.com</a>. 
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. 
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&rsquo;s new entertaining line. 
D&Ocirc;EN - 32 Main Street - D&Ocirc;EN will reopen ahead of the cherished spring tradition of Daffodil Weekend on Thursday, April 23. 
Ellsworth &amp; Ivey - 34 Main Street - Ellsworth &amp; 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. 
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&rsquo;s 2026 Winter Oil Collection during Daffodil Weekend. 
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 &ndash; 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. 
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. 
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&rsquo;s premier retail locations found on Nantucket&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.shopnantucketisland.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ShopNantucketIsland.com</a> for a full listing of galleries, shops, and restaurants.

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