Thanksgiving Discovery Days
This Thanksgiving break at the Whaling Museum, celebrate Nantucket summer resident, puppeteer, and inventor of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade balloons, Tony Sarg.
Friday November 27 – NanPuppets Show 10:15 – 10:45
Saturday November 28 – Storytime & craft 10:15-11:30
Listen to the story Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, then create your own paper bag puppet. Story starts at 10:15, craft runs until 11:30 (drop-ins welcome).
And visit our replica of Tony Sarg’s “Morton the Sea Monster” balloon for a photo op!
Date and Time
Friday Nov 27, 2026
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM EST
Friday November 27 & Saturday November 28
10:15 am
Location
Discovery Center, Nantucket Whaling Museum
13 Broad Street
Fees/Admission
Included with museum admission, free for island residents
Contact Information
Emma Young
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