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Seaweed Saturday 2026
FeaturedGulf of Maine Reserch Institute 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME, United StatesOur can't miss one-day expo of seaweed food, art, and fun on the Portland waterfront! Explore the seaweed marketplace, try delicious seaweed samples, get inspired by local seaweed artists, and learn directly from Maine's seaweed experts in one of our community panels. Seaweed Saturday is hosted at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in partnership with the Maine Seaweed Council.
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Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 1
FeaturedDyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesJoin us for a guided seaweed ID walk and beach walk at low tide. Explore the intertidal zone, learn to ID edible seaweeds, and discover their uses in the kitchen and role in Maine’s coastal economy. Field guides, samples & snacks provided!
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“enjoyToday” Seaweed Studio Day
Pinecone Studio 3 Cranberry Drive, Brunswick, ME, United StatesSpend a session or a full day at Pinecone Studio exploring creative expression through seaweed. Workshops include cooking, botanical blueprints, and printing. This interdisciplinary program highlights how art, food, and design intersect in everyday life and offers fresh approaches to creativity and problem solving.
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Open House at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables
Maine Coast Sea Vegetables 430 Washington Junction Rd, Hancock, ME, United StatesStop by the open house at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables on April 30 from 4–6 PM, featuring behind-the-scenes tours, seaweed tastings, a hands-on touch tank, and a chance to shop a variety of ocean-inspired products to bring home.
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Mar Mar Noodle Company Lunch Pop Up @ Onggi
Onggi 131 Washington Avenue, Portland, Maine, United StatesCelebrate Seaweed Week with a one-day-only lunch pop-up at Onggi on Friday, 5/1, featuring kelp noodles from Mar Mar Noodle Company.
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A Seaweed-Centered Stroll Through Ellsworth
Heart of Ellsworth 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United StatesTake a walk through downtown Ellsworth with Maine Coast Sea Vegetables on a guided Jane’s Walk featuring seaweed tastings, local shop stops, and practical tips for using Maine-harvested seaweeds. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to explore the community and meet the people behind Maine’s seaweed industry.
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Seaweed Sunday at Root Wild
Root Wild Kombucha 135 Washington Ave, Portland, ME, United StatesCelebrate Seaweed Sunday with the release of a small-batch dulse kombucha brewed with Maine seaweed, and enjoy a special pop-up from K Pop Kimbap serving Korean seaweed rice rolls—the perfect pairing for this smoky, coastal-inspired kombucha.