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  • Maine’s Seaweed Moment: Film and Panel Discussion

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    Portland Museum of Art 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME, United States

    Kick off seaweed week with us at the Portland Museum of Art! Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival, The Maine Seaweed Council and The Maine Farmed Seafood Coalition for an evening of short films followed by a panel discussion to start off your Maine Seaweed Week.

    $2 – $10

  • Seaweed Saturday 2026

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    Gulf of Maine Reserch Institute 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME, United States

    Our 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.

  • Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 1

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    Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States

    Join 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!

    $20

  • Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 2

    Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States

    Join 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!

    $20

  • Maine Algal Innovations: Beyond Food

    This panel discussion will dive into the real opportunities emerging across Maine’s algal ecosystem, from cutting-edge research to commercial applications already taking shape.

    Free

  • Open House at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables

    Maine Coast Sea Vegetables 430 Washington Junction Rd, Hancock, ME, United States

    Stop 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.

  • Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 3

    Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States

    Join 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!

    $20

  • Sticky, Gooey, Tacky: The Wondrous Properties of Seaweed in the Preservation of Fine Art

    Portland Museum of Art 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME, United States

    Discover the surprising role seaweed plays in preserving fine art, from historic techniques to modern conservation. Join this noontime talk at the PMA for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look with art conservator C. Mei-An Tsu at how these “sticky, gooey, tacky” materials help protect some of the world’s most delicate works.

  • Seaweed Social: Voices of Frenchman Bay

    Heart of Ellsworth 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Come celebrate with Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Maine Coast Sea Vegetables, and Heart of Ellsworth at a Seaweed Social in the Makerspace, featuring seaweed-inspired bites, hands-on activities, and an exclusive premiere of Voices of Frenchman Bay. Kick off your seaweed weekend in downtown Ellsworth with this unique evening of food, film, and coastal culture.

  • A Seaweed-Centered Stroll Through Ellsworth

    Heart of Ellsworth 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Take 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.