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  • Low Low Tides and Seaweed Symposium at Smithereen Farm

    April 20-21: Join the Smithereen Farm team for early-morning harvest and drying of native seaweeds! Bring a wetsuit if you have one. Low tide is around 6:15-6:30am, so early birds are a must if you want to join in. No charge for these two days. People from away are welcome to book a campsite on…

  • Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing: Open-Water Rowing in Stunning Belfast Bay

    DoryWoman Rowing is excited to offer this totally one-of-a-kind experience where you can learn about Maine seaweed while rowing in a wooden dory in Belfast Bay! You can row or be a passenger (please note on booking form). An extra special guest will be on board, Kim Grindle of Isleboro Oyster, an aquaculturist who grows…

    $150
  • Casco Bay Kelp Farm Tour with Seaweed Week!

    Foggs Water Taxi and Charters Maine Wharf, 72 Commercial Street, Portland, ME, United States

    Ever wondered about life on a kelp farm? It's kelp harvest season in Maine and this is a unique opportunity to see a working kelp farm! On Seaweed Week's official 3-hour Casco Bay cruise, we'll visit a kelp farm to see harvesting in action, hear from Maine Sea Grant's seaweed scientist Jaclyn Robidoux, sample seaweed…

    $40
  • Casco Bay Kelp Farm Cruise

    Have you ever wanted to visit a kelp farm at harvest time? Join us for Seaweed Week's first-ever Casco Bay cruise departing from Portland, ME. On this 3-hour trip, we'll visit a kelp farm to see harvesting in action, hear from University of Maine seaweed scientist Jaclyn Robidoux, sample some seaweedy food and drink and…

    $40
  • Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing: Open-Water Rowing in Stunning Belfast Bay

    DoryWoman Rowing is excited to offer this totally one-of-a-kind experience where you can learn about Maine seaweed while rowing in a wooden dory in Belfast Bay! You can row or be a passenger (please note on booking form). An extra special guest will be on board, Kim Grindle of Isleboro Oyster, an aquaculturist who grows…

    $150
  • Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing

    Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    10 sessions available to book throughout the week. Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week!  Each row up to 2 people. Open Water Rowing in a Stunning Location Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing with this special offering during Maine Seaweed Week! Come out for a Seaweed Row! The Seaweed…

    $105
  • Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing

    Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    10 sessions available to book throughout the week. Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week!  Each row up to 2 people. Open Water Rowing in a Stunning Location Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing with this special offering during Maine Seaweed Week! Come out for a Seaweed Row! The Seaweed…

    $105
  • Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing

    Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    10 sessions available to book throughout the week. Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week!  Each row up to 2 people. Open Water Rowing in a Stunning Location Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing with this special offering during Maine Seaweed Week! Come out for a Seaweed Row! The Seaweed…

    $105
  • Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing

    Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    Come out for a Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week, April 25-May 4!

    $105
  • Intertidal Walk & Seaweed Cheese Tasting

    Lakin's Gorges Cheese 2361 Friendship Rd. Route 220 South, Waldoboro, ME, United States

    Tour East Forty Farm and its neighboring beach, the sources of Lakin's Gorges seaweed cheese.

    $25
  • Seaweed Row and Seaweed Sauna

    Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    Celebrate Maine Seaweed Week with a hands-on rowing adventure in Belfast Bay—learn about Maine’s seaweed industry, visit a working kelp farm, and enjoy seaweed-infused treats along the way. Add on a waterfront seaweed sauna experience, complete with a scrub, mask, and optional harbor dip for the full coastal experience.

    $45 – $105
  • 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
  • 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 – RESCHEDULED 5/4

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

    RESCHEDULED FOR WEATHER. WALK WILL BE 5/4/26. 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
  • PMA Noontime Talk: Maine Seaweed

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

    A Maine Seaweed Week lunchtime talk at the Portland Museum of Art exploring the versatility of seaweed—from ancient uses like fertilizer to today’s innovations in bioplastics, design, and more. Set among PMA’s marine paintings, it offers a fresh look at the seaweed along our shores and its role in Maine’s past and future.

  • 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.