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Ocean Week Halifax<\/a> offers more than a week of ocean-related events, with numerous activities taking place from May 30th to June 7th, and World Ocean Day<\/a> on June 8th. The family-friendly Ocean Celebration event on June 7th is free and open to the public. There will be a packed schedule of fun activities and educational booths from many participating ocean partners.<\/p>\n

There’s something for everyone to enjoy during Ocean Week. Here are a few of the week’s events; visit the website to view the full schedule.<\/p>\n

May 30th – Ocean Week Kickoff & Ocean Clean Up<\/a> at Africville Museum<\/strong> | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

June 3rd – Sea Unseen<\/a> presented by Mocean Dance at Halifax Central Library<\/strong> | 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

June 5th – World Ocean Day<\/a> at the Museum of the Atlantic<\/strong> | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM<\/p>\n

June 7th – Ocean Celebration<\/a> on the Halifax Waterfront<\/strong> | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM<\/p>\n

Ocean Week Halifax<\/h2>\n

Dates:<\/strong> May 30 – June 8, 2026 | Ocean Celebration: June 7th
\nTimes:<\/strong> Various, visit the schedule to learn more
\nVenue:<\/strong> Various
\nFacebook Page:<\/strong> www.facebook.com\/OceanWeekHalifax<\/a>
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.oceanweekcan.ca\/events<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ocean Week Halifax offers more than a week of ocean-related events, with numerous activities taking place from May 30th to June 7th, and World Ocean Day on June 8th. The family-friendly Ocean Celebration event on June 7th is free and open to the public. There will be a packed schedule
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