2026 Upcoming events

Available now: Tickets to Give a Shuck 2026!

This year’s event will be Saturday, October 3rd. We have a few early bird tickets available, so be sure to get them soon!

Never joined us for Give a Shuck before? It’s our annual fundraiser: a delightful afternoon on the banks of the Charles River where you can enjoy local oysters, delicious drinks, and live music, all for the benefit of strengthening Massachusetts coastlines. 

Get to know your local oyster farmers and learn to shuck with our friend Henry Dubin from Cape Oyster Experience.

Oysters & Art | Shuckfest 2026
Sep
26

Oysters & Art | Shuckfest 2026

Get ready to shuck, slurp, and savor the freshest oysters and art around at Duxbury’s ONLY oysterfest!

Duxbury Oyster Company and the Art Complex Museum are teaming up to host a first-of-its-kind oyster and art festival

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6th Annual Give a Shuck
Oct
3

6th Annual Give a Shuck

Celebrate all things oyster with tastings from some of Boston’s top chefs, live music, and New England’s finest oyster farmers—shucking for a great cause.

More information Coming Soon

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Season to Oyster: A Five-Course Celebration of New England's Bounty with Guest Chef Gavin Lambert 
Aug
19

Season to Oyster: A Five-Course Celebration of New England's Bounty with Guest Chef Gavin Lambert 

Season to Taste, in partnership with the Massachusetts Oyster Project, will present Season to Oyster, a special five-course collaborative dinner celebrating the region's oyster farmers and the craft of seasonal, shellfish-forward cooking. The event takes place Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with two seatings available at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM

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Oyster Excitement at Yarmouth
Aug
10

Oyster Excitement at Yarmouth

Did you know baby oysters are growing this summer in an upweller (an oyster hatchery) on the Bass River at Packet Landing? Did you know that Yarmouth restaurants will be recycling oyster shells this summer to help them grow in the future? Join us at the South Yarmouth Library to learn more about efforts to rebuild the natural oyster populations here on Cape Cod and learn how you can get involved.

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Oyster Excitement at Yarmouth
Jul
8

Oyster Excitement at Yarmouth

Did you know baby oysters are growing this summer in an upweller (an oyster hatchery) on the Bass River at Packet Landing? Did you know that Yarmouth restaurants will be recycling oyster shells this summer to help them grow in the future? Join us at the South Yarmouth Library to learn more about efforts to rebuild the natural oyster populations here on Cape Cod and learn how you can get involved.

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Oysterology 101. Small Shells. Big Impact
May
9

Oysterology 101. Small Shells. Big Impact

Join Hingham’s Harbor Development Committee as it hosts the Massachusetts Oyster Project for an engaging afternoon. Discover the numerous benefits of oysters, including their role in improving water quality, enhancing coastal resilience, and providing sustainable local food. Learn about the recent updates to Hingham Harbor's water classification and what they mean for residents.

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25th Annual Cape Cod Canal Clean Up
Apr
25

25th Annual Cape Cod Canal Clean Up

AmeriCorps Cape Cod and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proud to host the 24th Annual Cape Cod Canal Clean Up on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event, held in honor of Earth Day, invites community members to preserve and beautify the region’s most distinct landmark. 

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Mass Audubon Talk
Jan
30

Mass Audubon Talk

  • Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center (map)
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Join us at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center for an engaging talk with the Massachusetts Oyster Project. Learn how oysters improve water quality, support coastal resilience, and shape healthy ecosystems on the North Shore. Hear the latest observations from the field and stay for a Q&A session.

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