Holiday Events in Miami

Enjoy a variety of holiday events and activities at the Deering Estate in Miami. The historic Estate kicks off their Holiday Season of Events on Friday, December 5th with a “Tree Lighting Ceremony." Students from Miami-Dade College will be performing some of your favorite Holiday music in the Stone House Ballroom.

The 10th Annual “Holiday under the Stars” outdoor concert will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 7 – 10 pm. The concert will feature musical performances by Doug Cameron, Dana Paul, Wendy Pedersen, Lisanne Lyons, Nicole Yarling and the Miami String Project. During the concert and intermission, guests can tour the historic houses and see them filled with holiday accents and decorations created by the District XII Garden Clubs. The holiday decorating effort is an annual tradition and is a special project of the District XII Garden Clubs, which includes 26 branches in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The holiday decorations will be on display throughout December and is free with regular admission to the Deering Estate.

Santa Claus will be visiting the Estate for story-time and kids crafts on Saturday, December 13th and Saturday, December 20th from 10 am to 12 pm. And for those who want a break from holiday shopping, take a relaxing Bay Cruise on Sunday, December 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

For more information on the Holiday Season of Events at the Deering Estate please call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

Biscayne National Park Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary

It has been 40 years since the creation of Biscayne National Park, originally known as Biscayne National Monument. Biscayne National Park stretches from the south point of Key Biscayne to the north end of Key Largo, and most of its 300 square miles are underwater. The tropical sanctuary was created after decades of struggles by local conservationists to prevent residential and industrial development on the bay’s chain of barrier islands.

The Deering Estate at Cutler is pleased to partner with Biscayne National Park to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a series of events in October. A month long exhibit entitled "Biscayne Bay - Then and Now" will open on October 1st at the Deering Estate at Cutler. The exhibit chronicles the 40 year history of Biscayne National Park and new plans for the Biscayne - Everglades Greenway. The exhibit will be on display in the Richmond Cottage from October 1st - November 14th. The exhibit is free with admission to the Estate.

The South Florida National Parks Trust will host a fundraising and awareness dinner on Friday, October 17th at the Deering Estate at Cutler to honor those who led the effort 40 years ago to save Biscayne Bay and establish the park.

On Saturday, October 18th the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) will host a symposium on the state of Biscayne National Park and the marine resources it protects. The symposium will be held at the Deering Estate at Cutler from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. The cost is $15 and includes breakfast, lunch and entrance to the Estate. Keynote speakers include: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson. For more information, please call 954-961-1280 ext. 201 or email suncoast@npca.org. Please RSVP by October 9th to 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

The celebration will conclude on Sunday, October 19th, from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm, with a birthday party at the Biscayne National Park in Homestead. Enjoy a free, fun-filled day with a concert featuring Grant Livingston, a book signing with Lloyd Miller and hands-on activities for the whole family.