Holiday Events at Deering Estate
Celebrate the Holidays at the Deering Estate in Miami and create memorable traditions with family & friends.
Holiday events and programs include: Historic Holiday Decor: Tides & Tidings, Holiday House Tour & Campfire, Mistletoe & Martinis, Story-Time & Photos with Santa, Holiday Bay Cruise and Winter Camp.
November 2026
Historic Holidays Decor: Tides & Tidings
This holiday season, “Tides & Tidings” sweeps into Deering Estate with the sparkle of the sea and the spirit of a coastal Holiday celebration. Inspired by Charles Deering’s love for seafaring, adventure, and the natural beauty of Biscayne Bay, the Estate will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with nautical elegance, ocean-inspired décor, and […] ...
Museum Store Sunday
On Sunday, November 29, 2026, the Gift Shop at Deering Estate invites shoppers to participate in Museum Store Sunday, an annual holiday shopping day supporting cultural institutions and their stores. This year, more than 2,250 museum stores representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 25 countries and five continents will celebrate Museum Store […] ...
December 2026
Story-Time & Photos with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town and he is visiting the Deering Estate on Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Enjoy story-time with Santa’s elves, photos with Santa inside the Richmond Cottage (for an additional fee), and holiday arts and crafts activities. Guests can also enjoy the Historic Holiday Decor scavenger hunt […] ...
Holiday House Tour & Campfire
Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Deering Estate! Join us for a cozy evening under the stars during our Holiday House Tour & Campfire! Take a self-guided tour through the beautifully decorated Historic Richmond Cottage, aglow with vintage charm and festive holiday décor. Museum docents will be onsite to share stories and […] ...
Mistletoe & Martinis
The Deering Estate Foundation will host its 9th-annual Mistletoe & Martinis, a signature holiday event on Friday, December 11, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Deering Estate. This sophisticated soirée is the estate’s signature holiday event. Join us for an enchanting evening as the Deering Estate comes alive with the sights, sounds […] ...
Holiday Bay Cruise
Take a break from the holiday rush and set sail into the spirit of “Tides and Tidings” with a relaxing daytime cruise on Biscayne Bay. Departing from the Deering Estate aboard the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable 45-foot Corinthian catamaran, this seasonal escape lets you enjoy the gentle winter tides and sparkling bay views. Enjoy a […] ...
Winter Camp
Spend both the last and the first days of the year with the Deering Estate’s Education and Interpretive Staff, doing what we do best, exploring and learning from nature in South Florida’s warm and sunny winter! Please note due to the holidays these will be 3-day sessions. Every camp has a different theme and explores […] ...
Holiday House Tour & Campfire
Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Deering Estate! Join us for a cozy evening under the stars during our Holiday House Tour & Campfire! Take a self-guided tour through the beautifully decorated Historic Richmond Cottage, aglow with vintage charm and festive holiday décor. Museum docents will be onsite to share stories and […] ...
Winter Camp
Spend both the last and the first days of the year with the Deering Estate’s Education and Interpretive Staff, doing what we do best, exploring and learning from nature in South Florida’s warm and sunny winter! Please note due to the holidays these will be 3-day sessions. Every camp has a different theme and explores […] ...
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