Kayak & Paddle Board Equipment Rentals at Deering Point
Deering Point 17350 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesKayak & Paddleboards rentals by PADL (@ridepadl) are available via self-service rental kiosk at Deering Point (17350 Old Cutler Road Miami, FL 33157), allowing guests to rent a kayak or paddleboard, every day from sunrise to sunset (Deering Point park & parking lot close at sunset daily). 2 kayaks and 4 paddleboards are available on […]
Nature Preserve Tours – Daily, October through May
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesJoin our naturalist staff for a hike through the Deering Estate’s protected natural areas. Along the way, learn about native plants and animals and the Cutler Burial Mound. Staff Guided Nature Preserve Tour are offered once daily at 12:30pm, October through May. All guests, including Deering Estate Foundation Members, are required to sign-up at the Main […]
Historic Holiday Décor: Holidays in Wonderland, A Lewis Carroll Story
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesExperience a daytime visit to Deering Estate this holiday season.
International Media Art Festival CYFEST 15: Vulnerability at Deering Estate
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesThe Deering Estate is proud to present The International Media Art Festival CYFEST15: Vulnerability at Deering Estate, organized by CYLAND Media Art Lab and CYLAND Foundation Inc. The exhibition comprises three layers—media installation, sound, and performance—that invoke technologies developed to rediscover and affect space. The Deering Estate, a historical landmark with over 450 acres of […]
Bird Walk
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesThe Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bugs & […]
Community Action Days
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesThese one-day events at the Deering Estate take place on the second Saturday of the month throughout the year and are perfect for individuals who are looking to volunteer for a few hours each month. Upcoming 2023 dates: Saturday, October 14 Saturday, November 11 Saturday, December 9 Participants are provided with great family-friendly opportunities ranging […]
Light House Cruise
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesDeparting from the Deering Estate on a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! After departing from Deering Estate, a Biscayne National Park Ranger guides you on a journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and […]
Exhibit Opening: International Media Art Festival CYFEST 15: Vulnerability at Deering Estate
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesThe Deering Estate is proud to present The International Media Art Festival CYFEST15: Vulnerability at Deering Estate, organized by CYLAND Media Art Lab and CYLAND Foundation Inc. A public presentation and performance program will take place on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in the Deering Estate’s Palm Grove and the in the Visitor Center’s theater. Children […]
Holiday Bay Cruise
16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesTake a break from holiday shopping and enjoy a relaxing daytime cruise on Biscayne Bay that departs from Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran. Enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne (ages 21+) as you disembark and explore the Deering Estate grounds. The vessel complies with Coast Guard Regulations […]
Plein Air Painting Meet Ups
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesJoin Artist-in-Residence Andres Cabrera-Garcia for a weekly meetup at the Estate to paint en plein air. Cabrera-Garcia will provide multiple demonstrations as well as personal coaching to help you use observational skills to portray the variety of cultural and natural resources on the Estate, such as historic structures, landscapes, geologic features, and plant and animal […]
Marine Conservation
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesThese homeschool classes are geared for students ages 9-14. Classes will focus on Marine Biology through a diverse array of activities. Each session includes 4 Wednesday classes in the same month, and each class is from 10 AM – 1 PM. Schedule of activities are listed below. Ages: 9-14 Time: 10 AM – 1 PM. Drop off […]
Historic Holidays Evening Strolls
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesBuy Early & Save! Early Bird Ticket Sales end at 11:59 PM the day before each event. All visitors including DEF members must reserve tickets online in advance for this event. Enjoy a family friendly holiday evening on Friday, December 1, and Wednesday December 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Stroll the main grounds […]
Story-Time & Photos with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town and he is visiting the Deering Estate on Saturday, December 16, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Enjoy story-time with Santa's elves and photos with Santa (for an additional fee) inside the Great Hall, and holiday arts and crafts activities. COST: General Admission is $15 for adults and $7 […]
Clear Kayak Adventure
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesDepart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. Our transparent vessels give you an up close and uninhibited view of the marine life below as you paddle over sea-grass beds and head into a mangrove forest. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable paddling clothing that can get wet, bug […]
Mini Camp (Teacher Planning Days)
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesOffered during select Teacher Planning Days. Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Please bring lunch and snacks, refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, sunblock and bug spray, and hat and sunglasses. Ages: 6 to […]
Winter Camp
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesThe Deering Estate offers a winter break camp, which aligns with Miami Dade County School’s scheduled winter break. Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science. Please bring lunch and snacks, refillable water bottle, closed-toe shoes, change of […]
Moonlight Kayak Tour
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesTake a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Cost: $45 per person (members and non-members). For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space is limited! Registration online only. […]
Wildlife Conservation
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesThese homeschool classes are geared for students ages 9-14. Classes will explore the fields of wildlife biology, marine biology, ecology, and environmental science. Each session includes 4 Wednesday classes in the same month, and each class is from 10 AM - 1 PM. Schedule of activities are listed below. Ages: 9-14 Time: 10 AM – […]
Eco Academy
Deering Estate Visitor Center 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL, United StatesJoin Homeschool at Deering Eco Academy series every first Wednesday of the month, September - May. Classes will explore the fields of wildlife biology, marine biology, ecology, and environmental science. Ages: 5 to 8 Time: 10AM - 1PM. Drop off & pickup are located at the Visitor Center. Cost: $15 per child, per date. Spaces […]
Night Hike & Campfire
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesExplore the woods and it's wildlife as it comes to life at night! After the guided hike, gather around a campfire. Night Hike & Campfires are seasonal, held generally one Wednesday a month, October through May. Cost: $15 per person (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are limited! Mosquitos & bugs are very common, please […]