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Daily Historic Tours
Nature Preserve Tour are offered daily at 12:30pm, October through May. All guests, including Deering Estate Foundation Members, must sign-up at the Main Gate before the tour begins. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first- serve basis. Mosquitos are very common, please come prepared. The Stonehouse and Richmond Cottage Museums has…
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Kayak Rentals
Enjoy kayaking on the scenic Biscayne Bay. Paddle over sea-grass beds and explore the mangroves. Rental fees include the use of a kayak, life vest, paddles and a small dry bag for personal belongings. COST: $25 per person for the 1st hour, $10 each additional hour, per person. Foundation Members: $10 per person, per hour.…
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Night Hike & Campfire
Explore the woods and it’s wildlife as it comes to life at night! After the guided hike, gather around a campfire. Cost: $15 per person (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are very limited. Register online below (Tickets sold online only). Guests must practice social distancing, wear face coverings, and no gatherings of 10 or…
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Spring Contemporary: Homemaking
The Deering Estate presents Deering Spring Contemporary Projects: Homemaking – an exhibition exploring the notions of home, identity, site and community. The exhibition explores these concepts as a precursor to the centennial celebration of the Stone House. Homemaking brings together a group of works that take a variety of approaches in considering what makes a house…
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Sunrise Clear Kayak Adventure
Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided sunrise clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. As the sun rises over the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay and wading birds are leaving their rookery you will paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre island and nature preserve surrounded by sandbars, tidal flats, and seagrass beds.…
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Nature Photography
Bring your cameras as you explore the Deering Estate’s natural environment. A Deering Estate naturalist will take you on a guided tour while teaching you about the natural environment and techniques for capturing photos in nature. Each session has a different theme. Cost: $25 per person. Ages 9+. Space is limited! Register online below (Tickets…
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Afro-Fusion Dance Class
The Afro-Fusion Dance Class at Deering Estate consists of a blend of Afro-Diasporic dances including Salsa, Afro-Cuban and West African dance techniques, where participants will learn movement alignment, find their center and explore polyrhythms while enjoying the view at an exquisite outdoor setting. Class is held outdoors at the Visitor Center. COST: $10 per person…
DetailsSpring Contemporary Exhibit Opening
The Deering Estate presents the evening Exhibit Opening of Deering Spring Contemporary Projects: Homemaking – an exhibition exploring the notions of home, identity, site and community. The exhibition explores these concepts as a precursor to the centennial celebration of the Stone House. Homemaking brings together a group of works that take a variety of approaches…
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Sit Spot Meditation
Sit Spot is the simple act of finding a particular place outdoors to sit quietly and observe. Join Pat Donovan, Certified Life Coach, as she guides you through the basics of developing your personal practice. Cost: $20 per person. Spaces are limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). Guests must practice social distancing and…
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Boca Chita Key Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this three hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! Guided by a Biscayne National Park Ranger, guests will journey through Biscayne Bay to see Boca Chita Island and learn about the history…
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Stiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park by the alluring historic Stiltsville Houses and learn about the rich history of this area of Miami and Biscayne National Park. Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, Stiltsville tours will take you for an up-close…
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Sunrise Photography
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay! The price of the sunrise photography program also includes admission to the Estate during regular hours (10AM to 4PM) on the same day. Please note that you must register and pay in advance. Cost: $20 per person. Space is limited! Register…
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Clear Kayak Adventure
Depart 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. Cost: $45 per person. Ages 9+. Space is limited! Register online below…
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Full Moon Yoga
The Full Moon Yoga Series at the Deering Estate provides an opportunity to enjoy the sunset and end of the day while welcoming the full moon at one of the most beautiful settings in Palmetto Bay. Cost: $20 per person. Spaces are limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). No Sales at the Gate, no…
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Super Moon Viewing
Bring a picnic and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends as you view the Super Full Moon in the Miami sky. Please bring your own telescopes and binoculars (BYOT). Also enjoy Frozen Music Super Full Moon Sound where Miami-based sound art collective Frozen Music (Gustavo Matamoros, David Dunn and Rene Barge)…
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Moonlight Kayak Tour
Take 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. Space is limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). For ages 18 & older. Recommended for…
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Eco Academy
Join Homeschool at Deering Eco Academy series every first Wednesday of the month for children ages 5-8 and their parent educators. Classes will explore the fields of wildlife biology, marine biology, ecology, and environmental science. Students must practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Please review the latest safety guidelines prior to visiting. Class meets…
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Bird Walk
The 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. Bird…
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Lighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise
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 Boca Chita lighthouses and learn about the history that surrounds them. You cut though the alluring Stiltsville and go to Boca Chita Key to get up close to…
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Artists Open, presented by Fountainhead
The Deering Estate artists in residence program is thrilled to participate in Fountainhead’s second in-person edition of Artists Open, a Miami-Dade County-wide open studios event offering the public access to over 300 artists studios across the county. To protect artists and attendees, social distance protocols and a mask requirement will be in place. Fountainhead’s mission…
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Discover Deering
Discover science, conservation, art, and much more through nature based recreational activities in our [email protected] series offered one Saturday each month from 10am -1pm. Ages: 6-14. Please note that this is a drop off program. Campers must practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Please review the latest safety guidelines prior to visiting. Drop off…
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Birds of Biscayne Boat Cruise
Departing from Deering Estate, this three hour tour will allow you to view the birds of Biscayne National Park while guided by a Deering Estate Naturalist. You journey through Biscayne Bay to locations such as Fowey Rocks, Soldier Key, and Boca Chita in search of the various species of birds found in Biscayne National Park.…
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Herp Tour
Join Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of…
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Mothers Day at Deering Estate
The Deering Estate is the perfect setting to celebrate Mother’s Day! Bring the whole family to picnic and play or take a Bay Cruise on Biscayne Bay. Mothers Day Brunch: Bring your own picnic 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. General Admission: $15 for adults (ages 15+) & $7 for children (ages 4-14) Mother’s Day gift…
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Summer Camp, Ages 6-14
Out of 365 days, there are 50 days of summer reserved for pure fun. At the Deering Estate’s Summer Camp, we expect to make the most out of those 10 weeks of camp! Rain or shine, we will spend our time exploring the best nature has to offer. During the week long summer sessions, the…
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Junior Naturalists (ages 15-17)
A five day training course at the Deering Estate that encourages youth to take an active role in environmental stewardship and education and prepares them to serve as peer mentors. The course includes certifications in American Red Cross First Aid and Adult/Child CPR, in addition to an introduction to basic canoeing, South Florida ecosystems, and…
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Fathers Day Fishing Cruise
Celebrate Father’s Day with a cruise on Biscayne Bay! Throughout the year, Pontoon Boat Tours are offered on the Pelican Island Skipper, a 45-foot Corinthian Catamaran. This trip will depart from Deering Estate at 1:00 PM and return at 4:00 PM for a three hour, catch & release fishing trip. Deering Estate Naturalists will join…
DetailsMoonrise Photography
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity where you can take photos of the moon rising over Biscayne Bay! Bring your camera, tripod, face mask, water, and bug spray. Please note that you must register and pay in advance. Cost: $20 per person. Space is limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). Guests must…
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Historic Ghost Tour
Explore the history of the Deering Estate and step into the past on a Ghost Tour. Our guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Walking the same paths that Indigenous People, Miami’s early settlers, and even Charles Deering have walked…
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Chefs Table on the Bay
The Chef’s Table on the Bay will kick off the weekend on Friday, October 22, 2021 and the Deering Seafood Festival will take place on Sunday, October 24, 2021. All proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation, to raise awareness and support programming for community, conservation, and culture. The Chef’s Table on the Bay will make…
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Deering Seafood Festival
Get ready for a non-stop celebration at the Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay
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