Events & Tours at Deering Estate in Miami

September 2026
Two people collect trash in a wooded area near the water, placing debris into a white bucket labeled “VolunteerCleanup.org.”

International Coastal Cleanup

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 for the 41st International Coastal Cleanup — the world’s largest one-day volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways! Show your commitment to reducing marine debris alongside millions of volunteers across the globe. Miami-Dade’s participation, organized by VolunteerCleanup.org and Clean Miami-Dade, features 65+ cleanups all over the county with […] ...
September 19
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 19
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A view of the sun rising over Biscayne Bay at the Boat Basin Jetties at Deering Estate.

Sunrise Photography

The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay! Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. Bugs & mosquitos are very common throughout the year, please come prepared (mosquito spray/lotion, long sleeve shirts, & long pants are suggested). This program is for ages 15+. Ticket price includes general admission […] ...
September 20
6:00 am - 8:00 am
$25
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 20
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A group of campers and camp counselors play a game in the Royal Palm Grove of Deering Estate.

Mini Camp (Teacher Planning Days)

Offered 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 […] ...
September 21
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$45
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 21
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 22
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 23
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 24
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 25
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A large gathering of people having picnics at night on the Deering Estate front lawn overlooking Biscayne Bay and the full moon.

Moon Viewing

Enjoying the view of the moon & the stars from the Deering Estate front lawn is a magical experience. Bring your binoculars or telescope (BYOT), pack a picnic and chairs, blankets, and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends for this after-hours outdoor admission. Picnic tables are available on a first come, first serve […] ...
September 25
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$10
Two people in a canoe on Biscayne Bay at night with the full moon shining above them.

Moonlight Kayak Tour

Depart from the Deering Estate’s boat basin after dark while learning about its unique ecology from a Deering Estate naturalist. Paddle beneath the glow of the full moon as you make your way to Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and active bird rookery located approximately one mile offshore. Upon arriving for your event please […] ...
September 25
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$50
A lighthouse on an island in Biscayne Bay.

Lighthouse Cruise

Departing 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 Boca […] ...
September 26
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$90
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 26
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
Promotional graphic for the Miami Short Film Festival event “Shorts & Beats: Venezuela,” taking place Saturday, September 26, 2026. The design features the event title, six film posters, and details about a cocktail reception, screening, and live performance at Deering Estate, with supporting logos.

Shorts & Beats: short film & music

Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of film and music at “Shorts & Beats – Venezuela” at Deering Estate! On Saturday, September 26th, from 7 to 9 pm, experience a hand-picked selection of short films followed by a live performance inside the historic Deering Estate Theater. Don’t miss this night of entertainment and cultural enrichment! […] ...
September 26
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Deering Estate Visitor Center, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
$40
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 27
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
Two people stand at a table with an audio mixer set up in front of pink/purple projected abstract visuals.

Subtropics: Audible Fields at Deering Estate

Deering Estate and Subtropics present Subtropics: Audible Fields at Deering Estate, a five-part series of immersive listening experiences curated by composer and intermedia artist Gustavo Matamoros. Taking place on select weekends at 4:00 PM, the series brings together experimental music, moving image, radio art, and spatial sound practices in a sequence of programs that foreground […] ...
September 27
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 28
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 29
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
September 30
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
October 2026
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
October 1
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A group of guests being let on a natural areas tour at Deering Estate.

Nature Preserve Tours

Join 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. Guided Nature Preserve Tours are offered once daily at 12:30 pm, from October through May. Guests are encouraged to document their flora & fauna findings on the […] ...
October 1 - May 31
12:30 pm
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
Eight people on a Deering Estate ghost tour at night in front of the Richmond Cottage.

Historic Ghost Tours

Explore the history of the Deering Estate and step into the past on a Historic 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 […] ...
October 1
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$45
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
October 2
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
Deering Estate guests kayaking in the Boat Basin of Deering Estate with the historic homes in the background while on a historic tour of Biscayne Bay.

Historic Kayak Adventure

Depart from the Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided historic kayaking tour through Biscayne Bay. Paddle across its scenic waters as a Deering Estate naturalist shares the fascinating stories and history of the surrounding area. Upon arriving for your event please meet our staff at the Visitor Center. Cost: $50 per person. Spaces are limited! […] ...
October 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$50
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
October 3
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
October 4
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
A close-up view of a textile artwork featuring a painted hand holding a thin cord. The hand is crafted from fabric and attached to the larger textile piece, with several small shell-like beads sewn near the wrist. Surrounding the hand are stitched fabric panels in shades of blue, cream, and gray. One panel contains a printed or woven circular blue pattern resembling basketry.

Artist Talk: The Vessels of Memory We Carry

Join us at the Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater for an artist talk with Tori S. Scott regarding her exhibition The Vessels of Memory We Carry. About the Exhibition: The Vessels of Memory We Carry The Deering Estate ‘Contemporary Currents’ series is an annual program that integrates contemporary art with collections and historic houses. The […] ...
October 4
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free
A view of the front of the Richmond Cottage and Stone House from the boat basin.

Guided Museum Tours – Daily

This tour showcases the Historic Houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the Estate’s connection to South Florida’s Indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Guests can enjoy daily guided tours at 11:30 a.m. (exterior of Stone House & interior of Richmond Cottage) to journey through the […] ...
October 5
11:30 am
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
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