Snorkel, get a massage or stuff your face: Here’s what’s open this weekend in Miami
We are halfway through August, which means we’re chugging slowly — oh so slowly — toward the worst of hurricane season. But relax. That tropical depression floating around in the Caribbean shouldn’t affect us this weekend, which means many of you are wondering what to do if you decide to leave the house.
If you are in desperate need of pampering, Miami Spa Months has started, offering deals at some of Miami-Dade’s most luxurious spas through Sept. 30. Or maybe you want to get out on the water: Biscayne National Park is offering socially distanced snorkeling trips (you’ll need a different kind of mask for that).
Or maybe you want to grab a bite to eat. Chef Adrianne’s just reopened in Kendall at a new location with outdoor dining, and there’s a new spot for burgers in Doral. And this could be your last chance to order a steak and a mountain of fries at Westchester’s beloved Rio Cristal, which closes for good at the end of the month.
Here’s what you can and can’t do this weekend, Aug. 14-16, in Miami. When you’re making plans, remember Miami-Dade County has a daily curfew from 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
Masks are mandatory in Miami-Dade County with a few exceptions; if you’re caught without one, you could be fined.
RESTAURANTS
Restaurants are open for outdoor dining, takeout or delivery under Miami-Dade County’s latest COVID-19 restrictions. Some restaurants have closed temporarily during the COVID-19 outbreak, while others have closed for good. Still others have dramatically changed their menus to better serve takeout customers.
BARS
Bars are closed unless they have a food license. If they do have a license, they can only serve drinks outdoors and must abide by the Miami-Dade County curfew.
NIGHTCLUBS
Nightclubs are still closed under county rules.
BEACHES
County beaches are open.
MOVIE THEATERS
Movie theaters are still closed in Miami-Dade County, but there are a few pop-up drive-in movie spots around town, including the newest one at the Miami Youth Fairgrounds, which opens this weekend. Two AMC movie theaters in Broward, one in Fort Lauderdale and the other in Pembroke Pines are planning to reopen Aug. 20.
COUNTY AND CITY PARKS
All Miami-Dade parks are open, and so are marinas and golf courses. Note: Miami Beach has closed all basketball courts in city parks. Basketball rims have been removed.
BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK
The park is open and has started up a new Group Snorkel Experience that makes it easier to maintain social distancing while snorkeling the reef, mangroves or even a shipwreck. Trips are four hours and capped at six people; book a trip here.
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
Shark Valley and Ernest F. Coe visitor centers are open.
CASINOS
Hialeah Park, Casino Miami, Magic City and Calder in Miami Gardens: Closed
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming: Open
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Open
STRIP CLUBS
Strip clubs are closed.
BOWLING ALLEYS
Bowling alleys are closed.
MUSEUMS
All museums are closed with the following exceptions:
Frost Museum of Science in Miami
Rubell Museum in Miami
Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood
Coral Gables Museum in Coral Gables
World Erotic Art Museum, Miami Beach
MALLS
Malls are open, many with new hours and curbside pickup options.
ATTRACTIONS
Many attractions have new hours and rules. Here’s what’s open and closed.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: Gardens open; select areas indoors open
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Open with half-price tickets through August and Thursday evening dog walking time.
Artechouse: Open
Deering Estate: Outdoor areas are open.
Kendall Ice Arena: Open
Museum of Illusions, Miami Beach: Open
Sky Zone trampoline park in Doral: Open
Zoo Miami: The zoo is closed but will hold its annual Feast with the Beasts fundraiser virtually at 8 p.m. Aug. 28. The online event will be free, and you can expect appearances by Gloria Estefan, Shaquille O’Neal, KC from KC and the Sunshine Band, Dan LeBatard and Dave Barry, with a musical performance by Nestor Torres. Host, as always, is Ron Magill. Watch it at https://www.youtube.com/c/ZooMiami1
Miami Seaquarium: Closed
Jungle Island: Closed
Coral Castle: Closed
Super Wheels Skating Center: Closed
Monkey Jungle: Closed
Dezerland Park: Closed
Venetian Pool: Closed
