Celebrate Mother’s Day at the historic Deering Estate

Deering Estate, a Miami-Dade County Heritage Park, is the perfect setting to celebrate Mother’s Day. There are many ways to show mom how much you appreciate her this Mother’s Day by inviting her to one of the activities and programs at Deering Estate that make great shared experiences for you and your family. 

Mother's Day Brunch: Bring your own picnic
Sunday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$18 for adults & $10 for children (ages 4-14); Free for Deering Estate Foundation Members. Become a member today!

Treat mom to a day out that she deserves. Bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors among the Royal Palm trees overlooking the quiet waters of Biscayne Bay. 

Guests can enjoy a tour of the Richmond Cottage at 11:30 a.m. and a Nature Preserve Tour at 12:30 p.m. Please note that the Stone House is currently closed to the public for its restoration. These efforts will help preserve the building’s unique heritage & architectural facets. While the work is underway, the rest of the Estate remains OPEN for exploration!

Mother's Day Bay Cruise
Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
$65 (ages 4 & up); Space is limited. Purchase tickets online.

The Pelican Skipper pontoon boat will depart from Deering Estate on a Bay Cruise on Mother's Day. Cruise across the smooth waters of Biscayne Bay where you can see wildlife that inhabits the waters including manatees and dolphins. Enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne as you disembark and explore the Deering Estate grounds. 

Conservation Workshop Series: “Watch and Walk: A screening by Miami-Dade Public Library System and Latino Outdoors”
Sunday, May 10, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 
Free & open to the public.
Visitor Center Theater. 

As part of the Conservation Workshop on Sunday, May 10th, join us for a screening by the Miami-Dade Public Library System and Latino Outdoors. The Miami-Dade Public Library holds one of the remaining, circulating 16mm film collections. The collection dates back to 1956 and was developed to be a teaching collection designed to be used for public programming. AV CLUB is an ongoing program of curated 16mm short film screenings designed to provoke discussion, create awareness of unique library resources held by the Special Collections Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System and generate enthusiasm for learning and research. 

At this event we will watch Unconquered Indians (28 min.) a 1974 documentary produced by the Junior League of Miami. The film is a social study of the Seminole and Miccosukee Indians of South Florida. After a brief history of their settlement in the early 1800s, the film presents the problems of housing, education, employment and medical needs on the various reservations at 40-mile Bend, Big Cypress and Hollywood. Glimpses of schooling and headstart programs are shown, as well as views of the traditional and modern adaptations made by the tribes.

Concert featuring Artist-in-Residence Susana Behar  
Sunday, May 17, 6 p.m. –7:30 p.m.  
Tickets $30 available for purchase on Eventbrite.com  

As part of her ongoing residency at the Deering Estate, award-winning vocalist Susana Behar will present a Sephardic music concert on Sunday, May 17th in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day. An internationally recognized interpreter of Sephardic song, Susana has dedicated a significant part of her career to the preservation and performance of this rich musical tradition, appearing in festivals and concert series across the United States and abroad, including last year’s performance at the Library of Congress.

This special performance will showcase the rich musical legacy of the Sephardic diaspora, bringing together songs of love, longing, and cultural memory in Ladino, the historic language of Sephardic Jews. Deeply engaging and uplifting, the concert celebrates tradition while paying tribute to Susana’s maternal heritage, inviting audiences to experience the beauty, diversity and emotional depth of this timeless repertoire.

Susana Behar will be joined by a band of extraordinary musicians, with Michel Gonzalez on guitar and musical direction.

About the Deering Estate 
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences. 

Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.

About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c)3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.