No hurricanes in sight: Here’s what’s open and what’s closed this weekend in Miami
We spent last weekend waiting for Hurricane Isaias to arrive, and we were not sorry when he didn’t show up.
This weekend, maybe we’ll go to the beach to celebrate.
Remembering what’s open and closed during the COVID-19 pandemic can be confusing. So here’s what you can and can’t do this weekend.
Just remember that Miami-Dade County has a daily curfew from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Also, masks are now mandatory in Miami-Dade County with a few exceptions; if you’re caught without one, you could be fined.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Only in Dade comedy show planned for Dezerland Park was postponed last weekend due to Hurricane Isaias. But you can see it Saturday, Aug. 8 now. Tickets $50 at EventBrite.
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 Regal Cinemas announced it plans to reopen Aug. 21 with new health measures.
But bored moviegoers can check out a variety of pop-up drive-in movie theaters in South Florida.
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.
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 pick-up options.
ATTRACTIONS
Many attractions have new hours and rules. Here’s what’s open and closed.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Open. New for the month of August: half price tickets for adults and children plus Thursday evening dog walking time.
Artechouse: Open
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: Gardens open; select areas indoors 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
This story was originally published August 6, 2020 at 6:00 AM with the headline "No hurricanes in sight: Here’s what’s open and what’s closed this weekend in Miami."