Is there anything to do in Miami this weekend? Here’s what is open and closed
The New August is here! You know, that wonderfully sweaty time of year where we watch the tropical weather reports nervously, send the kids back to school in their bedrooms and order takeout from our favorite restaurants and pray they don’t shut down.
You can leave the house, of course. Restaurants are open for outdoor dining or takeout; maybe this is the time to try the lechon tacos at Caja Caliente in Coral Gables, which are the best tacos in Florida according to a new survey.
Or you could try one of the new restaurants that opened during the COVID-19 pandemic, like Chef Adrianne Calvo’s Red Fish. She also reopened Chef Adrianne’s at a new location at the Town & Country Mall in Kendall.
Here are the other things you can and can’t do in Miami on the weekend of Aug. 21-23. 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Running through Aug. 23: Miami Swim Week, which is virtual this year. The fashion shows will be held at the SLS South Beach Miami.
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 two AMC cinemas are opening Aug. 20 in Broward, one in Fort Lauderdale and the other in Pembroke Pines. Both will operate with new COVID-19 restrictions. A few pop drive-in movie theaters remain open, including a drive-in at the Miami Youth Fairgrounds, which is showing “Grease” and “Shrek” this weekend. The Hard Rock Stadium Fountain Open Air Plaza theater is also open this weekend, with “Goldfinger” on Aug. 20 and “Spy Kids” and “Shazam” on the weekend; “Goldfinger” is free for health-care workers and their families.
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
Art Deco 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
This story was originally published August 20, 2020 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Is there anything to do in Miami this weekend? Here’s what is open and closed."