Changes are coming: Here’s what you can and can’t do in Miami this weekend
Fall is coming to Miami, and that means change (and hopefully no hurricanes).
The first is football. It’s back! The Miami Dolphins open the season on Sunday, Sept. 13 in New England against the Patriots. There’s no in-person attendance in New England, but you can watch the Dolphins game at the Hard Rock’s outdoor theater in a private cabana if you want.
Meanwhile, Miami-Dade County will move its curfew to 11 p.m. starting Monday Sept. 14. That means the 10 p.m. curfew is in effect this weekend except for ticket holders of the UM game, who are exempt.
More changes are coming next week, including the possible opening of movie theaters, other businesses and some local attractions. But here’s what you can and can’t do in Miami Sept. 11-13. County curfew is still in effect from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Masks remain mandatory in Miami-Dade County.
RESTAURANTS
Restaurants reopened for limited-capacity indoor dining, plus outdoor dining, takeout or delivery. Some restaurants have closed temporarily during the COVID-19 outbreak, while others have closed for good.
BARS
The state of Florida plans to allow bars to open at 50 percent capacity next week, but Miami-Dade bars will remain closed unless they have a food license. If they do have a license, they can only operate at limited capacity 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 aren’t open in Miami-Dade County, but some theaters have reopened in Broward County. Check Fandango for theaters nearest to you.
A few pop-up drive-in movie theaters remain open, including a drive-in at the Miami Youth Fairgrounds, which is showing “The Karate Kid,” “Shark Tale” and “Jaws” this weekend. The Hard Rock Stadium Fountain Open Air Plaza theater is also open and showing “Rolling Stones: Havana Moon” on Sept. 11. At Carpool Cinema Wynwood, relieve your childhood with “The Mummy.”
COUNTY AND CITY PARKS
All Miami-Dade parks are open, and so are marinas and golf courses. Organized sports may be allowed soon.
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
Casinos are open.
STRIP CLUBS
Strip clubs are closed.
BOWLING ALLEYS
Bowling alleys are closed.
MUSEUMS
The following museums are open:
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami in the Design District
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
Gold Coast Railroad Museum, Miami
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; has extended 50 percent off admissions through September.
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: Closed.
Miami Seaquarium: Closed
Jungle Island: Closed
Super Wheels Skating Center: Closed
Monkey Jungle: Closed
Dezerland Park: Closed
Venetian Pool: Closed
Coral Castle: Closed
This story was originally published September 10, 2020 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Changes are coming: Here’s what you can and can’t do in Miami this weekend."