Tides & Tidings: Holiday by the Bay

Holiday crafts, scavenger hunts and a market of local makers bring seasonal activities to Deering Estate’s Biscayne Bay grounds. Tides & Tidings: Holiday by the Bay takes place Saturday, December 5, with family programming throughout the day.

Storytime with Santa’s elves accompanies opportunities for photos with Santa, available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Photos carry an additional fee, and a photo purchase is required to meet Santa.

Elsewhere on the grounds, visitors can join holiday lawn games, make crafts and browse gifts from local artisans and youth entrepreneurs at the Holiday Market. A holiday décor scavenger hunt leads through historic Richmond Cottage, while a separate gnome hunt offers another way to explore the estate. Food vendors will have refreshments available for purchase.