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Friday, January 2
Deering Estate Kayak Tour
The Deering Estate’s after-hours kayak tours tap into a side of the 444-acre historic site that most visitors never see. This guided nighttime excursion launches from the estate’s boat basin and moves quietly through mangrove-lined waterways along Biscayne Bay, timed to the moon’s reflection on the water. Led by experienced naturalists, the tour emphasizes the beauty of local ecology — from nocturnal wildlife to the estate’s coastal geography — rather than spectacle. Kayaks and safety gear are included, making it accessible even for first-timers. The pace leans toward relaxed exploration rather than fitness paddling. 7 p.m. at the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay; 305-235-1668; deeringestate.org. Tickets cost $50 via miamidadeparks.com.
2026 NHL Winter Classic
Florida Panthers fans, get ready to roar! The defending Stanley Cup Champions are set to take on the New York Rangers at the 2026 NHL Winter Classic, the first-ever outdoor NHL game in Florida. Fans are invited to cheer for the two-time champions as they kick off their first game of the year in an unfamiliar venue. The game will be preceded by a headlining performance by Role Model on the Verizon Stage outside the ballpark. 8 p.m. at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Wy., Miami; 305-480-1300; mlb.com. Tickets cost $200 to $425 via ticketmaster.com.
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Saturday, January 3
Magic & Mayhem: Live!
Witness the impossible at Magic & Mayhem: Live! This high-energy spectacle stars Dizzy the Trickster, lead magician of Broadway’s The Illusionists, alongside the spellbinding Janna. Together, the duo blurs the lines between reality and illusion with jaw-dropping tricks and clever mind games that leave audiences astonished. Bring the family — this show will amaze audiences of all ages. 2 and 7 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura; 305-466-8002; aventuracenter.org. Tickets cost $31 to $49 via ticketmaster.com.
Redland
Full-Moon Forest Bathing at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary isn’t your typical event venue. It’s a privately stewarded, old-growth forest in South Miami-Dade that hosts intimate, calming gatherings focused on mindfulness and land preservation. Its full-moon forest bathing experience is rooted in the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, which encourages sensory awareness and guided reflection. You’ll walk around the sanctuary at dusk, illuminated by moonlight, as the evening’s facilitators offer structured prompts designed to deepen your connection to your body. 5:30 p.m. at Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, 21900 SW 157th Ave., Miami; 786-719-9903. Tickets cost $81 via patchofheavensanctuary.org.
Transinclusive Group photo
Sunday, January 4
Vizcaya Village Farmers Market
Stroll along the historic Vizcaya estate as the museum hosts its first Vizcaya Village Farmers Market of 2026. Bringing together local vendors from all over Miami, this event invites members of the community to shop for a variety of local goods, including baked treats, vegan products, and more. You’re also encouraged to recharge with wellness classes or explore the property with guided tours. 9:30 a.m. at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3250 S. Miami Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-250-9133; vizcaya.org. Admission is free with RSVP via eventbrite.com.
David Koechner
David Koechner, who played Todd Packer on all nine seasons of the U.S. version of The Office, brings a hybrid trivia-and-comedy event to the Fort Lauderdale Improv that leans heavily into behind-the-scenes stories from the hit NBC series. The actor will test the audience’s knowledge, but he’ll also share production anecdotes, including details about how his deliberately abrasive character evolved over the show’s run. The event also includes a post-show meet-and-greet and photo opportunity. 3 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Improv, 177 N. Pointe Dr., Dania Beach; 954-981-5653. Tickets cost $36 via improvftl.com.
King Mango Strut Parade photo
Gramps’ Goodbye
After 13 years and a month of farewell events, this is the last goodbye. Gramps bids adieu to Wynwood, perhaps the final nail in the coffin of the creative neighborhood Miami once knew. Leading up to its last day, the beloved bar has hosted closing shindigs for Nerd Nite and Double Stubble, a final set by Hannibal Buress at Shirley’s, and even sold off its banana tables at a weekend market. On its last day, the Wynwood institution will host some of the bands that played its indoor and outdoor stages, and serve more Rosemary’s Babys than its bartenders can fathom. Noon at Gramps, 176 NW 24th St., Miami; 305-699-2669; gramps.com. Admission is free.
King Mango Strut
For more than four decades, Coconut Grove’s King Mango Strut has parodied the most ridiculous aspects of our local and national politics and culture with satirical floats and wild costumes. While we still have free speech, the tradition persists with Sunday’s parade, so join the 10,000 onlookers who stand alongside the route to see the inventive ways their community pokes fun at today’s mad kings. Hey, you might as well laugh so you don’t cry. 2 p.m. at the corner of Commodore Plaza and Main Highway, Coconut Grove; kingmangostrut.org.
