What’s Open New Year’s Day 2026 in Miami: Gardens, Holiday Attractions, Restaurants & Shopping
- Miami Living Team
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As Miami welcomes 2026, these local favorites and cultural destinations will be open New Year's Day, offering residents and visitors opportunities to explore botanical gardens, enjoy festive celebrations, and savor diverse dining experiences throughout the day.
FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN: EXPLORE 83 ACRES OF TROPICAL BEAUTY
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be open New Year's Day, offering visitors the opportunity to explore 83 acres of rare tropical plants, stunning garden collections, and peaceful walking paths. The Garden features extensive collections of palms, cycads, flowering trees, and tropical fruit, along with the Wings of the Tropics butterfly conservatory and the Rare Plant House.
Location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
Website: fairchildgarden.org
NIGHTGARDEN AT FAIRCHILD: ILLUMINATED GARDEN EXPERIENCE
NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be open New Year's Day as part of its season running through January 11, 2026. The seventh-annual event transforms 83 acres into an illuminated wonderland featuring interactive installations including The Welcoming Tree, Tree of Life, and Secret Garden Laser Show.
Location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables
Tickets: thenightgarden.co
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND AT TROPICAL PARK: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION CONTINUES
Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park will be open New Year's Day, offering families continued access to the park's immersive holiday environments, unlimited rides, the dazzling Dome, and festive photo opportunities throughout the day.
Location: Christmas Wonderland at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33155
Tickets: miamiwonderland.com
MAYFAIR GRILL: NEW YEAR'S DINING
Mayfair Grill will be open New Year's Day, offering its ingredient-forward menu featuring seasonal dishes and craft cocktails in the heart of Coconut Grove.
Location: Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, 3000 Florida Avenue, Miami, FL 33133
Reservations: mayfair-grill.com or (305) 441-0000
BURGERMEISTER: GOURMET BURGERS & CRAFT BEERS
Burgermeister will be open New Year's Day, serving its signature gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, and extensive craft beer selection in a casual neighborhood atmosphere.
Locations:
South Beach, 425 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Brickell, 1111 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Website: burgermeistermiami.com
LATIN CAFE 2000: CUBAN & LATIN AMERICAN CLASSICS
Latin Cafe 2000 will be open New Year's Day across all locations, serving authentic Cuban classics and vibrant dishes from across Latin America. The restaurant brings generations-old recipes to life with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Locations:
Brickell, 1053 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
Lejeune Rd, 875 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126
Hialeah, 1192 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012
Website: latincafe.com
BORED CUBAN: MODERN CUBAN WITH A TWIST
Bored Cuban will be open New Year's Day, offering modern Cuban staples in a vibrant, tech-art atmosphere. The fast-casual spot serves traditional favorites like croquetas, Cuban sandwiches, Vaca Frita, and Pan con Bistec alongside inventive creations including guava & cheese "Cuban Pop Tarts," Hot Honey Pixa (flatbreads), creative bowls, and unique shakes.
Location: Brickell, 1053 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131Lejuene, 831 NW 42ND Avenue, Miami, FL 33126
Website: boredcuban.com
CATCH OF THE DAY: FRESH AMERICAN SEAFOOD
Catch of the Day will be open New Year's Day, offering fresh American seafood in a casual, local atmosphere. The long-standing Miami spot is known for its simple, fresh preparations including grilled and blackened fish (Mahi, Snapper), Fish & Chips, lobster, oysters, seafood bisque, and fish tacos.
Location: Catch of the Day, 1050 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126
Website: catchofthedayrestaurant.com
SHOPS AT MERRICK PARK: NEW YEAR'S DAY SHOPPING
Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables will be open New Year's Day, offering luxury shopping and dining at the open-air destination in the heart of Coral Gables.
Location: Shops at Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Website: shopsatmerrickpark.com