A flyer for Park After Dark, shows a sunset behind silhouetted mangroves, with a boardwalk and waves

Park After Dark

Biscayne National Park

Special Event
  • Dec 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
  • Free
The Rangers of Biscayne National Park are excited to celebrate another Park After Dark with you Saturday, December 20th!
Stop by and learn about the wonders of park wildlife while making unforgettable memories and creating souvenirs you can take home. From 11-12PM you can dive into the microscopic world of plankton. From 1-2pm create your own shark tooth keepsake. The weekly Fishing Clinic will take place from 2-4PM! From 3-4PM you can paint with a ranger. To experience the sunset (5:36PM) in a new way- we have two activities to choose from. From 4:30-5:45PM will be sunset canoeing (you must have experience canoeing, reservations are required, and space is limited, please call 786-335-3620) . You can also enjoy the sunset while eating a s’more by the campfire from 5:30-7PM. Telescopes will be up to enjoy the stars from 6-7:30PM.
 

Schedule:

11:00-12:00PM Plankton Lab

1:00-2:00PM Shark Tooth Jewelry

2:00-4:00PM Fishing Clinic

3:00-4:00PM Paint with a Ranger

4:30-5:45PM Sunset Canoeing**

5:30-7:00PM S’mores

6:00-7:30PM Stargazing

8:00PM Park Closes

 
These free programs will take place during our monthly Park After Dark event. The park will close later than usual at 8PM, giving you the chance to take a sunset walk with a loved one, enjoy a late picnic, and catch that last fish. We hope to see you there!

 

**Previously canoeing experience is required for Sunset Canoeing. Paddlers must be 11 years or older. Please call 786-335-3620 to reserve your space. This program may be canceled due to weather or staffing, all participants will be contacted the day prior to confirm participation and ensure the program will be held.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

9700 SW 328th Street Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead, FL 33033

Latitude and Longitude 25.464501, -80.334784

Schedule

Date:

Dec 20, 2025

Time:

4:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

11:00-12:00PM Plankton Lab 1:00-2:00PM Shark Tooth Jewelry 2:00-4:00PM Fishing Clinic 3:00-4:00PM Paint with a Ranger 4:30-5:45PM Sunset Canoeing** 5:30-7:00PM S’mores 6:00-7:30PM Stargazing 8:00PM Park Closes

Contact Information

Park Staff
786-335-3620
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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Children’s Program
  • Exhibition/Show
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: fishing, art, campfire, games