The 2026/27 Snowbirds Guide

What's inside

Your season, planned before you land.

Four chapters, checked by locals in November 2026. Every place in it is one we've covered. Nobody paid to be included.

Crowds at the Delray Affair street festival

01 · CALENDAR

The season calendar

24 dates, November to April, with ticketed and free events marked.

02 · FOOD

Where to eat

14 places from Boca to the Gardens, each with the dish to order.

Boardwalk at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

03 · OUTSIDE

Get outside

12 free and almost-free days: boardwalks, dunes and a free boat ride.

04 · GRANDKIDS

Easy wins with the grandkids

Eight easy outings plus a rainy-day backup.

Plus: ten rules locals live by, and a letter from Ian.

Stone crab claws with lemon at Riggins Crabhouse in Lantana

Why now

The best weeks book first.

01The Grove opens tables on Tock on the first of the prior month.

02Boat Show tickets are sold online only. No box office.

03Stone crab season ends May 1.

Miss the window and you end up scrolling on a Saturday morning, asking what to do.

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24 dates.

14 tables.

12 days out.

Built by locals

Everything worth doing, November to April.

Organized month by month, then by area. Every restaurant comes with the dish to order. Every outing comes with the best time to go. Every date was checked against the official source.

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From our reader survey

42 of 61 readers rate us 9 or 10.

And 31 of 61 had already gone somewhere because they read about it in The 561 Scoop.

"Inform on upcoming events, new openings, with more advance notice so you can make plans and not the 'week of'"

READER IN BOCA RATON

"I know little about area, just moved here within past 6 months... keep up the good work"

READER IN BOYNTON BEACH

"Hidden gems are my favorite"

READER IN BOCA RATON

"You're doing a great job! I'm gonna look forward to reading your tips and places to go"

READER IN DELRAY BEACH

Who it's for

Made for your winter in Palm Beach County.

You're here for the season and want a plan before your calendar fills.

You live here year-round and have visitors coming.

You have grandkids flying in and need a week of easy wins.

You want to give a snowbird a gift they'll actually use.

Free with your guide

The Sunday email.

The guide covers the season. The 561 Scoop covers each week: new openings, last-minute events and new dates as they're announced. Unsubscribe anytime.

Good to know

Questions.

Is it printed?

It's a PDF you can download instantly. Print it at home or keep it on your phone.

What if a date changes?

Dates were checked in November 2026. Changes show up in the Sunday email, and the guide reminds you to confirm before you drive.

I already get The 561 Scoop. Is this different?

Yes. The email covers the week. The guide puts the whole season in one place.

Can I give it as a gift?

Yes. Print a copy for them, or send them this page so they can grab their own.

Your whole season in Palm Beach County, planned.