The 2026/27 Snowbirds Guide

Your whole season in Palm Beach County, planned.

24 season dates, 14 places to eat and 12 days outside. One 16-page guide from The 561 Scoop, Palm Beach County's local newsletter.

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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.

Dishes at The Grove in Delray Beach
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.

Okeeheelee Nature Center entrance
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.

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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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What people are saying

Locals listen to our recommendations.

We asked our readers what they do with our picks. Here is what they told us.

97%

of readers have gone somewhere we covered, or saved a spot to try.

9 in 10

are more likely to try a place after we feature it.

Most

have already told a friend about The 561 Scoop.

Where readers went because of us

Glimmer CafeDel MarBoynton BakeryPho BocaPig Sty BBQThe Hen and the HogMotekGumbo LimboDadaFord's GarageBungalow Bar & GrillRivalries Sports PubMarty McFly'sSchoolhouse Museum

"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

"Daily deals are great"

READER IN WEST PALM BEACH

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

READER IN BOYNTON BEACH

The Snowbirds Guide is that same local judgment, covering your whole season in one place.

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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.

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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.

Plan the season before it fills up.

One 16-page PDF from The 561 Scoop, trusted by 18,000+ locals. $19. On your phone in a minute.

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