SUNDAY OCTOBER 25 - SATURDAY OCTOBER 31, 2026
Happy Sunday, 561.
This week has a 37-acre island you can only reach by boat, a Boca playground ranked No. 9 in the country, a free pumpkin dive in a Boca pool this afternoon, and the last weekend of the Bedner's Fall Festival in Boynton. Halloween lands on Saturday, so the calendar below is full. It's a good week to be in the 561.
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The Only Way Onto This 37-Acre Island Is by Boat
Peanut Island sits in the Intracoastal next to the Lake Worth Inlet, and there is no bridge. No boat? Two independent water taxis make the run: Peanut Island Shuttle Boat (561-777-0438) and Palm Beach Water Taxi (561-683-8294). Once you land, the county park gives you swimming beaches and a snorkeling lagoon, open sunrise to sunset. The swim area is unguarded during the week, so plan a Saturday. Halloween is Saturday this year: do the island in the morning, the costumes at night.
There's a Playground on Military Trail Ranked No. 9 in the Country
In USA TODAY 10Best's 2026 Readers' Choice awards, the Science Playground at Sugar Sand Park came in No. 9 among public playgrounds in the U.S., as Boca Magazine reported. It's open every day from 8am to sunset and parking is free. Go early, before the midday sun finds the slides.
A Kids' Sneaker Showroom on Holland Drive Lets Kids Design Their Own Pair
StyleChild makes kids' sneakers in easy-on styles with elastic laces, velcro or side zippers, plus custom pairs and a DIY Sneaker Kit for kids who want to draw their own. The Holland Drive showroom runs by appointment, so call (561) 617-5901 first. Planning a party? Book it, mention The 561 Scoop, and they add a free bead bar (a keychain or friendship bracelet station) through Dec 31.
Handmade Organic Sourdough, Baked in a Boca Home micro bakery
The Toasty Loaf is Ali's sourdough kitchen in Boca Raton: never frozen, simple clean ingredients , baked fresh the day you order from a homemade wild yeast starter- Theres no commercial yeast in this kitchen!She bakes inclusion loaves with flavors folded in, gluten-free options, and sourdough sweets like chocolate chip cookies, brownies and scones, plus a 100% sourdough challah Fridays, all seed oil free.
Order online for local pickup at The Garden Butcher or local delivery for select areas in Boca. First order? Get the Sourdough Flight, four flavors in one box. In The 561 Scoop app, buy any loaf and get a classic loaf free when you mention The 561 Scoop. Read the full story →
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This SW 18th St Cantina Runs Happy Hour Four Hours a Day
Vote for Pedro is a Mexican cantina in west Boca made for a table of friends: tacos, rich enchiladas, fresh guacamole and salsas. The extended happy hour runs Tuesday to Sunday, 3 to 7, and weekend lunch comes with an entree and a soft drink. Weekday doors open at 3; call 561.576.3099 to check weekend hours before you go.
The Bedner's Fall Festival on Lee Road Ends Sunday, Nov 1
One admission at the Bedner farm covers the pumpkin patch, the petting zoo, a tractor ride, the corn maze and the sunflower field (those last two depend on weather and growing). Weekends add homemade ice cream, cider doughnuts and roasted corn. Weekend admission is $24.99 plus tax, kids under 2 free, gate sales only, open 9am with last entry at 5. Next weekend is the last one.
Nashville Hot Chicken Until 2 AM, With Sushi Next Door
Two late-night spots just opened at Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, as the Boca Raton Tribune reported. Cluck N Smash, at 1880 N Congress Ave, hand-breads Nashville hot chicken sliders and smashes burgers until 2am every night. Sushi Sake, at 1500 Gateway Blvd, pours until 2am Thursday to Saturday.
October's Self-Serve Flavor on Jog Road Is Caramel Apple Pie
Menchie's at Lantana Square is self-serve frozen yogurt, open every day from noon to 10pm, with a limited-time flavor each month. This month it's Caramel Apple Pie. Sign up for the free Swirl Club rewards before you pay.
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Boca RatonDelray Beach or Boynton BeachLake Worth Beach or West Palm BeachPalm Beach Gardens or JupiterOutside Palm Beach CountySUN 25 OCT |
Pink Out at Restore Hyper Wellness TODAY 10AM-1PMRestore Hyper Wellness · 21170-1 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton A breast cancer awareness morning in the St Andrews Blvd plaza. A free Zumba master class runs outside from 10:15 to 11, with IV therapy, vitamin shots, skincare, body composition analysis and local vendors inside. 📅 Add to Calendar |
SUN 25 OCT |
Monster Mash Pumpkin Dive FREEThe Swim Center · 21618 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton Kids dive for pumpkins in the pool and trade them in for bigger prizes, with face painting and games on deck. Today, noon to 2, all ages. 📅 Add to Calendar |
WED 28 OCT |
Dirty Dancing on Stage TICKETSKravis Center · 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach The stage version of the film runs eight shows from Wednesday to Sunday, Nov 1, including a 2pm and an 8pm on Halloween. Opening night is Wednesday at 7:30. 📅 Add to Calendar |
THU 29 OCT |
Fright Nights: Final Two Nights GA $48.50South Florida Fairgrounds · 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach Three haunts and two scare zones, last two nights: Thursday 6 to 11 and Friday 6 to midnight. There's no Halloween-night run, so this is it. 📅 Add to Calendar |
THU 5 NOV |
Boca Night Market FREESanborn Square · 72 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton Local makers, artists, snacks and treats under the palms, 6 to 9. The city's BocaConnect shuttle will give you a free ride there. 📅 Add to Calendar |
THU 5 NOV |
Rush: Fifty Something 🎟 TICKETSHard Rock Live · 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson bring the Fifty Something tour to Hard Rock Live at 8pm, with tickets from $205 plus fees. A second show is set for Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:30. 📅 Add to Calendar |
SAT 7 NOV |
The Tequila Fest '26 TICKETS FROM $99Mizner Park Amphitheater · 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton 30-plus agave brands, bites from local restaurants and live music, GA 5 to 8 (VIP in at 4), 21+ to drink. Use code THE561SCOOP for $10 off at thetequilafest.com; we earn a commission on code sales. 📅 Add to Calendar |
THU 19 NOV |
An Olde Fashioned Holiday Craft Show FREEVintage Gym at Old School Square · 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach The 33rd annual handmade holiday show: jewelry, wreaths, fiber arts and wood-turned pieces. Thursday 10 to 7, Friday 9 to 7, Saturday 9 to 2, with parking in the city garages across the street. 📅 Add to Calendar |
| Copper Blues Wellington Cover bands on weekends and acoustic sets at happy hour, with no cover charge, at 10300 Forest Hill Blvd. Open until 2am Friday and Saturday. |
| Hocus Pocus Outdoor Screening Boca Raton Friday, Oct 30, 6:30 to 8:30, the Spanish River Library patio at 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd turns into a free outdoor cinema. Drop-ins welcome; kids 8 and under come with an adult. |
| Wildflower Park Plant Giveaway Boca Raton Friday, Oct 30, 5 to 6, free native plants and wildflower seeds at 551 E Palmetto Park Rd. Boca residents only, one per household, first come, first served. |
| Red, White & Boca Boca Raton Wednesday, Nov 11, 4 to 7, free at Mizner Park Amphitheater: a veterans marketplace, a classic car show and live music. Bring non-perishables for the food drive. |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm BeachGive Back Through Oct 31, adoption fees are 50% off for black and orange kittens, adult cats and adult dogs (puppies not included) at 3100/3200 N Military Trail. Open 11 to 6 daily, no appointment needed. |
Peanut Island hides a Cold War bunker built for which president?
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John F. Kennedy. The bunker went in during the early 1960s as an emergency refuge near the President's Palm Beach home. It's closed until further notice, and Palm Beach County has asked the state for money to restore it as a museum.
That's the scoop for Issue No. 034.
Have a great week, 561.