Everyplace has a rhythm of life and in south Florida, season officially starts in October and runs through April.
That means seasonal residents called snowbirds start returning here when there’s a chill in the air elsewhere.
What Does That Mean for New Homebuyers?
If you’re a new condo or homebuyer, what does that mean for you?
Way more choices.
Outdoor events conducive to cooler weather include:
- restaurant dining
- festivals
- farmer markets
- sports, from youth and adult leagues to the pros like the Miami Dolphins
Not to mention more outdoor time on golf courses, beaches and in parks.
What Events Happen During South Florida’s Season?
Among the draws are Wellington’s polo season that starts in December and equestrian events in January.
The Boca Raton Bowl, ESPN Events’ college football matchup includes a Fan Fest for families.
Always held in FAU stadium, this year it’s at 11 a.m. on Friday Dec. 18:
Performing Arts and Cultural Events
The major performing arts venues feature shows on tour.
Professional theaters from the Maltz Jupiter to The Wick in Boca Raton showcase musical revivals.
The Symphonia’s classical concert season runs from January through April:
One of the two Boca Raton Public Library’s music series on the first Sunday of each month resumes in October:
Boca Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” three performances and two cast meet-and-greets are in November:
And the South Florida Fair returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Jan. 15 to 31.
Is There a Downside to South Florida’s Season?
Is there a downside to all this activity?
Not if you know to make reservations and buy tickets in plenty of time.
And if you’re house hunting in 55+, residential country clubs or other private communities, they ramp up their clubhouse activities in season.
Your Lang Realty agent will know what’s on sale in the communities you identified from the cities and towns to the western suburbs from Boca Raton north to Port St. Lucie.
