Events
Wekiva Island to celebrate Paddleboard Orlando’s Sweet 16
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Get ready to raise a paddle. Paddleboard Orlando is celebrating a sweet 16 years on the water, and Wekiva Island is going all out
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2026) — In the last 20 years, the fashions have changed, the technology has evolved and the population of Central Florida has blossomed. But one thing […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2026) — Get ready to sip, sample and savor—riverside! Wekiva Island’s beloved craft beer and wine festival, Otter Fest, is back. Lovers of all things craft […]
There is no shortage of holiday events in Orlando. But at Wekiva Island, we’re confident in saying there’s no other holiday event in Central Florida like ours. Why? Because Wekiva […]
The holiday season is nearly here. If you haven’t already started planning your annual corporate celebration, what are you waiting for? You’re going to want to get together with your […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2025) — There’s no need to leave the Sunshine State for a taste of holiday cheer this season. Wekiva Island is offering guests their very own slice […]
Wekiva Island is home to plenty of quirky pieces of local and family history. From our riverside statues to unique signs in the Tooting Otter, our signature pieces are part […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2025) — Grill master? Big Green Egg enthusiast? Simply looking for some great food and beautiful weather? There’s only one place to be on Nov. 1—Central […]
It’s probably one of the most searched and most asked questions we get here at Wekiva Island: What’s the difference between Wekiwa and Wekiva? It makes sense. Drive around this […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2025) — Florida might be known for sunshine and palm trees, but when guests step onto Wekiva Island this season, they’re bound to feel a wintery […]
Got a great costume idea? Prove it! Wekiva Island will reward the truly spooky, silly and stunning with its Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest from 7 to 11 p.m. […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2025) — Grab your bib and get ready to tuck in—Wekiva Island’s annual Seafood Boil featuring 3 Daughters Brewing is back Oct. 11. The event will […]
At Wekiva Island, we have three core pillars: Sustainability, education and art. When you visit the Island, you’ll see works of art everywhere from our shipping container mural to the […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Get ready to raise a paddle. Paddleboard Orlando is celebrating a sweet 16 years on the water, and Wekiva Island is going all out
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 13, 2023) — With darkness settled over the island, Spanish moss swaying in the breeze and moonlight shining over the silent river, Wekiva Island is the perfect
At Wekiva Island, we are all about practicing sustainability. In fact, it is one of our three pillars, which drive our mission. We have actually taken on the 2030 challenge
If you’re new to Central Florida—or even if you’ve lived here awhile—you might have wondered, “Are there springs in Orlando?” If so, you’ve probably heard about Wekiwa Springs, one of
Don’t get us wrong. We love an endless summer. But even true Sunshine State fans get a little excited the first time they step outside in Central Florida to feel
Wekiva Island’s beloved Winter Wonderland event always brings the holiday cheer, but this year it’s going to be even BIGGER. The riverside attraction will be supersizing its glittering Christmas Tree
This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.
Join Wekiva Island and 3 Daughters Brewing this Saturday for a seafood feast benefiting the Central Florida Zoo. Enjoy a pound of jumbo shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, sausage, and three pours of beer, all for $45!