Community
2024 Orlando art events we’re looking forward to
Art has always been part of what we do at Wekiva Island. If you look at the beauty of our location, it isn’t hard to imagine that it inspires creation
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2025) — Grab your flip-flops and throw on your best Hawaiian shirt — Wekiva Island is turning up the island vibes for its annual Kona Luau […]
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 […]
Wekiva Island is more than just one of the best things to do near Orlando. It’s a family-owned oasis focused on sharing a mission of sustainability, education and art. One […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 30, 2025) — Paddleboard Orlando has called Wekiva Island home since 2019, but now the business is officially part of the family. Wekiva Island today announced that […]
Central Florida’s natural springs are gems for locals and visitors alike. These refreshing retreats offer the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility, and there are several just a short drive […]
While Orlando is famous for its theme parks, there’s more magic to be found when you step outside of the city. As temperatures rise and the Florida summer gets closer, […]
Earth Day is coming up on April 22. This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet, focusing on renewable energy (which you know we love at Wekiva Island!) While we […]
At Wekiva Island, sustainability has always been part of our DNA. In fact, when Bill Weinaug had the chance to purchase the former Wekiva Marina, he envisioned a carbon-neutral business […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 28, 2025) — Wekiva Island is already known for its sustainability efforts, but in honor of Earth Day, the Seminole County attraction is doing it BIG. The […]
Way back in 2008, when Wekiva Island was founded, we made the choice to center our business around three pillars: Art, sustainability, and education. Those pillars are part of the […]
Orlando is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures. After all, they don’t call Florida the Sunshine State for nothing! With its great weather year-round and special location near both springs […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2025) — Canvases and canoes. Brushes and the boardwalk. Easels and egrets. Wekiva Paint Out is back, and the event is once again combining art and […]
Art has always been part of what we do at Wekiva Island. If you look at the beauty of our location, it isn’t hard to imagine that it inspires creation
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 31, 2023) — Calling all Big Green Egg grill lovers and enthusiasts! Central Florida Fall EggFest is back and ready to serve up bite after bite of
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Santa Claus is coming to Central Florida—and he’s bringing his entire workshop with him to Wekiva Island. The Seminole County favorite is bringing back
SANFORD, Fla. (October 18, 2023) — With a location right on the Wekiva River, Wekiva Island has always had a love of Central Florida’s river otters. In fact, the beloved Seminole
At Wekiva Island, we like to say that every day is Earth Day. That’s because we work hard every day to live out our mission of sustainability, which is one
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2023) — With sustainability as a core part of its mission and multiple sustainability measures front and center on property, Wekiva Island lives every day like
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
If you’re used to coming to Wekiva Island and seeing kids splashing in the river, people playing sand volleyball and adults lifting a glass while kicking back in an Adirondack
ORLANDO, Fla. (February 9, 2023) — The Wekiva River is already as pretty as a picture. But from Feb. 27 to March 4, it’s going to be a work of
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 3, 2023) — If you live in Central Florida and love craft beer, there’s only one place to be on January 21: Wekiva Island’s Otter Fest. Attendees
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!