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Everything we did at Wekiva Island for Earth Day 2023
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
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 […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 7, 2025) — Craft beer and wine lovers, mark your calendars. Otter Fest is back at Wekiva Island on Jan. 25. The yearly celebration of all things […]
If you’ve ever been to Wekiva Island in December, you know it can be pretty magical. Thousands of twinkling lights, a Christmas Tree Forest, regular “snow” flurries floating through the […]
The weather is getting (slightly) cooler, and spirits are bright. There’s no denying that the holidays are right around the corner here in Florida! And for those looking to celebrate, […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2024) — From swaying eelgrass to hanging Spanish moss, basking alligators to silent deer, the Wekiva River is full of treasured sights typically hidden to all but […]
Many people in Central Florida know us at Wekiva Island as a fun place to grab a bite or beverage, take a dip in the river, or paddle along with […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 23, 2024) — Good food. Florida fall weather. A beautiful riverside location. It’s no surprise that Central Florida Fall EggFest has become a tradition. On Nov. 2, the […]
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
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
If you’ve been to Wekiva Island recently—especially if you’ve taken advantage of our kayak rentals or canoe rentals—you’ve probably noticed one of our latest passion projects. Orlando muralist Christian Stanley
On September 30, 2008, the Weinaug family purchased the old Wekiwa Marina, and Wekiva Island was born. Bill Weinaug had plans for this special property, and over the last 13
Hints of summer are already in the air, and the bright sun, sweltering humidity and unrelenting rise of the mercury will be here before we know it. But, like most
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!
Join us for our annual Earth Day celebration this Friday, April 24th all day long! Discover all the activities we have in store by clicking “Learn More” below. 🌎