Florida’s springs look much the same in January as they do in July: clear, blue-green water rising out of the limestone at a steady temperature. What changes is everything around […]
Some of Central Florida’s best fall days happen on farms, at community gatherings, and beside the river. Orlando fall festivals begin in September and continue through November, bringing pumpkin patches, […]
Planning a corporate outing is mostly a process of elimination. You have a headcount, a budget, a date that half the leadership team can make, and a list of venues […]
A word from Bill Weinaug of Wekiva Island. Bill has spent years on the Wekiva River and took over the mural project from his daughter, Ashley Rose Weinaug. Here, in […]
Most rivers ask you to take their depths on faith. Florida’s spring-fed rivers do the opposite, running so clear that you can count the fish below your hull and watch […]
Most guides to Orlando dining start with theme park restaurants and end with the chains along International Drive. The result is a flattened picture of a city that actually has […]
Forget Orlando’s theme parks; the Wekiva River offers a natural spectacle: a protected cypress forest and spring-fed waterway for authentic, ticket-free wildlife viewing. North of Orlando, early paddlers often spot […]
Many Orlando visitors come for the theme parks. What they don’t expect is that Central Florida sits on one of the most ecologically rich landscapes in the eastern United States. […]
Orlando’s best-kept secret isn’t a theme park; it’s a clear, 72-degree river system fed by ancient aquifers just 20 minutes north of the city. Florida holds the largest concentration of […]
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 […]
Some of Central Florida’s best fall days happen on farms, at community gatherings, and beside the river. Orlando fall festivals begin in September and continue through November, bringing pumpkin patches,
Planning a corporate outing is mostly a process of elimination. You have a headcount, a budget, a date that half the leadership team can make, and a list of venues
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
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
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
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
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. 🌎
