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 […]
On September 30, Wekiva Island is celebrating a milestone anniversary—15 years of fun right here in Central Florida. While we’ll be partying at our annual Kona Luau to celebrate, the […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 21, 2023) — Visitors to Wekiva Island might have been lucky enough to see the occasional river otter swimming around in the Wekiva River. Now, they’ll have […]
As a member of the Weinaug family (my brother owns Wekiva Island!), I’ve celebrated countless milestones Island-style. It seems we always find ourselves coming together at the Island. There are […]
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 […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 6, 2023) — Florida might be the Sunshine State, but Wekiva Island is bringing the Aloha spirit in September with the return of its beloved Kona Luau. […]
If you are a fan of Wekiva Island, you probably know about our passion for sustainability. But did you know we recently started an easy way to compost in Orlando […]
Your guide to Wekiwa Springs kayaking and canoeing The sun is shining. Temps are soaring. Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore all Central Florida has to […]
It was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip and, in a way, it was … just not the way we were expecting. Every year, I had committed to taking a […]
Many people started a hobby during the pandemic. Those behind Wekiva Island and Gallery CERO in Central Florida, however, started a movement. Now, they’re publishing a book to memorialize the
Visitors to Wekiva Island or Wekiwa Springs State Park might be used to seeing kayakers, canoers, paddleboarders, swimmers or even gators and otters splashing around the river. But from February
Calling all craft beer lovers! There’s only one place to be in Central Florida on January 22. Wekiva Island’s Otter Fest is back! The event will take place from 2
Still need to get into the holiday spirit? Florida’s beautiful climate doesn’t have to make you feel like a Grinch this time of year! Central Florida offers so many dazzling,
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
At Wekiva Island, we love a good time—but we’re so much more than that! We strive to share the rare beauty of our home on the Wekiva River with our
Canvases set up in canoes. Easels hiding amidst the trees. Fine art lining the boardwalk. Artists from all over will soon be setting up around Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs
Many things have changed this year with COVID-19, but the holidays aren’t cancelled—at least, not at Wekiva Island. Wekiva Island will still be hosting its beloved Winter Wonderland celebration from
While visiting Wekiva Island, you might have seen the dozens of paintings that line the wall in our General Store. Or, maybe you’ve attended one of our monthly Wine &
Lions and tigers and bears, and they’re all in Apopka…oh my! You might now know it, but just a little way from us at Wekiva Island, down a tree-lined street
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!
