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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
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. 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 […]
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
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 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
You may think you can only celebrate Earth Day in April, but at Wekiva Island—Earth Day is every day! Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Wekiva
From the very beginning, Wekiva Island was rooted in the idea of sustainability. When our owner, Bill Weinaug, purchased the property in 2008, his goal was to transform a rundown
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
Many of our guests at Wekiva Island know us as a great place to relax with a glass of wine or beer and a beautiful backdrop. Others know us for
Wekiva Island means business when it comes to our mission, and our passion for sustainability drives those efforts. It means so much that we had the toolbox that helps us
It’s a hot day, and you’re out and about. It’s easy to reach into the fridge or stop on your way to pick up an ice-cold water bottle to quench
There is something to be said about learning from the past, applying it to today, and using that knowledge to chart your course for the future. This holds true for
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. 🌎