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 […]
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 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
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
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
Every year, the Kona Luau marks the end of summer at Wekiva Island, but it also marks something special for us: Our birthday! This year, it’s extra sweet, because we
Whenever you walk on to the grounds of Wekiva Island, you are met with signs. Signs that greet you, explain the rules and give you the lay of the land.
Whether you’re new to Central Florida or have been here all your life, chances are you’ve heard about Florida’s original tourist attraction—our gorgeous natural springs. These special spots are a
From the Christmas Tree Forest that lights up the nights to the “snow” flurries that make children smile and dance, Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland has truly become a holiday tradition
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
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!
