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Best Fall Festivals and Events Near Orlando (That Aren’t Theme Parks)

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, […]

Community, Events

Corporate Team-Building on the Water: A Guide to Group and Corporate Outings at Wekiva Island

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 […]

Community, Sustainability, The Island

A River Worth Keeping Wild: The Story Behind Wekiva Island’s Community Mural

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 […]

Community, Sustainability, The Island

Wekiva River Guide: Everything About Florida’s Wild & Scenic River

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 […]

Community, The Island

Best Waterfront Restaurants in Orlando: River & Lakeside Dining

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 […]

Community, The Island

Orlando Wildlife Watching Guide: Alligators, Manatees & Birds

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 […]

Community, The Island

Best Things to Do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks: A Guide to Orlando’s Outdoor Activities

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. […]

Community, The Island

Orlando Springs Guide: 7 Best Natural Springs Near Orlando

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 […]

Events

20th annual Wekiva Paint Out set for Feb. 23-28

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 […]

Events

Wekiva Island to host craft beer and wine festival Jan. 31

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 […]

Events

All about Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland: Q&A with Carrie Vanderhoef

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 […]

Community, The Island

Holiday party planning 101: Your guide to our Orlando corporate event venue

The holiday season is nearly here. If you haven’t already started planning your annual corporate celebration, what are you waiting for? You’re going to want to get together with your […]

Product Category: Group Rentals

Cypress Coven Cove

25 Guests Max Perfect for Groups 12 x 24 Cabana Gas Grill Daytime or Evening Rental Cypress Coven Cove This October, step into Cypress Coven Cove, a haunted pop-up cabana

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Elf Lounge Cabana

25 Guests Max Perfect for Groups 12 x 24 Cabana Gas Grill Daytime or Evening Rental The Elf Lounge – Santa’s Crew Deserves a Break, Too! Even Santa’s hardest-working elves

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Bar Riverside Lounger

1-2 Guests1 Guest per Lounger Maximum of 4 guests no exceptions Based On Availability Rate: $75 on Weekdays & $125 on Weekends/Holidays. Secure your VIP seats in our Riverside Lounge,

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Solar Array Pavilion

100+ People Catering Available TV Available Full Day Rate: Please contact us for availability and pricing for the Solar Array. The Solar Array Pavilion This space is open air, but

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The Perch @ Gallery CERO

2 People Only Based On Availability Rate: $50 on Weekdays $100 on Weekends/Holidays. The Perch is located on the outdoor upper deck of the Tooting Otter Retail Store & Wine

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The Pit @ Gallery CERO

4 People Based On Availability Rate: $100 on Weekdays $150 on Weekends/Holidays. The Pit is located on the outdoor upper deck of the Tooting Otter Retail Store & Wine Room,

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Gallery CERO Conference Room

10 People Perfect For Conference Catering Available 8 AM – 5PM Rate: $300 on Weekdays. $500 on Weekends/Holidays. This Conference Room offers an upscaled environment for corporate meetings, strategic planning

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Sanctuary Deck

20 to 25 People 20×20 Deck Catering Available LEED Certified TV Available for a $50 fee Rate: $300 on Weekdays. $400 on Weekends/Holidays. Sanctuary Deck (20-25 guests)The “Sanctuary Deck” is

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Gallery CERO (Full)

45 People Perfect For Events Catering Available TV Available Full Day Rate: $950 on Weekdays & $1200 on Weekends/Holidays. ,This Gallery offers an upscaled environment for corporate events and special

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WEKIVA ISLAND CLOSED SAT, NOV. 1 UNTIL 5:00 P.M.

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. 🌎

  • 🛍️ Riverside market featuring local vendors and handmade products
  • 🛶 River cleanup with Keep Seminole Beautiful and guided eco paddle with Conservation Florida
  • 🐢 Animal encounters with the Central Florida Zoo and Audubon Center
  • 🎨 Watercolor journaling session and tote bag decorating
  • 🌱 Herb garden workshop with Grow Your Soul
  • And lots more!