Magical Mermaid Tea Party
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Mermaid crafts, music, treats, makeovers, and keepsake photos at the spring.
Explore the best of Weeki Wachee, one of Hernando County's communities on Florida's Adventure Coast. Below you'll find local attractions, restaurants, parks, events and hidden gems — with prices and details. Looking for more? Browse the full Hernando County guide.
Things To Do in Weeki Wachee
26National Public Lands Day at Weeki Wachee
Free
A volunteer day — invasive removal, native replanting, and river cleanup.
Sisters of the Moon — Witches Paddle
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An annual witches-themed kayak paddle on the spring run.
The Supply Chain at Marker 48
Free
The Supply Chain plays a free live set at Marker 48 Brewing, 6:30 PM.
Weeki Wachee Winds Fall Concert (Nativity Lutheran)
Free (offering)
A free fall concert by the Weeki Wachee Winds community band, 2 PM at Nativity Lutheran Church.
Wild n' Wicked Nights
~$12/person
The park's Halloween event — haunted attractions, an underwater mermaid show, and a spooky boat ride.
Turkey Paddle
$30
A festive morning kayak paddle on the spring run after Thanksgiving.
Weeki Wachee Holiday Light Display
~$5–6/person
Sparkling light displays throughout the spring park.
Weeki Wachee Winds Holiday Concert (Nativity Lutheran)
Free (offering)
A free holiday concert by the Weeki Wachee Winds community band, 2 PM at Nativity Lutheran Church.
Winter Waterland Festival
$15 / $8
Underwater holiday mermaid shows, a Grinch performance, a live nativity, and Santa.
First Day Hike at Weeki Wachee
Free (park admission may apply)
A guided New Year's Day behind-the-scenes trail walk.
Easter Egg Hunts (Countywide)
Free–$20
Egg hunts and bunny events including Weeki Wachee's Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, the Anderson Snow 'Hop 'n Glow', and church hunts (Easter is Mar 28, 2027).
Wild n' Wacky Egg Hunt
Included with admission
A family egg hunt at Buccaneer Bay — bring baskets and swimsuits.
Beach Bash at Buccaneer Bay
$8 / $6
The evening beach-party series returns for summer.
An old-Florida waterfront seafood joint with live music and a laid-back fish-house vibe.
Included
Florida's only spring-fed water park — slides, lazy river, and a sandy beach. Slides run spring–summer.
$13 · $8 kids · under-5 free
Florida's only spring-fed water park inside Weeki Wachee Springs — water slides, a lazy river, Black Beard's Beach swim area and a Tiki bar. (Seasonal.)
$45–$70/night
A 49-acre RV park and fish camp with a catch-and-release catfish pond, canoe/kayak rentals and nature trails.
From $49.50
Guided clear-bottom kayak tours on the Weeki Wachee River; manatee-season and LED sunset paddles too.
Included
World-famous underwater performances in a 400-seat submerged theater; included with park admission.
Tours & tastings
An award-winning farm distillery on 80 acres — tours, tastings, a beer garden, and weekend food. Sat & Sun.
$45 single · $70 double (all-day)
An all-day self-guided Weeki Wachee River adventure — kayaks and SUPs launching across from Rogers Park, gear and launch fees included.
~$40/person incl. shuttle
The official state-park paddling concession — launch at the Weeki Wachee headspring, paddle the full 5.5-mile run, and shuttle back to your car.
$45 single · $60 tandem
Kayak rentals from a private floating dock on the lower river — self-guided with no launch-time cutoff, gear and dry bags included.
$35 kayak / $51 tandem
Rent a kayak, canoe, or SUP and paddle the crystal spring river; life jacket and shuttle included.
$13 / $8 / free
Florida's famous spring with live underwater mermaid shows, wildlife programs, and the Buccaneer Bay water park (seasonal). Kids 5 & under free.
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