$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.
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
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World-famous underwater performances in a 400-seat submerged theater; included with park admission.
Included
Florida's only spring-fed water park — slides, lazy river, and a sandy beach. Slides run spring–summer.
$35 kayak / $51 tandem
Rent a kayak, canoe, or SUP and paddle the crystal spring river; life jacket and shuttle included.
From $49.50
Guided clear-bottom kayak tours on the Weeki Wachee River; manatee-season and LED sunset paddles too.
Tours & tastings
An award-winning farm distillery on 80 acres — tours, tastings, a beer garden, and weekend food. Sat & Sun.
An old-Florida waterfront seafood joint with live music and a laid-back fish-house vibe.
Weeki Wachee Junior Ranger Camp
Camp fee
A 3-day camp — hiking, swimming, wildlife handling, and a kids' wildlife show.
Beach Bash at Buccaneer Bay
$8 / $6
An after-hours beach party at the spring-fed water park.
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.
Winter Waterland Festival
$15 / $8
Underwater holiday mermaid shows, a Grinch performance, a live nativity, and Santa.
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).
Beach Bash at Buccaneer Bay
$8 / $6
The evening beach-party series returns for summer.
Weeki Wachee Holiday Light Display
~$5–6/person
Sparkling light displays throughout the spring park.
Magical Mermaid Tea Party
Call to confirm
Mermaid crafts, music, treats, makeovers, and keepsake photos at the spring.
National Public Lands Day at Weeki Wachee
Free
A volunteer day — invasive removal, native replanting, and river cleanup.
Sisters of the Moon — Witches Paddle
See organizer
An annual witches-themed kayak paddle on the spring run.
First Day Hike at Weeki Wachee
Free (park admission may apply)
A guided New Year's Day behind-the-scenes trail walk.
Wild n' Wacky Egg Hunt
Included with admission
A family egg hunt at Buccaneer Bay — bring baskets and swimsuits.
$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.
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