Apopka
About Apopka
The city of Apopka, Florida. Also known as the ?fern city.? This nickname stemmed from the large amounts of fern growers who had claimed ferns as the city?s main source of industry before it flourished into many different tropical plants which are now grown here also. The city center is a lodge, which happens to be the oldest lodge remaining in use in Florida. The city of Apopka measures its boundaries exactly 1 mile out all around this center lodge. Located on Main Street. US 441. Apopka, has many attractions. Including the Wekiwa Springs State Park, which contains over 7,000 acres of diverse plants and wildlife. This park is popular for its swimming, canoeing, hiking and camping. Also there is the Rock Springs Run which lays along Florida?s Wekiva river, used for canoeing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Apopka also has many different hotels varying in qualities for your preferred comfort levels. All in all this city is a beautiful quiet place with lots of wildlife and parks.
Events in Apopka
Apopka Indoor Trunk or Treat and Scare Walk
at Bahia Shriners Office
Get ready for a spooky good time at the Apopka Indoor Trunk or Treat and Scare Walk, where you can enjoy tons of treats, creative trunks, an
Wekiva Island’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest
at Wekiva Island
Wekiva Island’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween Edition Wine Down Wednesday
at 807 S Orange Blossom Trail
Join us for a night of grown and sexy vibes at The Executive Spot! No costume? No problem! Come as you are. Don’t miss it!
10th Annual Central Florida Fall EggFest
at Wekiva Island
Big Green Egg food festival for grill masters and tasters alike
Wekiva Island Seafood Boil
at Wekiva Island
Get ready for good food and a good cause! Wekiva Island is bringing back its Seafood Boil on October 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland
at Wekiva Island
Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island is back from December 1-25!
Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting
at Wekiva Island
Kick off this holiday season Florida-style with Wekiva Island! The riverside attraction is celebrating with its annual Winter Wonderland all December long, and they’re kicking it off by lighting the stunning 30-foot-tall Christmas tree.
Breakfast with Santa
at Wekiva Island
Breakfast with Santa and the elves with other activities and entertainment.