events
events
There’s always something special going on at Rockledge Gardens!
Fresh Bread Pop Ups in The Market!
Weekly on Saturday mornings – 10am to 2pm – in The Market!
Shop local, support small!
Join our community in The Market as we have individual local vendor pop ups every Saturday morning!
Vendor Schedule
January
Saturday, January 3rd – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
Fresh sourdough, english muffins, pastries, + more!
Saturday, January 10th – 10am to 2pm | Sourdough by Sydney
Fresh sourdough, pastries, + more!
Saturday, January 17th – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
Fresh sourdough, english muffins, pastries, + more!
Saturday, January 24th – 10am to 2pm | Baked Together
Fresh sourdough, bagels, pasta, + more!
Saturday, January 31st – 10am to 2pm | Baked Together
Fresh sourdough, bagels, pasta, + more!
February
Saturday, February 7th – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
Fresh sourdough, english muffins, pastries, + more!
Saturday, February 14th – 10am to 2pm | Sourdough by Sydney
Fresh sourdough, pastries, + more!
Saturday, February 21st – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
Fresh sourdough, english muffins, pastries, + more!
Saturday, February 28th – 10am to 2pm | TBD
If you are a vendor and would like to be considered, please fill out our vendor application below!
Toddler Tuesday: 1st + 3rd Tuesdays
1st Tuesdays: Storytime + Craft with Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
On the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll meet in the Riley Room at 9:30 am for a nature-based story time paired with a themed craft activity, presented by Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency, recommended for toddlers ages 2 to 5.
Space is limited; tickets are required for each participating child. Parents/guardians are required to remain with the child throughout the event. Each ticket includes admission, coloring pages, 1-2 storytime read-aloud(s), craft materials and activity directions, and a pack of seeds.
Meet our story time reader, Miss Laura! Laura is a Twinkle Toes Nanny and has been with the agency for almost 5 years. With her degree in Early Childhood Education, Miss Laura is a dedicated, highly qualified nanny with decades of experience caring for children from infancy through adolescence. Miss Laura especially loves animals, nature, and reading; her favorite part of working with children is allowing kids to learn by doing and creating fun experiences that help them grow. We are thrilled to have Miss Laura join us for Toddler Tuesday & she is so excited to meet all of our Little Bugs!
Who is Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency? Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency helps Brevard County families find high-quality, reliable, affordable, and hassle-free in-home childcare! Whether you need an occasional date night sitter or you’re looking for a full-time nanny, all Twinkle Toes Nannies are CPR-certified, background-checked, and insured. Our agency handles payroll and taxes, and we offer backup nannies if a family’s nanny calls out sick or goes on vacation. Our families pay by the hour for the time they use their nanny and are never charged any up-front fees. Find more information about finding your family’s perfect nanny on their website linked here!
3rd Tuesdays: Sensory Play with Seiser Sensory
On the third Tuesday of every month, we’ll meet in the Riley Room at 9:30 am for a nature-based story time paired with a themed sensory playtime, presented by SeiserSensory, recommended for toddlers ages 1 to 4.
Space is limited; tickets are required for each participating child. Parents/guardians are required to remain with the child throughout the event. Each ticket includes admission, one storytime read-aloud, access to 30 minutes of open sensory playtime, and a pack of seeds.
Meet Molly, founder of SeiserSensory! Molly is the creative force behind the engaging sensory bins and toys featured in our Sensory Play classes at Rockledge Gardens. With a background in special education & early childhood development and as a devoted mom of two, Molly founded SeiserSensory to address the gap in sensory play opportunities outside of therapeutic and school settings in Brevard County. Molly actively participates in local events throughout Brevard, advocating for the benefits of sensory play for babies and toddlers. We’re very excited to have her share her passion and expertise with us!
What is sensory play? Sensory play is one of the best tools we have in children’s development. It’s the start of children engaging with their senses and exploring the world around them. Learning through sensory play is fully inclusive and offers endless opportunities to develop fine motor skills, cognitive skills, and communication!
Little Bugs Learning Lab
On a Sunday afternoon once a month
Where young explorers ages 6-12 dive into the wonderful world of gardening and nature!
Join us for a fun-filled adventure every month where learning and play go hand in hand! Activities will include hands-on demonstrations, engaging games, and a creative craft to take home! Bring your curiosity and get ready to discover the wild side of the natural world!
In our labs, kids will learn about the amazing insects that help our gardens thrive, explore plant and animal life cycles, and uncover the secrets of the ecosystem. Through interactive games, creative crafts, and outdoor exploration, children will develop a deeper appreciation for nature while cultivating their curiosity and teamwork skills.
Upcoming dates this spring:
- February: Sunday, 02/22/26 at 1 PM
- March: Sunday, 03/29/26 at 1 PM
- April: Sunday, 04/19/26 at 1 PM
- May: Sunday, 05/17/26 at 1 PM
The cost of this event is $15 per child and $12 for additional siblings. Parents are free to drop their kids off for the entire event. This event is for children ages 6-12 only. We will issue an automatic refund for children under the required age. A ticket is required for each attending child. Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Furry Friends Market
Sunday, January 25th | 11am – 4pm
A local market dedicated to helping our local furry friends!
Furry Friends Market returns on Sunday, January 25th! Join us for a tail wagging good time with live music, 30+ local vendors and non-profits/organizations dedicated to helping local furry friends, food by Garden Party, guest food truck Miss Lolas Mobile Canteen, ice cream by The Mad Utter, happy hour on beer + wine and specialty drinks, face painting, + more!
– Pet photobooth provided by Touch of Grey Rescue
– Lola’s Barkery at Garden Party with dog-friendly baked goods!
– Local non-profits with adoptables of all sizes!
– Local organizations such as Little Friends Guinea Pig Rescue, Space Coast Bunnies, Space Coast Frencie and English Bulldog Rescue, + more will be joining us!
All friendly pets on a leash are welcome!
Galentine’s: Friday the 13th
Friday, February 13th | 6pm – 9pm
Grab your bloody galentines for a whimsically spooky girls’ night out in the gardens for Friday the 13th!
It’s time to celebrate the season of love with your besties for our fourth highly anticipated Galentine’s Day soiree in collaboration with Garden Party Plant-Based Kitchen and Mad Utter Wonderland Ice Cream!
Watch a cult-classic film on the big screen, get creative with themed crafts + activities, and meet some local women-owned small businesses selling their handmade goods! And this year, the theme is dark romance in honor of this event falling on the night of Friday the 13th! Think novel-worthy forbidden love, timeless longing, and mysterious muses. We’ll sip magical elixirs, indulge in decadent bites, and celebrate friendship under the stars!
INCLUDED with RSVP:
- Access to Rockledge Gardens after-hours in our large outdoor pavilion
- A variety of light bites, aka “girl dinner” from Garden Party
- A scoop of ice cream from The Mad Utter
- Photo booth for you and your girlies!
- Romantic movie projected on the big screen on our lawn (7pm!)
- Fresh popcorn to enjoy during the movie!
- Themed activities and crafts for you and your besties!
Additional for purchase:
- Local vendors from women-owned small businesses will be selling their handmade goods and services!
- Local craft beer, natural wine, and other festive drink options!
Participating vendors:
- Magica Coffee
- Pamper Your Mind
- Periwinkle Press
- I’ve Been Painting
- Lucia Jewelry
- + more to be announced!
More information + details:
- Donations: Bring a donation for the Women’s Center of Brevard and get a 4-inch flowering plant! (The Women’s Center of Brevard is asking for new, unopened non-perishable foods and hygiene products as donations) Limit one (1) plant per person.
- Activities/crafts: Get creative! There will be a station set up with supplies to work on scrapbook pages, junk journal entries, and vision boards! Feel free to bring your own supplies, scrapbooks/journals, and other crafts to work on. Pro tip: Use the complimentary photo booth photos to create an art/collage to commemorate your night!
- Dress code: Come dressed for a good time! Funky outfits and costumes inspired by your favorite spooky icons are HIGHLY encouraged! Dark tones, magical accessories, and romantic gothic attire! Ethereal, mystical, dramatic, enchanted. Get creative and have fun with it!
- Movie on the lawn: You pick the movie! 48 hours before the event, all attendees will receive a link to a poll to vote on which movie to watch! Expect cult-classic dark-romance films featuring vampires, witches, and other creatures. You are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chairs to set up for the movie. The movie will start at 7pm!
- Tickets: Online ticket price is $50+taxes/fees per person. One ticket = one attendee. This includes light bites, desserts, movies, crafts, etc., as outlined above. We will not offer day-of or walk-up tickets and will only sell online to accommodate and prepare for the exact number of attendees we expect. This event tends to sell out quickly, so please purchase tickets asap!
*Please note: suggested age for this event is 13+ based on activities (with parent or guardian for attendees below the age of 18), 21+ for alcohol service. Outside food and drinks are prohibited. One (1) ticket per attendee!
Valentine’s Day in the Gardens
Saturday, February 14th
Spend Valentine’s Day with a stroll and picnic in the Gardens with your lover, family, and/or friends!
- Celebrate Juniper Mountain Coffee’s grand opening from 9:30am to 2pm of their mobile coffee truck! Juniper Mountain Coffee Mobile is a coffee-only beverage trailer serving handcrafted coffee and espresso-based drinks, along with select non-coffee beverages.
- Fresh sourdough bread and Valentine’s specials pop up with Sourdough by Sydney from 10am to 2pm!
- Happy hour all day on beer, wine, + specialty mimosas!
- Food specials for lunch and pastries by Garden Party plant-based kitchen.
- Sweet treats by Mad Utter Wonderland!
Rockledge Gardens is open 9am to 5pm! Free admission.
Love in the Gardens
Sunday, February 15th | 6pm – 9pm
Stroll and picnic in the Gardens to have a romantic evening among the flowers and under the stars!
Love is in the gardens! Join us for a romantic evening among the flowers and under the stars with your loved ones. Stroll through the magically lit gardens, listen to live music, and enjoy a picnic while watching a classic rom-com movie projected on the big screen on our lawn!
Included with RSVP:
- Access to Rockledge Gardens after-hours to sip, shop, + stroll.
- Live jazz music by Chief Cherry Trio!
- Themed photo booth.
- Classic romantic film projected on the big screen on our lawn.
Additional for purchase:
- Additional local vendors with handmade goods and services like fresh flower bouquets, romance book booth, permanent jewelry, etc.
- Local craft beer, natural wine, and other festive drink options.
- Food/desserts from Mad Utter Ice Cream and Garden Party Plant-Based Kitchen (located in our red Market building) and local food truck Nunzi Woodfire Pizza!
Movie on the lawn:
You pick the movie! As usual, we will post a poll on social media (@rockledgegardens) 48 hours before this event to vote for which romantic movie you want to watch! Pixar short films will play starting at 6 pm before the full-length feature film starts at 7 pm.
Bring a blanket and chairs, or set up at one of the many garden seating areas to have a romantic picnic! The perfect date night for ANYONE from friends to loved ones to significant others and anything in between!
Participating Vendors:
- Lucia Jewelry
- Bountiful Candles
- Hooked on Brittni
- Bountiful Candles
- Ya Motha’s Bread
- Martha Dawn Blooms
- + more!
Tickets:
Online ticket price is $12 per person. Advanced online ticket purchasing is highly encouraged to keep the check-in process as quick as possible since this event tends to sell out. Walk-up ticket pricing will increase to $15 per person while they are available.
*Please note: suggested age for this event is 18+ based on activities, 21+ for alcohol service. Outside food and drinks are prohibited. One (1) ticket per attendee.
Seminar: Spring Garden Prep!
Sunday, February 22nd | 11:30am
Spring into the garden with fellow Garden Bug loyalty members!
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this educational seminar is perfect for all skill levels. Learn about the best veggies, herbs, and pollinator-friendly plants to plant in spring, and get expert tips on soil preparation and watering to help you kickstart your own garden. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow garden enthusiasts and grow your green thumb!
Let’s prep your garden for the spring season with our Annuals + Perennials team member, Penny!
In this seminar, we will cover:
- What to plant when
- Prepping your soil
- Different ways to design your garden
- Companion planting
- Seed sowing
- Pollinator-friendly gardening
*This seminar is a part of our seasonal series of exclusive educational gardening seminars for our Garden Bug loyalty members! To receive updates on when these seminars are scheduled and to gain access to them, please sign up to be a Garden Bug member on our website! You will receive our weekly newsletter via email with a private link to RSVP. Limit 2 RSVP spots per Garden Bug member. Please do not RSVP if you are unable to attend, as space is limited.
