events
events
There’s always something special going on at Rockledge Gardens!
Vendor 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
June
Every Saturday in June – 10am to 2pm | Global Loaf Bakery
Fresh sourdough, cinnamon rolls, + more!
July
Saturday, July 5th – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
Fresh sourdough, pastries, bagels, + more!
Saturday, July 12th – 10am to 2pm | Global Loaf Bakery
Fresh sourdough, cinnamon rolls, + more!
Saturday, July 19th – 10am to 2pm | Global Loaf Bakery
Fresh sourdough, cinnamon rolls, + more!
Saturday, July 26th – 10am to 2pm | Ya Motha’s Bread
Fresh sourdough, pastries, bagels, + more!
If you are a vendor and would like to be considered, please fill out our vendor application below!
Vintage Revival
Sunday, June 29th – 4pm to 9pm
An evening with vintage vendors, local makers, and oldies live music!
Step back in time and celebrate the summer solstice at our very first Vintage Revival! Enjoy a nostalgic evening filled with oldies live music, vintage and secondhand treasures, and handmade goods from local vendors. Shop sustainably from a curated selection of pre-loved jewelry, clothing, home decor, books, and more, as well as handcrafted items like art prints, baked goods, and other unique creations.
Enjoy the summer night with oldies live music in the beer garden, local vendors, Flower Pounding Workshop with Desert Island Press (tickets required, available below), fun drinks by Matcha Cat Co., food by Garden Party plant-based kitchen, locally handmade ice cream from The Mad Utter Wonderland, happy hour on beer + wine and drink specials, + more! Free to attend.
Eco-Printing Workshop: Flower Pounding with Desert Island Press
Date: Sunday, June 29th
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: The Riley Room at Rockledge Gardens
Join us for a hands-on Flower Pounding Workshop where you’ll create your own eco-printed bandana using vibrant blooms gathered from around Rockledge Gardens. Learn the art of transferring natural pigments from flowers onto fabric through gentle hammering, and leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind botanical keepsake. No experience necessary—all materials provided!
This workshop takes place during Rockledge Garden’s Vintage Revival event. You’re welcome to stay, stroll, sip, and shop for vintage, second-hand, and handmade goods from 4-9 pm.
- Preregistration is required to participate.
- Ages 12+
- An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
- All supplies included.
Workshop Refund Policy:
14 days notice (email- desertislandpressfl@gmail.com) is required if you would like a refund or to change your reservation. We cannot issue a refund for a missed workshop.
Please note, we are no longer taking vendor applications for this event. If you are a central FL based vendor and would like to be considered for future events, please fill out our vendor application!
*Please note: All vendors must fill out the vendor application form on our website for safety purposes. We do NOT message vendors directly from personal accounts asking for money or fees to participate. A Rockledge Gardens team member will only ever contact you via Rockledge Gardens email, our direct Instagram (@rockledgegardens), or Facebook (Rockledge Gardens). To report any suspicious vendor fee request activity, please contact market@rockledgegardens.com.
Eco Printing Workshop: Flower Pounding with Desert Island Press
Sunday, June 29th – 6pm
Create your own eco-printed bandana using vibrant blooms and foraged foliage from Rockledge Gardens!
Join us for a hands-on Flower Pounding Workshop where you’ll create your own eco-printed bandana using vibrant blooms gathered from around Rockledge Gardens, hosted by Desert Island Press. Learn the art of transferring natural pigments from flowers onto fabric through gentle hammering, and leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind botanical keepsake. No experience necessary—all materials provided!
This workshop takes place during Rockledge Garden’s Vintage Revival event (free to attend). You’re welcome to stay, stroll, sip, and shop from vintage, second-hand, and handmade goods from 4-9pm.
- Preregistration is required in order to participate.
- Ages 12+
- Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- All supplies included.
Workshop Refund Policy:
14 days notice (email- desertislandpressfl@gmail.com) is required if you would like a refund or to change your reservation. We cannot issue a refund for a missed workshop.
Fourth of July Celebrations at Rockledge Gardens
Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th
Enjoy the holiday weekend with us!
Join us for a fun-filled weekend of food specials, sweet treats, and happy hour, all accompanied by fresh air and sunshine!
*Note: Rockledge Gardens will be closed on Friday, July 4th, but will reopen for regular business hours all weekend.
Garden Bug Seminar: Protecting the Indian River Lagoon with Low Impact Living!
Sunday, June 27th – 1pm
Discover tips on how to protect the Indian River Lagoon with low-impact living at this seminar, hosted by the Marine Resources Council!
Join us at Rockledge Gardens for this educational seminar hosted by the Marine Resources Council and exclusive to Garden Bug loyalty members!
Hear from Marine Resources Council’s Executive Director, Dr. Laura Wilson, as she provides an overview of how the Indian River Lagoon is fairing. You will also learn about MRC’s new Low Impact Living initiative, which builds on Low Impact Development (LID) and expands it by empowering individual citizens to make positive changes. Dr. Wilson will share insights on how “Low Impact Living” strategies can combat stormwater runoff, reduce pollution, and restore natural hydrology to benefit the Indian River Lagoon.
*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 special discounts on the products featured in these seminars, please sign up to be a Garden Bug member on our website! Limit 2 RSVP spots per Garden Bug member. Please do not RSVP if you are unable to attend, as space is limited.
Toddler Tuesday with Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
First Tuesday of the month, returning October.
Join us for a special event series for our littlest bugs!
Rockledge Gardens is excited to announce the return of Toddler Tuesday, now presented with Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency! On the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll meet in the Riley Room at 9:30 am to gather for a nature-based story time paired with a themed craft activity for toddlers, ages 2 to 5 years old. After the class is over, feel free to play on our Little Bugs Playground and pick up a “Grab-n-Go” treat from Garden Party in our Market!
Toddler Tuesday will be back in October with new books, a sing-along, and fun crafts! Now hosted in partnership with Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency!
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 story time read-aloud(s), craft materials and activity directions provided, 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 and highly qualified nanny who has decades of professional experience in 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!
Sensory Play with Seiser Sensory
3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30am!
On the 3rd Thursday of every month, we’ll meet in the Riley Room at 9:30 am to gather for story time paired with sensory play time!
Join us for a special event series for our littlest bugs! In addition to Toddler Tuesday, Rockledge Gardens is excited to present Sensory Play classes in partnership with SeiserSensory!
On the third Thursday of every month, we’ll meet in the Riley Room at 9:30 am to gather for a nature-based story time paired with a themed sensory playtime for toddlers and babies, ages 12 months up to 4 years old. After the class is over, feel free to play on our Little Bugs Playground and pick up a treat from Garden Party or Mad Utter Ice Cream in our Market!
Sensory Play will resume throughout the Fall season on the 3rd Thursday of each month starting at 9:30AM.
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, 1 story time 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 provides endless opportunities for the development of fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and communication!
Little Bugs Learning Lab
Sunday, May 18th at 1pm
Welcome to Little Bugs Learning Lab, 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.
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 children ages 6-12 only and 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.
