events
events
There’s always something special going on at Rockledge Gardens!
Weekly Vendor Pop Ups
Weekly on Saturdays, March – May
Shop small and support local with local vendor pop-ups at The Market at Rockledge Gardens!
Vendor Schedule
March
Saturday, the 2nd – DBH Hummus 9am to 1pm
Saturday, the 9th – Ya Mothers Bread Co 10am to 2pm
Saturday, the 16th – DBH Hummus 9am to 1pm
Saturday, the 23rd – Space Coast Spreads 10am to 2pm
Saturday, the 30th – Ya Mothers Bread Co 10am to 2pm
April
Saturday, April 6th – DBH Hummus 9am to 1pm
Saturday, April 13th – Salty Hive Honey 10am to 2pm
Saturday, April 20th – DBH Hummus 9am to 1pm
Saturday, April 27th – Space Coast Spreads 10am to 2pm
May
Saturday, May 4th – DBH Hummus 9am to 1pm
Saturday, May 11th – FL Beef Jerky 10am to 2pm
Saturday, May 18th – DBH Hummus 9am to 1pm
Sunday, May 26th – Fairy Market 11am to 4pm
The Market at Rockledge Gardens is open every day, 9am to 5pm, to shop our local vendors, beer and wine, and sustainable home goods with fresh produce available Wednesday through Sunday! Plus, grab a bite to eat for lunch from plant-based kitchen Garden Party (Wednesday – Sunday, 11am to 5pm) or an ice cream treat from Mad Utter Wonderland (Wednesday – Sunday, 10am to 5pm)!
If you are a local vendor and are interested in a pop-up opportunity, submit our Vendor Application below!
Toddler Tuesday
The first Tuesday of February – May at 9:30am!
A morning of story time and craft in the Gardens!
Join us the first Tuesday morning of the month at 9:30am for story time and a craft for your toddlers! Each morning, we will be reading a horticulture-based book paired with an easy, recycled craft. Then, hit the Little Bugs Garden playground afterward! Additionally, each child will take home a pack of seeds to continue their gardening skills at home!
Cost is $5 per child and pre-registration is REQUIRED due to limited supplies and space. You only need to reserve a spot for the child(s), not the guardian(s). This event is geared towards children ages 2 through 6 years old.
Ticket includes admission, all craft materials, and a pack of seeds.
*Storytime takes place on a very large rug. If you’d prefer to bring your own blanket to lay on the rug or wooden floor, you can! This event takes place indoors in the Riley Room. Please note that length of time for this event varies. On average we gather for 45 minutes.
*Blackout dates: we will not have Toddler Tuesdays for January 2024. Please stay tuned for additional spring 2024 Toddler Tuesday dates after our brief winter break!
Make + Take: Pollinator Container Garden
Saturday, April 13th at 1pm
Make and take home a pollinator host plant container garden!
Join our Annuals & Perennials expert, Susan, to create a beautiful container garden filled with flowers + herbs best suited for pollinators! Pick your annuals/perennials from a selection that thrive in Spring, pot it up, and take your garden home to enjoy in your yard, patio, or apartment balcony! Cost includes all materials such as 12″ low bowl plastic terracotta pot, soil, and annuals/perennials.
Preregistration is required due to limited space.
*Don’t forget about our gourmet Market! We offer a selection of local craft beers, natural wines, coffee, kombucha, and more that will be available for purchase in The Market. If you’re hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at Garden Party plant-based kitchen or Mad Utter homemade ice cream which are both located in The Market as well. You are welcome to bring drinks and food from The Market into this workshop or you can enjoy these items before or after.
Market-to-Table: Spring Dinner
Sunday, April 14th at 6pm
Celebrate Garden Party’s 1st anniversary with an intimate evening including a 5-course meal highlighting local farmers and food markers!
Join us for a new take on farm-to-table eating with our second highly anticipated market-to-table dinner hosted by Garden Party to celebrate their 1st anniversary!
This intimate multi-course dinner will include 5 dishes from a prix fixe menu curated and prepared by Garden Party Plant Based Kitchen utilizing fresh ingredients from our garden, the Market, local farmers, and artisanal food makers. This dinner will take place after-hours in our Market building. Each course will be accompanied by a brief description from the owner/chef of Garden Party, Jessica. While enjoying some of the courses, you will hear from our Market team at Rockledge Gardens on how they hand-select their beer/wine offerings and local vendors/farmers, as well as, their overall mission to uplift small businesses.
Full prix fixe menu to follow.
Beer, wine, and other drink options will be available at this event for purchase. Cocktail hour will start at 6:00 pm and the first course of dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. Our Wine Pairing Package will be available for purchase ($25) during this event and includes five different 3oz pours of wines that have been curated to complement each course. Our Market will be open during this event if you would like to make any purchases.
* This intimate event has very limited space so RSVP is required. We will not be accepting walk-ups or day-of reservations. This event is suggested for ages 18+, but suitable for ages 13+ with parental supervision only. If you cannot attend, stay tuned for the next garden-to-table dining experiences we are planning this year.
Enjoy fresh food and drinks from Garden Party plant-based kitchen located in the Market at Rockledge Gardens every Wednesday-Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Garden Party Market
Sunday, April 21st 11am to 4pm
Celebrate Garden Party plant-based kitchen’s first birthday and Earth Day weekend with us!
Join us for a grand celebration of Garden Party plant-based kitchen’s first birthday and Earth Day weekend with a market including our favorite local artisans and makers that support sustainability and love our planet! From 11am to 4pm on Sunday, April 21st you’ll find 20+ local vendors, celebratory food specials from Garden Party, ice cream from Mad Utter Wonderland, happy hour on all beer and wine, live music, and more!
Vendors
- Barbara’s Swiss Treats
- DBH Hummus
- Space Coast Spreads
- Space Coast Mushrooms
- Get Spiked Microgreens
- Little Plant Lady
- Made by Preshkell
- Bountiful Candles
- Eaton Worms
- Delivery Refillery
- Green Stitches
- Tapped
- Space Roast Coffee Co
- K House Apothecary
- Old Salt Pickles
- Scouts Honor Vintage
- Wild Goat Soaps
- Ya Mothas Bread Co
ongoing events
Weekly on SATURDAYS this Spring – March through May
Shop small and support local with new pop-up vendors at The Market at Rockledge Gardens!