garden talks + events
classes + special events
There’s always something special going on at Rockledge Gardens!
Sunday, June 27th 5pm to 7pm
Taste of The Market
A food festival with The Farmer’s Market at Rockledge Gardens! Celebrate foodies and all things delicious with small plates, beer + wine!
Join us in a celebration of the incredible vendors and makers at the Farmer’s Market at Rockledge Gardens! Eight of the food vendors from the Market will be scattered around the gardens waiting for you with a tapas-style plate showcasing their products. Experience the possibilities for how to enjoy their products in new and exciting ways, or try something you haven’t before while wandering the beautiful Rockledge Gardens.
Vendors will have products available to purchase on site to bring home what you fall in love with. We’ll have beer and wine available for purchase, and our incredible craft vendors will be present as well to meet, greet, and shop with. Visit all eight food vendors and collect stickers in your Market passport to earn your prize–a free glass of wine or beer at the market on your next trip.
Featuring:
- Barbara’s Swiss Treats
- Bitchin’ Bohemian Blends
- Bolding Family Farm
- Cypress Table
- The Daley Trade
- Joy of Garlic
- Sandpiper Urban Farm
- and more!
Sunday, June 27th at 11:30am and 1pm.
The Plant Buzz: Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
A monthly crafting & gardening event with a boozy twist!
Join us for our monthly event, The Plant Buzz, a fun selected artsy activity or craft involving gardening with one complimentary alcoholic beverage of choice! Locally-sourced craft beer, organic, non-GMO, and naturally fermented wine, or mimosas available!
Craft your own macramé plant hanger led by local artist, mello mac n more, Shannon. We supply the macramé, an 8″ terracotta pot with saucer, the plant (trailing pothos and philodendron), and your first drink. Tickets also include a coupon for 25% off a bottle of wine and the opportunity to win additional prizes during this event!
And, to top it all off, Cypress Table Provision Kitchen located in our Farmers Market will have brunch available for purchase after this event (from 11am to 2pm) for you to continue enjoying your funday Sunday in the gardens!
*This event is NOT BYOB. A selection of wine, beer, cider, and other beverages will be available for purchase at this event. Non-alcoholic options like kombucha, juice, and water available as an alternative to your first complimentary beverage.
Summer 2021
Little Bugs Book Club
A botanical-themed summer reading club for young explorers!
Do you enjoy learning about nature and going on adventures? Rockledge Gardens’ brand new Little Bug Book Club is a summer series for explorers ages 9-12.
Each month, we will read an enthralling story focused on finding wonder in the garden, outdoor survival, or how plants can bring a community together. Our book list includes:
- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (enrichment activity on June 26th)
- My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George (enrichment activity on July 17th)
- Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman (enrichment activity on TBD)
Virtual participation is free and each book club participant will receive a welcome letter in the mail with our exclusive Little Bugs Book Club bookmark!
After completing our monthly read, we will meet via Zoom (date TBD) to discuss the plot and dive deeper into the world of storytelling.
At the conclusion of each book, there will be an in-person event at Rockledge Gardens filled with activities, crafts, and a movie!
Separate tickets required for the in-person enrichment events.
At Rockledge Gardens we love supporting fellow small businesses! Please consider visiting our friends at Hello Again Books to purchase books for the reading list!
Saturday, June 26, 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5pm
The Secret Garden: Little Bugs Book Club Enrichment Event
Join us at Rockledge Gardens as we celebrate all things The Secret Garden.
This event is an optional enrichment opportunity for members of our free Little Bugs Book Club.
It includes snacks, games and activities, raffle prizes, take-home projects, and a movie!
Space is limited and reservations are required. The cost of this event is $35 per child. Parents are free to drop their kids off for the entire event.
Little Bugs Book Club Bookworm siblings welcome (ages 4-12). A ticket is required for each attending child.
Provided: snacks, drinks, crafts/games, raffle giveaways, make-n-take succulent garden activity, popcorn + movie.
Saturday, July 17, 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5pm
My Side of the Mountain: Little Bugs Book Club Enrichment Event
Join us at Rockledge Gardens as we celebrate our second book – My Side of the Mountain.
This event is an optional enrichment opportunity for members of our free Little Bugs Book Club.
It includes snacks, games and activities, raffle prizes, take-home projects, and a movie!
Space is limited and reservations are required. The cost of this event is $35 per child. Parents are free to drop their kids off for the entire event.
Little Bugs Book Club Bookworm siblings welcome (ages 4-12). A ticket is required for each attending child.
Provided: snacks, drinks, crafts/games, raffle giveaways, make-n-take succulent garden activity, popcorn, + movie.
Saturday, Aug 7, 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5pm
Seedfolk: Little Bugs Book Club Enrichment Event
Join us at Rockledge Gardens as we celebrate the third book of our Summer Book Club – Seedfolk.
This event is an optional enrichment opportunity for members of our free Little Bugs Book Club.
It includes snacks, games and activities, raffle prizes, take-home projects, and a movie!
Space is limited and reservations are required. The cost of this event is $35 per child. Parents are free to drop their kids off for the entire event.
Little Bugs Book Club Bookworm siblings welcome (ages 4-12). A ticket is required for each attending child.
Provided: snacks, drinks, crafts/games, raffle giveaways, make-n-take succulent garden activity, popcorn, + movie.
All Month Long in July
Tropical Fruit Month
July is Tropical Fruit Month here at Rockledge Gardens! Follow along with our Fruit Expert, Seth, as we highlight a beloved tropical fruit every week of July.
Each week a short, informative video and blog are available to you via Facebook, Instagram, and our website. In addition, Garden Bugs will receive a coupon in relation to that week’s fruit in their Garden Bug email, and that current week’s fruit is available for purchase in the Farmer’s Market!
Week 1: Mango Madness
Week 2: Avoca-Do’s & Don’ts
Week 3: The Star of Fruit
Week 4: Oh My Guava & More! (bananas, longans, guava, dragonfruit, and strawberry tree)
ongoing events
Cypress Table’s Provision Kitchen: Summer Brunch with Cypress Table: serving out specialty donuts, pastries, and savory brunch items in the Farmer’s Market (red building)
- Saturday 10 am-2 pm.
- Sunday: 11 am-2 pm
Grab + Go meals and other tasty treats available all week long in the Farmer’s Market cooler.
Click here for more details.
Boozy Botanicals Book Club! Join some of Rockledge Gardens’ biggest bookworms for monthly book discussions on some of our favorite botanically inspired books and a boozy recipe on the side!
Click here for more details and to participate!
event information
Unless noted otherwise, all talks and events meet in our Harry and Mary Witte Learning Center.
fees, registration + refunds
- fees (if any) are indicated in the event listings
- fees for “Make-n-Take” workshops, Little Bugs sessions, and some special events are listed;
- pre-registration and pre-payment are required for Make-n-Take workshops, Little Bugs sessions, and some special events where listed;
- we can only give refunds (less service fees) if we are notified of cancellation at least 72 hours in advance of the class.
planning an event?
Rockledge Gardens is a stunning venue for weddings, fundraisers, corporate events, and more!
More information on our private rentals page, or email events@rockledgegardens.com
