events
events
There’s always something special going on at Rockledge Gardens!
Fairy Garden Scavenger Hunt
May 1st – May 31st, 9am to 5pm.
Join the fairy garden scavenger hunt!
May is Fairy Garden Month!
Join the whimsy by hunting for the 25 hidden fairy gardens scattered throughout the entire Gardens! Free to participate.
How to participate:
- Grab a map and pencil at the front entrance.
- Find and list the name of each fairy garden.
- Once completed, take your map to the pink check-out building to claim your prize!
Available every day during regular business hours, 9am – 5pm.
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
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 Garden Market 11am to 4pm (30+ vendors!)
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!
Mothers Day in The Gardens
Sunday, May 12th 11am to 4pm
Spend Mothers Day in the Gardens with your mom, grandma, aunt, and loved ones!
Join us with your family on Sunday, May 12th from 11am to 4pm for local vendors to shop for the perfect Mother’s Day gift plus one free flower pot from Rockledge Gardens for every maternal figure! Additionally, we will have live music from Tomas Lopez, mimosas, and happy hour drink specials all day. And don’t forget to stop by The Market for food specials from Garden Party plant-based kitchen and dessert from Mad Utter Wonderland!
Vendors include Marina Bay charm bar, Homestead Collective, Tea Rose Flowers, ForeVer Chains by V, Meraki Center, Love Your Mother, and Artemis Holey Bread.
Please note that vendor applications for this event are CLOSED.
Little Bugs Club: Fairies + Dragons
Sunday, May 19th at 1pm
Monthly kids’ horticultural activities!
Fairy month has returned, and this year we’re learning about the mysterious and mythical dragon. A fearsome ally or a dangerous foe, dragons and fairies have a long history of battles and friendships. Visit the Gardens in May as we celebrate these fascinating creatures and learn more about the nature of dragons.
This event includes games and activities! Space is limited and reservations are required.
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. Children ages 4-12 are welcome to join. A ticket is required for each attending child.
Materials included: crafts/games, fun activities, and more.
Fairy Garden Market
Sunday, May 26th 11am to 4pm
Join us and our fairy friends for a whimsical Market!
May is Fairy Garden Month here in the Gardens!
Join us and our fairy friends for a whimsical Market from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, May 26th.
We will have fresh FL produce, local makers + artisans, live music from folk artist Kit Citrine, food + desserts, our annual fairy garden scavenger hunt, face painting, henna, and more! Grab a bite to eat at Garden Party plant-based kitchen, Space Coast Hot Dogs, or Mad Utter Wonderland with homemade ice cream + desserts. Additionally, stop by one of our bar locations for happy hour drink specials and mimosas!
Be sure to come dressed as a fairy or your favorite whimsical creature!
We are no longer accepting vendor applications for this event. However, if you would like to be considered for future event opportunities, please fill out our vendor application!
*Please note: All vendors must fill out our vendor application for safety purposes. We do NOT message you directly asking for money. You will only ever be contacted by a Rockledge Gardens team member via Rockledge Gardens email, our direct Instagram (@rockledgegardens), or Facebook (Rockledge Gardens). To report any suspicious vendor fee request activity, please contact [email protected].
First Fridays this summer!
June through October from 5pm to 9pm.
Sip, stroll, and shop in the Gardens this summer!
Every first Friday of the month from June – October this summer from 5pm to 9PM you can enjoy an evening with dinner specials from Garden Party, sweet treats from Mad Utter, beer + wine (+ non-alcoholic drink options available), plant shopping, workshops, live music, yard games, and music trivia! The perfect summertime date night, family outing, or after-work hangout spot! Please see details for each date below, plus important information at the end.
Join us for happy hour from 5pm to 8pm! You can find our bars inside the red Market building and at our outdoor beer garden in front of the orange building where the Riley Room + Botanical Boutique is located. Enjoy some of our First Friday exclusive drink specials like wine flights, frozen margaritas, and beer floats!
June 7th
Live music: Tomas Lopez – 5pm to 9pm (located on the red Market building porch)
Music Trivia: Disney! – 7pm (located in the Riley Room inside of the orange building)
Workshop: The Seaside Succulent’s Tiny Terrariums – 6pm (located in our large outdoor pavilion)
July 5th
Live music: Hannah Stokes – 5pm to 9pm (located on the red Market building porch)
Music Trivia: 90s Jams – 7pm (located in the Riley Room inside of the orange building)
Workshop: The Seaside Succulent – 6pm (located in our large outdoor pavilion)
* Workshop details and ticket link available soon!
August 2nd
Live music: Tomas Lopez – 5pm to 9pm (located on the red Market building porch)
Music Trivia: Y2K Summer Hits – 7pm (located in the Riley Room inside of the orange building)
Workshop: The Seaside Succulent – 6pm (located in our large outdoor pavilion)
* Workshop details and ticket link available soon!
September 6th
Live music: Hannah Stokes – 5pm to 9pm (located on the red Market building porch)
Music Trivia: Taylor Swift – 7pm (located in the Riley Room inside of the orange building)
Workshop: The Seaside Succulent – 6pm (located in our large outdoor pavilion)
* Workshop details and ticket link available soon!
October 4th
Live music: Tomas Lopez – 5pm to 9pm (located on the red Market building porch)
Music Trivia: Halloween Classics – 7pm (located in the Riley Room inside of the orange building)
Workshop: The Seaside Succulent – 6pm (located in our large outdoor pavilion)
* Workshop details and ticket link available soon!
Please note:
*First Fridays is free and open to the public for anyone to attend! No need for a ticket/RSVP to enter and enjoy. Recommended for all ages, 21+ for alcohol service only.
*Our 6pm Make + Take Workshops hosted by The Seaside Succulent do require a ticket and we highly suggest purchasing them in advanced to secure your spot.
*Our 7pm Music Trivia is free to attend and RSVP is recommended but not required. Music Trivia RSVP does not guarantee a seat, we suggest coming early to snag a spot (especially for larger groups) because this event tends to fill up fast.
Little Bugs Club Summer Camp
Monday, June 3rd – Friday, June 7th
A fun, week-long camp: Monday, June 3rd – Friday, June 7th. Topics will include animal adaptations, insects, fossils, and more!
Join us for a week of fun as we explore nature and science here at the Gardens! We’ll learn how animals adapt to their environment, test some scientific experiments, and finish off the week with our annual water fight and bug-themed party!
On the last day of camp, our on-site plant-based kitchen, Garden Party, will be hosting a special bug-themed party to celebrate our week of camp with snacks and treats!
Activities + ticket include daily crafts, interactive activities, an end-of-the-week water fight, and snacks from the celebratory bug-themed party supplied by Garden Party.
*Little Bugs Activities are ideal for young explorers ages 4-12. $10 discount is available for siblings!
**Camp registration fee includes all activities, crafts, and snacks from end of camp party.
***Activities will run from 10am-3pm, Monday through Friday. Campers should plan to bring a healthy lunch and water bottle each day.
Make + Take: Tiny Terrariums!
Friday, June 7th at 6pm
Create a miniature world of wonder in our tiny terrarium workshop!
Join us for Tiny Terrariums with Leslie from The Seaside Succulent!
Create a miniature world of wonder in our tiny terrarium workshop! We’ll be using preserved moss, ideal for people who love the look of a live plant terrarium but don’t have the time or desire to care for the real thing. Complete your mini landscape with an assortment of pebbles, tiny butterflies, mushrooms, and other fun decorations! Starts at 6pm!
Workshop takes place in the large pavilion at the back (south side) or Rockledge Gardens!
First Fridays this summer: Every first Friday of the month from June – October this summer from 5pm to 9PM you can enjoy an evening with food from Garden Party, dessert from Mad Utter, beer + wine (+ non-alcoholic drink options available), plant shopping without the heat, workshops, live music, yard games, and music trivia! Join us for happy hour from 5pm to 8pm!
Music Trivia Night at Rockledge Gardens!
Friday, June 7th at 7pm
It’s time to name that tune!
Join us for music trivia on First Friday (Every 1st Friday of the month June – October) evenings through Summer. There will be chances to win prizes from Rockledge Gardens for 1st and 2nd place at every game. Starts at 7pm!
*This event is free to attend! RSVP is recommended but not required. RSVP does not guarantee a seat, we suggest coming early to snag a spot (especially for larger groups) because this event tends to fill up fast.
Themes + Dates
- June 7th – Disney Songs
- July 5th – 90s Jams
- August 2nd – Y2K Summer Hits
- September 6th – Taylor Swift
- October 4th – Halloween Edition
Trivia takes place in The Riley Room at Rockledge Gardens at 7pm! (orange building)
First Fridays this summer: Every first Friday of the month from June – October this summer from 5pm to 9PM you can enjoy an evening with food from Garden Party, dessert from Mad Utter, beer + wine (+ non-alcoholic drink options available), plant shopping without the heat, workshops, live music, yard games, and trivia! Join us for happy hour from 5pm to 8pm!
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!
First Fridays – this summer from June through October!
Every first Friday evening of the month we’ll have live music, workshops, trivia, yard games, local vendors, happy hour drink specials, food from Garden Party plant-based kitchen, dessert from Mad Utter Wonderland, + more!
From 5pm to 9pm, the perfect family outing or casual date night in the Gardens!