Ready for some spring cleaning?
The Carleton Terrace Park Association is organizing a neighborhood-wide street sale as a fundraiser for our community dock and shoreline restoration. Multiple homes will participate on the same day, creating one large, organized sale to attract more buyers to the neighborhood.
Details
Date: March 7th, 2026
Rain Date: March 22nd, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Throughout Carleton Terrace
You can participate in the sale in one of three ways:
- Donate items for the sale
- Participate in the sale at your home
- Bring a table/tables and your items to set up along the sidewalk on MacFarland Dr. between Carleton Dr. and Lucerne Dr.
A digital map of all participating homes will be available for shoppers here. Below is an example.
How to Participate
Step 1 — Sign up/Donate
Residents who want to host a sale at their home/along the sidewalk must register by:
Sunday, March 1st
Registration link: https://forms.gle/SUJhpVR6jB9sFz4n6
You’ll be asked to provide:
- Name
- Participation: ‘Sidewalk’ or at ‘Your Home’
- Address for Sale
- Phone
- Optional: categories of items you’ll be selling (kids items, tools, furniture, etc.)
Alternatively, if you’d like to notify us of your participation via email, please provide the above bulleted details in your email so that we know exactly how to add you to the list. Email carletonterraceparkassoc@gmail.com
To Donate items, drop items off at:
2303 MacFarland Drive
March 6th between 4 PM – 5 PM
Alternative drop-off times available—contact us in advance via the Carleton Terrace Park email: carletonterraceparkassoc@gmail.com
Provide 2-3 days and times that will work along with a phone number to reach you.
Please note: Make sure items are clean and ready for sale. Last year some items came with bugs….
Step 2 — Get added to the neighborhood map
All registered homes will:
Be listed on the official yard sale map
Be included in event promotion
Receive a sign with a QR code linking to the printable map (seen below) along with an interactive Google Map. See the map here.
Step 3 — Help Promote the Sale
We’ll be marketing the event as a whole, and you can help increase turnout by sharing standout items and spreading the word.
Send photos of major items (furniture, tools, baby gear, outdoor equipment, electronics, collectibles) to carletonterraceparkassoc@gmail.com with a short description, optional price, and your address. We may feature them in event promotions.
Optional: Post a few items on Facebook Marketplace, local yard sale groups, or Nextdoor.
Include: “Part of the Carleton Terrace Neighborhood Street Sale on March 7th, 9am – 2pm. Multiple homes participating.”
More visibility brings more shoppers into the neighborhood, which benefits every participating home and supports our fundraiser.
Click here to see a more detailed explanation of how you can help promote below.
Step 4 — Prepare for the sale
Participants will:
Set up in their own yard/driveway OR along the sidewalk of MacFarland Dr. between Carleton Dr. and Lucerne Dr.
Price and sell their own items
Optional: Donate a portion of their proceeds to the association to benefit the dock and shoreline restoration project.
Suggested donation: 50% of proceeds
What to Expect
Day-of Expectations for Participating Homes
Set up before start time
Bring your own tables, change, and supplies
Accept cash or digital payments (Venmo/Zelle/etc.) if preferred
Be respectful of neighbors and shared spaces
Remove all unsold items and signage after the event
What Shoppers Will See
To make this feel organized and easy to navigate:
Signs will be posted at neighborhood entrances and main roads
A QR code will link to a live map of participating homes
Each participating house will have a yard sign identifying it as part of the community sale
This helps bring in more traffic and makes it easier for buyers to visit multiple homes.
Tips to Promote the Carleton Terrace Neighborhood Street Sale
To attract more buyers into the neighborhood, we’ll be promoting the event as a whole, featuring some of the best items available. Here’s how you can help in a simple, effective way.
Step 1 — Send Us Photos of Major Items
If you’re selling larger or high-interest items, please share them with the Association so we can include them in event marketing.
Examples:
- Furniture
- Tools
- Baby gear
- Outdoor equipment
- Electronics
- Antiques or collectibles
Email to: carletonterraceparkassoc@gmail.com
Subject line: Street Sale Featured Item
Include:
- 1–3 photos
- Short description
- Price (optional)
- Your address
We may use these in Facebook posts, yard sale listings, and promotional graphics to draw more shoppers into the neighborhood.
Step 2 — Promote Your Sale Locally (Optional but Helpful)
If you’re comfortable doing so, posting a few items yourself can increase turnout.
Best places to post:
- Facebook Marketplace
- Local Facebook yard sale groups
- Nextdoor
- Craigslist
When posting, include this line:
“Part of the Carleton Terrace Neighborhood Street Sale on March 7th, 9am–2pm. Multiple homes participating.”
This helps buyers know there will be many stops in one trip.
Photo Tips for Better Results
- Use natural lighting
- Photograph items from multiple angles
- Clean items before taking pictures
- Include sizes, measurments or brand names when relevant
Why This Matters
The Association will handle signage, advertising, and the neighborhood map.
By sharing standout items and spreading the word, you help bring more shoppers into Carleton Terrace — which benefits every participating home and supports our community fundraiser.
How to Donate Proceeds
Participants are welcome to keep all proceeds from their individual sales. However, if you’d like to support the Carleton Terrace Park Association and ongoing neighborhood improvements, you may choose to donate a portion of your sales. We humbly suggest a donation of 50%, but any amount is appreciated.
Donations can be made via:
Check – Checks can be dropped directly inside of the Park Association mailbox located at the entrance of Carleton Terrace Park (no stamp necessary) or send via USPS to:
Carleton Terrace Park Association Inc.
2060 N. Indian River Drive
Cocoa, FL. 32922
Memo: Street Sale DonationZelle – Use the association email address (carletonterraceparkassoc@gmail.com)
Cash – Cash donations can be requested for pickup by calling/texting Ashley Hall at 321-917-5799. Place cash in an envelope with your name and address written on the envelope. Arrangements will be made for pick up at both parties earliest convenience.
All contributions go directly toward the dock and shoreline restoration project funds.