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    Talls and Smalls - December 5th, 2025
    Talls and Smalls - December 5th, 2025
    Friday, December 05, 2025    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Did you know that outdoor play has long-lasting benefits for both children and adults? Join us this month for Talls and Smalls, an outdoor adventure in the garden for ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult! Activities include: story time, a farm-to-table snack, a visit to one of our critters & time exploring the garden while tasting and learning together! Come spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits.
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    Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors
    Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors
    Saturday, December 13, 2025    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Explorers
    We welcome your k-6th grader to join us for a morning of exploring the gardens, creating art in the outdoors, and celebrating the season of winter with vegetables & herbs
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    Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (10AM) - SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (10AM) - SOLD OUT
    Saturday, December 13, 2025    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this month at Chefcitos for a very cozy cooking class. Chefcitos will craft up homemade soft pretzels and garden veggie soup! We hope to see you there! // ¡Acompáñanos este mes en Chefcitos para una mucha acogedora clase de cocina! ¡Chefcitos preparará pretzels suaves y sopa de verduras de la huerta! ¡Esperamos verte allí!
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    Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (1PM)
    Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (1PM)
    Saturday, December 13, 2025    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this month at Chefcitos for a very cozy cooking class. Chefcitos will craft up homemade soft pretzels and garden veggie soup! We hope to see you there! // ¡Acompáñanos este mes en Chefcitos para una mucha acogedora clase de cocina! ¡Chefcitos preparará pretzels suaves y sopa de verduras de la huerta! ¡Esperamos verte allí!
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    Saturday, December 20, 2025    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Olivewood Gardens
    • Garden Tour
    • Holiday Event
    • Open House
    Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
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    Family Pie Class (AM) - SOLD OUT
    Family Pie Class (AM) - SOLD OUT
    Saturday, December 20, 2025    
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    • Chefcitos
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    • Family Event
    Join us for our popular annual family baking class: take-and-bake dessert pies! Bring your little loved one and work together to craft a handmade pie that you can take home and serve for the holidays, or just for fun! We will also have pie ready to eat, so you know what you can expect when you bake yours. This class is designed for K-6th graders with an accompanying adult. Each ticket includes a pair (one adult and one child) with the option to add a second child (you will all work together to make one pie). Sign up today to secure your spot!
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    Family Pie Class (PM) - SOLD OUT
    Family Pie Class (PM) - SOLD OUT
    Saturday, December 20, 2025    
    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    • Chefcitos
    • Family Classes
    • Family Event
    Join us for our popular annual family baking class: take-and-bake dessert pies! Bring your little loved one and work together to craft a handmade pie that you can take home and serve for the holidays, or just for fun! We will also have pie ready to eat, so you know what you can expect when you bake yours. This class is designed for K-6th graders with an accompanying adult. Each ticket includes a pair (one adult and one child) with the option to add a second child (you will all work together to make one pie). Sign up today to secure your spot!
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    Talls and Smalls - December 5th, 2025
    Talls and Smalls - December 5th, 2025
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    Events on Saturday, December 13, 2025
    Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors
    Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors
    13 Dec 25
    Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (10AM) - SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (10AM) - SOLD OUT
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    Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (1PM)
    Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (1PM)
    13 Dec 25
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    20 Dec 25
    National City
    Family Pie Class (AM) - SOLD OUT
    Family Pie Class (AM) - SOLD OUT
    20 Dec 25
    Family Pie Class (PM) - SOLD OUT
    Family Pie Class (PM) - SOLD OUT
    20 Dec 25
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    • Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors
      Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors
      December 13, 2025
      9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos – December 13th, 2025 (10AM) – SOLD OUT
      Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (10AM) - SOLD OUT
      December 13, 2025
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos – December 13th, 2025 (1PM)
      Chefcitos - December 13th, 2025 (1PM)
      December 13, 2025
      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Additional Olivewood Gardens Events

Open Gardens & Kitchenistas Market

Join us every third Saturday for our Olivewood Open Garden Public Tours & Kitchenistas® Market, from 10 AM – 12:30 PM.

Public tours begin at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM – stroll through our vibrant gardens, meet our educators, and discover how we’re cultivating health, community, and connection in National City. No registration needed—just bring your curiosity!

Shop & taste: Our Kitchenistas® will be offering their handmade treasures, from flavorful mole tamales and refreshing drinks to unique jewelry, clothing, and artisanal goods. Every purchase supports local women and the preservation of culinary traditions.

Come for the tour, stay for the flavors, colors, and stories that make Olivewood a community gem

Join us on the following dates:

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Saturday, October 18th, 2025

Saturday, November 15th, 2025: Join our annual Holiday Bazaar.   There will be no guided tours on this day.

Saturday, December 20st, 2025

 

 

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Seedling Soirée

Our annual Seedling Soirée gathers San Diego’s finest chefs, vintners, brewers and distillers for an unforgettable evening celebrating our impact and future growth in our beautiful summer garden.

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Holiday Bazaar

Come enjoy the beautiful gardens while you shop from a selection of handcrafted artisanal wares made from Olivewood Kitchenistas® and local small businesses. From a variety of Olivewood-grown plants, gifts for your favorite foodie, Olivewood gear, and locally handcrafted goods, you’ll find the perfect gifts to share with those you love. We will also have some fun, garden games & activities to participate in! 

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Day of Play

A free community event, Day of Play is an outdoor day of fun for families to learn, grow, and make nourishing decisions together. Join us for a day of fun, hands-on nutrition and gardening activities for kids of all ages!

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Contact Us

Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950

Tel: 619.434.4281
[email protected]

Acknowledging, honoring, and extending gratitude to the Kumeyaay peoples whose land we occupy.

© [Y] Olivewood Gardens. All Rights Reserved.

Tax ID #: 26-1640148

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