Upcoming Events at Olivewood Gardens

From garden exploration classes for little ones to themed cooking classes for adults to our annual Seedling Soirée, you can find all our upcoming happenings here.

Talls & Smalls - September 5th, 2025

Friday, September 05, 2025   11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Garden Explorers September: Petal Power!

Saturday, September 13, 2025   9:30 am - 11:30 am

Calling all K-6th graders! Join us for Garden Explorers with Petal Power! Enjoy the colors of the garden, learn the power of flowers, how to protect our pollinators, and creatively design with petals! This hands on education opportunity is happening on Saturday September 13th at 9:30am! Get your spot today!

Chefcitos September 10am - SOLD OUT

Saturday, September 13, 2025   10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us at this month’s Chefcitos class for a garden-to-kitchen cooking experience, open to all K-6th graders! Chefcitos will work together with peers, practice kitchen skills and build confidence in the kitchen while making vegetable dumplings and one of our signature Olivewood dishes, Happy Rice.

Chefcitos September 1pm - SOLD OUT

Saturday, September 13, 2025   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join us at this month’s Chefcitos class for a garden-to-kitchen cooking experience, open to all K-6th graders! Chefcitos will work together with peers, practice kitchen skills and build confidence in the kitchen while making vegetable dumplings and one of our signature Olivewood dishes, Happy Rice.

Open Gardens

Saturday, September 20, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Cooking with Cocineras Tradicionales

Saturday, September 20, 2025   3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Join us for our annual Hispanic Heritage Month Cooking Class Celebration – this year with our very own Cocineras Traditionales Migrantes! Three amazing chefs & Kitchenistas Rocina Lizarraga, Delia Rios & Freida Casas have been working so hard to get certified as traditional cooks from their home regions of Mexico and want to share their knowledge and skills with YOU! All three cooks represent different regions and cultures in Mexico. Rocina represents the southern area of the State of Sinaloa, Delia represents the state of Zacatecas and Freida represents the state of Guerrero. Stay tuned for more to come on the menu and the delicious regional dishes they will share!

Talls and Smalls - October 3rd, 2025

Friday, October 03, 2025   11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.

Garden at Dusk Dinner Series

Saturday, October 04, 2025   5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chefs Tara Monsod, Executive Chef at ANIMAE and Le Coq & Aidan Owens, the Culinary Director of Herb & Wood both from Puffer Malarkey Group for a delightful dinner under the stars. Oddish Wines will be serving up their minimal intervention wines and the good vibes will be set by Group Chat Your Friends. Join us for the last dinner of our 2025 series! Let’s celebrate the season & make memories together that honor our commitment to sustainability, food justice & excellent local food!

Open Gardens

Saturday, October 18, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Talls and Smalls - November 7th, 2025

Friday, November 07, 2025   11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, November 15, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Talls and Smalls - December 5th, 2025

Friday, December 05, 2025   11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, December 20, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, January 17, 2026   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, February 21, 2026   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, March 21, 2026   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, April 18, 2026   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, May 16, 2026   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.