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Talls and Smalls - October 3rd, 2025 - Friday, October 03, 2025 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Talls and Smalls - November 7th, 2025 - Friday, November 07, 2025 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Talls and Smalls - December 5th, 2025 - Friday, December 05, 2025 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Garden Explorers July: Senses!

Saturday, July 12, 2025

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Garden Explorers

Celebrate Summer with sunflower Senses in the Garden! This month, our Garden Explorers will embark on a sensory adventure—seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching the vibrant life in our garden. From curious critters to fragrant flowers and juicy fruits, nature will come alive in exciting new ways. Sign up your K–6th grader today for a day full of discovery, fun, and outdoor exploration!

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Chefcitos July: Pizza Party! 10am

Saturday, July 12, 2025

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Chefcitos

Join us this month for another garden-based cooking adventure! Chefcitos will: harvest from our garden bake garden veggie pizzas blend refreshing summer smoothies & work collaboratively with new friends! Spots fill quickly - register today!

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Family Gardening Class

Saturday, July 12, 2025

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Family Classes

Garden Explorers

Looking to get the whole family outside, enjoying the sun and exploring the plants? In July we’re offering a Family Gardening Class! From soil to seeds and fruit to harvest, bring the whole family for a hands-on day of learning to grow a garden! Reserve your spot today!

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Open Gardens

Saturday, July 19, 2025

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Olivewood Gardens

Garden Tour

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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Local Catch: Poke Class

Saturday, July 19, 2025

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Adult Cooking Classes

Our Local Catch Poke Class takes place this Saturday, July 19th, from 3:30pm to 6pm. Emily Miller (@fishfulfuture) and Dr. Simona Augyte from California Sea Grant will be guest instructors to guide you through a recipe from the new cookbook San Diego Seafood: Then & Now (@discovercaseafood). We will be using tuna, opah, or yellowtail, depending on what's available from our fishermen this week, and Dr. Augyte will be blessing us with fresh ogo, an edible seaweed commonly used in traditional poke recipes - which she has been cultivating as part of her work as Aquaculture Specialist for CA Sea Grant (@caseagrant). Come and learn about the unique importance of San Diego seafood while getting hands-on with these special ingredients!

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Day of Play 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Day of Play

Join us for Day of Play, a FREE, family-friendly celebration of gardening, cooking, and community! This interactive outdoor event features hands-on activities for all ages—dig in the garden, whip up healthy recipes, and explore the natural world together. Hosted by Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center and our incredible community partners, this event is all about learning through play, making healthy choices, and connecting with nature. Don’t miss this day of fun, food, and family—let’s grow healthy together!

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Talls & Smalls August - SOLD OUT

Friday, August 01, 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! story time a farm-to-table snack a visit to one of our critters & time exploring the garden while tasting and learning together! 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 at Dusk Dinner Series

Friday, August 01, 2025

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Garden Dinner at Dusk

Quarterly Dinner Series

Garden at Dusk Dinner: A Summer Celebration Join us on Friday, August 1, 2025 for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Olivewood Gardens. We're thrilled to welcome back Chefs Charlie Knowles and Manny da Luz and team of bica for our Garden at Dusk Dinner summer event—an intimate outdoor dining experience that blends seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine with community and purpose. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted meal paired with wine from Oddish Wine. Reserve your seat and support a healthier, more connected community. All proceeds support Olivewood’s free and low-cost community programs centered on food education, environmental stewardship, and advocacy.

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Events on Saturday, July 12, 2025

Garden Explorers July: Senses!

12 Jul 25

Chefcitos July: Pizza Party! 10am

12 Jul 25

Family Gardening Class

12 Jul 25

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Events on Saturday, July 19, 2025

Open Gardens

19 Jul 25

National City

Local Catch: Poke Class

19 Jul 25

Events on Saturday, July 26, 2025

Day of Play 2025

26 Jul 25

Events on Friday, August 01, 2025

Talls & Smalls August - SOLD OUT

1 Aug 25

Garden at Dusk Dinner Series

1 Aug 25
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- Talls and Smalls – October 3rd, 2025
  
  Talls and Smalls - October 3rd, 2025
  
  October 3, 2025
  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Garden at Dusk Dinner Series-SOLD OUT
  
  Garden at Dusk Dinner Series-SOLD OUT
  
  October 4, 2025
  5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
  
  Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
  
  October 11, 2025
  9:30 am - 11:30 am
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