Talls & Smalls August – SOLD OUT
Friday, August 01, 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!
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.
Garden at Dusk Dinner Series
Friday, August 01, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm –
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.
Garden Explorers August
Saturday, August 09, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am –
We welcome your k-6th grader to join us for a morning of exploring the gardens, making art in the outdoors, and celebrating summer with flowers, fruits, vegetables, & herbs
Saturday August 9th from 9:30-11:30am Create a Summer Garden with Garden Explorers!
Reserve your spot today!
Chefcitos August: Veggie Tacos!
Saturday, August 09, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am –
Join us this month for a hands-on cooking class in our teaching kitchen, open to all students in grades K-6. Chefcitos will be practicing knife skills, teamwork and adventurous eating by working together to make delicious and nutritious veggie tacos. Of course, we will also make salsas and guacamole for topping!
Chefcitos August: Veggie Tacos!
Saturday, August 09, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –
Join us this month for a hands-on cooking class in our teaching kitchen, open to all students in grades K-6. Chefcitos will be practicing knife skills, teamwork and adventurous eating by working together to make delicious and nutritious veggie tacos. Of course, we will also make salsas and guacamole for topping.
Open Gardens
Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – 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 […]
Open Gardens
Saturday, August 16, 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.
August Grilling Class
Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Grill with Us: Summer Mushroom Cooking Class – Saturday, Aug. 16 at 3:30 PM Join us for our annual summer grilling class at Olivewood Gardens, where we’re putting the spotlight on a plant-based favorite—mushrooms! Perfect for those looking to elevate their BBQ game with bold, flavorful, and umami-rich vegetarian recipes. In this hands-on class, you’ll […]
