Olivewood Gardens

commissioner | October 14, 2019

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2525 N Avenue
National City
CA

91950
United States

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9:30 AM - Garden Explorers September: How Does Your Garden Grow?

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Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (9/4/26)

Friday, September 04, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Talls & Smalls

Come join us for a morning in the garden exploring plants, bugs and more. Our outdoor adventure will include story time, a farm-to-table snack and exploration on our 8-acre garden property. Join us to spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits. Ven a pasar una mañana con nosotros en el jardín descubriendo plantas, insectos y mucho más. Nuestra aventura al aire libre incluirá un rato de cuentos, una merienda con productos de la huerta y un recorrido por nuestro jardín de 8 acres. Acompáñanos para disfrutar de un rato especial en la naturaleza con tu pequeño, al tiempo que fomentas el amor por el medio ambiente y unos hábitos alimenticios aventureros.

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Garden Explorers September: How Does Your Garden Grow?

Saturday, September 12, 2026

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Garden Explorers

As summer winds down and the weather shifts to fall, the garden undergoes a series of changes! In this program focused on teaching kids how to grow a garden, your little one will participate in an exciting and interactive garden explorers class where participants will explore Olivewood, do a few gardening activities and enjoy a garden snack and craft! Sign your little one up today to spend some quality time outdoors in nature with other explorers!

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Chefcitos (September 12th, 2026 - 10AM) - sold out

Saturday, September 12, 2026

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Chefcitos

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids will harvest fresh veggies from the garden, fire up the grill to make their own delicious veggie pizzas, and discover the joy of cooking together. Along the way, they'll build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and develop adventurous eating habits by trying fresh, seasonal ingredients they helped pick and prepare! Acompáñanos en una divertida aventura culinaria en la que los niños recogerán verduras frescas del huerto, encenderán la barbacoa para preparar sus propias y deliciosas pizzas vegetarianas y descubrirán la alegría de cocinar juntos. Además, ganarán confianza en la cocina, practicarán el trabajo en equipo y desarrollarán hábitos alimenticios más atrevidos al probar ingredientes frescos de temporada que ellos mismos han ayudado a recoger y preparar.

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Chefcitos (September 12th, 2026 - 1PM) - sold out

Saturday, September 12, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Chefcitos

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids will harvest fresh veggies from the garden, fire up the grill to make their own delicious veggie pizzas, and discover the joy of cooking together. Along the way, they'll build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and develop adventurous eating habits by trying fresh, seasonal ingredients they helped pick and prepare! Acompáñanos en una divertida aventura culinaria en la que los niños recogerán verduras frescas del huerto, encenderán la barbacoa para preparar sus propias y deliciosas pizzas vegetarianas y descubrirán la alegría de cocinar juntos. Además, ganarán confianza en la cocina, practicarán el trabajo en equipo y desarrollarán hábitos alimenticios más atrevidos al probar ingredientes frescos de temporada que ellos mismos han ayudado a recoger y preparar.

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Open Gardens

Saturday, September 19, 2026

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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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Saturday, September 19, 2026

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Adult Cooking Classes

Join former Olivewood intern and Masienda Vice President of Operations, Selina Pino, for a hands-on cooking class exploring the ancient art of nixtamalization. Selina is also the creator of Olivewood's beloved Cauliflower Ceviche recipe, developed during her 2012 internship and still featured in our programming today. Learn how dried corn is transformed into hominy and masa before making a delicious vegetarian pozole from scratch while exploring the rich history and tradition behind one of Mexico's most important culinary techniques.

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Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (10/2/26)

Friday, October 02, 2026

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Talls & Smalls

Come join us for a morning in the garden exploring plants, bugs and more. Our outdoor adventure will include story time, a farm-to-table snack and exploration on our 8-acre garden property. Join us to spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits. Ven a pasar una mañana con nosotros en el jardín descubriendo plantas, insectos y mucho más. Nuestra aventura al aire libre incluirá un rato de cuentos, una merienda con productos de la huerta y un recorrido por nuestro jardín de 8 acres. Acompáñanos para disfrutar de un rato especial en la naturaleza con tu pequeño, al tiempo que fomentas el amor por el medio ambiente y unos hábitos alimenticios aventureros.

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Events on Friday, September 04, 2026

Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (9/4/26)

4 Sep 26

Events on Saturday, September 12, 2026

Garden Explorers September: How Does Your Garden Grow?

12 Sep 26

Chefcitos (September 12th, 2026 - 10AM) - sold out

12 Sep 26

Chefcitos (September 12th, 2026 - 1PM) - sold out

12 Sep 26

Events on Saturday, September 19, 2026

Open Gardens

19 Sep 26

National City

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

19 Sep 26

Events on Friday, October 02, 2026

Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (10/2/26)

2 Oct 26
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- Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (11/6/26) featuring local author: Susan Frazee
  
  Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (11/6/26) featuring local author: Susan Frazee
  
  November 6, 2026
  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Fall Day Camp- November 11th (Veterans Day)🌽
  
  Fall Day Camp- November 11th (Veterans Day)🌽
  
  November 11, 2026
  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Garden Explorers November: Exploring Through the Senses
  
  Garden Explorers November: Exploring Through the Senses
  
  November 14, 2026
  9:30 am - 11:30 am
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