Join us for our monthly Olivewood Open Garden & Public Tour on the third Saturday of every month: 10 am-12:30 pm. Public tours start at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM, and guests are free to enjoy the garden and invited to learn more about our programs. No registration required.
2025 Open Garden Dates:
Saturday, January 18th
Saturday, February 15th
Saturday, March, 15th
Saturday, April 19th
Saturday, May 17th*Canceled due to the Seedling Soiée
Saturday, June 21th
Saturday, July 19th
Saturday, August 16th
Saturday, September 20th
Saturday, October 18th
Saturday, December 20th
Note: We will not have a Open Gardens Tour on Saturday, November 16th due to our Holiday Bazaar event
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.
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!
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!
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: 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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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. 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
