Upcoming Events

Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a free community clean up day. Help prepare the garden for the upcoming Seedling Soirée through weeding, mulching, and general garden care.

Come spend the morning outdoors, support the garden, and help us get ready for one of our favorite event of the season!

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.

Hey K-6th graders! Do you know how your garden grows?! Well join us at Olivewood Gardens for a super awesome summer Garden Explorers to put your gardening skills to the test! Sign up for a morning of outdoor exploration, art creation, and snack sensations! Saturday, June 13th from 9:30am-11:30am. Sign up today!

Join us this June for a seasonal hands-on cooking class! Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen! Register for a spot today, spaces are limited. | ¡Acompáñanos este mes de junio en un taller práctico de cocina de temporada! Invitamos a los niños de infantil a 6.º de primaria a que se atrevan a probar nuevos sabores, aprendan técnicas culinarias y ganen confianza en la cocina. Inscríbete hoy mismo, las plazas son limitadas.

Join us this June for a seasonal hands-on cooking class! Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen! Register for a spot today, spaces are limited. | ¡Acompáñanos este mes de junio en un taller práctico de cocina de temporada! Invitamos a los niños de infantil a 6.º de primaria a que se atrevan a probar nuevos sabores, aprendan técnicas culinarias y ganen confianza en la cocina. Inscríbete hoy mismo, las plazas son limitadas.

Join us for a fun and educational summer camp for incoming 1st – 6th graders. Campers will explore nature and food with hands on activities in our teaching garden and kitchen! Each day will feature new and exciting activities, recipes, and fun! Sign up for one day at a time, or for the whole week!

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 a fun and educational summer camp for incoming 1st – 6th graders. Campers will explore nature and food with hands on activities in our teaching garden and kitchen! Each day will feature new and exciting activities, recipes, and fun! Sign up for one day at a time, or for the whole week!

Join us for a fun and educational summer camp for incoming 1st – 6th graders. Campers will explore nature and food with hands on activities in our teaching garden and kitchen! Each day will feature new and exciting activities, recipes, and fun! Sign up for one day at a time, or for the whole week!

Attention all K-6th graders! Spring is a wonderful time to visit Olivewood Gardens and learn all about the wonderful world of bugs. In this Garden Explorers class we will learn about pollinators, what food they need, and how our gardens hold an entire network of awesome insects! Come join us on July 11th from 9:30am-11:30am.

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 family cooking classes are back! Join us for the first class of our family cooking class summer series. In this class, we’ll be making dough, homemade sauce and chopping garden veggies to create delicious veggie pizzas on the grill together. Join us to connect as a family and learn a new recipe together in the kitchen for hands-on dinner experience! Each ticket includes one adult and one child (K-6th grade).

Welcome all K-6th graders to Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center! Join us for a very special Garden Explorers to make crafts and learn about the power of flowers! Bring your curiosity and excitement to prepare for our time in the gardens! Saturday August 8th 9:30am-11:30am, Sign up today!

Our family cooking classes are back! Join us in the second class of our summer series. In this class, we’ll explore a fun way to include many different veggies on your plate – vegetable fritters with a dip! These are hands-on and often a crowd-pleaser for those who don’t always prefer vegetables. This class is an opportunity to connect as a family and learn together in the kitchen while building skills, confidence and adventurous eating habits – plus you’ll make a delicious dinner! Each ticket includes one adult and one child (K-6th grade). National City resident price available (must have 91950 zip code).

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.

Featuring Chef Adrian Villareal of Tahona Bar, San Diego

Join us for our August Garden at Dusk Dinner at Olivewood Gardens, an unforgettable outdoor dining experience under the stars. This special evening will feature Chef Adrian Villareal of Tahona Bar (San Diego), known for his bold, soulful approach to Mexican cuisine and deep respect for regional flavors and ingredients.

Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated, garden-inspired menu paired with refreshing beverages, live music, and the magic of dining outdoors in the heart of Olivewood Gardens. This intimate community dinner brings together food lovers, local chefs, and supporters of food justice for a night of connection, culture, and purpose. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out. Reserve your seat early for this one-night-only culinary experience.

Our family cooking classes are back! Join us in the third class of our summer series. In this class, we’ll make veggie sushi with cucumber salad and edamame! These recipes will be fully hands-on and result in a delicious dinner to enjoy together. This class is an opportunity to connect as a family and learn together in the kitchen while building skills, confidence and adventurous eating habits – plus you’ll make a delicious dinner! Each ticket includes one adult and one child (K-6th grade). National City resident price available (must have 91950 zip code).

Our family cooking classes are back! Join us for the final class of our summer series. We’ll be making an Olivewood famous recipe – Happy Rice along with vegetable dumplings. Happy Rice is my #1 trick for introducing kids to new vegetables, or re-introducing them to vegetables that they previously haven’t liked. It’s an easy week-night staple dinner recipe, along with dumplings, which are hands-on and a great thing to prep now and cook later. This class will be a fun way to connect as a family and learn together in the kitchen, building skills and confidence while practicing adventurous eating habits – plus you’ll make yourself a delicious dinner! Each ticket includes one adult and one child (K-6th grade).