Upcoming Events at Olivewood Gardens

From garden exploration classes for little ones to themed cooking classes for adults to our annual Seedling Soirée, you can find all our upcoming happenings here.

Spring Adventure Day Camp 2025

Thursday, April 3, 2025   9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for an all-day spring program at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center for children K – 6th grade. During this 5 hour Spring Adventure program, your child will participate in hands-on cooking and outdoor science activities in our kitchen and garden classrooms. Space is limited, sign up today!

Talls & Smalls April

Friday, April 4, 2025   11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Do you want your little one to form a love and curiosity around nature? Join us for this month’s Talls and Smalls adventure in the garden! Spend quality time exploring plants, animals and the environment with your little (ages 2-5). We can’t wait to see you! This class is funded in part, for a limited time, by First 5 San Diego.

April Garden Explorers: Bugs in the Garden!

Saturday, April 12, 2025   9:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us on April 12th at 9:30am for a day all about bugs! We will explore bugs in the gardens, learn about entomology, and create our own bugs. This month we are offering a special discount, so sign up today! Open to all children in grades K-6th. We can’t wait to learn with you!

Chefcitos April 12th 10am

Saturday, April 12, 2025   10:00 am - 11:30 am

Does your child want to be involved in the kitchen? Or do they have a hard time trying new foods? Send them to learn new skills and expand their taste buds at our monthly Chefcitos classes! Students in K-6th grade will enjoy a hands-on garden-to-kitchen cooking experience hosted in our teaching kitchen. This month’s recipe line up will feature fun Spring themed snacks using nutritious and delicious ingredients!

Chefcitos April 12th 1pm

Saturday, April 12, 2025   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Does your child want to be involved in the kitchen? Or do they have a hard time trying new foods? Send them to learn new skills and expand their taste buds at our monthly Chefcitos classes! Students in K-6th grade will enjoy a hands-on garden-to-kitchen cooking experience hosted in our teaching kitchen. This month’s recipe line up will feature fun Valentine’s day themed snacks using nutritious and delicious ingredients!

Garden Dinner at Dusk - Spring 2025

Friday, April 18, 2025   5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center for an intimate outdoor dinner in our beautiful gardens at sundown featuring Chef David Settle of Hearth and Harvest. Enjoy delicious and authentic farm-to-table cuisine while connecting with community. Let’s celebrate the season & make memories together that honor our commitment to sustainability, food justice & excellent local food!

Olivewood Plant Sales! April 19th & May 10th

Saturday, April 19, 2025   9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Support Local Youth & Sustainable Agriculture!  Shop fresh vegetables, fruit trees, and ornamentals grown by our High School Sustainable Urban Agriculture Interns! Open to the public—visit us and support the next generation of eco-conscious farmers.

Open Gardens

Saturday, April 19, 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.

Sri Lanka Cooking Class

Saturday, April 19, 2025   3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Foods that Heal, Flavors that Delight: A Cultural Cooking Journey! 

Join us for a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class with guest chef Cham Edussuriya, an integrative health coach and nutrition educator!  Cham will guide us through the art of gut-friendly, seasonal, and culturally diverse dishes, including:

Aromatic Yellow Rice with caramelized onions & cashews
Cabbage Mallung – a coconut-infused spiced side dish
Dal Vada – crispy lentil fritters

Open Gardens

Saturday, May 17, 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.

Seedling Soirée 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025   5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for the much-anticipated Seedling Soirée. This year, we’re not just celebrating our roots, we’re honoring 15 years of growth, impact, and community! Experience a Forage & Feast adventure as you stroll through Olivewood’s lush gardens and indulge in mouth-watering garden-inspired dishes prepared by talented local chefs, Olivewood Kitchenistas, and Garden 2 Kitchen Interns; sip on refreshing garden libations from local drink purveyors, and groove to the sounds of live music. Enjoy a Seated Dessert & Program showcasing our collective impact, and participate in silent and live auctions featuring unique experiences and gifts…all while surrounded by friends who share a love for our vibrant Olivewood community. Don’t wait too long to snag your tickets – this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Garden Dinner at Dusk

Friday, June 20, 2025   5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join chefs Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz from bica for an intimate outdoor dinner in our beautiful gardens at sundown. Enjoy delicious and authentic farm-to-table cuisine while connecting with community. Let’s celebrate the season & make memories together that honor our commitment to sustainability, food justice & excellent local food!

Open Gardens

Saturday, June 21, 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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, July 19, 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.

Garden Dinner at Dusk

Saturday, August 2, 2025   5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join chef Logan Mitchell with Cellar Door of Tablespoon and Coup for an intimate outdoor dinner in our beautiful gardens at sundown. Enjoy delicious and authentic farm-to-table cuisine while connecting with community. Let’s celebrate the season & make memories together that honor our commitment to sustainability, food justice & excellent local food!

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, September 20, 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.

Garden Dinner at Dusk

Saturday, October 4, 2025   5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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.