Upcoming Events

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.

Back by popular demand, our Local Seafood Cooking Class returns to Olivewood Gardens!

Join us for a hands-on culinary experience celebrating the best of our region’s seasonal seafood and garden-fresh produce. Together, we’ll prepare a delicious menu featuring a locally sourced seasonal catch (species to be announced), while exploring how to choose sustainable seafood options that support both local fisheries and ocean health.

Throughout the class, you’ll learn practical tips for selecting, sourcing, and cooking fresh local seafood with confidence. We’ll discuss where to find seasonal catches, what to look for when purchasing seafood, and how our food choices impact the environment.

Of course, no Olivewood class would be complete without ingredients harvested straight from the garden. You’ll enjoy a flavorful meal while connecting with fellow food enthusiasts in our beautiful outdoor setting.

Feel free to bring your favorite beverage and your curiosity—this class is equal parts educational and delicious.

Join us for Day of Play on Saturday July 25th from 10am – 1pm for a FREE family-friendly event where learning, growing, and making healthy choices come to life! This year, we’re excited to offer even more hands-on gardening and cooking activities, brought to you by Olivewood Gardens and our amazing community partners. Get ready for a day filled with interactive fun, outdoor exploration, and inspiration for the whole family!

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 Villarreal 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).

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!

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.