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.

Talls & Smalls February

Friday, February 7, 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.

Garden Explorers February: Art in the Outdoors!

Saturday, February 8, 2025   9:30 am - 11:30 am

All K-6th graders, you’re invited on Saturday, February 8th at 9:30 AM for Garden Explorers! This month, we’ll be celebrating love with art in the outdoors! Catch the love bug and sign up today!

Valentine's Day Dinner

Friday, February 14, 2025   5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Celebrate love and togetherness this Valentine’s Day at Olivewood Gardens! Our enchanting garden and historic Noyes House will transform into a magical venue for an unforgettable evening of dining and connection.

What to Expect:
Treat your loved ones—whether it’s your family, mom, best friend, or significant other—to an extraordinary farm-to-table dining experience inside the charming Noyes House.

This year’s event features special guest chef Wilmer Braulio of Kyoto Gift and Sushi, renowned for his mastery of seasonal ingredients and his work with our Culinary High School students. Sushi chef Chef Wilmer will host an exclusive hands-on sushi demonstration before dinner, giving you a unique culinary experience you won’t want to miss!

Don’t wait—tickets are limited and will sell out fast!

Open Gardens

Saturday, February 15, 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.

Talls & Smalls March

Friday, March 7, 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.

Family Gardening Class

Saturday, March 8, 2025   9:30 am - 11:30 am

Garden Explorers is excited to present a Family Gardening class this month! Join us as we spend the morning learning together in the garden. This class is open to families and children in grades K-6. This special class is free, so be sure to reserve your spot today through the link in our bio or online!

Chefcitos March 10am

Saturday, March 8, 2025   10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us this month at Chefcitos for a hands-on adventure in our teaching kitchen. Using fresh garden ingredients, we’ll be learning how to make vegetable sushi rolls and other veggie-filled snacks. We welcome all students in grades K-6 to come build their knife skills and make new friends.

Chefcitos March 1pm

Saturday, March 8, 2025   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join us this month at Chefcitos for a hands-on adventure in our teaching kitchen. Using fresh garden ingredients, we’ll be learning how to make vegetable sushi rolls and other veggie-filled snacks. We welcome all students in grades K-6 to come build their knife skills and make new friends.

Open Gardens

Saturday, March 15, 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, October 18, 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, November 15, 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.