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    Garden Explorers January: Art in the Outdoors
    Garden Explorers January: Art in the Outdoors
    Saturday, January 13, 2024    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Explorers
    Join us at Olivewood for our January Garden Explorers: Art in the Outdoors taking place on Saturday, January 13th from 9:30AM - 11:30AM. Garden Explorers will be creating art inspired by nature through hands-on activities in our beautiful outdoor garden! Don't miss out on this great opportunity for your Garden Explorers (grades K-6) to spend some time exploring and engaging in our outdoor classroom.
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    Chefcitos January 10am SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos January 10am SOLD OUT
    Saturday, January 13, 2024    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    Join us for a delicious Chefcitos class making brunch together! We will craft up yogurt parfaits with fruit and homemade granola as well as garden veggie egg bites! Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters with us, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen! Register for a spot today.
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    Chefcitos January 1pm SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos January 1pm SOLD OUT
    Saturday, January 13, 2024    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Join us for a delicious Chefcitos class making brunch together! We will craft up yogurt parfaits with fruit and homemade granola as well as garden veggie egg bites! Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters with us, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen! Register for a spot today.
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    SOLD OUT January Handmade Gnocchi Class
    SOLD OUT January Handmade Gnocchi Class
    Saturday, January 20, 2024    
    3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    Back by popular demand! Our fresh butternut squash gnocchi class! Impress your friends with a homemade pasta meal by attending our January Adult Cooking Class. [...]
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    Talls & Smalls February
    Talls & Smalls February
    Friday, February 02, 2024    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Does your little one enjoy nature? Bring them to Olivewood to have a garden adventure! Talls & Smalls is a 1-hour class for children ages 2-5 years with accompanying adult. They'll explore our beautiful gardens, use their senses to smell, taste, see, and listen, and taste a garden snack.
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    Family Cooking Class: Spring Rolls!
    Family Cooking Class: Spring Rolls!
    Saturday, February 03, 2024    
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    • Chefcitos
    • Family Classes
    Since our take & bake family pie class was so popular, we’ve decided to add family classes to our regular roster this year! Join us for garden-to-kitchen fun making fresh spring rolls together. Come try a new recipe, build skills & get hands-on kitchen experience with your kid(s). This class is designed for an adult to attend with a child (grades K-6). However, all ages are welcome to this program.
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    Events on Saturday, January 13, 2024
    Garden Explorers January: Art in the Outdoors
    Garden Explorers January: Art in the Outdoors
    13 Jan 24
    Chefcitos January 10am SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos January 10am SOLD OUT
    13 Jan 24
    Chefcitos January 1pm SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos January 1pm SOLD OUT
    13 Jan 24
    Events on Saturday, January 20, 2024
    SOLD OUT January Handmade Gnocchi Class
    SOLD OUT January Handmade Gnocchi Class
    20 Jan 24
    Events on Friday, February 02, 2024
    Talls & Smalls February
    Talls & Smalls February
    2 Feb 24
    Events on Saturday, February 03, 2024
    Family Cooking Class: Spring Rolls!
    Family Cooking Class: Spring Rolls!
    3 Feb 24
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    • Family Sushi Class – SOLD OUT
      Family Sushi Class - SOLD OUT
      April 30, 2026
      4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (May 1st, 2026)
      Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (May 1st, 2026)
      May 1, 2026
      11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Garden Explorers May: Art in the Outdoors!
      Garden Explorers May: Art in the Outdoors!
      May 9, 2026
      9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Additional Olivewood Gardens Events

Open Gardens & Kitchenistas Market

Join us every third Saturday for our Olivewood Open Garden Public Tours & Kitchenistas® Market, from 10 AM – 12:30 PM.

Public tours begin at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM – stroll through our vibrant gardens, meet our educators, and discover how we’re cultivating health, community, and connection in National City. No registration needed—just bring your curiosity!

Shop & taste: Our Kitchenistas® will be offering their handmade treasures, from flavorful mole tamales and refreshing drinks to unique jewelry, clothing, and artisanal goods. Every purchase supports local women and the preservation of culinary traditions.

Come for the tour, stay for the flavors, colors, and stories that make Olivewood a community gem

Join us on the following dates:

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Saturday, October 18th, 2025

Saturday, November 15th, 2025: Join our annual Holiday Bazaar.   There will be no guided tours on this day.

Saturday, December 20st, 2025

 

 

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Seedling Soirée

Our annual Seedling Soirée gathers San Diego’s finest chefs, vintners, brewers and distillers for an unforgettable evening celebrating our impact and future growth in our beautiful summer garden.

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Holiday Bazaar

Come enjoy the beautiful gardens while you shop from a selection of handcrafted artisanal wares made from Olivewood Kitchenistas® and local small businesses. From a variety of Olivewood-grown plants, gifts for your favorite foodie, Olivewood gear, and locally handcrafted goods, you’ll find the perfect gifts to share with those you love. We will also have some fun, garden games & activities to participate in! 

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Day of Play

A free community event, Day of Play is an outdoor day of fun for families to learn, grow, and make nourishing decisions together. Join us for a day of fun, hands-on nutrition and gardening activities for kids of all ages!

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Contact Us

Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950

Tel: 619.434.4281
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Acknowledging, honoring, and extending gratitude to the Kumeyaay peoples whose land we occupy.

© 2026 Olivewood Gardens. All Rights Reserved.

Tax ID #: 26-1640148

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