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    Garden Explorers November: Petal Power
    Garden Explorers November: Petal Power
    Saturday, November 11, 2023    
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    • Garden Explorers
    Garden Explorers! Join us at Olivewood for our Saturday, November 11th from 9AM to 11AM to learn: Petal Power! Garden Explorers (grades K- 6th) will be exploring our garden and learning the science behind flowers and plants! Spaces limited, sign up today!
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    Chefcitos: Cozy Fall Recipes AM SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos: Cozy Fall Recipes AM SOLD OUT
    Saturday, November 11, 2023    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    Students in grades K-6 are invited to join this month’s Chefcitos class to learn cozy fall recipes using seasonal produce in our garden-to-table learning kitchen! This month, students will make spaghetti squash casseroles and baked apples. Send your Chefcitos to Olivewood Gardens to explore new flavors, tools and more. Register today, spots fill quickly.
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    Chefcitos: Cozy Fall Recipes PM SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos: Cozy Fall Recipes PM SOLD OUT
    Saturday, November 11, 2023    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Students in grades K-6 are invited to join this month’s Chefcitos class to learn cozy fall recipes using seasonal produce in our garden-to-table learning kitchen! This month, students will make spaghetti squash casseroles and baked apples. Send your Chefcitos to Olivewood Gardens to explore new flavors, tools and more. Register today, spots fill quickly.
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    Talls & Smalls November
    Talls & Smalls November
    Friday, November 17, 2023    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Talls & Smalls is a 1-hour interactive class for children ages 2-5 years with accompanying adult. Children and an accompanying adult will explore our beautiful gardens, use their senses to smell, see, listen, and taste a garden snack. Thanks to First 5 San Diego this Talls & Smalls class is FREE upon registration!
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    Holiday Bazaar 2023
    Holiday Bazaar 2023
    Saturday, November 18, 2023    
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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    • Holiday Event
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    Shop Small & Support Local! We will have several, local and small business vendors, a plant sale, and a garden-inspired lunch available the day of the event.
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    Events on Saturday, November 11, 2023
    Garden Explorers November: Petal Power
    Garden Explorers November: Petal Power
    11 Nov 23
    Chefcitos: Cozy Fall Recipes AM SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos: Cozy Fall Recipes AM SOLD OUT
    11 Nov 23
    Chefcitos: Cozy Fall Recipes PM SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos: Cozy Fall Recipes PM SOLD OUT
    11 Nov 23
    Events on Friday, November 17, 2023
    Talls & Smalls November
    Talls & Smalls November
    17 Nov 23
    Events on Saturday, November 18, 2023
    Holiday Bazaar 2023
    Holiday Bazaar 2023
    18 Nov 23
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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.

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