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    Talls & Smalls 3/1
    Talls & Smalls 3/1
    Friday, March 01, 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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    Garden Explorers March: How Does Your Garden Grow?
    Garden Explorers March: How Does Your Garden Grow?
    Saturday, March 09, 2024    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Garden Explorers! Join us at Olivewood for our Saturday, March 9th from 9:30AM to 11:30AM to learn: How Does Your Garden Grow? Garden Explorers (grades K- 6th) will be exploring our garden and learning how to help plants and flowers grow! Spaces limited, sign up today!
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    Chefcitos March: Sushi! 10am SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos March: Sushi! 10am SOLD OUT
    Saturday, March 09, 2024    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Olivewood Gardens
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this month in Chefcitos for a fun-filled cooking experience! Chefcitos (grade K-6th) will be practicing skills in the kitchen while making some fruit-and-veggie [...]
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    Chefcitos March: Sushi! 1pm SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos March: Sushi! 1pm SOLD OUT
    Saturday, March 09, 2024    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Olivewood Gardens
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this month in Chefcitos for a fun-filled cooking experience! Chefcitos (grade K-6th) will be practicing skills in the kitchen while making some fruit-and-veggie [...]
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    Spring Adventure Program 2024
    Spring Adventure Program 2024
    Wednesday, March 20, 2024    
    9:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    • Garden Explorers
    Join us for a FREE spring program at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center. During this 2.5 hour 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!
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    Talls & Smalls April
    Talls & Smalls April
    Friday, April 05, 2024    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Does your little one enjoy nature and the outdoors? 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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    Garden Explorers April: Petal Power!
    Garden Explorers April: Petal Power!
    Saturday, April 06, 2024    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Explorers
    Garden Explorers! Join us at Olivewood for on Saturday, April 6th from 9:30AM - 11:30AM 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 April 10am: Sushi!
    06 Apr
    Saturday, April 06, 2024    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Join us this month in Chefcitos for a fun-filled cooking experience! Chefcitos (grade K-6th) will be practicing skills in the kitchen while making some fruit-and-veggie sushi! Spaces are limited, sign up today!
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    Chefcitos April 1pm: Sushi!
    06 Apr
    Saturday, April 06, 2024    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Join us this month in Chefcitos for a fun-filled cooking experience! Chefcitos (grade K-6th) will be practicing skills in the kitchen while making some fruit-and-veggie sushi! Spaces are limited, sign up today!
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    Events on Friday, March 01, 2024
    Talls & Smalls 3/1
    Talls & Smalls 3/1
    1 Mar 24
    Events on Saturday, March 09, 2024
    Garden Explorers March: How Does Your Garden Grow?
    Garden Explorers March: How Does Your Garden Grow?
    9 Mar 24
    Chefcitos March: Sushi! 10am SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos March: Sushi! 10am SOLD OUT
    9 Mar 24
    National City
    Chefcitos March: Sushi! 1pm SOLD OUT
    Chefcitos March: Sushi! 1pm SOLD OUT
    9 Mar 24
    National City
    Events on Wednesday, March 20, 2024
    Spring Adventure Program 2024
    Spring Adventure Program 2024
    20 Mar 24
    Events on Friday, April 05, 2024
    Talls & Smalls April
    Talls & Smalls April
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    Events on Saturday, April 06, 2024
    Garden Explorers April: Petal Power!
    Garden Explorers April: Petal Power!
    6 Apr 24
    06 Apr
    Chefcitos April 10am: Sushi!
    6 Apr 24
    06 Apr
    Chefcitos April 1pm: Sushi!
    6 Apr 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
[email protected]

 

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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