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    • History
  • Classes & Programs
    • Our Classes
      • Adult Cooking Classes
      • Chefcitos – Kid’s Cooking Classes
      • Garden Explorers
      • Talls & Smalls in the Garden
      • Girl Scout Programs
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    • Our Programs
      • Children’s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program
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  • Upcoming Events
    • Event Schedule
    • Weekly Produce Stand & Open Garden Tours
    • Seedling Soirée
    • Garden at Dusk Dinner Series-SOLD OUT!
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Day of Play
    • Host Your Event
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    • Recipes
    • Adventurous Eating: A Healthy Cooking Video Series
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    5:00 PM - Seedling Soirée 2022!
    Olivewood Plant Sale!
    Olivewood Plant Sale!
    Saturday, May 07, 2022    
    9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    • Fresh Produce Stand
    • Open House
    • Plant Sale
    high school, mother's day, plant sale
    Join us for the Olivewood Plant Sale to choose from a variety of succulents, hanging flower baskets, and veggie & herb seedlings of all sizes! Perfect for a Mother's Day gift or for your home garden; all plants were propagated from seed or cutting at the gardens by Olivewood high school interns!
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    Chefcitos: Mix it Up with Mediterranean!
    Chefcitos: Mix it Up with Mediterranean!
    Saturday, May 14, 2022    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    chefcitos, kid's cooking class, mediterranean
    We welcome your young ones to join us in person at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for our May Chefcitos class, Mix it Up with Mediterranean! We'll be exploring tastes, textures, and techniques of the Middle East with simple, fresh ingredients for an engaging hands-on class in the kitchen! Chefcitos (ages 5-14) will be chopping, mixing, and dipping to create some delicious recipes that they can take home and share with their families! Join us at Olivewood to cook fun, hands-on & healthy recipes while learning new types of cuisine!
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    Public Tour & Open Garden
    Public Tour & Open Garden
    Saturday, May 21, 2022    
    9:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Tour
    • Open House
    garden tour, open garden, open house, public tour
    Join us for an Olivewood 'Open Garden'! Don't miss a Pop-Up Plant Sale starting at 9AM. We'll have a public tour starting at 10:15AM & 11:15AM, and guests are free to enjoy the gardens and invited to learn more about our programs. No pre-registration required.
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    It's A Picnic Party!
    It's A Picnic Party!
    Saturday, May 21, 2022    
    3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    adult cooking class, adults, picnic party
    National Picnic Day is coming up, so Olivewood is getting ready for our monthly cooking class - It's a Picnic Party! Come to the gardens [...]
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    Seedling Soirée 2022!
    Seedling Soirée 2022!
    Saturday, June 04, 2022    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Seedling Soiree
    fundraiser, gala, seedling soiree
    Join us for a special in-person celebration of Olivewood's impact and future growth! Guests will forage the gardens for Olivewood-inspired cocktails and drinks, while feasting on a delectable spread of tasty eats created by Olivewood Kitchenistas® and local chefs. Roam the garden for hands-on and mission-oriented activities, while we hold a silent auction with fun experiences, gifts, and wares to bid on. Don't forget to stay for the seated dessert & live auction, live music, and dancing!
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    Events on Saturday, May 07, 2022
    Olivewood Plant Sale!
    Olivewood Plant Sale!
    7 May 22
    Events on Saturday, May 14, 2022
    Chefcitos: Mix it Up with Mediterranean!
    Chefcitos: Mix it Up with Mediterranean!
    14 May 22
    Events on Saturday, May 21, 2022
    Public Tour & Open Garden
    Public Tour & Open Garden
    21 May 22
    It's A Picnic Party!
    It's A Picnic Party!
    21 May 22
    Events on Saturday, June 04, 2022
    Seedling Soirée 2022!
    Seedling Soirée 2022!
    4 Jun 22
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    • Talls and Smalls – November 7th, 2025
      Talls and Smalls - November 7th, 2025
      November 7, 2025
      11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Garden Explorers November: 5 Senses
      Garden Explorers November: 5 Senses
      November 8, 2025
      9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos – November 8th, 2025 (10AM) – SOLD OUT
      Chefcitos - November 8th, 2025 (10AM) - SOLD OUT
      November 8, 2025
      10:00 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.

© [Y] Olivewood Gardens. All Rights Reserved.

Tax ID-95-6066250

  • About Us
    ▼
    • Mission, Vision & Core Values
    • Impact & Annual Report
    • Meet Our Board
    • Meet Our Staff
    • History
  • Classes & Programs
    ▼
    • Our Classes
      ▼
      • Adult Cooking Classes
      • Chefcitos – Kid’s Cooking Classes
      • Garden Explorers
      • Talls & Smalls in the Garden
      • Girl Scout Programs
      • Adult Gardening Classes
      • Family Classes
    • Our Programs
      ▼
      • Children’s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program
        ▼
        • Field Trip Program
        • School-Based Program
      • High School Programs
      • Summer Camp
      • Cooking for Salud®
      • Kitchenistas®
        ▼
        • “The Kitchenistas” Documentary
    • Request a Speaker
  • Upcoming Events
    ▼
    • Event Schedule
    • Weekly Produce Stand & Open Garden Tours
    • Seedling Soirée
    • Garden at Dusk Dinner Series-SOLD OUT!
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Day of Play
    • Host Your Event
  • Resources
    ▼
    • Recipes
    • Adventurous Eating: A Healthy Cooking Video Series
    • Gardening Resources
    • Seasonality Chart
    • Resources for Food Justice and Healthy Equity
      ▼
      • Resources to Learn & Inspire Change
    • Request a Speaker
    • Partners
  • Olivewood News
    ▼
    • The Seedling Newsletter
    • In The News
    • Videos
  • Get Involved
    ▼
    • Roots for Health
    • Cultivating the Future Campaign
    • Sign Up to Volunteer
    • Internship Opportunities
    • We Love Our Volunteers!
    • Job Opportunities
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