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  • 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
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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
  • 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
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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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    Chefcitos: Classics Turned Vegilicious!
    Chefcitos: Classics Turned Vegilicious!
    Saturday, June 11, 2022    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    chefcitos, kid's cooking class
    We welcome your young ones to join us in person at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for our June Chefcitos class, Classics Turned Vegilicious! We'll be exploring some of our favorite tastes, textures and techniques 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 Vegilicious Fettuccine Alfredo & Caesar Salad 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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    Summer Grilling Class
    Summer Grilling Class
    Saturday, June 18, 2022    
    3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    adult cooking class, adults, grilling class, summer
    Summer means outdoor BBQs, grilling, enjoying the longer days and trying new things. Are you ready to get outside and start grilling new and exciting meals? Come join us at the garden for our Summer Grilling Class held in our outdoor kitchen to grill up some seasonal summer favorites, soak in the sunny day, and learn a thing or two!
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    Lunch & Learn with Director of Development, Claire Groebner!
    Lunch & Learn with Director of Development, Claire Groebner!
    Friday, June 24, 2022    
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    • Open House
    adults, lunch and learn
    Join our Director of Development, Claire Groebner for an in-person walking tour of Olivewood Gardens and a sit-down Q & A for an opportunity to learn more about the ins and outs of our programs! Bring your lunch and visit us in the garden to get the insider perspective on exciting things on the horizon, ways we are learning to pivot our services to cater to the needs of our community amidst COVID-19, how you can get involved, and connect personally with our incredible Director of Development! A snack of hummus & fresh veggies will be provided.
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    Events on Saturday, June 04, 2022
    Seedling Soirée 2022!
    Seedling Soirée 2022!
    4 Jun 22
    Events on Saturday, June 11, 2022
    Chefcitos: Classics Turned Vegilicious!
    Chefcitos: Classics Turned Vegilicious!
    11 Jun 22
    Events on Saturday, June 18, 2022
    Summer Grilling Class
    Summer Grilling Class
    18 Jun 22
    Events on Friday, June 24, 2022
    Lunch & Learn with Director of Development, Claire Groebner!
    Lunch & Learn with Director of Development, Claire Groebner!
    24 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
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    • Job Opportunities
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