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      • Adult Cooking Classes
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      • Garden Explorers
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      • Girl Scout Programs
      • Adult Gardening Classes
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    • Our Programs
      • Children’s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program
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        • “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
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    • Adventurous Eating: A Healthy Cooking Video Series
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    • Request a Speaker
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    Chefcitos: Taco-Bout A Party! (SOLD OUT)
    Chefcitos: Taco-Bout A Party! (SOLD OUT)
    Saturday, July 09, 2022    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    chefcitos, kid's cooking class, kids, tacos
    Join us for this month's Chefcitos class where we will be creating some delicious tacos using seasonal ingredients from our very own gardens here at Olivewood. We can't have a taco party without homemade guacamole and salsa too! Chefcitos (ages5-14) are encouraged to sign up for a fun Saturday morning with recipes they can take home and share with their families!
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    Olivewood's Grilled Fish Class
    Olivewood's Grilled Fish Class
    Saturday, July 16, 2022    
    3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    adult cooking class, adults, grilled fish class, summer
    San Diego has a rich fishing history & community and we want to honor that with Olivewood's Grilled Fish Class. This class will focus on locally caught, seasonal fish and farm fresh recipes. We'll give you tips on where to source local fish and how to cook it using a grill with great recipes for any summer BBQ!
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    Day of Play 2022
    Day of Play 2022
    Saturday, July 30, 2022    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Day of Play
    day of play, family, kids, outdoor fun
    Join us for Day of Play 2022, a FREE community outdoor event for the whole family to learn, grow, and make nourishing decisions together. In this outdoor day of fun, families will participate in nutrition & gardening activities, take-home crafts, fun, physical activities & games, cooking demonstrations from the "Kitchenistas®", raffle prizes from our sponsors & more!
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    Zero-Waste Series: Dinner
    Zero-Waste Series: Dinner
    Saturday, August 06, 2022    
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    adult cooking class, adults, zero-waste
    What is Zero-Waste Cooking, and how do you do it? Join us in the gardens for our Zero-Waste Cooking Series for a delicious eco-friendly dinner (8/6) followed by a cooking demo (8/20) to learn the recipes and new techniques. With tips and tricks from our expert Adult Nutrition Educator, learn how to transform your kitchen to eliminate waste!
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    Events on Saturday, July 09, 2022
    Chefcitos: Taco-Bout A Party! (SOLD OUT)
    Chefcitos: Taco-Bout A Party! (SOLD OUT)
    9 Jul 22
    Events on Saturday, July 16, 2022
    Olivewood's Grilled Fish Class
    Olivewood's Grilled Fish Class
    16 Jul 22
    Events on Saturday, July 30, 2022
    Day of Play 2022
    Day of Play 2022
    30 Jul 22
    Events on Saturday, August 06, 2022
    Zero-Waste Series: Dinner
    Zero-Waste Series: Dinner
    6 Aug 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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