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    Talls & Smalls October
    Talls & Smalls October
    Friday, October 11, 2024    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Join us this October 11th for another Talls & Smalls adventure in the garden! Children ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult will spend the morning exploring our teaching garden, tasting, and learning together.
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    Garden Explorers: Art in the Outdoors!
    Garden Explorers: Art in the Outdoors!
    Saturday, October 12, 2024    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Explorers
    Join us this October 12th for another Garden Explorers adventure of Art in the Outdoors, Día De Los Muertos themed! Children K-6 grade will spend the morning learning about the origins of the famous calavera catrina, making a yummy garden snack, and having outdoor art fun!
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    Chefcitos October 10am
    Chefcitos October 10am
    Saturday, October 12, 2024    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this month at Chefcitos for a hands-on Halloween themed baking adventure! Students will work together with peers to craft up pumpkin muffins, along with a fun and nutritious fall snack, ‘apple nachos’! This class is open for students in grades K-6 and will focus on skills such as knife safety, teamwork, adventurous eating and more. Sign up today at olivewoodgardens.org to secure your spot in this fun, spooky class! Halloween costumes welcome :)
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    Chefcitos October 1pm
    Chefcitos October 1pm
    Saturday, October 12, 2024    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this month at Chefcitos for a hands-on Halloween themed baking adventure! Students will work together with peers to craft up pumpkin muffins, along with a fun and nutritious fall snack, ‘apple nachos’! This class is open for students in grades K-6 and will focus on skills such as knife safety, teamwork, adventurous eating and more. Sign up today at olivewoodgardens.org to secure your spot in this fun, spooky class! Halloween costumes welcome :)
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    Saturday, October 19, 2024    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Olivewood Gardens
    • Garden Tour
    • Open House
    Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
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    Garden Dinner at Dusk featuring bica
    Garden Dinner at Dusk featuring bica
    Saturday, November 02, 2024    
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Garden Dinner at Dusk
    • Quarterly Dinner Series
    We are so excited to partner with bica and Chefs Charlie Knowles and Manny da Luz and Tami Wong from Wine in Tami Time pouring Ramona Ranch Winery Wine on our re-launch of the Olivewood Garden Dinner at Dusk series. Join us for a magical evening under the stars featuring a delicious hyper local, seasonal meal, drinks, and community - all for a good cause! We are so thrilled to have these amazing partners from bica & Ramona Ranch Winery joining us for this special evening!
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    Events on Friday, October 11, 2024
    Talls & Smalls October
    Talls & Smalls October
    11 Oct 24
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    Garden Explorers: Art in the Outdoors!
    Garden Explorers: Art in the Outdoors!
    12 Oct 24
    Chefcitos October 10am
    Chefcitos October 10am
    12 Oct 24
    Chefcitos October 1pm
    Chefcitos October 1pm
    12 Oct 24
    Events on Saturday, October 19, 2024
    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    19 Oct 24
    National City
    Events on Saturday, November 02, 2024
    Garden Dinner at Dusk featuring bica
    Garden Dinner at Dusk featuring bica
    2 Nov 24
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    • Garden Explorers September: Petal Power!
      Garden Explorers September: Petal Power!
      September 13, 2025
      9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos September 10am – SOLD OUT
      Chefcitos September 10am - SOLD OUT
      September 13, 2025
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos September 1pm – SOLD OUT
      Chefcitos September 1pm - SOLD OUT
      September 13, 2025
      1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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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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    Olivewood Gardens
    2525 N Avenue
    National City, CA 91950

    Tel: 619.434.4281
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  • 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
      • School Garden Teacher Trainings
    • Request a Speaker
  • Upcoming Events
    • Event Schedule
    • Weekly Produce Stand & Open Garden Tours
    • Seedling Soirée
    • Garden at Dusk Dinner Series
    • 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
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    • Cultivating the Future Campaign
    • Sign Up to Volunteer
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    • We Love Our Volunteers!
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    • Mission, Vision & Core Values
    • Impact & Annual Report
    • Meet Our Board
    • Meet Our Staff
    • History
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    • Our Classes
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      • 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
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      • Children’s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program
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        • Field Trip Program
        • School-Based Program
      • High School Programs
      • Summer Camp
      • Cooking for Salud®
      • Kitchenistas®
        ▼
        • “The Kitchenistas” Documentary
      • School Garden Teacher Trainings
    • Request a Speaker
  • Upcoming Events
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    • Event Schedule
    • Weekly Produce Stand & Open Garden Tours
    • Seedling Soirée
    • Garden at Dusk Dinner Series
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Day of Play
    • Host Your Event
  • Resources
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    • Recipes
    • Adventurous Eating: A Healthy Cooking Video Series
    • Gardening Resources
    • Seasonality Chart
    • Resources for Food Justice and Healthy Equity
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      • Resources to Learn & Inspire Change
    • Request a Speaker
    • Partners
  • Olivewood News
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    • The Seedling Newsletter
    • In The News
    • Videos
  • Get Involved
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