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    Summer Camp Week 3: Groovy Grapes!🍇
    Summer Camp Week 3: Groovy Grapes!🍇
    Monday, July 06, 2026 - Friday, July 10, 2026    
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Summer Camp
    Join us for a fun and educational summer camp for incoming 1st – 6th graders. Campers will explore nature and food with hands on activities in our teaching garden and kitchen! Each day will feature new and exciting activities, recipes, and fun! Sign up for one day at a time, or for the whole week!
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    Garden Explorers July: All About Bugs!
    Garden Explorers July: All About Bugs!
    Saturday, July 11, 2026    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Explorers
    Attention all K-6th graders! Spring is a wonderful time to visit Olivewood Gardens and learn all about the wonderful world of bugs. In this Garden Explorers class we will learn about pollinators, what food they need, and how our gardens hold an entire network of awesome insects! Come join us on July 11th from 9:30am-11:30am.
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    Saturday, July 18, 2026    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Olivewood Gardens
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    • 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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    Local Fish Cooking Class
    Local Fish Cooking Class
    Saturday, July 18, 2026    
    3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    • Adult Cooking Classes
    Back by popular demand, our Local Seafood Cooking Class returns to Olivewood Gardens! Join us for a hands-on culinary experience celebrating the best of our region's seasonal seafood and garden-fresh produce. Together, we'll prepare a delicious menu featuring a locally sourced seasonal catch (species to be announced), while exploring how to choose sustainable seafood options that support both local fisheries and ocean health. Throughout the class, you'll learn practical tips for selecting, sourcing, and cooking fresh local seafood with confidence. We'll discuss where to find seasonal catches, what to look for when purchasing seafood, and how our food choices impact the environment. Of course, no Olivewood class would be complete without ingredients harvested straight from the garden. You'll enjoy a flavorful meal while connecting with fellow food enthusiasts in our beautiful outdoor setting. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage and your curiosity—this class is equal parts educational and delicious.
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    Summer Camp Week 3: Groovy Grapes!🍇
    Summer Camp Week 3: Groovy Grapes!🍇
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    Garden Explorers July: All About Bugs!
    Garden Explorers July: All About Bugs!
    11 Jul 26
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    18 Jul 26
    National City
    Local Fish Cooking Class
    Local Fish Cooking Class
    18 Jul 26
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    • Garden Explorers June How Does your Garden Grow?
      Garden Explorers June How Does your Garden Grow?
      June 13, 2026
      9:30 am - 11:00 am
    • Chefcitos (June 13th, 2026 – 10am)
      Chefcitos (June 13th, 2026 - 10am)
      June 13, 2026
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos (June 13th, 2026 – 1pm)
      Chefcitos (June 13th, 2026 – 1pm)
      June 13, 2026
      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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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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