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    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Grilled Veggie Pizzas
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Grilled Veggie Pizzas
    Thursday, August 06, 2026    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Chefcitos
    • Family Classes
    Our family cooking classes are back! Join us for the first class of our family cooking class summer series. In this class, we'll be making dough, homemade sauce and chopping garden veggies to create delicious veggie pizzas on the grill together. Join us to connect as a family and learn a new recipe together in the kitchen for hands-on dinner experience! Each ticket includes one adult and one child (K-6th grade).
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    Garden Explorers August: Petal Power!
    Garden Explorers August: Petal Power!
    Saturday, August 08, 2026    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Explorers
    Welcome all K-6th graders to Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center! Join us for a very special Garden Explorers to make crafts and learn about the power of flowers! Bring your curiosity and excitement to prepare for our time in the gardens! Saturday August 8th 9:30am-11:30am, Sign up today!
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    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Garden Veggie Fritters
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Garden Veggie Fritters
    Thursday, August 13, 2026    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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    • Chefcitos
    • Family Classes
    Our family cooking classes are back! Join us in the second class of our summer series. In this class, we'll explore a fun way to include many different veggies on your plate - vegetable fritters with a dip! These are hands-on and often a crowd-pleaser for those who don't always prefer vegetables. This class is an opportunity to connect as a family and learn together in the kitchen while building skills, confidence and adventurous eating habits - plus you'll make a delicious dinner! Each ticket includes one adult and one child (K-6th grade). National City resident price available (must have 91950 zip code).
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    Saturday, August 15, 2026    
    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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    August Garden at Dusk Dinner
    August Garden at Dusk Dinner
    Saturday, August 15, 2026    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Garden Dinner at Dusk
    • Quarterly Dinner Series
    Featuring Chef Adrian Villarreal of Tahona Bar, San Diego Join us for our August Garden at Dusk Dinner at Olivewood Gardens, an unforgettable outdoor dining experience under the stars. This special evening will feature Chef Adrian Villareal of Tahona Bar (San Diego), known for his bold, soulful approach to Mexican cuisine and deep respect for regional flavors and ingredients. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated, garden-inspired menu paired with refreshing beverages, live music, and the magic of dining outdoors in the heart of Olivewood Gardens. This intimate community dinner brings together food lovers, local chefs, and supporters of food justice for a night of connection, culture, and purpose. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out. Reserve your seat early for this one-night-only culinary experience.
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    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Veggie Sushi
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Veggie Sushi
    Thursday, August 20, 2026    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Chefcitos
    • Family Classes
    Our family cooking classes are back! Join us in the third class of our summer series. In this class, we'll make veggie sushi with cucumber salad and edamame! These recipes will be fully hands-on and result in a delicious dinner to enjoy together. This class is an opportunity to connect as a family and learn together in the kitchen while building skills, confidence and adventurous eating habits - plus you'll make a delicious dinner! Each ticket includes one adult and one child (K-6th grade). National City resident price available (must have 91950 zip code).
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    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Veggie Dumplings & Happy Rice
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Veggie Dumplings & Happy Rice
    Thursday, August 27, 2026    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Chefcitos
    • Family Classes
    Our family cooking classes are back! Join us for the final class of our summer series. We'll be making an Olivewood famous recipe - Happy Rice along with vegetable dumplings. Happy Rice is my #1 trick for introducing kids to new vegetables, or re-introducing them to vegetables that they previously haven't liked. It's an easy week-night staple dinner recipe, along with dumplings, which are hands-on and a great thing to prep now and cook later. This class will be a fun way to connect as a family and learn together in the kitchen, building skills and confidence while practicing adventurous eating habits - plus you'll make yourself a delicious dinner! Each ticket includes one adult and one child (K-6th grade).
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    Events on Thursday, August 06, 2026
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Grilled Veggie Pizzas
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Grilled Veggie Pizzas
    6 Aug 26
    Events on Saturday, August 08, 2026
    Garden Explorers August: Petal Power!
    Garden Explorers August: Petal Power!
    8 Aug 26
    Events on Thursday, August 13, 2026
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Garden Veggie Fritters
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Garden Veggie Fritters
    13 Aug 26
    National City
    Events on Saturday, August 15, 2026
    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    15 Aug 26
    National City
    August Garden at Dusk Dinner
    August Garden at Dusk Dinner
    15 Aug 26
    Events on Thursday, August 20, 2026
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Veggie Sushi
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Veggie Sushi
    20 Aug 26
    Events on Thursday, August 27, 2026
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Veggie Dumplings & Happy Rice
    Family Cooking Class Summer Series: Veggie Dumplings & Happy Rice
    27 Aug 26
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      Garden Explorers June How Does your Garden Grow?
      June 13, 2026
      9:30 am - 11:00 am
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      Chefcitos (June 13th, 2026 - 10am)
      June 13, 2026
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
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      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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Contact Us

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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