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    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (10/2/26)
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (10/2/26)
    Friday, October 02, 2026    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Come join us for a morning in the garden exploring plants, bugs and more. Our outdoor adventure will include story time, a farm-to-table snack and exploration on our 8-acre garden property. Join us to spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits. Ven a pasar una mañana con nosotros en el jardín descubriendo plantas, insectos y mucho más. Nuestra aventura al aire libre incluirá un rato de cuentos, una merienda con productos de la huerta y un recorrido por nuestro jardín de 8 acres. Acompáñanos para disfrutar de un rato especial en la naturaleza con tu pequeño, al tiempo que fomentas el amor por el medio ambiente y unos hábitos alimenticios aventureros.
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    Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
    Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
    Saturday, October 10, 2026    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Explorers
    Welcoming all K-6th graders to Olivewood Gardens. Our gardens are filled with fall goodies and lots of little insects! Sign your little one up for a morning of bug hunting and exploration! Saturday, October 10th, 9:30am-11:30am. Sign up online or with the link in our bio!
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    Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 – 10AM) - sold out
    Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 – 10AM) - sold out
    Saturday, October 10, 2026    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    Join us for a flavorful celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as we prepare two beloved street food favorites: esquites and Olivewood's take on 'tostilocos'! Participants will explore fresh ingredients and learn hands-on cooking techniques behind these vibrant recipes. Through cooking together, kids will build kitchen confidence, expand their palates, and celebrate the rich flavors and diversity of Hispanic cuisine in a fun, interactive environment. ¡Acompáñanos en una sabrosa celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana mientras preparamos dos de los platos callejeros más populares: los esquites y la versión de Olivewood de los «tostilocos»! Los participantes descubrirán ingredientes frescos y aprenderán de forma práctica las técnicas culinarias que hay detrás de estas recetas llenas de color. Al cocinar juntos, los niños ganarán confianza en la cocina, ampliarán sus horizontes gastronómicos y celebrarán los ricos sabores y la diversidad de la cocina hispana en un ambiente divertido e interactivo.
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    Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 - 1PM) - sold out
    Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 - 1PM) - sold out
    Saturday, October 10, 2026    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Join us for a flavorful celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as we prepare two beloved street food favorites: esquites and Olivewood's take on 'tostilocos'! Participants will explore fresh ingredients and learn hands-on cooking techniques behind these vibrant recipes. Through cooking together, kids will build kitchen confidence, expand their palates, and celebrate the rich flavors and diversity of Hispanic cuisine in a fun, interactive environment. ¡Acompáñanos en una sabrosa celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana mientras preparamos dos de los platos callejeros más populares: los esquites y la versión de Olivewood de los «tostilocos»! Los participantes descubrirán ingredientes frescos y aprenderán de forma práctica las técnicas culinarias que hay detrás de estas recetas llenas de color. Al cocinar juntos, los niños ganarán confianza en la cocina, ampliarán sus horizontes gastronómicos y celebrarán los ricos sabores y la diversidad de la cocina hispana en un ambiente divertido e interactivo.
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    Saturday, October 17, 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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    Garden Dinner at Dusk-October
    Garden Dinner at Dusk-October
    Saturday, October 17, 2026    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Garden Dinner at Dusk
    • Quarterly Dinner Series
    Join us at Olivewood Gardens for a Garden at Dusk Dinner with Chef Francesca Marjan Pourfard, whose Persian-inspired, open-fire cooking highlights the best of the season—paired with drinks, music, and a stunning garden atmosphere.
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    Events on Friday, October 02, 2026
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (10/2/26)
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (10/2/26)
    2 Oct 26
    Events on Saturday, October 10, 2026
    Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
    Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
    10 Oct 26
    Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 – 10AM) - sold out
    Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 – 10AM) - sold out
    10 Oct 26
    Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 - 1PM) - sold out
    Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 - 1PM) - sold out
    10 Oct 26
    Events on Saturday, October 17, 2026
    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    17 Oct 26
    National City
    Garden Dinner at Dusk-October
    Garden Dinner at Dusk-October
    17 Oct 26
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    • Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
      Garden Explorers October: All About Bugs!
      October 10, 2026
      9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 – 10AM) – sold out
      Chefcitos (October 10th, 2026 – 10AM) - sold out
      October 10, 2026
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
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