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    Chefcitos (December 12th, 2026 - 10AM)
    Chefcitos (December 12th, 2026 - 10AM)
    Saturday, December 12, 2026    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    Warm up with two nourishing twists on comfort food favorites! In this hands-on cooking class, children will make crispy broccoli tots and creamy butternut squash mac and cheese while learning essential kitchen skills and exploring seasonal produce. As they chop, mix, and cook together in our teaching kitchen, they'll build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and discover delicious new ways to enjoy vegetables all winter long. ¡Entra en calor con dos versiones nutritivas de tus platos favoritos de comida casera! En esta clase práctica de cocina, los niños prepararán crujientes bolitas de brócoli y unos cremosos macarrones con queso y calabaza moscada, mientras aprenden habilidades básicas de cocina y descubren los productos de temporada. Mientras cortan, mezclan y cocinan juntos en nuestra cocina didáctica, ganarán confianza en la cocina, practicarán el trabajo en equipo y descubrirán nuevas y deliciosas formas de disfrutar de las verduras durante todo el invierno.
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    Chefcitos (December 12th, 2026 - 1PM)
    Chefcitos (December 12th, 2026 - 1PM)
    Saturday, December 12, 2026    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Warm up with two nourishing twists on comfort food favorites! In this hands-on cooking class, children will make crispy broccoli tots and creamy butternut squash mac and cheese while learning essential kitchen skills and exploring seasonal produce. As they chop, mix, and cook together in our teaching kitchen, they'll build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and discover delicious new ways to enjoy vegetables all winter long. ¡Entra en calor con dos versiones nutritivas de tus platos favoritos de comida casera! En esta clase práctica de cocina, los niños prepararán crujientes bolitas de brócoli y unos cremosos macarrones con queso y calabaza moscada, mientras aprenden habilidades básicas de cocina y descubren los productos de temporada. Mientras cortan, mezclan y cocinan juntos en nuestra cocina didáctica, ganarán confianza en la cocina, practicarán el trabajo en equipo y descubrirán nuevas y deliciosas formas de disfrutar de las verduras durante todo el invierno.
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    Saturday, December 19, 2026    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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    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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    Events on Saturday, December 12, 2026
    Chefcitos (December 12th, 2026 - 10AM)
    Chefcitos (December 12th, 2026 - 10AM)
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    Chefcitos (December 12th, 2026 - 1PM)
    Chefcitos (December 12th, 2026 - 1PM)
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    19 Dec 26
    National City

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      Open Gardens
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Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950

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Acknowledging, honoring, and extending gratitude to the Kumeyaay peoples whose land we occupy.

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