Upcoming Events at Olivewood Gardens

From garden exploration classes for little ones to themed cooking classes for adults to our annual Seedling Soirée, you can find all our upcoming happenings here.

Garden Explorers December: Art in the Outdoors!

Saturday, December 14, 2024   9:30 am - 11:30 am

Garden Explorers! Join us at Olivewood Saturday, December 14th from 9:30AM to 11:30AM to learn: Art in the Outdoors! Garden Explorers (grades K- 6th) will be exploring our garden and discovering nature’s art. Explorers will make festive art projects to bring home!

SOLD OUT: Chefcitos December 10am

Saturday, December 14, 2024   10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us for our annual Chefcitos: Soft Pretzels and Soup! Children in grades K-6 will practice their kitchen skills and adventurous eating in our teaching kitchen while crafting up their very own soft pretzels and soup for dipping!

SOLD OUT: Chefcitos December 1pm

Saturday, December 14, 2024   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join us for our annual Chefcitos: Soft Pretzels and Soup! Children in grades K-6 will practice their kitchen skills and adventurous eating in our teaching kitchen while crafting up their very own soft pretzels and soup for dipping!

Open Gardens

Saturday, December 21, 2024   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

SOLD OUT: Morning Family Baking Class

Saturday, December 21, 2024   10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for our popular annual family baking class: take-and-bake dessert pies! Bring your little loved one and work together to craft a handmade pie that you can take home and serve for the holidays, or just for fun! We will also have pie ready to eat, so you know what you can expect when you bake yours. This class is designed for K-6th graders with an accompanying adult. Each ticket includes a pair (one adult and one child) with the option to add a second child (you will all work together to make one pie). Sign up today to secure your spot!

Afternoon Family Baking Class: Holiday Pie!

Saturday, December 21, 2024   1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Join us for our popular annual family baking class: take-and-bake dessert pies! Bring your little loved one and work together to craft a handmade pie that you can take home and serve for the holidays, or just for fun! We will also have pie ready to eat, so you know what you can expect when you bake yours. This class is designed for K-6th graders with an accompanying adult. Each ticket includes a pair (one adult and one child) with the option to add a second child (you will all work together to make one pie). Sign up today to secure your spot!

Talls & Smalls January

Friday, January 10, 2025   11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for this month’s Talls and Smalls adventure in the garden! Spend time exploring with your little (ages 2-5) by using your five senses together. See what vegetables look like while growing, taste the fruits, smell the herbs, listen to the sounds of wildlife, and of course, feel the dirt in your hands. We can’t wait to see you then! This class is funded in part by First 5 San Diego.

Open Gardens

Saturday, January 18, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, February 15, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, March 15, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, April 19, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, May 17, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, June 21, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, July 19, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, August 16, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, September 20, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, October 18, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Open Gardens

Saturday, November 15, 2025   10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.