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    Sep 09, 2023    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    This Class is sold out. The next Chefcitos will be held on October 14th. Email Kelsey@olivewoodgardens.org to be added to a waitlist.
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    Chefcitos 9/9 - 1PM- SOLD OUT
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    Sep 09, 2023    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Send your mini chef to our September Rice & Rolls Chefcitos class where they’ll be learning how to make fresh spring rolls and an Olivewood signature recipe, Happy Rice! Chefcitos will explore new tools, techniques and flavors in this hands-on cooking class for students in grades K-6th. Sign up today, spots fill quickly.
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    Talls and Smalls September 15th
    Talls and Smalls September 15th
    Sep 15, 2023    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Talls & Smalls is a 1-hour interactive class for children ages 2-5 years with accompanying adult. Children and an accompanying adult will explore our beautiful gardens, use their senses to smell, see, listen, and taste a garden snack. Thanks to First 5 San Diego this Talls & Smalls class is FREE upon registration!
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    Sep 16, 2023    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center
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    Join us for our monthly Olivewood Open Garden & Public Tour on the third Saturday of every month:  10 am-12:30 pm. Public tours start at [...]
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    Family Night: 'The Kitchenistas' Screening
    Family Night: 'The Kitchenistas' Screening
    Sep 30, 2023    
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    Join us on Saturday, September 30th, 6PM - 8PM for this special event celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage and the special community the Olivewood Kitchenistas have created! [...]
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    • Family Night: ‘The Kitchenistas’ Screening
      Family Night: 'The Kitchenistas' Screening
      September 30, 2023
      6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Garden Explorers: How Does Your Garden Grow?
      Garden Explorers: How Does Your Garden Grow?
      October 7, 2023
      9:00 am - 11:00 am
    • Chefcitos October 14th 10AM SOLD OUT
      Chefcitos October 14th 10AM SOLD OUT
      October 14, 2023
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Additional Olivewood Gardens Events

Open Gardens

Join us for our monthly Olivewood Open Garden & Public Tour on the third Saturday of every month:  10 am- 12:30 pm. Public tours start at 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM, and guests are free to enjoy the garden and invited to learn more about our programs. No registration required.  

Join us on the following dates:

Saturday, August 19th 2023

Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Saturday, October 21st, 2023

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Saturday, January 20th, 2024

Saturday, February 17th, 2024

Saturday, March 16th, 2024

Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Saturday, May 18th, 2024

Saturday, June 15, 2024

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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
    info@olivewoodgardens.org

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  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision & Core Values
    • Impact & Annual Report
    • Meet Our Board
    • Meet Our Staff
    • History/ICF
  • Classes & Programs
    • Our Classes
      • Adult Cooking Classes
      • Chefcitos – Kid’s Cooking Classes
      • Garden Explorers
      • Talls & Smalls in the Garden
      • Girl Scout Programs
      • Adult Gardening Classes
    • Our Programs
      • Children’s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program
        • Field Trip Program
        • School-Based Program
      • High School Programs
      • Cooking for Salud®
      • Kitchenistas®
        • “The Kitchenistas” Documentary
      • School Garden Teacher Trainings
    • Request a Speaker
  • Upcoming Events
    • Event Schedule
    • Produce Stand & Open Gardens
    • Seedling Soirée
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Day of Play
    • Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
  • Resources
    • Adventurous Eating: A Healthy Cooking Video Series
    • Recipes
    • Gardening Resources
    • Resources for Resilience
      • Food Distribution & Financial Assistance Programs
      • Information & Resources for Kids & Families
      • Business Assistance & Resources for Farmers
    • Resources for Food Justice and Healthy Equity
      • Resources to Learn & Inspire Change
    • Partners
  • Olivewood News
    • The Seedling Newsletter
    • In The News
    • Videos
  • Get Involved
    • Cultivating the Future Campaign
      • Donate to ‘Cultivating The Future’
    • We Love Our Volunteers!
    • Sign Up to Volunteer
    • Roots for Health
    • Internship Opportunities
    • Job Opportunities
  • About Us
    ▼
    • Mission, Vision & Core Values
    • Impact & Annual Report
    • Meet Our Board
    • Meet Our Staff
    • History/ICF
  • Classes & Programs
    ▼
    • Our Classes
      ▼
      • Adult Cooking Classes
      • Chefcitos – Kid’s Cooking Classes
      • Garden Explorers
      • Talls & Smalls in the Garden
      • Girl Scout Programs
      • Adult Gardening Classes
    • Our Programs
      ▼
      • Children’s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program
        ▼
        • Field Trip Program
        • School-Based Program
      • High School Programs
      • Cooking for Salud®
      • Kitchenistas®
        ▼
        • “The Kitchenistas” Documentary
      • School Garden Teacher Trainings
    • Request a Speaker
  • Upcoming Events
    ▼
    • Event Schedule
    • Produce Stand & Open Gardens
    • Seedling Soirée
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Day of Play
    • Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
  • Resources
    ▼
    • Adventurous Eating: A Healthy Cooking Video Series
    • Recipes
    • Gardening Resources
    • Resources for Resilience
      ▼
      • Food Distribution & Financial Assistance Programs
      • Information & Resources for Kids & Families
      • Business Assistance & Resources for Farmers
    • Resources for Food Justice and Healthy Equity
      ▼
      • Resources to Learn & Inspire Change
    • Partners
  • Olivewood News
    ▼
    • The Seedling Newsletter
    • In The News
    • Videos
  • Get Involved
    ▼
    • Cultivating the Future Campaign
      ▼
      • Donate to ‘Cultivating The Future’
    • We Love Our Volunteers!
    • Sign Up to Volunteer
    • Roots for Health
    • Internship Opportunities
    • Job Opportunities
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