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    Spring Day Camp- March 30th
    Spring Day Camp- March 30th
    Monday, March 30, 2026    
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Spring into learning! 🌱🍓 Our Spring Day Camp for K–6th graders features hands-on cooking and exploratory gardening. Campers will explore, create, and taste as they learn. Join us for a day full of fun, curiosity, and outdoor adventure!
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    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (April 3rd, 2026)
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (April 3rd, 2026)
    Friday, April 03, 2026    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Did you know that outdoor play has long-lasting benefits for both children and adults? Join us this month for Talls and Smalls, an outdoor adventure in the garden for ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult! Activities include: story time, a farm-to-table snack, a visit to one of our critters & time exploring the garden while tasting and learning together! Come spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits.
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    Garden at Dusk Dinner with the Kitchenistas
    Garden at Dusk  Dinner with the Kitchenistas
    Friday, April 10, 2026    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Garden Dinner at Dusk
    • Quarterly Dinner Series
    Featuring  Chef Raymundo Mendoza of Quixote Restaurant and the Olivewood Kitchenistas Catering Team! 

    Born and raised between San Diego and Tijuana, Chef Raymundo Mendoza brings over 14 years of experience blending heritage, technique, and elevated comfort—drawing inspiration from street tacos and Chinese takeout to family carne asadas and classic American burgers. A Chef Dad and Executive Chef for CH Projects, he channels the flavors of Baja and San Diego into food that tells a story, connects cultures, and continues to shape his evolving culinary path. Together the Kitchenista Catering Team & Chef Raymundo will craft a garden-inspired menu that highlights seasonal ingredients and their distinctive culinary talents all in a beautiful setting under the stars.  
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    Garden Explorers April: Bugs!
    Garden Explorers April: Bugs!
    Saturday, April 11, 2026    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    • Garden Explorers
    Welcoming all K-6th graders to Olivewood Gardens. Spring time is filled with flowers and that means our pollinator friends are buzzing around! Sign your little one up for a morning of bug hunting and exploration! For Earth Month, you'll get to harvest and take home some seasonal fruits & veggies! Saturday, April 11th 9:30am-11:30am.
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    Chefcitos (April 11th, 2026 - 10am)
    Chefcitos (April 11th, 2026 - 10am)
    Saturday, April 11, 2026    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this April for a spring inspired recipe! We will be making the viral crispy rice salad bowl filled with crunchy veggies and plant-based proteins! We will work together to make this delicious meal and a special drink! Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen with us! Register for a spot today, spaces are limited. /// ¡Acompáñenos este mes de abril con una receta inspirada en la primavera! ¡Prepararemos la famosa ensalada crujiente de arroz con verduras y proteínas vegetales! ¡Trabajaremos juntos para preparar esta deliciosa comida y una bebida especial! Invitamos a los niños de K-6º grado a convertirse en comensales aventureros, aprender habilidades culinarias y ganar confianza en la cocina con nosotros. Inscríbase hoy mismo, las plazas son limitadas.
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    Chefcitos (April 11th, 2026 - 1pm)
    Chefcitos (April 11th, 2026 - 1pm)
    Saturday, April 11, 2026    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this April for a spring inspired recipe! We will be making the viral crispy rice salad bowl filled with crunchy veggies and plant-based proteins! We will work together to make this delicious meal and a special drink! Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen with us! Register for a spot today, spaces are limited. /// ¡Acompáñenos este mes de abril con una receta inspirada en la primavera! ¡Prepararemos la famosa ensalada crujiente de arroz con verduras y proteínas vegetales! ¡Trabajaremos juntos para preparar esta deliciosa comida y una bebida especial! Invitamos a los niños de K-6º grado a convertirse en comensales aventureros, aprender habilidades culinarias y ganar confianza en la cocina con nosotros. Inscríbase hoy mismo, las plazas son limitadas.
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    Saturday, April 18, 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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    Family Sushi Class - SOLD OUT
    Family Sushi Class - SOLD OUT
    Thursday, April 30, 2026    
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Chefcitos
    • Family Classes
    Our family cooking classes are back with a special recipe: Veggie Sushi! This class is a way to connect as a family and come together in the kitchen. We hope you join our educator for a fun, hands-on class that will result in a delicious dinner of veggie sushi & exciting sides! This class requires one adult to accompany one child (K-6th grade). You and your little one will both create your own sushi.
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    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (May 1st, 2026)
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (May 1st, 2026)
    Friday, May 01, 2026    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Did you know that outdoor play has long-lasting benefits for both children and adults? Join us this month for Talls and Smalls, an outdoor adventure in the garden for ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult! Activities include: story time, a farm-to-table snack, a visit to one of our critters & time exploring the garden while tasting and learning together! Come spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits.
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    Events on Monday, March 30, 2026
    Spring Day Camp- March 30th
    Spring Day Camp- March 30th
    30 Mar 26
    Events on Friday, April 03, 2026
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (April 3rd, 2026)
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (April 3rd, 2026)
    3 Apr 26
    Events on Friday, April 10, 2026
    Garden at Dusk  Dinner with the Kitchenistas
    Garden at Dusk Dinner with the Kitchenistas
    10 Apr 26
    Events on Saturday, April 11, 2026
    Garden Explorers April: Bugs!
    Garden Explorers April: Bugs!
    11 Apr 26
    Chefcitos (April 11th, 2026 - 10am)
    Chefcitos (April 11th, 2026 - 10am)
    11 Apr 26
    Chefcitos (April 11th, 2026 - 1pm)
    Chefcitos (April 11th, 2026 - 1pm)
    11 Apr 26
    Events on Saturday, April 18, 2026
    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    18 Apr 26
    National City
    Events on Thursday, April 30, 2026
    Family Sushi Class - SOLD OUT
    Family Sushi Class - SOLD OUT
    30 Apr 26
    Events on Friday, May 01, 2026
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (May 1st, 2026)
    Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (May 1st, 2026)
    1 May 26
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    • Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (April 3rd, 2026)
      Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (April 3rd, 2026)
      April 3, 2026
      11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Garden at Dusk Dinner with the Kitchenistas
      Garden at Dusk Dinner with the Kitchenistas
      April 10, 2026
      5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Garden Explorers April: Bugs!
      Garden Explorers April: Bugs!
      April 11, 2026
      9:30 am - 11:30 am
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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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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.

© [Y] Olivewood Gardens. All Rights Reserved.

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