Olive You! From Tree to Table – The Olive Experience for Kids
3300 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3R 5N9, Canada
Description
The workshop involves about one hour of standing. Notify us if you need special accommodations for your child.
Olive You! From Tree to Table – The Olive Experience for Kids
Presented by Glen Briar Academy
Join us for a fun, interactive adventure where kids become Mediterranean explorers! “Olive You! From Tree to Table – The Olive Experience for Kids” is a playful and educational workshop designed for children ages 5–11. Through storytelling, hands-on activities, taste testing, art, and science, young participants will discover how olives grow, how olive oil is made, and why this ancient fruit is such a vital part of Greek culture and cuisine. A joyful sensory experience that brings food, culture, and creativity together!
Workshop Highlights:
- Interactive Storytime: A short tale brings the olive’s journey to life, from tree to press to table.
- Olive Oil Exploration Station: A taste-testing adventure featuring real olive oils and different varieties of olives.
- Mini Pressing Activity: Kids simulate making olive oil using simple tools to understand the process.
- Creative Art Project: Children express their learning through crafts—making olive branch crowns or designing olive oil labels and paintings.
- Cultural Connection: Learn why olive trees and branches symbolize peace, heritage, and victory in Greek tradition.
Wrap-Up Quiz & Takeaway: A quick review, fun facts, and small keepsakes like a recipe card or “Olive Explorer” badge.
This joyful workshop fosters sensory awareness, cultural appreciation, and cross-curricular learning in a way that’s both meaningful and memorable. Ideal for young food lovers, curious minds, and budding artists.
Ticket Information
Free Regristration
Free
Online booking closedChildren should be accompanied by a guardian. The organizers are not responsible for supervision or emergencies.
Event Calendar
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Refund Policy
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