In addition to being the home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, we also bring the community together by embracing arts and culture at this historic location.
Making of a Children's Book April 30th | 6:30pm. Join local author-illustrator Jenifer Tull-Gauger for a behind-the-scenes look at creating her children's picture book, The Can-Do Karate Kids! 📚🎨 Ages 5-10. Reg. Req. https://t.co/d2ac3WtXSz #hdsouth#gilbertaz#localauthor
Explore Arizona's WWII Airfields! 🚀 Join historian Steve Hoza on April 21, 6:30p-8p, as he shares his expertise on the 59 #military#airfields that trained thousands of pilots. Artifacts on display. FREE- Reg. Req.
https://t.co/adl3wua1n2 #hdsouth#WWII
PARTY IN THE STARS March 18th | 7:00p – 8:00p. Join The East Valley Astronomy Club & HD SOUTH for a #Star Party! Learn about the #cosmos & view #celestialbodies in our #galaxy! Event takes place at the Observatory at the Riparian Preserve. Reg. req. https://t.co/HBhyUIsgVj
FAMILY HISTORY: FAMILY CELEBRATIONS
March 17th | 6:30p – 8:00p. Join ASU professor emeritus Duane Roen for this unique #familyhistory#workshop. Write about your favorite #familyholiday including how & why we celebrate. 14yrs & up Reg. req. https://t.co/IkWjY4fX5z #cfaa#hdsouth
ART OF IMAGINATION March 14th | 10:30a – 12:00p. Join HD SOUTH & Debra McVay M. Ed., for this unique #artworkshop. Children are guided through a calming #visualization that encourages relaxation, #imagination, & #self-expression. Ages 9-13 #FREE Reg. req. https://t.co/4HCLgvxkY9
Cookie Decorating March 10th- 6p-8p. Join us for a St. Paddy's Day themed #cookiedecorating class. Grab a friend for a great time! Guided by the talented Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar! Supplies & take-home box are provided. Ages 16 & up. Reg. req. #hdsouth
https://t.co/32c6ZDY5sF
21st ANNUAL ART OF QUILTING #QUILTSHOW
HD SOUTH invites you to the 21st Annual “Art of Quilting” Show with a special theme of “Red, White, & Blue” in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary. On display through May 25th. Included with museum admission. We're open Tues-Sat 10a-4p.
KID’S CROSS-STITCHING March 14th | 10:00am-12pm
Stitch along to create a cross-stitched wall hanging on unbleached muslin. All supplies are provided. Ages 8-14yrs. Class size limited. Reg. is req. Cost: FREE
https://t.co/FW6QCnWA6y
#cfaa#hdsouth#crossstitchingforkids#gilbertaz
Join us this Sunday at 11am for some fundraising fun! Gather your team, toss some bags and make a difference! If you work up an appetite, don't worry! @sidewindersubs will be here selling their delicious subs! (cash only) Reg. req. https://t.co/z0e4E0vjN7 #cornhole#hdsouth
Bring your lunch & join HD SOUTH & Literally, A Bookshop, who have partnered to host a community #bookclub. The Book Club will meet twice a month, to discuss the book selection. Advanced registration required. #localauthor
https://t.co/GrgaDCl2Ny
Children's Author Visit- Sat 02.21 | 10:30am
Just a few spots left to register for this #FREE program with 5-time #awardwiningauthor M.S.V. Walker. Sci-Fi-Fantasy novel taking place in AZ! 10yrs & older. Reg. req.https://t.co/PB67WOLwG3 #hdsouth#childrensauthor#gilbertaz
HD SOUTH is a drop-off site for the annual Feeding Families community wide #fooddrive through Feb 21. Accepting non-perishable, non-expired, & non-glass food items to help restock local food banks & pantries.
We are open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. #supportlocal#Thankyou#hdsouth
Help us win the Community Choice Awards | Best of the Desert this year! VOTE FOR HD SOUTH! You can vote once a day, every day. #bestmuseum#hdsouth#bestnonprofit#gilbertaz #https://azcentral.gannettcontests.com/2026-Best-of-the-Desert-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery
AZ German POW's Feb 17th | 6:30pm
Welcome back local historian Steve Hoza as he shares interesting facts from AZ's history. AZ was home to 24 German prisoner of war camps during World War II. Artifacts from the camps to see. Ages 12 & up. Reg req. FREE
https://t.co/nCVF2Ex0eD
Party in the Stars- Feb 18th 7pm.
Join East Valley #Astronomy Club and #hdsouth for a #starparty. Learn about the cosmos & view #celestial bodies in our #galaxy! Event takes place at the #Observatory at the Riparian Preserve. Reg. is req. Limited spots. https://t.co/B91tZ8S967
CALLING ALL QUILTERS -HD SOUTH proudly invites the community to experience the Red, White & Blue–themed 21st Annual “Art of Quilting” Show, a celebration honoring the nation’s Semiquincentennial. Interested in showcasing a finished quilt? Visit our website https://t.co/arKmLcch0E
SELF DEFENSE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS
Feb 10th | 6:30pm. Join certified #blackbelt instructors from East Valley Martial Arts @EVMADojo to learn & brush-up on #selfdefense. Ages 7 &up. Reg req. https://t.co/X7iULLkjyX #hdsouth#martialarts
CULTURALFAMILY HISTORY WRITING WORKSHOP
Feb 7th | 10:30am
Join @ASU Professor Emeritus Duane Roen, for this unique #familyhistory#workshop. A fun family activity! Bring paper & pen or a laptop. Ages 12 & up. Reg. req. Cost: FREE #hdsouth#cfaa#gilbertaz
https://t.co/sK71yUcK33
A CIVIC EVENT- YOU BELONG HERE -Feb 4th | 3p-5p
In partnership with the @GilbertChamber & @CitizenUniv, we invite you to attend this curated experience that helps people across social divides find #commonground through #conversation & #music. Reg req. https://t.co/iDzIBI3Aiv