Volunteer Laura Hardon leads a hands-on workshop at HD South in Gilbert where you turn bags and tags into a holiday-themed altered book. Some craft supplies are provided and no experience is needed; you're welcome to bring your own drink. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6–8pm.
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Catch: Registration required on HD South's event page (limited spots) · Ages 14 and up
Local author Nahid Sewell discusses and reads from her novel "The Ruby Tear Catcher," about an Iranian woman whose life is uprooted by the Islamic Revolution. Free at HD South in Gilbert, Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:30am–noon.
Verified Oct 27 · hdsouth.org
Catch: Registration required on HD South's event page
ASU professors emeritus Duane and Maureen Roen lead a free, hands-on workshop at HD South in Gilbert where you make simple percussion instruments from everyday items and play them. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1–2:30pm.
ASU professor emeritus Duane Roen, founding coordinator of a project on writing and recording family history, leads HD South's free Family History Workshop, "Life and Lemons," on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30–8pm in Gilbert.
An intuitive watercolor art class for adults set to live sound-meditation music, with a guided visualization to start. Led by Debra McVay and Jennifer Sherman at HD South in Gilbert; no art experience needed. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:30–8pm.
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Catch: Registration required on HD South's event page (limited spots)
Certified instructors from East Valley Martial Arts teach physical self-defense and street smarts at HD South in Gilbert on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30–7:30pm. Open to kids 7 and up, teens and adults; wear loose, comfortable clothing.
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Catch: Registration required · Ages 7 and up; children need a parent or guardian present
Kids & familyFree (worth about $10)Eligibility applies
Kids stitch a holiday-themed wall hanging on muslin, taught by Louise Kircher, at HD South in Gilbert on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10am–noon. All supplies are provided and each child takes the finished piece home.
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Catch: Registration required; class size limited · Recommended for ages 8 to 14
Author-illustrator Jenifer Tull-Gauger reads from The Calm View Karate Kid, her book about cooling anger, at HD South in Gilbert on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1–3pm. Geared to ages 5–10 but all ages are welcome; light refreshments are served.
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Catch: Registration required · Children under 14 must come with a parent or guardian
Gilbert Classical Academy's AP teacher Karen Maas and her students run hands-on STEM activities at HD South in Gilbert: 3D pens and printers, Tinkercad design and Makey Makey with fruit. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1–2:30pm.
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Catch: Registration required; closes at noon the Friday before
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (Dragonfly Ramada) · Gilbert
On the third Saturday of each month from October through March, Desert Rivers Audubon leads free, family-friendly bird walks at the Riparian Preserve with an expert birder. Binoculars are provided, and some Saturdays Liberty Wildlife brings live raptors. Groups head out from the Dragonfly Ramada starting at 8am; just bring walking shoes.
Second Friday of each month, 5:30–9:30pm (weather permitting)
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch · Gilbert
The East Valley Astronomy Club sets up telescopes at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch on the second Friday of each month, and anyone can come look at the night sky for free. Viewing begins at dusk (listed 5:30–9:30pm), weather permitting. Upcoming: Nov 13 and Dec 11, 2026.
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