IN THE NEWS
City Office Closures & Trash/Recycle Collection
In observance of the New Year's Day holiday, all City offices and the Library will be closed on Friday, December 31. The REC will be closed on Saturday, January 1. Trash and recyclables collection, and all essential services will operate normally.
It’s Christmas in Historic Downtown Grapevine! - Through January 9 - FREE
Experience the magic of the Christmas Capital of Texas® in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Everyone’s favorite Christmas spot is back and better than ever! Enjoy all the decorations along Main Street and a variety of daily performances. As you make your way along this magical wonderland, check out the larger-than-life-sized toy land at the gazebo. Enjoy many unique photo opportunity locations throughout historic downtown with characters, vintage sleighs, life-size Christmas cards, and more! At night, the magic really comes alive with a 40-foot animated tree, a massive light show at City Hall, and a 100% chance of snow flurries. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: Monday, November 22 – Sunday, January 9
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine along Main Street
City Hall Light Show Spectacular - Through January 9 - FREE
See choreographed twinkling lights every night during the holiday season on the Grapevine City Hall building. For additional information regarding the Christmas Capital of Texas®, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: Nightly through January 9
Times: Beginning at dusk
Location: City Hall, 200 South Main Street
UPCOMING EVENTS
This Weekend at The Palace
Tomorrow, December 30 - Meet Me in St. Louis
Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family. Purchase your tickets at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Thursday, December 30
Time: 2 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Noon Year’s Eve at the Grapevine Public Library - Thursday, December 30
Join us in the Children’s Department as we celebrate Noon Year’s Eve! We will share stories and songs while we await the countdown to 12:00 pm. Then it’s dance party time! No registration required.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Make your way to 100K! – January 2 – January 31
We challenge our members to swim or walk around the lazy river at The REC 100k (62.1 miles) times in January. Participants will receive a log to track distance along the way and earn prizes after completing milestones (25K, 50K, etc.). All who complete the challenge will receive a free challenge t-shirt. The grand prize will be awarded to the person that swims or walks the most laps. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com. Dates: January 2 – January 31
Time: During operating hours
Location: The REC Aquatic Center, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: All
Fee: Free
The REC’s 6 Weeks to a Healthier You - January 4 - February 22
Our Six Weeks to a Healthier You program is perfect for those who are ready to create a healthier lifestyle but not quite sure where to start. Come learn how to create a calorie deficit plan that you can manage. This class does not endorse a specific diet or “do or don’t” eating plan. This is a customized plan that fits your lifestyle. Participants will enjoy weekly accountability, recipes, meal prep, planning tips, and macro tracking - how to get all the resources in line to support your success. Register at GoGrapevine.com. Date: January 4 through February 22
Time: 6 –7:15 pm
Location: The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 18+ years
Fee: $125 Member, $150 Non-member
Daddy Daughter Dance: Light up the Night! – Friday, January 28 & Saturday, January 29 – Tickets Available Now
Calling all dads and daughters! Put on your light up dance shoes, throw on your favorite neon, bright, and glowing attire as you head to this year’s Daddy Daughter Dance. Be ready to move, groove, and GLOW with a new twist to a daddy daughter dance full of fun, physical challenges, and dancing! This will be a daddy/daughter date night filled with food, fun, and lasting memories that you do not want to miss. Tickets are available for purchase for residents and will be available for non-residents on Monday, December 20. One dance will be hosted on Friday and three will be hosted on Saturday. Pricing is per person, and space is limited. To purchase tickets, please visit GoGrapevine.com. Dates: Friday, January 28 & Saturday, January 29
Location: Foundations Church Grapevine, 1520 West Wall Street
Time: Friday, 7 - 9 pm; Saturday, 1 - 3 pm, 4 - 6 pm & 7 - 9 pm
Ages: 2 - 18 years
Fee: $20 per Grapevine resident; $25 per non-resident
Dove Creek Day Camp – Registration Open
Secure your summer camp spots before Christmas! Dove Creek Day Camp has expanded, and registration is NOW OPEN! This ever-popular camp is an ideal Christmas gift. Summer camp will be here before we know it and the shores of Grapevine Lake will be your child’s adventure of a lifetime. Dove Creek Day Camp offers the experience of overnight camp without the hassle of packing for overnight camp. Multiple week discounts are available. Reserve your spot for summer camp at GoGrapevine.com/DoveCreek. Dates: (Weekly) Tuesday, May 31- Friday August 12
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: The Ranch of Lonesome Dove, 3880 Foxfire Lane
Ages: 5 - 13 years
Fee: $299 per week or $65 per day
Grapevine Main Station Guided Group Tours
A Grapevine visitor concierge will escort you and/or your group and will provide an overview of Grapevine Main Station's features, including Harvest Hall, Peace Plaza, and the observation tower. Talking points include an informational overview of the town's history and art scene. Once in the tower, our knowledgeable tour guides will describe points of interest in Grapevine and the DFW Metroplex from 125 feet in the air. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketline.com. Days: Daily
Times: Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 7 pm, Saturday 9:30 am – 7pm, Sunday 11:30 am – 5 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Station, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $3 per person
City Council Meetings/Agendas
View Grapevine City Council meeting agendas and City Council meetings via live video stream or on demand at GrapevineTexas.gov.