IN THE NEWS
ERCOT (Virtual) Town Hall Meeting – Tuesday, January 25
The public is invited to a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the February 2021 winter storm, its effects on the TX Power Grid, and what your lawmakers have done to address these issues. Commissioner Gary Fickes will moderate a panel featuring Brad Jones, CEO of ERCOT, Senator Kelly Hancock, and State Representative Giovanni Capriglione. Bring your questions, they are prepared to answer them. You may register to attend this virtual, non-partisan informational event at TarrantTownHall.com. Date: Tuesday, January 25
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: ERCOT (Virtual) Town Hall
Rent or Utility Assistance
For those in need of assistance with rent or utilities, Tarrant County can help! Tarrant County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program still has rent and utility assistance available for area residents who live in Tarrant County (excluding Arlington and Fort Worth). To check program eligibility and apply for assistance, please visit GetRentHelp.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Winterfest at Gaylord Texan Resort - Through Sunday, February 27
The wonders of winter are celebrated at Gaylord Texan Resort with an exciting lineup of activities designed to evoke the charm of the chilliest of seasons. During the resort’s annual Winterfest celebration, visitors will enjoy wintry weekend escapes featuring fun family activities like illusionist shows, live entertainment, animal encounters, escape rooms, art activities, and much more. Visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information and to schedule a reservation.
Dates: Through Sunday, February 27
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail
Fee: Varies per activity
Grapevine Food Tour Experience the charm of Historic Main Street as you taste your way through Grapevine. Book a unique food tour featuring the very best of wine, chocolate, craft cocktails, and so much more. For participating restaurant information and tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Dates: Ongoing
Fee: $109 - $119 per person. Price is inclusive of all tasting fees, taxes, and gratuity at tasting locations.
James Cielen – Illusionist Show at Gaylord Texan Resort – January 21 – 22, 28 & February 5, 11 – 12, 18 – 19, 25 – 26
Be amazed by gold medal award-winning illusionist, James Cielen. His weekly shows will feature state-of-the-art grand illusions, sleight of hand, and close-up magic that will leave the audience in awe. His incredible disappearing acts and magical four-legged furry friends will create a breathtaking experience that guests will not soon forget. Enjoy these thrilling magic and illusion shows at Gaylord Texan Resort. Tickets are available at Tickets.GaylordTexan.com.
Dates: January 21, 22, 28 & February 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Time: 6 pm
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail
Fees: $25 for adults, $20 for children
Wizard of Oz at the Palace - Tonight, January 19
A young girl is swept away from a farm in Kansas to the magical Land of Oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Wednesday, January 19
Time: 7 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Teen Maker Club - January 25 If you enjoy arts, crafts, DIY culture, and tech, design, architecture, and engineering, join us at Teen Maker Club. No registration required.
Dates: January 25
Time: 5:30 - 7pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 13 - 18
Esports Academy Family Open Play - Saturday, January 29
The Esports Academy gaming PCs and consoles will be open for free play. Bring your friends to try out our vast library and see what they have to offer.
Date: Saturday, January 29
Time: 2 - 4 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: All ages, under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
Mother Son Date Night - Friday, March 4 & Saturday, March 5 – Tickets Now Available
Attention all moms and sons! Get ready for a date night that’s out of this world! This space-tacular event is guaranteed to be a blast with intergalactic entertainment activities that will take you to another planet. Guests will also enjoy food from across the galaxies. Come ready to glow among the stars as we blast off to space! Tickets for this night out taking you to Neptune and back, will be available at GoGrapevine.com/MotherSon. Tickets for Grapevine residents are now available. Tickets for non-residents will be available on Monday, January 24. There will be one dance hosted on Friday and two will be hosted on Saturday. Pricing is per person, and space is limited. Dates: Friday, March 4 & Saturday, March 5
Location: Foundations Church Grapevine, 1520 West Wall Street
Times: Friday, 7 – 9:30 pm; Saturday, 3:30 – 6 pm & 7 – 9:30pm
Ages: 2 – 18 years
Fee: $20 per Grapevine resident; $25 per non-resident
Grapevine Baseball and Softball – Spring 2022 Registration Now Open
Grapevine Baseball and Softball provides quality baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 3 – 18 from Grapevine, and its surrounding communities. Registration for the spring 2022 season is currently open until the end of January or as divisions fill up. For additional information on divisions and pricing, please visit GoGrapevine.com/GBS.
ECO Talk: The Pesticide Dilemma - Wednesday, January 26, Virtual – FREE
Learn about pesticides and the pros and cons of pesticide use at this month’s Keep Grapevine Beautiful ECO Talk. Experts will discuss the risks of pesticides to human health, some alternatives to pesticides, and pesticide regulations. Register today by visiting GoGrapevine.com. Date: Wednesday, January 26
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: Zoom (virtual)
Ages: All
Spring Adult Softball – Registration Now Open
Registration for Grapevine's Spring Adult Softball league is now open. Receive the early bird discount by registering your team by Sunday, January 23. This season, Men's Church, Men's E, Men's D, and COED “For Fun” divisions are being offered. The league will consist of an eight-game season with playoffs, if time allows, for the teams that qualify. Games will run February 22 to May 5. Secure your spot today by visiting GoGrapevine.com. Dates: Saturday, February 22 – Thursday, May 5
Time: Varies
Location: Oak Grove Softball Complex, 2700 Dove Loop Road
Ages: 16+ years
Fees: $375 – $400 per team (competitive divisions) and $225 - $250 per team (“For Fun” divisions)
Make Your Way to 100K! – Through January 31 - FREE
The REC staff is challenging their members to swim or walk around the lazy river at The REC 100k (62.1 miles) 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. To register, please visit GoGrapevine.com. Dates: Through January 31
Times: During operating hours
Location: The REC Aquatic Center, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: All
Spring Adult Kickball – Registration Now Open
Get ready to kick it this Spring in Grapevine's Adult COED Kickball League. This Spring, another eight-game kickball league will be hosted at the Oak Grove Softball Complex. League dates are scheduled for Monday evenings, February 21 through May 2. Registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com and if registered before Sunday, January 23, your team will receive the early bird discount. Dates: Monday evenings, February 21 – May 2
Times: Vary
Location: Oak Grove Softball Complex, 2700 Dove Loop Road
Ages: 16+
Fee: $375 – $400 per team
Daddy Daughter Dance: Light up the Night! – Saturday, January 29 – Tickets Now Available
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 non-residents. One dance will be hosted on Friday and three dances will be hosted on Saturday. Pricing is per person, and space is limited. To purchase tickets, please visit GoGrapevine.com. Dates: Saturday, January 29
Location: Foundations Church Grapevine, 1520 West Wall Street
Time: Saturday, 1 - 3 pm & 7 - 9 pm
Ages: 2 - 18 years
Fee: $20 per Grapevine resident; $25 per non-resident
Sushi Making and Sake Tasting Night - Thursday, February 10
Grab your special someone for a Valentine’s or Galentine’s date night preparing sushi and sampling sake. Chef Ethan Starr, full-time instructor of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and past head sushi chef and sous chef at Tokyo Café, will be your master instructor. Attendees will learn about washing and cooking rice, identifying ingredients and Sushi types, how to make your own sushi, and sake pairings. Registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com. Date: Thursday, February 10
Time: 6 pm
Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center, 225 West Worth Street
Ages: 21+ years
Fee: $80 per person
Dove Creek Day Camp – Registration Open
Secure your summer camp spots. Dove Creek Day Camp has expanded, and registration is NOW OPEN! 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.