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First Friday at Nash Farm – Spring on the Farm – Friday, March 4
Prepare Nash Farm for Spring. Assist with the animals and garden. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.
Date: Friday, March 4
Time: 10 am – 12 pm Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $5 per person
Active Adults - Play with Robotic Spheros - Friday, March 4
Spheros are rolling robotic spheres controlled with a tablet. Enjoy obstacle course challenges set up for you to navigate with the Spheros. Participants will also play some fun games with the Spheros. Tablets will be provided. Prior knowledge of robots or coding is not necessary.
Date: Friday, March 4
Times: 10 am & 1 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 55+
Friday Night, Date Night at The Palace – Friday, March 4
The Heiress - A young naive woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com.
Date: Friday, March 4
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Prehistoric Park: The Return of the Dinosaurs - Saturday, March 5 – Sunday, April 3 The dinosaurs return to Grapevine this spring. Learn about Grapevine’s prehistoric past while roaming through the newly expanded exhibition of animatronic dinosaurs. Dig into the action and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family including boneyard games, dig sites, track trails, amber fossil crafts, and numerous displays. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Fun for all ages! Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information and to purchase tickets. Dates: Saturday, March 5 – Sunday, April 3
Time: Varies
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fee: General Admission - $29, Dinos After Dark - $29, Paleo Pass - $59, Paleo Pass Plus - $79
Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea - Sunday, March 6 - FREE
In partnership with the British Emporium, join us for a celebration of Downton Abbey as we joyfully anticipate the release of the second film. Historian Rollin Phipps will present a discussion of the series and films including historical background information. As a special bonus, Sheela Bailey of the British Emporium will provide refreshments and give a short presentation on British tea.
Date: Sunday, March 6
Time: 3 - 4:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18+
Homeschool Day at Nash Farm – Tuesday, March 8
Join the Nash Farm Farmhands for a morning on the farm. Learn about the Nash family and farm while helping the farmhands get chores done. Experience typical farm activities while helping the farmhands. Afterwards, guests are welcome to picnic on the farm and explore on their own. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Tuesday, March 8
Times: 10 am – 12 pm Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $5 per person
Grapevine Parks & Recreation Hosting Walk-In Interviews - Sunday, March 13
Join the Grapevine Parks and Recreation team and have fun this summer. They are seeking to hire for multiple positions including lifeguards, pool cashiers, swim lesson instructors/aides, summer camp counselors, REC front desk staff, adaptive REC, and athletics. Visit The REC on Sunday, March 13 to interview with hiring managers on the spot. For additional information, please contact us at 817.410.3450.
Date: Sunday, March 13
Time: 12 – 2 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 15+ years
Higher Goals Youth Basketball Spring Break Camp – March 14 - 18
This action-packed basketball Spring break camp covers detailed work and training in ball handling, shooting technique, rebounding, passing, and defensive footwork. This camp is offered to boys and girls at all skill levels and is a great way for your players to stay active during the break. Please visit GoGrapevine.com to register. Dates: Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 18
Times: 9 am – 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Middle School, 301 Pony Parkway
Ages: 6 - 15 years
Fee: $150 per session; $35 drop-in
Keep Grapevine Beautiful ECO Talk – Native Texas Plants - Wednesday, March 23 - FREE
Planting native is a cost-effective way to reduce pesticide and water use and provide shelter and food for wildlife. Joyce Connelley from Marshall Grain will address which plants thrive in North Texas soil and how to care for them. Registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com. Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 14+ years
Summer Camp Registration is Now OPEN to Grapevine Residents
Grapevine Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of summer camps each year that are not only educational but also promote social and physical activity. From outdoor excursion camps to art camps, there is something for everyone. Camp registration is now open for residents and REC members. Registration for non-residents will open on Friday, April 1. For a complete list of summer camps and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Camps.
Dove Creek Day Camp – Registration NOW OPEN
Secure your summer camp spots. Dove Creek Day Camp has expanded, and registration is now open! Summer will be here soon, 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 having to pack 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
Night Watchman Ghost Tour – Friday & Saturday Evenings
Who robbed the bank on Main Street in 1932? Which winery is haunted? You will hear tales of history and haunting throughout the years in Grapevine. The Grapevine Night Watchman Ghost Tour, presented by Grape Vine Springs Winery, is a 90-minute walking tour through Grapevine. The tour begins at Grape Vine Springs Winery where participants will enjoy a glass of wine at the conclusion of the tour. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to reserve your spot. Days: Friday & Saturday evenings
Time: 7 pm
Location: Grape Vine Springs Winery, 409 South Main Street
Fee: $10 - $20 per person
Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions
Trinity River Excursion - Saturday, March 5
The Stockyards Trinity River Excursion is a 45-minute train excursion departing from the Historic Stockyards Station in Fort Worth. Help solve a “whodunit” onboard this special excursion featuring the “Great Train Heist”, an interactive performance with Cotton Belt Special Agents in hot pursuit of a couple of notorious train robbers. The excursion crosses both channels of the Trinity River, travels through Trinity Park, and passes Montgomery Plaza before returning to the Stockyards. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Saturday, March 5
Time: Boarding begins at 2:45 pm & departs at 3 pm
Location: Fort Worth Stockyards Station, 140 East Exchange
Fee: $10 - $12 per person
Bear Creek Short Line Excursion - Sunday, March 6
Step back in time with a nostalgic ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. While enjoying this one-hour excursion, experience the Great Train Heist! Keep an eye out for those greedy outlaws onboard. Join the fun and help railroad detectives solve the mystery of who robbed the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The entire family will enjoy this true railroad experience. Afterwards, explore Grapevine’s rich history on Historic Main Street and visit unique shops, restaurants, and other cultural attractions. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Sunday, March 6
Time: 11:50 am or 1:50 pm (boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure)
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street
Fee: $10 - $12 per person
Cotton Belt Route Excursion - Every Saturday & Sunday
We begin in Downtown Grapevine at the Cotton Belt Depot. As you ride the rails, help us solve a “whodunit” featuring the “Great Train Heist”, an interactive performance with Cotton Belt Special Agents in hot pursuit of a couple of notorious train robbers. Once we arrive in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, riders may explore the Stockyards before re-boarding for the return to Grapevine. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday
Grapevine Location/Time: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street, 12:50 pm. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure
Fort Worth Location/Time: Fort Worth Stockyards Station, 140 East Exchange, 4:45 pm (boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure)
Fee: $18 - $26 per person
Grapevine Urban Wine Trail
Celebrate fall with a stroll along Historic Main Street and experience Grapevine’s vibrant Urban Wine Trail at your leisure. Seven wine tasting rooms along the Urban Wine Trail offer daily wine tastings and special events throughout the year. From strong and bold Texas red wines to crisp and clean Texas white wines, you will find a variety of favorite taste sensations. Visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for more information.
Participating Grapevine Winery Tasting Rooms include:
Times: Vary by participating location
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.