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April Fools at Nash Farm – Friday, April 1
Join Nash Farm for April Fool’s Day! Enjoy a lighthearted look at Victorian party games and traditions. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to purchase tickets. Dates: Friday, April 1
Times: 10 am – 12 pm Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $5
Friday Night Date Night at The Palace – Friday, April 1
To Kill a Mockingbird - Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: April 1
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Earth Month Challenge Begins Friday, April 1
Invest in your community by helping make it clean and litter free. This challenge encourages residents to clean their neighborhoods and rewards lucky participants with awesome prizes! Details are as follows:
- Download your participation card, available in English or Spanish.
- As you collect litter in your neighborhood, your favorite park, or other green space, mark off each space as you find the items on the card. If needed, a grabber and trash bags will be provided by contacting us at info@KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org.
- Email your completed card to info@KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org along with your contact information no later than 7 pm, Sunday, April 30. Please also share photos of you and your family in action during this campaign.
- If you choose to post your images on social media, please tag #KGVBTX, showing everyone your litter collection and community involvement.
Your card is your entry into the random drawing on Monday, May 2 when three prizes will be awarded. Only one winner per household will be eligible.
- A one night stay at the Vineyards Campground & Cabins ($150 value)
- An annual pass to the Grapevine Lake Parks, ($80 value)
- A $25 gift card to The REC
Dates: April 1 – 30 (Entries are due no later than 7 pm, Sunday, April 30)
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Ages: All
Earth Month Kick-off - Saturday April 2 - FREE
We are celebrating Earth Day all month. The fun will kick-off at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens on April 2 with a fun class, How to Make an Insect Hotel. Attendees may then tour the Garden and meet our beekeeper. He will talk about caring for the beehives and the importance of bees. There will also be a master gardener on site sharing information about the trees of the garden. Each participant will also have an opportunity to make their own seed ball to take home. Registration is not necessary to visit the Garden but registration is necessary at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org to attend the insect hotel class. Space is limited. Date: Saturday, April 2
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street
Ages: All ages
Entwined Minds Book Club Author Event – Saturday, April 2
Grapevine Public Library welcomes author Melanie D. Gibson for a very special Entwined Minds Book Club discussion of her book “Kicking and Screaming: A Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts”. Multiple copies are available to check out at the front desk.
Date: Saturday, April 2
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, Library Program Room, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18 and up
North Central Ballet presents Coppelia – Saturday, April 2 & Sunday, April 3
Join the North Central Ballet for this fun-filled production, perfect for all ages. Coppelia is a comedic ballet from 1870 about a girl who sits on her balcony all day reading, never speaking to anyone. A boy named Franz falls in love with her and wants to marry her, even though he is already engaged to Swanhilda. Please visit TheNutcracker.com to purchase tickets.
Dates: Saturday, April 2 & Sunday, April 3
Times: Saturday, April 2 at 6:30 pm & Sunday, April 3 at 2 pm Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $18 per person
Prehistoric Park: The Return of the Dinosaurs - Through This Sunday, Sunday, April 3
The dinosaurs are back in 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: Through this 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
Children’s Art Cart - Every Monday and Friday in April
The Art Cart is a surprise assortment of craft supplies to test creativity, critical thinking, imagination, and maker skills. There will be a new challenge every class.
Dates: April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: All
Classic Cartoon & Crafts – Tuesday, April 5
Bring the little ones to watch classic cartoons while making a fun craft at the Lancaster Theatre. The child’s ticket will include a craft activity, classic cartoons, a small popcorn, and drink (bottled water or juice box). The adult ticket includes classic cartoons and a drink (bottled water or juice box). Scooby Doo will be our feature cartoon and the craft will be under the sea jewel mosaics. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Tuesday, April 5
Time: 10 am Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fees: $6 for children | $3 for adults
Imagination Town - Tuesdays and Wednesdays in April
A pop-up city will be created for preschoolers to engage in imaginative free play with their peers.
Dates: April 5, & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, and 26 & 27
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm (come and go)
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: All
Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games – Saturday, April 9
The annual Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games honor Scottish and Irish cultures with traditional music, dance, food, and beer. Cheer on your favorite kilt-wearing athletes as they compete in the Highland Games Texas Open Championships. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineCeltic.com or at the gate ($25/per car and includes parking). View their event flyer at bit.ly/3unpCuZ. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Grapevine Shield Foundation. This 501(c)3 corporation provides immediate financial support to the family of any Police Officer or Firefighter in Grapevine who is injured or killed in the line of duty. bit.ly/36IzlDU Date: April 9
Time: 8 am - 8 pm
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fee: $25 per car (includes parking)
Creating a Suburban Oasis for Pollinators – Saturday, April 16
Spring is here and so are the butterflies. Certified Master Gardener, Teddi Zonker, will explain which plants to add to your landscape to attract butterflies and will share the difference between host and nectar plants.
Date: April 16
Time: 1 – 2:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18 and up
Introduction to Hispanic Genealogy - Saturday, April 23
Judy Everett Ramos will present a program on beginning Hispanic genealogical research.
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18 and up
Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions
Bear Creek Short Line Excursion – Saturday, April 2
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: Saturday, April 2
Times: 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
Trinity River Excursion
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. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to view the complete schedule and to purchase tickets. Time: Boarding begins at 2:45 pm & departs at 3 pm
Location: Fort Worth Stockyards Station, 140 East Exchange
Fee: $10 - $12 per person
Knit and Crochet Circle – Every Monday Evening - FREE
Teens and adults, join us for our weekly knitting and crocheting circle. All levels of ability are welcome. No registration is required. Although some supplies will be available for in-class use, please bring your own (if available). Donations are also greatly appreciated.
Dates: Monday evenings
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Chuckwagon Supper at Nash Farm – Friday, April 8
Join the cowhands for a Chuckwagon Supper at Nash Farm. All proceeds support education programs at Nash Farm. Price includes meal, souvenir, and beverages. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com.
Date: Friday, April 8
Times: Starting at 6:30 pm Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $98 per person
New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines – Saturday, April 9
The New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines, presented by Park Place Dealerships, is a toast to the new release wines of the season! Join us for an afternoon of delicious wine tastings and incredible works of art along Main Street. Blessing of the Vines, a centuries-old European tradition performed by a priest to ensure a bountiful harvest, is a time-honored Grapevine favorite. Tickets are currently available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: Blessing of the Vines at 10 am | Wine and Gallery Trail 11 am - 6 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $45 per person advance purchase, $50 day-of-event
Spring Into Nash – Saturday, April 9 - FREE
Spring is the perfect time to bring the entire family to Grapevine's Historic Nash Farm.
At our Annual Spring Into Nash event, guests will experience what life was like when the city's earliest settlers made their home in Grapevine. Free activities include wood working and carving, seed planting, house tours, wood stove cooking, campfire cooking, butter making, farm animals, wagon rides, and more. Additional activities require coupons that may be purchased on-site for 50 cents each. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information. Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: FREE admission. Certain activities may require coupons, which will be available for purchase onsite for 50 cents each.
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.
Mother Daughter Tea Party: The Magic of Unicorns - Saturday, May 7 – Tickets Available April 4
A very magical day is on its way! Mothers and daughters, please join us for a tea party like no other. Rainbows and sparkles are highly encouraged as we celebrate everyone’s favorite magical animal. Space is limited and the event will sell out quickly. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets will be available to Grapevine residents beginning April 4 and tickets will be available for non-residents beginning April 11. Please visit GoGrapevine.com to purchase tickets and to register. Date: Saturday, May 7
Times: 9:30 - 11:30 am; 12:30 – 2:30 pm; 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: First United Methodist Church of Grapevine (First Grapevine), 422 South Church Street
Ages: All
Fee: Grapevine Residents, $20/person | Non-Residents, $25/person
Night Watchman Ghost Tour – Friday & Saturday Evenings
Who robbed the bank on Main Street in 1932? Which winery is haunted? 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 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.
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