IN THE NEWS
North Pole Express Tickets - NOW ON SALE
Tickets for the North Pole Express are now on sale! We can't wait to welcome you to the Christmas Capital of Texas® this holiday season! Purchase tickets at GrapevineTicketLine.com.
MEOW WOLF Community Meetings
Meow Wolf is an American arts and entertainment company that creates large-scale interactive and immersive art installations - and they will be coming to Grapevine in 2023! You are invited to meet the Meow Wolf team on Wednesday, July 27 from 6:30-7:30pm at The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, or in Dallas on Thursday, July 28 at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 Jefferson Boulevard, Dallas, 75208 from 6:30-7:30pm. They wish to hear from our Grapevine citizens - and they will also be sharing information about their upcoming project. Don't miss this fun and interactive meeting.
All-New Grapevine Public Library Mobile App – NOW AVAILABLE
The all-new Grapevine Public Library app is now available! Download the app now from the Apple or Google Play app stores by searching for "Grapevine Public Library" or by using the links below on your mobile device.
At your fingertips:
-- Manage your account and place holds on materials
-- Better search functionality
-- Register for programs
-- Integrate seamlessly with ebooks and other online library services
Download the new app today!
Parr Park Trail Closure – Through Friday, July 29
The construction project currently being conducted by Trinity River Authority Wastewater requires the Parr Park trail, from the bridge north of the soccer fields to south of Heritage Avenue to be closed through Friday, July 29. Tree removal continues inside the orange construction fencing between SH 121 (William D. Tate Avenue) and Parr Park. Occasional trail closures will be conducted throughout the duration of this ongoing project.
Santa Cops “Christmas in July” Toy Drive – Through Friday, July 29
The Grapevine Police Department and the Community Outreach Center are collecting gifts for teens that will be distributed by Grapevine police officers in December. Donations are being accepted at the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, 200 Vine Street East, and at the House of Shine, 334 West Barton. Suggested items include earbuds, selfie lights, funko pops, and instant print cameras.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Grand Finale Concert starring Lucas Miller: The Singing Zoologist – Tomorrow, July 28 - FREE
Lucas Miller’s Singing Zoologist concert is a dazzling, multimedia blend of music and science. Giggle, sing, and move, as you learn about wetlands, clownfish, sharks, plankton, and more. Lucas has reached millions through his school programs and YouTube channel, “Science Up with the Singing Zoologist.” His recordings have won many awards and he was named an “American Masterpiece” artist by the National Endowment for the Arts. Please join us for this special family event to wrap up “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading club. All ages. No registration needed.
Date: Thursday, July 28
Time: 3 – 3:45 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Grapevine Baseball and Softball (GBS) Registration Now OPEN
GBS is the perfect program for youth athletes to have fun and hone their skills. Please visit GoGrapevine.com to register.
Deep in the Heart – FREE Movie Screening – Friday, July 29 - FREE
Celebrate National Park and Recreation month with a free movie screening of Deep in the Heart, a visually stunning celebration of Texas’ diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife found nowhere else. Narrated by Matthew McConaughey, the film aims to conserve Texas’ remaining wild places, show the connectivity of water and wildlife, and to recognize Texas’ conservation importance on a continental scale. This family-friendly event features games, bounce houses, and activities. Food and drink will also be available for purchase. Deep in the Heart is presented by Grapevine Parks and Recreation, Keep Grapevine Beautiful, Texas Parks and Wildlife and, the Texas Recreation and Park Society. Date: Friday, July 29
Time: Activities begin at 7 pm | Film begins at sunset
Location: The park at The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Paws and Pastries - Saturday, July 30 - FREE
Who let the dogs out? Grapevine Parks and Recreation did! Join the Parks team for their third annual Paws and Pastries event. Bring your four-legged friend out to Bark Park at Bear Creek Park for a morning of treats, cool pet supply vendors, music, and tons of belly rubs. This event is free for all ages. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PawsandPastries. Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 am
Location: The Bark Park at Bear Creek Park, Texas 360 Service Road
Classic Cartoon & Crafts – Tuesday, August 2
Bring the little ones to watch classic cartoons while making a fun craft at the Lancaster Theatre. The children’s ticket will include a craft activity, classic cartoons, a small popcorn, and a drink (bottled water or juice box). The adult’s ticket includes classic cartoons and a drink (bottled water or juice box). Tiny Toon Adventures will be the feature cartoon and the craft will be Glitter Mosaic Fish. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Tuesday, August 2
Time: 10 am Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fees: $6 for children | $3 for adults
Lifelong Learners: Modern Calligraphy with Pointed Pen - Friday, August 5
The Library offers programs for adults ages 55 and older, on the first Friday of every month. Join us for modern calligraphy with pointed pen and ink next Friday, August 5. No registration required.
Date: Friday, August 5
Time: 10 am & 1 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Stitch Craft Circle: Needlepoint, Embroidery, and Cross Stitch - Every Saturday in August
Bring your favorite needlepoint, embroidery, or cross stitch project to work on with your fellow circle of needlework crafters. We will also have small practice projects available for use by anyone who would like to join. All skill levels are welcome. The Library always accepts and appreciates donations of extra materials for future sessions. No registration required.
Dates: August 6, 13, 20 & 27
Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Area History Room
Ages: Teens and adults
Summer Splash Bash – Sunday Afternoons through August 14 - FREE
This July, Grapevine Main and Harvest Hall are kicking off their Summer Splash Bash Series, a free outdoor summer celebration. Children may enjoy their summer break splashing it up in the Harvest Hall splash pad, catching air in the bouncy house, speeding down a water slide, chasing bubbles from the bubble bus, enjoying delicious treats, and so much more. Games and activities will be provided for all ages, including yard games and small wading pools for families with children under two years of age. Please bring your own towels.
Dates: Sundays through August 14
Time: 4 – 7 pm
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Summer Movie Series – Every Tuesday & Wednesday through August 3
The Palace Theatre proudly presents family-friendly summer movies every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. For a complete list of movies, dates, and to purchase tickets for all showings, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays through August 3
Time: 10 am
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $4 per person
Planes & Trains Guided Tour through Friday, August 12
Grapevine’s Planes & Trains guided tour treats visitors to a tour of Grapevine Main Station and Observation Tower, a one-hour excursion aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, and a stop at Founders’ Plaza Airport Observation area. Beginning at the Grapevine Visitor Information Center, participants will be guided through Grapevine Main Station to the top of the Observation Tower to watch airplanes take off and land while learning about the history of DFW International Airport. This is followed by a guided stroll through the 1888 Cotton Belt Train Depot and a one-hour excursion on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad—where an old-fashioned train robbery is rumored to take place. From there, participants will take a chartered ride on the Grapevine Visitors Shuttle down Historic Main Street to Founders’ Plaza Airport Observation Area where they will be able to watch aircraft from around the world take off and land. Visitors may even be able to hear dialogue between pilots and the control tower. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Every Friday through August 12
Times: 9 am, 11 am & 1 pm
Location: Grapevine Visitor Information Center, 815 South Main Street
Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September - FREE
The Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market is an open-air market in Historic Downtown Grapevine offering fresh Texas produce, baked goods, and handcrafted Texas-made items. It is a great place to bring the whole family, learn about Texas products, and shop locally.
Dates: Saturdays through September 11
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine
City Council Meetings/Agendas
View Grapevine City Council meeting agendas and City Council meetings via live video stream or on demand at GrapevineTexas.gov.