IN THE NEWS
Keep Grapevine Beautiful (KGVB) ECO Talk: DFW International Airport’s Environmental Affairs – Wednesday, September 28 - FREE
DFW International Airport is ranked third in operations and is the second busiest airport globally with over 62 million visitors a year. To help offset the carbon footprint travelers create, DFW International Airport diverts food waste from select terminals and airline catering to North Texas farms and compost facilities. Join KGVB for this FREE event tonight, Wednesday, September 28 from 7-8pm at The REC, Stewart Hall, 1175 Municipal Way. Learn how the food waste diversion program is progressing, DFW International Airport's sustainability goals, and the protection of air and water quality. Register at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/SeptLecture. Date: Wednesday, September 28
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: The REC, Stewart Hall, 1175 Municipal Way
Annual Parks and Recreation Survey – Your Voice Matters
Your valuable input is needed! Grapevine Parks and Recreation is on a constant mission to improve your parks, facilities, programs, and services. Please take a moment to complete a quick Parks and Recreation survey. This brief survey is available in English and Spanish and will be open until the end of September. We greatly appreciate your participation which will assist us in creating the best community experiences possible. Dates: September 1 - 30
Blood Drive - Register TODAY
We are teaming with Carter BloodCare on Wednesday, October 5 at two convenient donation locations. Please register to donate much-needed blood at one of the locations listed below.
FACTS & STATS:
- One in three people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime
- Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood and/or platelets.
- A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.
- 1,500 donors a day are needed to have a stable three-day supply within CBC’s service area (Central, North, and East Texas).
- 600 to 800 patients are in need of a blood transfusion within CBC’s service area.
- 600+ blood drives per month are needed to help meet hospital demand.
LOCATIONS & REGISTRATION:
Wednesday, October 5 | 8 am - 1:45 pm
The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine (inside conference room)
Wednesday, October 05 | 3 pm - 6:45 pm
Wise Guys Pizzeria, 322 South Park Boulevard, Grapevine (Carter BloodCare Bus)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Active Adults Lunch & Learn, Understanding Medicare – Thursday, September 29 - FREE
Join Blake Hawkins for an informative look at Medicare part A, B, C, and D. Blake will explain how and when you may enroll in Medicare if you are nearing age 65. He will also discuss the different options available to Medicare beneficiaries regarding supplements, advantage plans, and prescription drug plans. All are welcome. Registration is required at bit.ly/3Q1jr8s. Date: Thursday, September 29
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en Español - Fridays; September 30 & October 7
Special guest, Yvette Lopez, from the community group Latinos in Grapevine, will present a series of Spanish Storytimes for preschoolers during Hispanic Heritage Month. No registration required.
Date: Fridays; September 30 & October 7
Time: 10:30?-?11 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: All ages welcome
Reba: The Tribute – This Friday, September 30
Straight from Las Vegas, REBA - The Tribute, starring veteran Vegas performer Corrie Sachs, is coming to Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre. Honored five times as Las Vegas Singer of the Year, Sachs is America’s No. 1 Reba McEntire tribute artist and is unparalleled in her portrayal of the legendary performer. Audiences of all ages will be spellbound by her dynamic stage presence, versatility and captivating enthusiasm. Sachs has enjoyed a prolific career spanning stage, television and radio. She has opened for stars such as Bob Hope, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds and the comedy team of Allen and Rossi. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Friday, September 30
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Admission: $40
Sunset Live! at The Botanical Gardens – FREE General Admission & VIP Tickets Available
Join the Grapevine Parks and Rec crew for Sunset Live! at the Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street this Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1 for a live music journey down memory lane! Enjoy some of the best classic live music featuring your favorite genres each night. Bring the family or a date and your picnic blanket or chairs for an evening under the stars. Children will enjoy the Kidz Zone filled with fun activities for their age groups.
Food, beer, and wine will also be available for purchase for those who do not bring their own picnic. VIP tickets are available at bit.ly/2XPBS56 for the Friday, September 30 show (only) and are $25 per person. The VIP experience offers the Bessie Mitchell House as your private event space, offering light fair appetizers, two beverage tickets, early access to the gardens, and reserved seating. VIP tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Free, general admission will also be available at the event (pre-registration is not required). Doors open at 6 pm and the live music will begin at 6:30 pm.
Dates/Line Up:
Saturday, October 1: VIP tickets sold out for this show
Time: 6 – 9:30 pm
Location: Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street
Vendors: El Chifrijo, Cajun On The Go & Not Just Q
Admission: FREE (General Admission) or VIP - $25 per person
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day – Saturday, October 1
You and your junior biker are invited to join Grapevine Parks and Recreation, Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA), Dirt Side Sisters, and Southlake REI at McPherson Slough’s Horseshoe Trail for Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. So, grab your helmet, bicycle, and gear for a short clinic and discover the joy of pedaling two wheels on dirt. Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information. No registration is required. Date: Saturday, October 1
Time: 9 - 11 am
Location: McPherson Slough Park, 2500 Catfish Lane
Bluegrass at the Settlement – Saturday, October 1 - FREE
Brought to you by your friends at Southwest Bluegrass Club and the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau. This free event is an opportunity for fans of Bluegrass/folk music to enjoy a bluegrass band and open jam sessions at the Settlement to City Museum Park Courtyard. Come listen, play, and visit the wonderful museums.
Date: Saturday, October 1
Bluegrass band: 12 – 1 pm
Jam session: 1 – 4 pm
Location: Settlement to City Museum Park Courtyard, 206 West Hudgins Street
Saturday Night at the Palace – Saturday, October 1
Clue - Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner. But, after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Saturday, October 1
Time: 4 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Admission: $6
Elvis Gospel Brunch Starring Kraig Parker – Sunday, October 2
Elvis Presley loved gospel music and no one pays tribute to Elvis’ gospel hits like Kraig Parker. Parker has toured the world for 20 years, astounding audiences with his powerful voice and likeness to the King of Rock and Roll. His looks, moves, and voice are as close as it comes to watching Elvis. Parker has performed gospel shows with the Stamps Quartet and The Jordanaires, who both sang backup for Elvis. Join us for a perfect Sunday afternoon that includes a brunch buffet followed by Parker’s two-hour gospel performance. If you love gospel music, you will not want to miss this show. Brunch includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, freshly baked biscuits with country gravy, baked potato soup, and miniature sandwiches. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Sunday, October 2
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Admission: $60
Trick-or-Treat Cartoons & Crafts – Tuesday, October 4
Your little mummies will have a great time watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and Scooby Doo: Mummy Knows Best while crafting pumpkin glasses and Halloween doorknob hangers. The children’s ticket includes a Halloween wand and Legend of the Jack-o-Lantern, craft activities, a small popcorn, and a juice box or bottled water. The adult’s ticket includes a juice box or bottled water. Please purchase tickets at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Tuesday, October 4
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Time: 10 am
Fees: Adults: $3 | Children: $6
PumpkinFest at Meadowmere Park – Select Weekends in October
Enjoy fall festivities with a pumpkin patch, multiple photo-ops, and a Halloween-themed hike on the Meadowmere Park trail. Beginning at dusk, guests will enjoy the famous singing pumpkins and The BooMan Group. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PumpkinFest. Dates: Fridays – Sundays (October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23)
Time: 10 am – 9 pm
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fees: $20 per car | $40 per bus (No cash accepted, debit or credit cards only)
Wellness for Life – Mobile Health Unit at The REC – Friday, October 7
The REC will be hosting the Texas Health Resources Mobile Unit for 3D screening digital mammograms. Women ages 40 years and older with no personal history of breast cancer, do not have breast implants, have no known lumps or other breast problems, are not pregnant or haven’t breast fed in the last six months, and have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months are eligible for the screening. Please bring your insurance card, driver license, or state issued ID to your appointment. Fully funded screenings are available to those who qualify. Please call 855.318.7696 to schedule an appointment.
Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 8:30 am – 3 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Lifelong Learners: 3-Doodlers – Friday, October 7
We will get out the 3-Doodlers pens and draw in 3D. You may follow our patterns or create your own.
Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, Teen Zone, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 55+
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Sunset Live! - Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1
Grapevine Parks and Recreation is hosting a weekend of the best live music, fun activities for the kids, and more. We are looking for volunteers to ensure that this event goes off without a hitch! Volunteers are needed for either Friday, September 30, Saturday, October 1 or both. This is a fun way to earn those volunteer hours needed for school or other groups. Shifts range in times and are brief in duration. For additional information and to register to volunteer, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Volunteer. Date: Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1
Time: 6 - 9:30 pm
Location: Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street
Plant Exchange - Saturday, October 8
Join us to swap seeds and plants and chat about gardening with other enthusiastic gardeners. No registration required.
Date: Saturday, October 8
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, Program Room, 1201 Municipal Way
Go Wild: Homeschool Expedition - First and Third Wednesdays, September - November
This program is geared towards elementary-aged homeschooled children and will provide an outdoor education and recreation experience for your child each month. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/GrapevineOutdoors. Dates: October 5 & 19 | November 2 & 16
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Art Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour and celebrate the public art of Grapevine! With over 20 stops along Historic Main Street, visitors will discover an extensive and impressive bronze collection and murals. Guides will point out hidden gems and new art discoveries during the tour. Afterwards, stop by one of the seven fine art galleries or working studios, all within walking distance. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to purchase tickets and for additional information. Dates: Ongoing
Times: Various
Location: Visitor Information Center, 815 South Main Street
Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant – September 5 – October 3
The Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant provides funding for litter prevention, waste reduction, and/or beautification projects. Your school, business, or organization may receive up to $3,000 to assist with your project. Examples of previous projects include the purchase of water bottle filling stations, trash carts, and landscape improvements. Applications will be accepted from September 5 through October 3 for the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant program, sponsored by Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru-Grapevine. Please visit KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/Gives to submit your application.
Historical Walking Tour – Thursday, September 1 – Saturday, October 29
Grapevine’s Historic Main Street District is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County, originating under the Lone Star flag of the Republic of Texas in 1844, a year before Texas was annexed by the United States of America. Come stroll through time, and learn and explore on a guided tour of Grapevine’s history and heritage. Our visitor concierge guides will take you on a guided 90-minute journey including stops on Historic Main Street, Grapevine Vintage Railroad District and the Settlement to City Museums to name a few. With structures and buildings dating from the 1880s to the 1920s, Grapevine is truly a Texan gem. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Thursday, September 1 – Saturday, October 29
Times: 9 am, 1 pm, and 6 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Visitor Center, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $5
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
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.