IN THE NEWS
34th Annual Carol of Lights – Monday, November 21
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to Grapevine to kick off the 2022 Christmas Capital of Texas® on Historic Main Street. Join Saint Nick for an all-new Carol of Lights experience. Stretching from Northwest Highway to Dallas Road. Attendees will enjoy even more merriment this year with family-friendly activities, food, street vendors, and live performances beginning at 4 pm. The tree lighting ceremony with Mayor William D. Tate in Peace Plaza will begin at 6:30 pm. Enjoy one of two identical light and firework shows at City Hall at 7:30 and 8:30 pm. Each show will be approximately 10 minutes in duration with standing room only. Chairs will not be available at this year’s event. Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information. Date: Monday, November 21
Time: 4 – 8:45 pm
Location: Grapevine’s Historic South Main Street
Important Closures for Carol of Lights - Monday, November 21
South Main Street between Dallas Road and Northwest Highway will close at 1 pm on Monday, November 21 in preparation for the Carol of Lights. The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, and the Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way will both close at 5 pm on Monday to provide additional parking for the Carol of Lights celebration. Please visit ParkGV.com to view our interactive downtown parking map.
Kimball Avenue Reconstruction
The City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, and the City of Southlake, are reconstructing Kimball Road from Dove Road to the entrance of Meadowmere Lane. The project is expected to be completed by November 18. During this time, we ask that drivers utilize an alternate route. Delays and intermittent closures will be associated with this work. The best access to Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane, is Silvercrest Lane or Lonesome Dove Road during this reconstruction project. Thank you for your patience as we work towards returning Kimball Road to its first-class condition.
SAVE THE DATE
Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Shows – FREE
Save the date for Grapevine's second annual Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall and Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection on Saturday, December 3, and Saturday, December 17 at 8 pm at Grapevine Main (Peace Plaza), 815 South Main Street. This family-friendly show will take the Christmas Capital of Texas® to new heights with a fleet of 160 drones lighting up the night sky over Main Street! Each show will begin promptly at 8 pm and will be eight to nine minutes in duration. We encourage everyone to arrive early, park in the Grapevine Main garage, 255 East Dallas Road, and view the show from Peace Plaza. VIP seating will be available for purchase soon. Visit GoGrapevine.com for full details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ice Skating at Peace Plaza Ice Rink – Friday, November 18 – Sunday, January 8
‘Tis the season to be in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas®! Bring the family to experience the all-new Peace Plaza Ice Rink. Glide across the ice on this Texas sized 4,500-square-foot outdoor ice-skating rink on Historic Main Street. All skate sessions are one hour with 15-minute breaks (between sessions) for exiting and entering skaters. For additional information, including hours of operation, and parking information, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Friday, November 18 – Sunday, January 8
Location: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $20 per person (includes skate rentals). Guests are welcome to use their own skates for the same cost.
Thanksgiving Food Drive at The REC - Through Friday, November 18
Please help support for our community by donating canned or dry goods at The REC. Each time you donate, you will receive a guest pass (donations are not based on number of items included in donation). The food collected will be donated to GRACE Grapevine.
Dates: Tuesday, November 1 – Friday, November 18
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Stitch Craft Circle - Saturday, November 19
Bring your favorite embroidery, crochet, 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.
Date: Saturday, November 19
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Thanksgiving Cartoons & Crafts – Tuesday, November 22
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). A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Garfield’s Thanksgiving will be the featured cartoon and the craft will be Paper Turkeys. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Tuesday, November 22
Time: 10 am
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: Child Tickets $6 | Adult Tickets $3
Native American Celebration with Dorayne Breedlove - Saturday, November 19
Join professional storyteller, Dorayne Breedlove, as she shares Native American tales, a show and tell of artifacts, and plays music with the Native American drum and flute. Join us for this interactive program that delights and entertains as we celebrate the heritage of the First Peoples.
Date: Saturday, November 19
Time: 2 – 2:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Santa at The REC – December 5, 7, 13 & 15 - FREE
Santa Claus is traveling to Grapevine all the way from the North Pole before he makes his big trip around the world! All are welcome to visit Santa at The REC. Bring your Christmas list and camera for photos.
Dates: December 5, 7, 13 & 15
Time: 9 - 11 am and 4 - 6 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Boomer Karate 55 and Better Demo Class – Monday, December 5 & Thursday, December 15 - FREE
Boomer Karate is an easy, low impact exercise program designed to improve balance, muscle tone, and overall health. Based on martial art techniques drawn from the Wado Ryu style of Karate, this is a disciplined skill progression to gradually increase student strength, confidence, and some self-defense abilities. It does NOT include sparring, throws or falls and does not lead to belt ranks. The instructor will be Bob Cooter, 1st Dan, Wado Ryu Karate. Registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com. Dates/Times: Monday, December 5; 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Thursday, December 15; 10 - 11 am
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 55 & better
Club All-Access Winter Production of Frozen – Saturday, December 10
Join Club All-Access as they present Frozen Live. Our Club All-Access program is designed to promote positive emotional, social, physical, and cognitive support for adults with special needs. We explore talents and encourage participation to experience new opportunities and engage with peers in a fun and safe environment. Our amazing participants are bringing their hard work to you for this one night only event. Tickets are available at GoGrapevine.com. Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 1 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Fee: $5 per person
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