IN THE NEWS
Santa Cops - TOY DONATIONS NEEDED
'Tis the season for giving and we really need your help to make some Santa Cops magic happen this year! This year's Santa Cops toy collection event, which typically brings in 90% of the toys we donate to families each year, was canceled due to rain. We are now THOUSANDS OF TOYS SHORT for our annual Santa Cops program. There is a great need for gifts for both boys and girls ages nine to 13 years of age. We have donation drop boxes at the Public Safety Building – 1007 Ira E. Woods Avenue; The REC – 1175 Municipal Way; City Hall – 200 South Main Street; Hotel Vin – 215 East Dallas Road; Palace Theatre – 300 South Main Street; Chill Bar & Grill Restaurant – 814 South Main Street; and D-Bat Southlake – 2870 Market Loop in Southlake. Thank you for your donations! New, unwrapped toys are being accepted through Monday, December 12.
New Businesses Opening in Grapevine
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CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF TEXAS® EVENTS
Enjoy Christmas in Historic Downtown Grapevine! - FREE
Experience the magic of the Christmas Capital of Texas® in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Everyone’s favorite Christmas spot is back and better than ever! Enjoy all the decorations along Main Street and a variety of daily performances. As you make your way through this magical wonderland, be sure to visit the animated snowmen, “The Chilly Dawgs” and the larger-than-life-sized toy land at Liberty Park Plaza. There are plenty of photo opportunities throughout downtown with characters, vintage sleighs, life-size Christmas cards, and more! At night, the magic really comes alive with a 40-foot animated tree, and an incredible City Hall light show. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Location: Downtown Grapevine along Historic Main Street
Will Hearn’s The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show with Blue Water Highway – Thursday, December 8 & Friday, December 9
The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show is a live, one-of-a-kind musical variety show bringing all-time favorite Christmas classics and original sketch comedy antics to theaters across Texas. This original by The Grand Ol’ Production Company, and Will Hearn, features Americana standout Blue Water Highway, the N-0-E-L Radio Orchestra and Gospel Singers, plus a cast of the best artists and entertainers in Texas. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates/Times: Thursday, December 8, 7:30 pm | Friday, December 9, 3 & 7:30 pm Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $31 - $50 per person
Ornament Making & Christmas Baking at Nash Farm – December 9, 11, 16, 17, & 18
Come celebrate the Christmas season at Nash Farm. Enjoy ornament making and Christmas baking! Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Date: December 9, 11, 16, 17 & 18
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $3 per person
Pet Photos with Santa or The Grinch – Saturday, December 10
Celebrate your pet with a special portrait. Your $5 donation for a digital photo with Santa or The Grinch will benefit the Grapevine Animal Services or the Grapevine Community Outreach Center. Your digital photo will be emailed to you on Monday, December 12. Please properly leash or restrain your pet before entering the building. Preregistration is not required.
Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Location: 610 Shady Brook Drive
Fee: $5 donation to Grapevine Animal Services or to the Grapevine Community Outreach Center
Farmstead Christmas Celebration at Nash Farm - Saturday, December 10 Join the farmhands for a family celebration of the season including traditional music, making ornaments, refreshments, and more. Please purchase tickets at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $5 per person
Christmas with the Petersens - Saturday, December 10 Celebrate Christmas with The Petersens as they bring their original bluegrass sound to the Palace Theatre. The Petersens are an award-winning Americana roots family in their 10th season of performing in Branson, Missouri. The band includes Ellen Petersen Haygood, an American Idol finalist. For authentic music, clean comedy, and family values, you won’t find a group better than The Petersens. To purchase tickets and for additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Saturday, December 10 Times: 3 & 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $36 - $46/per person
Jack and the Beanstalk, A Christmas Panto Screening from London – Sunday, December 11
The British Emporium presents the classic British Christmas tradition known as Panto, with a special production of the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk, filmed in London and streamed direct to the Lancaster Theatre. "Panto", short for Pantomime, is a riotous, family-friendly, theatrical confection that takes a classic children's story and adds songs, jokes, slapstick, a ghost, outrageous casting, and all manner of English Christmas magic. For over 200 years, Panto has delighted adults and children with its spectacle and fun, and The British Emporium is pleased to present a special screening of Jack and the Beanstalk which has received five-star reviews from audiences and critics. Come to cheer the hero, boo the baddie, and sing along with the on-screen action! Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Sunday, December 11
Time: 2 & 6 pm
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $7.50 | Children 12 and under and seniors, $6
Rocky Gribble presents A Grapevine Opry Christmas – This Sunday, December 11
A Grapevine Opry Christmas show is filled with holiday music and offers an incredible yuletide experience for fans of all ages. Whether you are a faithful follower or are discovering the show for the first time, you’ll find the show never fails to illustrate the story of Christmas and may possibly inspire a new holiday tradition. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Sunday, December 11
Time: 4 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $24 - $28/per person
Ukulele Christmas - Saturday, December 17
The Island Strummers will perform traditional Christmas music with a tropical ukulele twist. This holiday event of strummers is sure to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Date: Saturday, December 17
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall - Saturday, December 17 - FREE
Join us for Grapevine’s second annual Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall and Hotel Vin on Saturday, December 17 at 8 pm. This spectacular show will take the Christmas Capital of Texas® to new heights as a fleet of 160 drones create Christmas magic in the sky over Main Street (in front of Peace Plaza). Gather, connect, and celebrate with eats and treats from Harvest Hall and a breathtaking Christmas spectacle to remember all season long. Early arrival is encouraged. Convenient parking will be available at the Grapevine Main garage. An interactive parking map of Downtown Grapevine may be viewed at ParkGV.com. VIP seating (ages 21 and up only) is available for purchase at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Proceeds benefit Metroport Meals on Wheels. Dates: Saturday, December 17
Time: 8 pm (the show is approximately eight to ten minutes)
Location: Grapevine Main Station, Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Fee: Free | VIP Seating $75 each (includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres)
Grapevine Christmas Market Shop locally and regionally sourced jewelry, wood turnings, produce, baked goods, local cheese, nuts, gift baskets, and more at this open-air European-style market. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: December 10 - 11, 17 - 23
Times: 2 – 9 pm
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street
Santa at The REC – December 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 13 & 15
Time: 9 - 11 am and 4 - 6 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ice Skating at Peace Plaza Ice Rink – Through Sunday, January 8
‘Tis the season to be in the Christmas Capital of Texas®! Experience the all-new Peace Plaza Ice Rink and 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: through 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.
Give Summer Camp for Christmas – Registration Now Open
Get ahead of schedule and give a fun interactive gift to the kids. Dove Creek Day Camp at Grapevine Lake or The REC Summer Camp registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com/Camps. We have multiple weeks available to help your little campers have a summer to remember. All other summer camp registration opens in January.
Christmas at The Palace Arts Center
Classic Christmas Cartoons and Crafts – Through Friday, December 23
The kids will enjoy Christmas-themed cartoons and crafts all month long. Classics like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, and many more will be shown throughout the month. The Christmas crafts include ornaments, snowman crafts, reindeer crafts, picture frame magnets, and more. The children’s ticket includes a craft activity, a small popcorn, and a beverage (juice box or bottled water). The adult’s ticket includes a beverage (juice box or bottled water). For a complete schedule of cartoons and crafts, and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: December 2, 5-6, 8-9, 15-16 & 19-23 Times: 10 am & 1 pm
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Admission: $6/child, $3/adult
Christmas Movies at the Palace
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
December 20 & 22 – White Christmas
A successful song-and-dance duo become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.
December 12 – Miracle on 34th Street
When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.
December 13 – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
The Griswold family's plan for a big family Christmas predictably turns into a big disaster.
December 14 & 20 – Elf
After discovering he is a human, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole decides to travel to New York City to locate his real father.
December 19, 21, 22 & 23 – Animated Double Feature – A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Repelled by the commercialism around him, Charlie Brown tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
Frosty the Snowman - A snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.
December 19 – Christmas with the Kranks
With their daughter away, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas all together until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they have to celebrate at the last minute.
December 19, 21 & 23 – It’s a Wonderful Life
An angel sent from Heaven helps a desperately frustrated businessman understand what life would have been like if he had never existed.
December 20 – The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppets tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve.
December 21 – The Santa Clause
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
December 23 – A Christmas Story
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
December 28 – Christmas in Connecticut
A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Connections: Special Needs Parent Group – Tomorrow, December 8
Connections is a monthly meeting for parents of children with special needs hosted on the second Thursday of each month. Meet other families experiencing a similar life path and enjoy a safe space to share your story and hear from experts in the field. This month's guest speaker is Jennifer Helten, CEO of Unique Pathways. She will speak on managing holiday stress so you can enjoy time with your family. Doors open at 6:45 pm with the guest speaker beginning at 7 pm.
Date: Thursday, December 8
Time: 6:45 – 8 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Active Adults: Everyday Legacies – Friday, December 9 - FREE
Your story is your legacy. Have you recorded yours yet? Learn why everyone should record their story and become empowered to record your personal history. Please register at GoGrapevine.com. Date: Friday, December 9
Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 55 and better
Texas Coin Show – This Weekend, December 9 - 11
Coins, Stamps, Currency, Gold, Jewelry, Proof Sets, and more!
Dates/Times: Friday, December 9, 2 - 6 pm | Saturday, December 10, 9 am - 6 pm | Sunday, December 11, 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street
Fee: $3 per person
Daddy Daughter Dance: Hollywood Glam – Friday, January 20 & Saturday, January 21 - Resident Tickets Available Monday, December 12
There’s no better Christmas gift than a date with dad. The Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance will offer tons of dancing, hors d’oeuvres, themed activities, and much more at this Hollywood themed event! Strut the red carpet as we bring Hollywood glam to Grapevine. Shine under the spotlight together and have a date night with your daughter filled with lasting memories you will always cherish. Tickets will be available to residents on December 12 and non-residents on December 19. Pricing is per person and space is limited. This event will sell out quickly and tickets will not be available at the door.
For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit GoGrapevine.com. Dates/Times: Friday, January 20, 2023; 7 – 9 pm | Saturday, January 21, 2023; 1 – 3 pm, 4 – 6 pm, 7 – 9 pm
Location: Foundations Church, 1520 West Wall Street
Ages: Girls 2 - 18
Admission: $20/resident | $25/non-resident
Geneology: Grapevine Name Droppers: Show and Tell - Monday, December 12
Join us for our annual December show and tell program. Bring a document, artifact, or some item of personal historical interest and share its story with the group.
Date: Monday, December 12
Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Grapevine Baseball & Softball Spring Registration Now Open
Registration for the spring season of Grapevine Baseball & Softball is now open. Register in December and receive early bird pricing. Registration will begin closing in February as divisions fill up. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/GBS.
Boomer Karate 55 and Better Demo Class – 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: Thursday, December 15; 10 - 11 am
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 55 & better
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