IN THE NEWS  

Library Celebrates 100 Years! - This Saturday, March 4 
CHEERS TO 100 YEARS! Join us for the Grapevine Public Library's Centennial Celebration on Saturday, March 4 beginning at 10:30 am in the Library Program Room. Mayor William D. Tate will share his library memories at 11 am. In honor of our hundred years, Mayor Tate has generously donated 100 copies of his memoir, “My Barefoot Days”, to the Friends of the Library. The books will be available for pre-sale for a $20 cash or check donation and all funds raised will go directly to the Friends of the Library. A book signing event will be announced at a later date. Library Board Member, Megan Li, will perform a harp concert at 2 pm, and the celebration will culminate with a variety of children’s activities and entertainment from 3 to 5 pm.  We thank all of our many patrons for being part of Grapevine Public Library’s history and we look forward to celebrating with you!  For a full schedule of the day’s events, please visit GrapevineTexas.gov. 
Date: Saturday, March 4 
Time: 10:30 am – 5 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

Texas Independence Day Celebration – This Saturday, March 4 
Mark your calendars for the annual celebration of Texas Independence Day hosted by the Grapevine Historical Society. 2023 marks the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers Law Enforcement Agency. They will bring their traveling road show exhibition to Grapevine with a program including former Texas Rangers and historians. Mayor William D. Tate will speak at 2 pm.  The exhibits, speakers, and vehicles will represent the celebration of 200 years of history in Texas.  
Date: Saturday, March 4  
Time: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm  
Location: 702 South Main Street   

Persimmons Bar & Grill  
We invite you and your crew to check out the largest covered patio in town with the most scenic backdrop!  Persimmons Bar & Grill on the Grapevine Golf Course, 3800 Fairway Drive offers a view of the endless fairway on their huge (raised) covered patio. Enjoy signature cocktails, happy hour, and incredibly delicious food.  Persimmons Bar & Grill is open to everyone! No membership, golf skills, or golf knowledge necessary. Swing on in – you will thank us later. 

The Dinos are Coming! – Prehistoric Park Tickets Now Available  
The dinosaurs return to Grapevine this Spring and we invite you to LEARN about Grapevine’s prehistoric past while roaming through an outdoor exhibition of animatronic dinosaurs. DIG into the action and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family. EXPLORE the biggest show yet, day or night! Activities include boneyard games, numerous exhibit displays, tracks trail, a dig site to discover bones of the past, and animatronic dinosaurs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PrehistoricPark. Presale tickets are now available for purchase through March 10. After March 10, tickets will only be sold at the (Meadowmere Park) gate.  
Dates: March 11 – April 16  
Time: 9 am – 6 pm  
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane  
Fee: $29 Per Vehicle  

New Businesses Opening in Grapevine   
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine! View a listing of new businesses scheduled to open in Grapevine this month at bit.ly/3HfMJ2x.  

SAVE THE DATE 

Household Hazardous Waste Event – March 25 
The City of Grapevine will be hosting its annual Household Hazardous Waste Event on  This event is for Grapevine residents ONLY. Proof of residency (driver’s license or utility bill) is required. Acceptable items will be any household hazardous waste (paint, oil, herbicides, pesticides, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, etc.). Please visit GrapevineTexas.gov for a full listing of acceptable (and unacceptable) items and additional details.   
Date: Saturday, March 25 
Time: 8 – 11:30 am  
Location: Service Center, 501 Shady Brook Drive  

UPCOMING EVENTS  

Spring on the Farm – Friday, March 3 
Join us at Nash Farm for First Friday! Prepare the farm for Spring, animal, and garden care. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Friday, March 3 
Time: 10 am – 12 pm  
Location: 626 Ball Street 
Fee: $5 per person  

Friday Night Date Night at The Palace – Friday, March 3  
The Thin Man – A former detective, Nick Charles, and his wife Nora investigate a murder case, mostly for the fun of it. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Friday, March 3 
Time: 7:30 pm 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $6 per person 

Piano Man - The Billy Joel Experience – Saturday, March 4
Join us at the Palace Theatre for a one-of-a-kind concert experience that will have audiences enthusiastically singing along to a lively lineup of Billy Joel’s most popular songs. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Saturday, March 4 
Times: 3 pm & 7:30 pm  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $44 per person  

Repticon – Saturday, March 4 & Sunday, March 5
Interested in all things reptile? Join the Repticon team as they bring a two-day show to the Grapevine Convention Center. See live animals from around the world and purchase pets and pet products directly from the experts themselves. All tickets are weekend passes and may be purchased at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Date: Saturday, March 4 & Sunday, March 5 
Time: Various 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Fee: Children under 4 – FREE | Ages 5 – 12; $6 | Ages 12+; $15  

Classic Cartoon & Crafts – Tuesday, March 7    
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).  Ducktales will be the featured cartoon. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com.                                                                     Date: Tuesday, March 7     
Time: 10 am      
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street     
Fees: $6 for children | $3 for adults         

Grapevine Garden Club 90th Anniversary & Tree Dedication
The Grapevine Garden Club will celebrate 90 years of cultivating, educating, growing, planting, replanting, and fostering our urban forest with a tree dedication at the Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park. Please join us for this Living Legacy Tree Dedication recognizing the Grapevine Garden Club’s 90th Anniversary.    
Date: Tuesday, March 7     
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm      
Location: Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street 

Mother Son Date Night: Adventure Awaits – Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11 Moms and sons, your date night adventure awaits! The Mother/Son Date Night: Adventure Awaits is back and you are in for a crazy, fun ride. Join the Parks and Recreation team at Foundations Church for dancing, hors d’oeuvres, themed activities, and an unforgettable mother/son night out. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/MotherSon for tickets and additional information.  
Dates: Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11  
Times: Friday 7 – 9 pm, Saturday 4 – 6 pm & 7 – 9 pm  
Location: Foundations Church, 1520 West Wall Street  
Ages (sons): 2 - 18  
Fee: $20/per Grapevine resident (with coupon code GPVRES); $25/per non-resident  

Volunteer at Mother Son Date Night – Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11  
The Parks and Recreation team is hosting the annual Mother Son Date Night on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 and are seeking volunteers. Volunteers, ages 14 and older are needed for adventure-themed activities, photo-booth management, dancing, and more. Register today to volunteer at GoGrapevine.com.   
Dates: Friday March 10 & Saturday March 11  
Location: Foundations Church, 1520 West Wall Street  
Time: Varies   
Ages: 14+ years 

Friends of the Library Concert Series: Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher - Saturday, March 11  
Peter Fletcher will present an afternoon of classical guitar renditions from the works of various composers including, J.S. Bach, Edvard Grieg, and Manuel Ponce. 
Date: Saturday, March 11  
Time: 2 - 3 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Intro to Tai Chi & Qigong - Through March 18
Engage in gentle, flowing movements to increase vitality, promote energy, reduce pain, restore balance, and improve healing. If you have always wanted to try Tai Chi, this is the class for you. Registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com.  
Date: Through March 18 
Time: Monday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: 18 + (all levels) 
Fee: $65 (first class is FREE)  

Intro to Fly Fishing – April 3 – April 24 
This introductory course will take the most novice fishing enthusiast and turn them into a seasoned fly fisherman. Introduction to Fly Fishing will take you through the basics of equipment, forward casting, and back casting with ample hands-on experience with a veteran fly-fishing instructor. All equipment is provided upon registration. Registration is open at GoGrapevine.com.   
Dates: Mondays; April 3, 10, 17 & 24    
Time: 6 – 7 pm    
Location: Pickering Park, 1901 North Kimball Avenue    
Ages: 15+ years    
Fee:  $60 for four classes  

Summer Camp Registration – Now Open  
Registration is now open for all Summer camps. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/Camps to register your children. Currently, there are multiple summer weeks available to ensure your children have a summer to remember!    

Tennis & Pickleball Class Registration – Now Open  
Enjoy a variety of (monthly) tennis and pickleball programs based on age, skill level, and experience. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Register.
Date: Varies  
Time: Varies  
Location: Dove Park Tennis Courts  
Ages: All Ages  
Fee: Varies 

Grapevine Parks and Recreation is Hiring!  
Grapevine Parks and Recreation is always looking for great individuals to join their team. They offer a variety of jobs for all ages, and positions that work well with school schedules.  Weekend jobs, part-time, full-time jobs, summer jobs, they have it all!  Apply to join this amazing team! Check out all of our job opportunities at GoGrapevine.com/Careers.   

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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