IN THE NEWS

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  

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. For additional information and to view the menu, please visit persimmonstx.com. 

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 Saturday, March 25.  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  

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Thursday, March 9 – Sunday, March 19
A young woman, forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters dreams of a better life. With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella is magically transformed into a princess and finds her prince. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit TicketTailor.com. 
Date: Thursday, March 9 – Sunday, March 19 
Time: Various 
Location: Palace Arts Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $12- $23 per person  

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 

Train-A-Palooza – Saturday, March 11 – Sunday, March 12
The Lone Star Hi-Railers model railroad club of Grapevine, Texas is proud to announce its ninth annual model train show Train-A-Palooza! The event is set to attract model train enthusiasts from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Kansas. Vendors will include club members, private individuals and companies who sell model trains, toys and accessories. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information. 
Dates/Times: Saturday, March 11, 10 am – 5 pm | Sunday, March 12, 9 am – 4 pm 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Admission: Children under 10 – FREE | Ages 11 – 18; $2 | Ages 18+; $5  

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  

Spring Break Movies at The Palace – Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17
Featured Spring Break movies are: Kung Fu Panda, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Swan Princess, Pete’s Dragon, Madagascar, The Muppet Movie, The Land Before Time, Little Rascals, Ratatouille and, Zathura: A Space Adventure. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17 
Time: 10 am & 2 pm  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $5 per person 

Spring Break Cartoons & Crafts – Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17
During Spring Break, The Lancaster Theatre will feature daily Cartoons & Crafts. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com for show information and to purchase tickets. 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).                                                                      
Dates: Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17                              
Time: 10 am       
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street 
Fees: $6 for children | $3 for adults    

Spring Break Cotton Belt Railroad Adventure - Tuesday, March 14 – Friday, March 17
Roll along the railroad while learning about railroad related occupations, railroad signals, telegraphy, and making a can boiler.  Interact with characters depicting various railroad occupations and hobo life on the tracks. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Date: Tuesday, March 14 – Friday, March 17 
Time: 10:50 am & 12:50 pm 
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street 
Fee: $20 - $22 per person 

Kiss Me I’m Irish Train – Friday, March 17
Celebrate the luck of the Irish onboard the “Kiss Me I’m Irish Express”, presented by TEXRail! Your ticket includes Irish-style food, two complimentary glasses of Texas craft brew, served in a souvenir mug, and Irish music during the two-hour experience. Additional brew will be available for purchase. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to purchase tickets. 
Date: Friday, March 17 
Time: 7 pm 
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street 
Ages: 21+ 
Fee: $42 per person  

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)  

ECO Talk: Why Prairies Matter – Wednesday, March 22 - FREE
A prairie is a diverse ecosystem of native grasses and flowering plants where more than 100 plant species can occur on fewer than five-acre, Prairie wildlife, soil, geology, and fire play important roles for a prairie. Learn how we can protect, restore, and educate others about these precious ecosystems. Please register for this FREE educational program at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/event/MarchLecture. 
Date: Wednesday, March 22 
Time: 7 – 8 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: All ages 
Fee: FREE 

Casino Day for Active Adults – Saturday, April 1
Please join us as you try your luck at Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Texas Hold’em. Our Hawaiian Luau themed Casino Day will include light refreshments and raffle prizes. Come in your best Luau themed outfit. Please register for this event at GoGrapevine.com/Register. 
Date: Saturday, April 1 
Time: 1 – 3 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: 55 + 
Fee: $10  

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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