IN THE NEWS
City Council Election Results
On May 16, during the Grapevine City Council meeting, City Secretary Tara Brooks administered the Oath of Office for City Council Place 5 to Chris Coy and for City Council Place 6 to Duff O'Dell. Congratulations to our incumbents on their re-election. Thank you for your continued service to our community!
MEOW WOLF – Grand Opening – Friday, July 14
Meow Wolf, the arts and entertainment company known for Convergence Station, House of Eternal Return, and Omega Mart has announced the opening of The Real Unreal. The new exhibition will open on Friday, July 14 at Grapevine Mills, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Suite 253. Tickets are now on sale at bit.ly/42YztqK. Meow Wolf Grapevine brings together 150 artists and fabricators, including 38 from Texas, who have created the art installations making up 70 unique and captivating experiences within The Real Unreal. Artists of all forms - including muralists, sculptors photographers, undermallers, and video game designers - have collaborated on a truly unique installation that will immerse visitors in a captivating narrative. Visit bit.ly/42QhseM for additional information about the new Meow Wolf Grapevine.
39th Annual Main Street Fest presented by Bank of the West – This Weekend, May 19 – 21
The magic of Main Street Fest is coming back better than ever! We welcome you and your family for three fun-filled days of breathtaking shows, a Craft Brew Experience, live music, and a street fair with flair. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com for the complete schedule and to purchase tickets. To volunteer, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com and register for Main Street Days.
Dates: Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21
Location: Historic Main Street District
Fee: $9 for adults, $5 for seniors & children (6-12)
Main Street Fest Tennis & Pickleball Tournaments – Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21
Register to play in the Main Street Fest Tennis and Pickleball Tournaments. Cash prizes will be awarded for Open Doubles and Open Singles in Tennis and Open Mixed Doubles in Pickleball. Tournament times, locations and fees will vary. For additional information and to register, please visit:
Tennis - UniversalTennis.com
Pickleball - UniversalTennis.com
Dates: Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21
New Businesses Opening in Grapevine
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine! View a listing of new businesses opening in Grapevine this month at bit.ly/41FJFEu. Read additional details about each one of them compiled by our Economic Development team at bit.ly/41BqPyg.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Game Night - Thursday, May 18 - FREE
Join us for a fun evening of board and card games at the library. Select from our collection of board games, card games, party games, or bring your own. At the end of the evening, be sure to check out a game to take home.
Date: Thursday, May 18
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Tai Chi in the Courtyard - Saturday, May 20 - FREE
Susan Thompson, a certified occupational therapist, will educate attendees on the health benefits of Tai Chi through her program, Flowing Mobility Tai Chi. No registration is required.
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 10 - 11 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way (Courtyard between the Library and The REC)
Ages: 13+
The Program - Tuesday, May 23 – Thursday, June 29
The Program is The REC’s first weight loss challenge bootcamp! Get in phenomenal shape while having fun and meeting new people. To make it more rewarding, those who lose 10 pounds during the six-week class will have their registration fee rolled over to five, one-hour training sessions. For additional information and to register, please visit bit.ly/3MvYNPz.
Dates: Tuesday, May 23 – Thursday, June 29
Time: 6 – 7 am
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Fee: $300
Microsoft PowerPoint Basic Class - Tuesday, May 23 - FREE
Goodwill North Central Texas’ Digital Career Accelerator® program is offering a free class every Tuesday in May. On Tuesday, May 23 the class will cover Microsoft PowerPoint basics. Computers will be provided for in-class use. Class sizes are limited. Registration is required at Library.Grapevinetexas.gov.
Date: Tuesday, May 23 from
Time: 10:30 to?11:30 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
PAWS By Reading – Friday, May 26 - FREE
Join the Grapevine Animal Services team for their PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare and Safety) by Reading program. Children ages 12 years and under will have the opportunity to attend this unique story time about wildlife. Due to limited space, registration is required at GrapevineTicketLine.com. To allow for more children to attend, we kindly ask that only one chaperone per family attend. Following story time, there will be a craft making opportunity and a snack.
Date: Friday, May 26
Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Grapevine Animal Services, 500 Shady Brook Drive
Grapevine Main LIVE! – Friday Evenings Through June 30 - FREE
Venture into Harvest Hall for some takeout from any of the six chef-inspired global kitchens as well as a specialty crafted cocktail. Savor your meal alfresco-style at Peace Plaza while enjoying the mild evenings of Spring and listening to live performances by some of the best local artists and bands in the metroplex. All shows begin at 7:30 pm and are approximately two hours. Please visit Eventbrite.com for additional information and reserved seating tickets.
Dates/Entertainment Line-up:
Friday, May 26: The Decades, Top ‘70s – 2000s hits
Friday, June 2: Joshua Tree, U2 tribute
Friday, June 9: Zach King Band, Texas Rock
Friday, June 16: Windy City, Chicago tribute
Friday, June 23: Piano Man, The Billy Joel Experience
Friday, June 30: Escape, Journey tribute
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Fee: General admission is free. Reserved seating is $25 per person.
Father Son Field Day – Tickets Now Available
Enjoy an adventurous morning at the annual Father Son Field Day! This action-packed event will offer unforgettable, memory-making quality time together. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/FatherSon for additional information and to purchase tickets.
Date: Saturday, June 10
Location: Parr Park, 3010 Parr Lane
Time: 8 – 11:30 am
Ages: 3 – 18-year-old boys & their Dads
Fee: $20 per resident / $25 per non-resident
Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September 9 - 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 9
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street
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!
Youth Sports Camps – Registration Open
The REC is offering a variety of sports camps and clinics this summer, designed to engage aspiring athletes, ages seven to 16. While encouraging sportsmanship and self-discipline, your athlete will be introduced to basic foundations for training through a fun, structured, skill building program. Sports camps include basketball, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and volleyball. Register at GoGrapevine.com for a great opportunity for your children to improve their skills.
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 our job opportunities at GoGrapevine.com/Careers.
City Council Meetings/Agendas
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