IN THE NEWS 

Kimball Road Improvements – Temporary Closure Begins This Week
Due to high water on a portion of Kimball Road during heavy rain and high lake level seasons, Kimball Road will temporarily close at Snakey Lane and Kimball Road and Lakeridge Drive and Forest Hill Road beginning Wednesday, September 27. To conduct the work needed to install an arch culvert structure (which raises the roadway), crews will keep this portion of Kimball Road closed through the end of the year.  

National Night Out – Next Tuesday, October 3
Join our Grapevine first responders for an evening of community-building by promoting police partnerships, engagement, and neighborhood camaraderie. This year marks 40 years for National Night Out bringing communities and police together to meet under positive circumstances and talk about safety. If your neighborhood is not hosting an event, Grapevine residents are invited to join the fun at the Community Outreach Center, 3010 Mustang Drive, on Tuesday, October 3, beginning at 5:30 pm.  

Celebra – Grapevine
Join us at Peace Plaza as we celebrate and honor the rich culture, remarkable contributions, and powerful influence of the Hispanic community in the United States – and in Grapevine!  The Hispanic culture encompasses a wide range of diverse backgrounds, traditions, and languages. It is a vibrant mix of influences from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.  We will celebrate in unity and appreciation for the contributions made by Hispanics across industries, arts, sciences, sports, and so much more!  Enjoy live music, entertainment, live Lucha Libre, Baile Folklorico, delicious food representing different Hispanic regions, photo opportunities, and much fanfare! WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre and Rebecca Lopez will emcee the Celebra event. Don’t miss the fun!  Visit Latinosingrapevine.org for additional information.  View VIP Experience ticket details below. 
Date: Saturday, October 7 
Time:  2 – 6 pm  
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street 
Tickets are available for purchase for the VIP Experience at Celebra Grapevine at bit.ly/3Pp2Kpp. 
Saturday, October 7, | 1-4 pm | Harvest Hall (2nd Floor Ballroom) 

Mumentous Exhibit - Through October 15 - FREE
Come experience the all-new exhibit based on Amy J. Schultz’s book: “Mumentous: Football, Glue Guns, Moms and a Supersized High School Tradition That Was Born Deep in the Heart of Texas.”  
Dates: September 23 - October 15 
Times: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm | Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm 
Location: Convention & Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street 

Grapevine Recycles Day – Saturday, October 28   
Our Environmental team will host their annual recycling/reuse and paper shredding event inviting Grapevine residents to have documents shredded and to properly recycle other materials at no charge. To view a listing of acceptable items, and additional details, please visit GrapevineTexas.gov or call the Environmental Services Division at 817.410.3330.    
Date: Saturday, October 28   
Time: 8 – 11:30 am   
Location: Municipal Service Center, 501 Shady Brook Drive (directly across from the Animal Shelter) 

Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant – September 1 – October 3  
The Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant provides funding for litter prevention, waste reduction, and/or beautification projects. Your school, business, or organization may receive up to $5,000 to assist with your project. Examples of previous projects include the purchase of water bottle filling stations, trash carts, and landscape improvements. Applications will be accepted through October 3 for the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant program, sponsored by Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru-Grapevine. Please visit KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/Gives to submit your application.     

Annual Parks and Recreation Survey  
The Parks and Recreation team would like your input! Please take part in this two-minute, five-question survey to assist them in knowing what Parks and Recreation services work best for you. Your important feedback helps them improve upon and create new programs and activities. Visit GoGrapevine.com/Survey to complete this beneficial survey. This survey is open to both Grapevine residents and non-residents. Your input is greatly appreciated! 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

Manhattan Short 2024 Oscar Qualifying Run – September 28 & Thursday, October 5
Film lovers will unite and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world during the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically qualify for the 2024 Oscars. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Please visit MANHATTANSHORT.com for film information. 
Dates: Thursday, September 28 & Thursday, October 5 
Time: 7 pm 
Location: Palace Theater, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $10/person 

We Are Not Alone In The World Expo – Saturday, September 30 – Sunday, October 1
Are you aware of all the megalithic structures around the world and how they are 'connected’ to each other? What’s their purpose? WHO built them, and HOW? Do you want to learn the truth about UFOs? Come be a part of the first ever "We Are Not Alone in the Universe" DFW Expo! Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Dates/Times: Saturday, September 30, 11 am – 7 pm | Sunday, October 1, 10 am – 6 pm 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Fee: $12 - $25  

Saturday Night at the Palace Theatre    
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street     
Admission: $6 per person     
Tickets for all showings are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.      

Saturday, September 30, 4 pm: Back to the Future - Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. 

James Wand: Spy Magic Show - Sunday, October 1- FREE
Super spy magician James Wand motivates children to excel in reading and writing with secret codes, clues, and invisible writing as the children help him on a top secret mission. 
Date: Sunday, October 1 
Time: 2 - 2:45 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Pastel Society of the Southwest 2023 Membership Exhibit – Wednesday, October 4 – Wednesday, October 25 - FREE
Come enjoy incredible works of art created by the Pastel Society of the Southwest. Unique pieces will be hanging in the Tower Gallery at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau. Stop by and get a glimpse of these pieces of art while you can! Additional information is available at PSSW.info. 
Dates: Wednesday, October 4 – Wednesday, October 25 
Times: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm | Saturdays 10 am – 5 pm 
Location: Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street 

Gentle Stretch Yoga – Wednesday Evenings in October
This gentle stretch class accompanied by soothing music combines poses, breath work, and relaxation, giving you an overall body stretch. Enjoy the addition of passively held Yin poses that work on the deep dense connective tissues of the body - the tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Yin helps release and surrender the body, consequently releasing and surrendering the mind, letting go, becoming calmer and less reactive to stressors. Please visit GoGrapevine.com to register. 
Dates: Wednesday, October 4, 11, 18, & 25 
Time: 7:15 – 8:15 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, Exercise A 
Fee: $30 per Resident | $35 Non-resident 
Ages: 13 +  

PumpkinFest – Weekends in October
Get ready for PumpkinFest, the ultimate fall extravaganza at Meadowmere Park! Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with a bountiful pumpkin patch, enchanting photo opportunities, and much more. Our famous singing pumpkins and The BooMan Group will light up your evenings, starting at dusk. 

On Friday the 13th, make your way through the dark winding trails at Meadowmere Park and experience thrills and shrills as you face your fears in the forest. Ages 10+ is recommended for this special Friday the 13th attraction.  

Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information. 
Dates: Friday – Sunday, October 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22 
Time: 10 am - 9 pm 
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane 
Fee: $20 per car **No cash accepted. Credit or Debit cards only**  

Sunset Live! at The Botanical Gardens – Friday, October 6 & Saturday, October 7 - FREE General Admission & VIP Tickets Now Available
Join the Grapevine Parks and Rec crew for Sunset Live! at the Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7. Enjoy a live music journey down memory lane with classics featuring your favorite genres each night.  Bring the family or a date, and your picnic blanket or chairs for an evening under the stars. Children will enjoy the Kidz Zone filled with fun, complimentary activities for their age groups.  

Food, beer, and wine will also be available for purchase for those who do not bring their own picnic. VIP tickets are available at GoGrapevine.com/event/sunsetlive/. The VIP experience offers the Bessie Mitchell House as your private event space, with light fare (appetizers), two beverage tickets, early access to the gardens, and reserved seating. VIP tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Free, general admission tickets will be available at the event. Doors open at 5:30 pm daily for those with VIP tickets and 6:30 pm for general admission attendees. Live music will begin at 7 pm.   
Friday, October 6: 
7 pm: Zack King Band
8:30 pm: Back In Black – an AC/DC Tribute  

Saturday, October 7:  
7 pm: Ashmore 
8:30 pm: Turnpike Tributedours 
Location: Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street   
Admission: FREE (General Admission) or VIP - $30 per person    

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day - Saturday, October 7 - FREE
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation, Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association, and REI Southlake as we take kids mountain biking through Horseshoe Trails. Grab your helmet, bike, and gear-up for a great ride and discover the joy of pedaling two wheels on dirt. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com. 
Date: Saturday, October 7 
Time: 9 – 11am 
Location: McPherson Slough Park, 2500 Catfish Lane 
Ages: All Ages  

Intro to Fly Fishing – October 9 – October 30
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: Monday Evenings - October 9, 16, 23 & 30     
Time: 6 – 7 pm     
Location: Pickering Park, 1901 North Kimball Avenue     
Ages: 15+ years     
Fee:  $60 for four classes   

Go Wild: Homeschool Expedition – Wednesday, October 18
Engage your children in nature and science, and the great outdoors with Go Wild, a program geared towards providing an outdoor education and recreation experience. Please register at GoGrapevine.com. 
Date: Wednesday, October 18 
Time:  9 – 11 am  
Ages:  5 – 11-years-old  
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane 
Fee: $15 per child/session   

Grapevine Main Live! – Through Friday, October 27 - FREE  
Grapevine Main Live! is back and better than ever with an eight-week fall music series sure to hit all the right notes. This event will take place on the Plaza directly outside of Harvest Hall where guests may enjoy food from any of six chef-inspired global kitchens, specialty crafted cocktails, and performances by some of the best local artists and bands in the Metroplex. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for band information.  
Date: Friday, September 1 – Friday, October 27 
Time: 7:30 pm  
Location: Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall, 815 South Main Street  

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