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Best in DFW 
Four Grapevine businesses were voted BEST IN DFW in the "Eat/Drink" Category by Dallas News! CONGRATULATIONS to Hop and Sting Brewing Co., Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse - Grapevine, Ross Culinary Craft, and Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q! Visit Best in DFW for full details. 
 
26th Annual Butterfly Flutterby – This Saturday 
Join us this Saturday, October 21 from 10am to 2pm at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street - for one of the sweetest events of the season! The 26th Annual Butterfly Flutterby celebrates Monarch butterflies and their migration from Canada to Mexico by way of Grapevine. Bring the entire family, even your (leashed) pets, to celebrate at this FREE* event. *Please note while there is no fee to enter, some vendor activities or food services may require a fee. Enjoy live butterfly releases, a costume contest, arts and crafts, a science station, an art contest, and butterflies from around the world exhibit, and more. Please visit Flutterby for full details. 
 
New Businesses Opening in Grapevine
Shop, Wine, Dine, and Explore Grapevine! View a listing of all the fabulous establishment openings taking place in Grapevine this month (unless you are Bohemian Bull - which is already in full swing) at bit.ly/3ZLMXpx. View a detailed listing of each business at bit.ly/48MDHFB.
 
Speaking at a City Council Meeting  
The City of Grapevine welcomes all those who wish to be a part of their City government by participating in City Council meetings. We do request all citizens, staff members, and the City Council members demonstrate respect and courtesy to all in attendance. Guidelines for speaking at a Grapevine Council meeting may be viewed at bit.ly/3M2J0XV and may be downloaded at bit.ly/3M4tuLb.
 
Annual Parks and Recreation Survey - Final Opportunity
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 

PumpkinFest – Final Weekend 
Take part in the ultimate fall extravaganza at Meadowmere Park and enjoy the magic of the season with a bountiful pumpkin patch, enchanting photo opportunities, and much more. The famous singing pumpkins and The BooMan Group will light up your evenings, starting at dusk. Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information. 
Dates: Friday - Sunday, October 20 - 22 
Time: 10 am - 9 pm 
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane 
Fee: $20 per car **No cash accepted. Credit or debit cards only**  

Spooky Season Events
Enjoy multiple events this spooky season for grown-ups aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.  Throw on your costume and hop aboard the Witches Brew Train, or grab your wands and take part in the HallowWizard Train.  The Trick ‘R Treat Train offers a family-friendly excursion on October 29 and includes a bag of treats and live entertainment. After the Trick ‘R Treat Train excursions, head to Peace Plaza for Trunk or Treat hosted by Harvest Hall.  The party features dozens of decorated trunks as well as a live DJ and a dance floor!  

Harvest Hall will also feature Pictures on the Plaza where families can enjoy a free Halloween movie each of the last three Saturdays of October.  Movies start at sunset. 
Hocus Pocus (October 14) 
Goosebumps (October 21) 
Ghostbusters (October 28) 
Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for full details regarding all the spooky season events being hosted by Visit Grapevine. 
 
ShipRECked – Friday, October 20 – FREE (for REC members)
Ahoy, mateys! Get ready to set sail on a swashbucklin’ adventure at “ShipRECked,” our thrilling pirate-themed Halloween extravaganza! Join the Parks and Recreation crew at The REC Aquatic Center for a spooktacular evening filled with excitement, treasure hunts, and aquatic wonders that will shiver your timbers. For additional information and to register, please visit ShipRECked. Open to all ages. 
Date: Friday, October 20 
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
Fee: Members - Free | Non-members - $5  
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  

Homeschool Days at Nash Farm – Friday, October 20 
Join the Nash Farmhands for a morning on the farm. Learn about the Nash family and farm while helping the farmhands get chores done. Experience typical farm activities and while helping the farmhands. Afterwards, you are welcome to picnic on the farm and explore on your own. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information. 
Date:  Friday, October 20 
Time:  10 am – 12 pm 
Location:  Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street 
Fee:  $5 
 
Oktoberfest at Peace Plaza – Friday, October 20 - FREE
Get ready for the ultimate Oktoberfest experience! Join us an evening filled with, live music, stein holding contests, delicious food, and of course, plenty of German-style beer. Guests will be able to enjoy the lively atmosphere, and groove to the sounds of our Grapevine Main LIVE! an outdoor concert series featuring Born to Run a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Whether you are a beer connoisseur, a lover of live music, or simply looking for a fun-filled day, our Oktoberfest event promises to be an unforgettable experience. So, dress up in your best lederhosen, come raise a stein, sing along to the music, and enjoy all the festivities that make this celebration truly special. Prost! Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information. 
Date: Friday, October 20 
Time: 5 – 9:30 pm 
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street 

The Bluesmen – A Tribute to the Blues Brothers – Saturday, October 21
Get ready to meet Jake & Elwood Blues – The Bluesmen are coming October 21 to the Palace Arts Center in Grapevine, Texas. Sporting those familiar dark glasses, dark suits and matching trilby hats, The Bluesmen and their fabulous full band will bring their pulsating American blues and soul revivalist sound to the stage. You will experience all your favorite Blues Brothers tunes. It will be a briefcase full of pure fun – including great photo ops with the original Bluesmobile! Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information. 
Date: Saturday, October 21 
Time: 7:30 pm 
Location: Palace Arts Center, 300 South Main Street 
Fee: $44 

Vinyl Record Show – Saturday, October 21 
Rediscover old memories and make new ones! If you love your vinyl, then join us at our Vinyl Record Show at the Grapevine Convention Center. This is an opportunity to search for that hidden treasure that you've been looking for. Memorabilia and merchandise are available to purchase as well. 
Date: Saturday, October 21 
Time: 10 am - 6 pm 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Fee: $8 

Maker Suites Open House: Recording Studio, Textile Arts, and Paper/Vinyl Crafting Demos – Saturday, October 21 - FREE 
Maker Suites offers a variety of opportunity to learn and practice multiple skills at the Library. Drop in on Saturday, October 21 for demonstrations and tutorials on everything from Textile Arts to our Recording Studio.  
Date: Saturday, October 21  
Time: 1?-?5 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 
Ages: Ages: 18+

Pastel Society of the Southwest 2023 Membership Exhibit – Through 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: through 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 

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.  
Dates: Fridays, October 20 & 27 
Time: 7:30 pm  
Location: Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall, 815 South Main Street 

Grapevine Recycles Day – Saturday, October 28 - FREE  
Our Environmental team will host their annual recycling/reuse and paper shredding event inviting Grapevine residents (only) 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. This event is open to Grapevine residents only (proof of residency is required).  
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 8 – 11:30 am   
Location: Municipal Service Center, 501 Shady Brook Drive (directly across from the Animal Shelter) 
 
Happy to Help Saturday - Saturday, October 28 
Join us for Happy to Help Saturday as we come together to make a positive impact on our community. On this day, volunteers will dedicate time to cleaning up litter and debris in our parks and along the beautiful shores of Grapevine Lake. Your participation will make a significant difference! Let's work together to keep our environment clean and vibrant. Please visit GoGrapevine.com to register. 
 Date: Saturday, October 28 
 Time: 9 – 11 am 
 Ages: All 
 Locations: Various Grapevine area parks 

Halloween Family Camp Out – Saturday, October 28 – Sunday, October 29 
Grab your camping gear and don your most creative costumes for a thrilling Halloween Family Camp Out. We’ll embark on an enchanting overnight escapade filled with just the right amount of spookiness. Be sure to bring your A-game for our Halloween themed tent decorating contest! Breakfast and dinner are included but, please, bring any additional snacks you and your family may need. Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information and to reserve your spot.  
 Dates/Times: Saturday, October 28, 3 pm – Sunday, October 29, 10 am 
 Ages: All 
 Reservations: $75 per family
 Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane 

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