THIS WEEKEND IN GRAPEVINE 

City Office Closures and Trash Collection  
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all City offices, Grapevine Public Library, and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24. The REC will resume standard operating hours on Friday, November 24. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, trash and recycling collection will shift to the following day. Thursday's trash and/or recycling collection will shift to Friday, November 24, and Friday's trash and/or recycling collection will shift to Saturday, November 25. All essential services will operate normally. 

Santa Cops 2023  
The Grapevine Community Outreach Center is now accepting applications for the Santa Cops 2023 program. If you or someone you know has children ages three to 17 years of age who are in need of Christmas gifts, please visit the Grapevine Community Outreach Center, 3010 Mustang Drive, to submit an application. Santa Cops applications will remain open until Friday, December 8.  

If you are interested in volunteering to wrap gifts, please register at GrapevineTexas.gov. Gift wrapping will take place on Tuesday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 12, from 5 to 8 pm.  If needed, a third wrapping night will take place on Thursday, December 14, from 5 to 8 pm.  

Ice Skating at Peace Plaza Ice Rink – Through Sunday, January 7
‘Tis the season to be in the Christmas Capital of Texas®! Experience the Peace Plaza Ice Rink, presented by Champion Energy Services, and glide across the ice on this Texas sized 4,500-square-foot outdoor ice-skating rink on Historic Main Street. All skate sessions are one-hour with 15-minute breaks (between sessions) for exiting and entering skaters. 
For additional information, including hours of operation, and parking information, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Dates: Monday, November 20 - Sunday, January 7 
Location: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 South Main Street  
Fee: $20 per person (includes skate rentals). Guests are welcome to use their own skates for the same cost.  

The REC’s Annual After Thanksgiving “Burn off” – Friday, November 24  
Every Thanksgiving, the average American eats an estimated 4,500 calories throughout the day!  This year, instead of turning those calories into unwanted pounds, head over to The REC on Friday morning. Take part in a muscle, core, and cardio (head-to-toe), low-impact workout. Registration is open at bit.ly/3MJf5nP.   
Date: Friday, November 24  
Time: 9 – 10:15 am  
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  
Ages: 13+ years  
Fee: $10 per person  

Elf Adventure – Friday, November 24 – Saturday, December 23 
Explore Grapevine’s enchanting past and join in an Elf Adventure! Experience the Christmas spirit while visiting Historic Grapevine and participating in unique activities. Capture the magic of Christmas and take home your very own handmade projects. For additional activity information and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Dates: Friday, November 24 – Saturday, December 23 
Time: 10 am – 8 pm 
Location: Grapevine Settlement to City Museums, 206 West Hudgins Street 
Fee: $10 for a pass to all activities or $3 for each individual activity. There is no admission fee to the Settlement to City Museums. The adventure does not include a train excursion 

Christmas Movies at the Palace Theatre – Monday, November 27 – Wednesday, November 29
Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to purchase tickets to some of your favorite classic Christmas movies.  
Monday, November 27 – It’s A Wonderful Life 
Tuesday, November 28 – Miracle on 34th Street 
Wednesday, November 29 – Meet Me In St. Louis 
All Showtimes: 7:30 pm 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street        
Admission: $6 per person         

Christmas in Grapevine Craft Show – Saturday, November 25 & Sunday, November 26
Come join us for two days of Christmas shopping at the Christmas in Grapevine Craft Show! We will have the entire venue filled with 90+ vendor booths, holiday music, holiday decor, and thousands of gift items. There will be drawings and prizes all weekend and Santa will be ready to visit with your little ones and take those unforgettable pictures. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Dates/Times: Saturday, November 25, 9 am – 4 pm | Sunday, November 26, 10 am – 4 pm 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 
Fee: $5  

Classic Christmas Cartoons and Crafts – Through Friday, December 22    
The kids will enjoy Christmas-themed cartoons and crafts all month long. Classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, and many more will be shown throughout the month. The Christmas crafts include ornaments, snowman crafts, reindeer crafts, picture frame magnets, and more. The children’s ticket includes a craft activity, a small popcorn, and a beverage (juice box or bottled water). The adult’s ticket includes a beverage (juice box or bottled water). For a complete schedule of cartoons and crafts, and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.  
Dates: November 28, 30, December 1, 5, 7-8, 11, 14, 18-22   
Times: 10 am & 1 pm   
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street      
Admission: $6/child, $3/adult    

Grapevine Christmas Market – Through December 23  
Shop locally and regionally sourced jewelry, wood turnings, produce, baked goods, local cheese, nuts, gift baskets, and more at this open-air European-style market. For additional information, including dates of operation, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Time: 2 – 9 pm 
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street     

Club All-Access Winter Production – Saturday, December 2  
Join us for a heartwarming and joyful holiday production as Club All- Access, our special needs adult group, presents The 12 Days of Christmas. This enchanting play takes you on a whimsical journey through the classic song, filled with laughter, love, and the spirit of giving. With delightful characters and festive surprises, this performance is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Tickets may be purchased at bit.ly/49rxDTg. 
Date: Saturday, December 2 
Start Time: 1 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Fee: $8  

Artisan Market – Saturday, December 2 & Sunday, December 3
Peruse hundreds of unique items for your Christmas gift giving while supporting the Grapevine Public Library. Find one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry, pottery, woodwork, knitted and hand-woven items, graphic art, toys, puzzles, photography, paintings, ornaments, and more. Limited edition City of Grapevine Christmas ornaments will also be available. 
Dates: December Saturday, December 2 & Sunday, December 3 
Time: 10 am?-?5 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

Hometown Christmas Exhibit – Through December 30
Experience the charm and spirit of a classic American town preparing for Christmas in this interactive Christmas exhibition. Take a walk down memory lane by visiting Grapevine's Hometown Christmas exhibit! Christmas is a wonderful time of year; the sights, the sounds and the smells make it easy to get swept away in the memories of it all. Grapevine's Hometown Christmas exhibit will have plenty of picture-perfect moments while becoming a holiday must that will delight the kid in all of us! Stroll through vintage vignettes and snap pictures to create Instagrammable memories. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Dates: Through December 30  (except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) 
Location: Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street  

Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall & Hotel Vin - Saturday, December 2, Saturday, December 9, and Saturday, December 16  - FREE
Join us for Grapevine’s third annual Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall and Hotel Vin. This spectacular show will take the Christmas Capital of Texas® to new heights as a fleet of 200 drones create Christmas magic in the sky over Main Street. Gather, connect, and celebrate with eats and treats from Harvest Hall and a breathtaking Christmas spectacle to remember all season long. Early arrival is encouraged. For additional information, including parking options, please visit GoGrapevine.com.  
Dates/Locations: Saturday, December 2, Grapevine Main Station, Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street Saturday | December 9, Grapevine City Hall, 200 South Main Street | Saturday, December 16, Grapevine Main Station, Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street  
Time: 8 pm (the show is approximately eight to ten minutes)     
Ages: All   
Fee: Free  

Santa at The REC – December 4, 6, 12 & 14 - FREE    
Santa Claus is traveling to Grapevine all the way from the North Pole before he makes his big trip around the world! All are welcome to visit Santa at The REC.  Bring your Christmas list and camera for photos.  
Dates: December 4, 6, 12, 14 
Time: 9 - 11 am & 4 - 6 pm   
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way   

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