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Dallas Cowboys VS Seattle Seahawks – Persimmon's Watch Party – Tomorrow
Raise your hand if you and your crew would like a scratch-made 10" pizza and a pitcher of beer for only $15! Watch the Dallas Cowboys take on the Seattle Seahawks game this Thursday, November 30 at Persimmons Bar & Grill, 2800 Fairway Drive, for this pizza and beer combo. This POP-UP promo is valid only during the game. Enjoy watching from multiple big-screen televisions along with their premium sound system. The fun kicks off at 7 pm. 

Firehouse Pancakes with Grapevine Firefighters – This Saturday
Join the Grapevine Fire Department on Saturday, December 2 between 8am and 10:30am at Fire Station 3, 3100 Timberline Drive for a delicious pancake breakfast. Parking will be available at Timberline Elementary.  Enjoy photo opportunities with various fire apparatus and some of our mighty firefighters. Donations (benefitting Grapevine Fire Honor Guard and Buckets' Safety Brigade) will be accepted. 

Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall & Hotel Vin - December 2, 9 & 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. The entire family will enjoy 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 & December 16, Grapevine Main Station, Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street 
Saturday, December 9, Grapevine City Hall, 200 South Main Street  
Time: 8 pm (the show is approximately eight to ten minutes in duration)     

CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF TEXAS® EVENTS

Prairie Christmas at Nash Farm - Friday, December 1  
Tis the Season for holiday activities at the farm. Help decorate the farmhouse while enjoying cookies and tasty cider. Visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information and to purchase tickets.  
Date: Friday, December 1  
Time: 10 am – 12 pm  
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street  
Fee: $5 per person  

William Lee Martin’s Revenge of The Nutcracker – This Friday, December 1  
Comedian William Lee Martin is bringing his annual Christmas standup comedy spectacular Revenge of the Nutcracker to Grapevine's Palace Theater. With fan favorites like I’m Dreaming of a White Trash Christmas, brand new standup material, plus guest comedians and musicians. This is one holiday variety show you do not want to miss. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com.   
Date: Friday, December 1   
Time: 8 pm   
Location: Lancaster Theater, 300 South Main Street   
Fee: $35 - $45 per person   

Artisan Market – this Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 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:  This Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3 
Time: 10 am?-?5 pm 
Location:  Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Victorian Christmas Tours at Nash Farm – Saturday, December 2  
Step back in time and experience a traditional Christmas celebration on the farm while touring vignettes. Gather at the Pole Barn before taking a tour through the historic barn and around to the farmhouse, ending at the campfire with cider and cookies. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking on gravel and grass. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Date: Saturday, December 2   
Time: 3 - 5:30 pm   
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street      
Fee: $10 per person   

A Merry Little Christmas Show with Ricki Derek - Saturday, December 2  
Ricki Derek and his swinging Ho, Ho, Ho Orchestra return to the historically swanky Palace Theatre for one great night. In its 14th year, Derek’s A Merry Little Christmas Show is one of the best holiday traditions in DFW. Drawing inspiration from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bing Crosby’s Christmas TV specials, A Merry Little Christmas Show is like a time capsule with a wink and a nod. Ricki croons your favorite Christmas tunes backed by his amazing orchestra and a few special guests. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.   
Date: Saturday, December 2   
Time: 8 pm   
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street     
Fee: $32 per person     

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. 

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   

Jan Brett's Winter Wonderland Tour 2023 – Friday, December 8 - FREE
Meet beloved picture book author and illustrator Jan Brett as part of her Winter Wonderland tour! On Friday, December 8, Jan Brett will speak and do a drawing demonstration related to her book Cozy, followed by a book-signing. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this very special event! Although this event is FREE, please register/reserve tickets, to ensure an accurate headcount.  
Date: Friday, December 8 
Time: 5 -?8 pm 
Location: First Grapevine Methodist Church, 422 Church Street 

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    

Elf Adventure – Through 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.

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     

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 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.  

Christmas Movies at the Palace Theatre  
Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to purchase tickets to some of your favorite classic Christmas movies.  
Wednesday, November 29 – Meet Me In St. Louis 
Thursday, November 30 – White Christmas 
Monday, December 4 – A Christmas Carol 
Tuesday, December 5 – A Christmas Story 
Wednesday, December 6 - White Christmas 
All Showtimes: 7 pm 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street        
Admission: $6 per person         

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 Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) 
Location: Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street  

UPCOMING EVENTS  

AKS Gem Show – Friday, December 1 – Sunday, December 3  
Our shows are wholesale shows that are open to the public, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. Please visit AKSShow.com to view the show schedule and additional information.    
Dates: Friday, December 1 – Sunday, December 3  
Time: Varies   
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street    
Fee: $5 per person     

December Days of Giving – Friday, December 1 – Saturday, December 23  
Get ready for a season of giving at The REC. Each day, beginning December 1 through December 23, active members who visit The REC will be entered into to win a $50 gift certificate daily to various businesses and restaurants in Grapevine. Keep moving this holiday season for a chance to win big. 
Dates: Friday, December 1 – Saturday, December 23 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  

Grapevine Baseball & Softball Spring Registration Opens December 1  
Registration for the spring season of Grapevine Baseball & Softball begins December 1. Register in December and receive early bird pricing. Registration will begin closing in February as divisions fill up. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/GBS. Registration opens December 1.  

Higher Goals Holiday Basketball Camp – Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 22
Register for Higher Goals Holiday Basketball camp today to elevate your basketball game to new heights! This youth basketball camp offers training in ball handling, shooting skills, defense, and passing. Registration is now open at bit.ly/3T2aAc8.  
Dates:  Monday, December 18 – Friday, 22  
Time:  9 am – 12 pm  
Location:  Colleyville Middle School, 1100 Bogart Drive, Colleyville  
Ages:  7 - 15  
Fee:  $175   

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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