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Carol of Lights Vendor Applications Being Accepted - Event Date: Monday, November 25
Applications are now being accepted from food and merchant vendors for the 36th Annual Carol of Lights event!  Whether you offer delicious treats or unique merchandise, this is your opportunity to shine under the dazzling lights while captivating holiday enthusiasts. For those who wish to take part in this cherished tradition, please visit GoGrapevine.com to submit your application. Applications will be accepted through November 1 or until spaces have been filled.  

Grapevine Botanical Garden Docent Tours - FREE
Explore Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park with a docent-led journey through the beauty of nature. Tours are conducted by Grapevine Garden Club volunteers and are designed for a minimum of eight adult participants in each group. Choose from two different tours (listed below). Register your group at GoGrapevine.com/BotanicalGardens. 
Meet-and-Greet Tour: 15 - 20 minutes (offers a brief history and garden orientation)
How Does Your Garden Flow Tour: 45 minutes to one hour (insights into garden design) 

Fall Adult Sports Leagues Registration Open
Get ready to play! Registration for our exciting fall adult sports leagues is open through August 26. Join us for 8-on-8 flag football, softball, kickball, and volleyball. Register today at Amilia.com and don’t miss out on the fun.

Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine
Grapevine has so many exciting restaurants that have been added to the more than 200 dining options we offer - and we will be welcoming additional concepts soon! Visit bit.ly/3W0T8Va to read more about each of the new businesses that are opening this month in Grapevine.  

Various Lake Park & Boat Ramp Closures Remain in Place
Grapevine Lake levels remain very high and various lake park and boat ramp closures remain in place until further notice. Shoreline structure hazards may go unseen and create dangerous boating/swimming conditions. View a shoreline structure hazard map at bit.ly/2HxxeUr. For additional information regarding these closures, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Updates. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

AKS Gem Show – This Weekend   
Enjoy wholesale gem shows - 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 for additional information.  
Dates: Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4   
Times: Vary      
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street       
Fee: $5 per person        

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

Friday, August 2 – 7:30 pm: The 39 Steps - A man tries to help a counter-espionage agent, but when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he goes on the run to save himself and stop a spy ring. 

Saturday, August 3 – 7:30 pm: Arsenic and Old Lace - Mortimer Brewster, a Brooklyn writer of books on the futility of marriage, risks his reputation and ties the knot. Things grow complicated when he learns that his beloved maiden aunts are serial murderers. 

Pop N Play – August 2  
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation for Pop N Play! Throughout the summer, their team has been visiting your favorite local parks to play, connect with neighbors, and explore. The first 50 attendees will enjoy food, group activities, take-home crafts, and giveaways. Join them for their last event of the season on Friday, August 2 for unique goodies and activities. Please visit bit.ly/4aOymNY for additional information.  
Date:  Friday, August 2 
Time:  10:30 am – 12:30 pm 
Location:  Pickering Park, 1901 Kimball Avenue  

Classic Cartoons & Crafts – Tuesday, August 6
Your children are invited to make a fun craft while watching Tiny Toon Adventures. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The children’s ticket will include a craft activity, classic cartoons, a small popcorn, and a drink (bottled water or juice box). The adult’s ticket includes classic cartoons and a bottled water or juice box. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.   
Date: Tuesday, August 6    
Time: 10 am     
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street    
Fee: $6 for children, $3 for adults  

ECO TALKS: Sustainable Alternatives to Turf in Residential Landscaping – Wednesday, August 7 - FREE
Say goodbye to high-maintenance lawns and learn about innovative alternatives to traditional turf grass in our upcoming lecture. Discover low-maintenance, water-wise, options that bring beauty to your home while supporting the planet. Please register at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org. 
Date: Wednesday, August 7 
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 
Fee: FREE  

Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September 7 - FREE
The Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market is an open-air market in Historic Downtown Grapevine offering fresh Texas produce, baked goods, custom jewelry, artisan craftworks 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 7    
Time:  April – June, 10 am – 4 pm | July – September, 9 am – 2 pm 
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street  

Volunteer in Grapevine
Have fun while giving back to your community. Volunteer for a variety of annual festivals and events including Main Street Fest, GrapeFest®, Christmas Capital of Texas®, and more. Choose from an array of assignments and shifts available. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.  

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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