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Veterans Day Parade and Fair – This Saturday, November 9 - FREE
Salute military veterans at the annual Veterans Day Parade in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Veterans and citizens are invited to experience this meaningful day, celebrating our country’s military servicemen and women. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information.  
Date: Saturday, November 9  
Time: 10 am  
Location: Begins at West Hudgins Street and will travel north along Main Street – ending at East Wall Street  

Attendees are invited to the Town Square Gazebo, 115 East Worth Street once the parade concludes to enjoy the Veteran’s Day Fair with live music, food, snacks, and local vendors. It will be a day full of gratitude, community, and fun!   

Carol of Lights – Monday, November 25 - FREE 
Rediscover the enchantment of Christmas at the 36th Annual Carol of Lights, presented by Texas Health, as we officially launch the Christmas Capital of Texas®. Explore Historic Main Street at your own pace as it transforms into a winter wonderland. With multiple stages featuring community performances, interactive activity zones, and festive food trucks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the night. This is a come-and-go event, so there’s no need to rush. Feel free to stroll, take in the sights, and enjoy all the festivities. A street lighting will take place at 5:30 pm when Main Street is illuminated from Northwest Highway to Dallas Road. Enjoy the view from anywhere along Main Street! For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/CarolofLights. 
Date: Monday, November 25 
Time: 4 – 8:30 pm 
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine, Main Street 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

ECO Talk: Green Skies Ahead: Sustainable Practices at DFW Airport- Tonight, November 6 - FREE
Join us to learn about DFW Airport’s PourAway containers that diverted over 6,600 tons of waste last year alone. Their Environmental Affairs team will share environmental improvements at the airport and how they became the first carbon neutral airport in the U.S. Open to all ages. Although this event is free, registration is required at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org. 
Date: Wednesday, November 6 
Time: 7 – 8 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 

Magician Zak Mirz – Friday, November 8 
Stage magician, Zak Mirz is bringing a special holiday performance of his new family-friendly show, “Flashes of Magic”, to his hometown of Grapevine, Texas. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Date: Friday, November 8 
Time: 8 pm 
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street  

Gentle Stretch Yoga – Wednesdays, November 6 – December 18 
Relax and rejuvenate with our gentle stretch yoga class at The REC. With soothing poses, breathwork, and relaxation, this class is designed to help you unwind and find peace at the end of the day. Please bring a light blanket or towel. Registration is open at amelia.com.  
Date: Wednesday Evenings, November 6 – December 18 
Time: 7:15 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, Exercise C 
Ages: 13+ 
Fee: $55 

Dinosaur Dimensions: Realistic Dino Puppets! - Thursday, November 7 - FREE 
Performer Curt Strutz will be bringing realistic dinosaur puppets for kids to see up close and personal at this special Dino-vember event. 
Date: Thursday, November 7 
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

Planes & Trains Guided Tour - Saturday, November 9  
Grapevine’s Planes & Trains guided tour treats visitors to a tour of Grapevine Main Station and Observation Tower, a one-hour excursion aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, and a stop at Founders’ Plaza Airport Observation area. Beginning at the Grapevine Visitor Information Center, participants will be guided through Grapevine Main Station to the top of the Observation Tower to watch airplanes take off and land while learning about the history of DFW International Airport. This is followed by a guided stroll through the 1888 Cotton Belt Train Depot and a one-hour excursion on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. From there, participants will take a chartered ride on the Grapevine Visitors Shuttle through Historic Main Street to Founders’ Plaza Airport Observation Area. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Date: Saturday, November 9   
Time: 10 am  
Location: Grapevine Visitor Information Center, 815 South Main Street  

Thanksgiving Cartoons & Crafts – Tuesday, November 12 
Bring the little ones to watch classic cartoons while making a fun craft at the Lancaster Theatre. 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 drink (bottled water or juice box). A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Garfield’s Thanksgiving will be the featured cartoons. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Date: Tuesday, November 12   
Time: 10 am   
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street   
Fee: Child Tickets $6 | Adult Tickets $3     

November Happy to Help – Saturday, November 23 - FREE 
We're gearing up for the final Happy to Help Saturday community improvement event of 2024. Friends and family are welcome. Please register at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org. 
Date: Saturday, November 23 
Time: 9 – 11 am 
Location: Grapevine Area Parks 

Sunset Tower Series at Grapevine’s Observation Tower – Weekends, Through November 23
Do you want to see the sunset like never before? Experience the beauty and wonder of fall from 150 feet in the air from the Observation Tower at Grapevine Main! Guests can visit the tower before/during the sunset. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Dates: Friday and Saturday evenings November 1 – November 23 
Time: 7 pm 
Location: Grapevine Main, 815 South Main Street 
Fee: $3  

Winter Camp at The REC – Registration opens Friday, November 1
Children will have fun being engaged and active during Winter Camp at the REC!  This unique camp will offer fun experiences including winter crafts, games, challenges, and science experiments. Registration begins November 1 for Grapevine residents and December 2 for non-residents. Space is limited.   

Week 1: Monday, December 23 – Friday, December 27 (off Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25) Week one registration and fees: GoGrapevine.com/Week1. Week 2: Monday, December 30 – Friday, January 3 (off Wednesday, January 1) Week two registration and fees: GoGrapevine/Week2.  
Time: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm  
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  
Ages: 7 – 12 years 

Volleyball Skills at The REC
Join us every Friday at The REC for volleyball skills training. Whether you are interested in learning the basics, or aiming to refine your advanced techniques, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your game. We can’t wait to see you there! Register today at GoGrapevine.com 
Date: Fridays in November starting Friday, November 4 
Time: 5:45 – 6:45 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: 7 – 16  
Fee: $100 for members | $110 for non-members 

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).

Grapevine Parks and Recreation is Hiring!
Work Hard, Play Harder! Grapevine Parks and Recreation is always looking for great individuals to join the Grapevine team. They offer various opportunities for all ages, and positions that work well with school schedules. Seeking weekend, part-time, full-time, or a summer job, they have it all!  Apply to join their amazing team. Check out all our job opportunities at GoGrapevine.com/Careers.   

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