CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF TEXAS® EVENTS 

City Office/Facility Closures & Trash Collection
In observance of the Christmas holiday and New Year’s Day, the Grapevine Public Library will close at 5 pm on Monday, December 23. All City offices, City facilities, The REC, and the library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1. All essential services will operate normally. Trash and recyclables will not be collected on Christmas Day. Trash and recyclables collection will shift from Wednesday to Thursday, and those on a Thursday schedule will shift to Friday, and Friday to Saturday.  The trash and recyclables collection will be conducted in the same manner New Year’s week. Please plan accordingly while crews collect your items the day after your normally scheduled collection day.  

Downtown Grapevine Parking Details through January 6  
As the Christmas Capital Of Texas® festivities are in full swing on Main Street, we encourage everyone to visit ParkGV.com. This interactive map provides full details regarding available public parking areas throughout Downtown Main Street. 

Ice Skating at Peace Plaza Ice Rink - through Tuesday, January 7
‘Tis the season to be in the Christmas Capital of Texas®. Experience the Peace Plaza Ice Rink, presented by Baylor Scott & White - Grapevine, 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. To purchase tickets and for additional information, including hours of operation, and parking information, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com.   
Dates: Friday, November 29 - Tuesday, 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 ice skates for the same cost.   

Teen Movie: Home Alone – Monday, December 20 - FREE
Home Alone - An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when his family accidentally leaves him home during Christmas vacation. Join us in the Teen Zone for a fun and interactive movie screening complete with “Kevin” snacks. 
Date: December 20 
Time: 4 - 6 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library,1201 Municipal Way 
Ages: Tweens & Teens  

Wacky Wonderland: Puppets & Magic! – Sunday, December 22 
Welcome to the North Pole, one of the silliest places on earth. Meet a penguin with hiccups. Everyone will have to work together to cure him of his hiccups. See sleight-of-hand magic routines involving peppermints, coins, and Christmas ornaments. This show is full of crazy characters and magic that will keep everyone laughing out loud.
Date: Sunday, December 22 
Time: 2 - 3 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library,1201 Municipal Way 

Molasses Cookies at Nash Farm in December 
Enjoy fresh-baked molasses cookies prepared and baked by Nash Farm docents in the woodfire 1892 oven! This come and go event is open to all ages. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com  
Dates: Various  
Time: 11 am – 4 pm (come and go event) 
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street 
Fee: $3/person 

Classic Christmas Movies at the Palace Theatre - through Monday, December 23  
During your holiday adventures in Grapevine, enjoy some of your favorite Christmas movies such as Elf, A Christmas Story and White Christmas. For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Dates: Saturday, November 30 – Monday, December 23 
All Showtimes: 7 pm  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street         
Admission: $6 per person 

Grapevine Christmas Market – through Monday, 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.  
Dates: Saturday, November 30 – Monday, December 23   
Time: Monday – Saturday, 1 – 9 pm | Sundays, 1 – 7 pm 
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street 

Christmas Capital of Texas® Advent Calendar – through Tuesday, December 24
Located on the corner of Main Street and Franklin Street, (across from Tolbert’s), the Christmas Capital of Texas® Advent Calendar will make your holiday season brighter than ever. Visit the calendar each day as you stroll Historic Downtown Grapevine to uncover giveaways from local businesses and organizations. Simply scan the QR code on the calendar to claim your prize. Participating businesses will be posted weekly at GoGrapevine.com on Sundays in December. 
Dates: December 1 - 24 
Location: Corner of Main Street and Franklin Street        

Christmas Movie Matinee at the Grapevine Public Library – Sunday Afternoons in December 
Join us for Christmas themed movies and popcorn all December long. Dates/Movies: 
December 22 - The Grinch 
December 29 - Willy Wonka 

Classic Christmas Cartoons and Crafts – Through Monday, December 23 
Children 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: Monday, December 2 – Monday, December 23    
Times: 10 am & 1 pm    
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street       
Admission: $8/child, $4/adult     

UPCOMING EVENTS

Higher Goals Holiday Basketball Camp – December 23, 26, & 27 & December 30 – January 3 
Register for Higher Goals Holiday Basketball camp today to elevate your game to new heights! This youth basketball camp offers training in ball handling, shooting skills, defense, and passing. Registration is now open at amelia.com. 

Week 1 Dates/Location: December 23, 26, 27 – Grapevine High School, 301 Pony Parkway 
Time: 9 am – 12 pm 
Ages: 7 – 15 years 
Fee: $105 

Week 2 Dates/Locations: December 30 – 31 – Grapevine High School, 301 Pony Parkway and January 2 – 3 - Colleyville Heritage High School, 5401 Heritage Avenue Time: 9 am – 12 pm 
Ages: 7 – 15 years 
Fee: $140 

Winter Camp at The REC – Resident Registration is Open 
Children will enjoy being engaged and active during Winter Camp at the REC!  This unique camp offers fun experiences including winter crafts, games, challenges, and science experiments. Registration is open for Grapevine residents. Registration opens December 2 for non-residents. Space is limited. Please visit amelia.com for additional information and to register. 
Week 1: Monday, December 23 – Friday, December 27 (off Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25) 
Week 2: Monday, December 30 – Friday, January 3 (off Wednesday, January 1)  
Time: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm  
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  
Ages: 7 – 12 years 

January ECO Talk: Urban Wildlife of Grapevine – Wednesday, January 8 - FREE 
Join us for an exciting lecture on "Urban Wildlife of Grapevine". Sam Kieschnick, Urban Biologist with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, will take you on an engaging journey through the incredible biodiversity right here in our own backyard. Please register to attend at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org. 
Date: Wednesday, January 8 
Time: 7 – 8 pm 
Location: The REC, Stewart Hall, 1175 Municipal Way 
Ages: All 

Daddy Daughter Dance: Under the Sea – Saturday, January 18 – Tickets Now Available 
Get ready to make a splash with Grapevine Parks and Recreation at the Daddy Daughter Dance: Under the Sea. Dance the night away and enjoy ocean-themed activities,and create magical memories together! Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of fun. Pricing is per person and space is limited. This event will sell out quickly and tickets will not be available at the door. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit GoGrapevine.com.  
Date: Saturday, January 18 
Times: 1 – 3 pm, 4 – 6 pm, 7 -9 pm 
Location: Foundations Church, 1520 West Wall Street 
Ages: Girls 2-18 
Fee: Residents: $25/person (code GPVRES) | Non-Residents: $30/person  

MLK Day of Service – Monday, January 20 
Join us on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day for ‘A day on, not a day off.’ On this day, the American people are called upon to engage in public service and promote peaceful social change. In 1994, Congress designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day as the first, and only federal holiday observed as a National Day of Service. Together, we will honor Dr. King's legacy by actively contributing to the betterment of our communities by participating in outdoor community improvement. Please register to volunteer at bit.ly/3RezkG4.  
Date: Monday, January 20 
Time: 9 – 11 am  
Location: Various (you will be notified of location prior to Monday, January 20)  

Grapevine Baseball & Softball Spring Registration Now Open   
Registration for the spring season of Grapevine Baseball & Softball is now open. 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.   

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