IN THE NEWS

911 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Grapevine will host its annual 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11 beginning at 7:40 am at 1000 Texan Trail. This remembrance ceremony will be live streamed on the City of Grapevine’s Facebook platform at on.fb.me/1v7MV9f beginning at 7:30 am.  Parking may be limited.  For those unable to attend, we invite you to join us virtually as we reflect and remember those who perished on this date 24 years ago.  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: For those with MONDAY/THURSDAY Trash Pick-Up - Your Brush/Bulk Waste & Clean Brush Collection is MOVING to TUESDAYS
If your trash is collected on Mondays and Thursdays, please note: Your Brush, Bulk Waste, and Clean Brush collection will shift to Tuesdays – beginning September 2.  
     -  Trash and recycling will run as scheduled. 
     -  No changes for residents with a different trash collection schedule. 
View your trash/recyclables collection at bit.ly/41rACJh. Visit RecycleCoach.com to access the Recycle Coach application. Please contact Republic Services via email at GVResidents@RepublicServices.com with any additional inquiries. 

Grapevine Botanical Gardens Explorer App - NEW 
The Grapevine Botanical Gardens Explorer App is more informative, and full of surprises. Whether you are a plant enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful stroll, this app has you covered. Tap any plant to discover its story and find hidden gems like Julie’s Garden. The app also helps you locate restrooms, benches, and exits.  

Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant – September 2 – October 7 
The Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant provides funding for litter prevention, waste reduction, and/or beautification projects. Your school, business, or organization may receive up to $5,000 to assist with your project. Examples of previous projects include the purchase of water bottle filling stations, trash carts, and landscape improvements. Applications will be accepted through October 3 for the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant program, sponsored by Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru-Grapevine. Please visit KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/Gives to submit your application.  

New Businesses Opening in Grapevine
Shop, Wine Dine & Explore Grapevine! View a listing of new businesses opening in Grapevine at bit.ly/3TVePVZ. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

All Tracks Lead to Grapevine: A Dinosaur Experience – through Sunday, August 31
Calling all dino enthusiasts! Join us as Grapevine transforms into a prehistoric paradise this Summer. "All Tracks Lead to Grapevine", features interactive and educational exhibits at the Tower Gallery, Grapevine Vintage Railroad's "Dinos on the Tracks" and soaring through time at the Observation Tower and at the Grapevine Public Library. The Historic Palace Theatre is getting in on the fun with dinosaur-themed movies on Thursdays throughout the summer. Find special dino toys, treats, and even some dino swag while perusing the locally owned shops. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for all the summer dinosaur adventures.

Friday Night Date Night at The Palace Theatre
Friday, August 22 - 7:30 pm: Breakfast at Tiffany’s – A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building, but her past threatens to get in the way.  
Tickets for all showings are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.  
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street          
Admission: $6 per person 

Texas Sun & Style Market - Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24 - FREE 
Texas Sun & Style Market offers a fun-filled weekend of exploring a wide variety of unique products from local vendors. Find the perfect summer décor, trendy fashion items, handcrafted jewelry, delicious homemade treats, and Christmas gifts, all in one spot. This family-friendly event will offer live entertainment, food vendors, and fun for the entire family. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information.  
Dates/Times: Saturday, August 23, 9 am – 4 pm | Sunday, August 24, 9 am – 2 pm. 
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street 

Sunset Live! at The Botanical Gardens – Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4 - FREE General Admission & VIP tickets available Monday, August 25   
Join the Grapevine Parks and Recreation crew for Sunset Live! at the Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 5. Enjoy a live music journey down memory lane with classics featuring your favorite genres each night. Bring the family or a date, and your picnic blanket or chairs for an evening under the stars. Browse the vibrant artisan market while the kids enjoy the (complimentary) Kidz Zone filled with fun activities for their age groups. Food, beer, and wine will also be available for purchase (ages 21 and older). Ticket information is available at GoGrapevine.com/SunsetLive. Non-resident tickets will be available September 1. 

The VIP experience offers the Bessie Mitchell House as your private event space, with light fare (appetizers), two beverage tickets, and early access to the gardens. VIP tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. General admission (complimentary) tickets will be available at the event. Doors open at 5:30 pm daily for those with VIP tickets and 6 pm for general admission attendees.      

Dates/Times:   
Friday, October 3:   
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Radio Edit  
8 – 9:30 pm: Gone Country  

Saturday, October 4:    
6:30 – 7:30 pm: The Alternatives 
8 – 9:30 pm: Zack King Band   

Location: Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street     
Admission: FREE - general admission | VIP: $25 - $30 per person   

Grapevine Main LIVE! - FREE
Grapevine Main LIVE kicks off on Friday, September 5 on Peace Plaza. This complimentary Friday night concert series runs through October 31 and features high-energy tribute bands and crowd favorites, from Shania Twain, and Prince, to Journey, Kiss, and more. Admission is free, with reserved seating available, Free parking in the Historic District. Visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for full details. 
Dates: Fridays | September 5 through October 31  
Time: 7:30 pm (except GrapeFest® weekend) 
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street 

Fall Outdoor Programs in Grapevine
This fall, discover a variety of exciting activities including archery, fishing, hiking, and camping outdoors. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com.  

Keep Grapevine Beautiful - Fall Sweep - Saturday, September 27 
Impact your community by participating in Fall Sweep, our biggest volunteer cleanup event of the year - and help to keep Grapevine beautiful! Volunteers work together to help keep our parks, shoreline, and waterways litter free.  All supplies for this event will be provided. Registration opens August 27 at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/FallSweep.  
Date: Saturday, September 27   
Time: 9 – 11 am     
Location: Grapevine area parks  

Therapeutic Creative Expression for Adults with Special Needs – through December 18 
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation for engaging and inclusive art classes designed for adults with special needs. Each session offers a supportive space to explore art, build confidence, and connect with others. We are offering something new each week for participants to try in a warm, social setting through this adaptive art program. All materials will be provided. To register, please visit GoGrapevine/AdaptiveRec. 
Dates/Times: Various 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  
Ages: 18+  

PumpkinFest – Weekends in October 
Get ready for PumpkinFest, the ultimate fall extravaganza at Meadowmere Park! Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with a bountiful pumpkin patch, enchanting photo opportunities, and much more. Pumpkins and sweet treats will be available for purchase. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PumpkinFest.  
Dates: Friday – Sunday, October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19 
Time: 10 am - 9 pm (No entry after 8 pm) 
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane  
Fee: $20 per car | $40 per bus   
**No cash accepted. Credit or debit cards only**   

Fall Baseball & Softball Registration Now Open   
Registration for the fall season of Grapevine Baseball & Softball (GBS) is now open! Please visit bit.ly/4ngm9cd to register. 
Ages: 3 - 18 

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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