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46th Annual Parade of Lights - Thursday, December 4 - FREE 
Join us on Thursday, December 4 at 7 pm for the 46th annual Parade of Lights featuring more than 100 lighted floats and marching bands on Historic Main Street with the theme: Storybook Parade! Arrive early to claim your spot along Main Street. Historic Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic until 9 pm. Visit bit.ly/4qFTO0R for full details.  

Christmas Capital of Texas® received National Coverage 
Did you see your hometown LIVE on FOX & Friends this morning? We appreciate them showcasing the magical Christmas Capital of Texas®! Check out the segment at bit.ly/4iDdA9F. 

Santa Cops 2025  
The Grapevine Community Outreach Center is now accepting applications for the Santa Cops 2025 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 at 3010 Mustang Drive, to submit an application. Santa Cops applications will be accepted until Friday, December 5.

CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF TEXAS® EVENTS   

Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Shows, presented by Harvest Hall, Hotel Vin & Christmas Capital of Texas® - Monday, December 8 - FREE 
Join us for Grapevine’s fifth annual Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall, Hotel Vin, and the Christmas Capital of Texas®. Our second and final drone show of the season will be a spectacular experience showcasing a fleet of 400 drones creating 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. Historic Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic until 9 pm, Monday, December 8. For additional information please visit GoGrapevine.com. View a map of city managed public parking lots at bit.ly/3Mdi0I4.  
Date: Monday, December 8   
Time: 7 pm   
Location: Historic Main Street

Christmas Fun at Grapevine Animal Services - Monday, December 8 – Tuesday, December 23
Community members of all ages are invited to visit Grapevine Animal Services and enjoy an open hot cocoa and coffee bar while decorating ornaments to adorn our Christmas tree. Our furry friends’ Christmas lists include treats, towels, toys, and blankets.  
Dates: Monday, December 8 – Tuesday, December 23 
Times: Mondays – Fridays, 11 am – 5 pm | Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm  
Location: Grapevine Animal Services, 500 Shady Brook Drive  

Pet Vaccine Clinic & Food Pantry – Saturday, December 13 – FREE  
Grapevine Animal Services will be offering free rabies vaccines, microchips, pet food, litter, treats, beds, leashes, collars, and more for Grapevine residents and their furry friends. Grapevine residents must bring proof of residency, or a government issued photo ID to receive free vaccines, pet food, and supplies. Vaccines and microchips are also available to non-residents for $10 each (card payment only).  
Date: Saturday, December 13  
Time: 10 am – 12 pm  
Location: Community Outreach Center, 3010 Mustang Drive 

A Handmade Christmas at Nash Farm – through December 30
Join Nash Farmhands by the wood-burning stove to bake cookies in the Historic Nash Farm Kitchen, and through Sunday, December 14, handprint your own Christmas cards, just in time to send to loved ones. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Dates: through December 30 (except December 24, 25 & 26) 
Times: 10:30 am, 12 & 1:30 pm 
Location: Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street   
Fee: $4  

Ice Skating at Peace Plaza Ice Rink - through Tuesday, January 6  
‘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. 

For additional information, including hours of operation, parking, and ticket information, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. 
Dates: Saturday, November 22 - Tuesday, January 6   
Location: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 South Main Street    
Fee: $20 per person (includes skate rentals). Guests are welcome to use their skates for the same cost.    

Classic Christmas Movies at the Palace Theatre - through Tuesday, January 6   
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: Wednesday, November 26 – Tuesday, January 6  
Showtimes: various   
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street          
Admission: $10 per person           

Hometown Christmas Exhibit – through Tuesday, January 6
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 child in all of us. Stroll through vintage vignettes and snap pictures to create Instagram memories. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.  
Dates: Friday, November 28 – Tuesday, January 6 (except Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day)  
Times: Various 
Location: Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street   
Fee: $3/person 

Grapevine Christmas Market – Friday, November 28 – Tuesday, December 30    
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. Santa will be ready to visit with your little ones and take those unforgettable pictures. For additional information, including dates of operation, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.   
Dates: Friday, November 28 – Tuesday, December 30    
Time: 9 am – 10:30 pm  
Location: Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District, 705 South Main Street       

A Handmade Christmas at Nash Farm – through Friday, December 30 
Join Nash Farmhands by the wood-burning stove to bake cookies in the Historic Nash Farm Kitchen. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. 
Dates: November 29 – December 30 (except December 24, 25 & 26) 
Time: 10:30 am, 12 & 1:30 pm 
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street 
Fee: $4/person  

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

Grapevine Library Artisan Market Fundraiser – Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7 
While at the Grapevine Library, check out the newest titles, peruse the Artisan Market featuring pottery, jewelry, handwoven scarves, woodworking, ornaments, and more. All proceeds benefit The Friends of the Grapevine Public Library.
Dates: December 6 & 7 
Time: 10 am - 5 pm  
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Therapeutic Creative Expression for Adults with Special Needs – through December 17
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: December 3 – December 17 
Times: Varies by class 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way  
Fee: Varies by class 
Ages: 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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