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Grapevine Named in the TOP 15 Christmas Towns in the USA
When Travel Bucket List names Grapevine—the Christmas Capital of Texas®—in their Top 15, you know they’ve done their homework. After all, where else can you check off Christmas magic by shopping locally owned boutiques, enjoying cozy cafés and bistros, and sipping fine Texas wines in our wine tasting rooms. Visit Grapevine to experience the magic! Read more at bit.ly/4oOyX9l.  

Christmas on Main Street — Weekend Closure to Vehicular Traffic  
To enhance pedestrian safety throughout Main Street related to the Christmas Capital of Texas® festivities, Historic Main Street will be closed to regular vehicular traffic from the intersection of Main Street at Northwest Highway to the intersection of Main Street at Dallas Road through the upcoming weekend.   
Closure Schedule: 
• Friday, December 12 | Main Street will close at 6 am 
• Monday, December 15 | Main Street will reopen at 6 am 
View a map of city-managed parking lots for the closure weekend at https://bit.ly/3KpqF9V. 

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  

Animal Services Closed for Maintenance - Saturday, December 13 
Animal Services will be closed on Saturday, December 13 for maintenance. Please visit GrapevineAnimalServices.org to view available animals. 

CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF TEXAS® EVENTS   

Live Christmas Radio Show Performance presented by the British Emporium – Sunday, December 14
Two live full-cast audio dramas: The long-lost Christmas episode of the BBC comedy classic "The Men from the Ministry", and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as broadcast nationally in 1949. Date: Sunday, December 14 
Time: 2 – 3 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Brett Robert's Wacky Wonderland – Friday, December 19 
Explore Brett Robert’s Wacky Wonderland. Meet a wacky gingerbread man and a sneezing snowman in this show full of crazy characters and magic that will keep everyone laughing out loud. 
Date: Friday, December 19 
Time: 3 - 4 PM 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way  

Elf on the (Library) Shelf Craft Party – Saturday, December 20 
Make all kinds of fun Christmas crafts during this fun and festive come-and-go event. 
Date: Saturday, December 20 
Time: 2 - 5 pm 
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way 

Christmas Fun at Grapevine Animal Services - through 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  

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 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 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 pm & 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: Daily through Tuesday, January 6 (excluding Christmas Day)
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: Various dates through 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: Various dates through Tuesday, January 6 (except Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day)  
Times: Various 
Location: Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 South Main Street   
Fee: $3/person 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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+ 

Winter Camp at The REC – Registration is Open
Children will enjoy being engaged and active during Winter Camp at the REC! This unique camp will offer fun experiences including winter crafts, games, challenges, swimming, and STEM projects. Space is limited. Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information and to register.  
Week 1: Monday, December 22 – Friday, December 27 (except December 24 & 25) 
Week 2: Monday, December 29 – Friday, January 2 (except January 1).   
Time: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm   
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way   
Ages: 7 – 12 years 

Adaptive Fusion Dance by Jasmine's Beat – Wednesday, January 7 – Wednesday, January 28
Experience an inclusive, joyful, dance class designed for adults with special needs. With blended styles, flexible movement options, and a supportive environment, everyone can move in a way that feels right for them. To register, please visit GoGrapevine.com. 
Dates: Wednesday afternoons, Wednesday, January 7 – Wednesday, January 28 
Time: 2 - 3:15 pm 
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way 
Fee: $75 

Daddy Daughter Dance - Cruisin’ Back to the 50’s – January 17
Get ready to blast back to the 1950’s for a night of retro fun. Dress in a fabulous poodle skirt or your favorite leather jacket and enjoy jukebox jams, dancing, light bites, and vintage-themed activities in a classic diner-style setting. Grapevine resident tickets are available at GoGrapevine.com. Non-resident tickets will be available December 15. 
Date: Saturday, January 17 
Times: 1 – 3, 4 – 6 & 7 – 9 pm 
Location: 121 Community Church, 2701 Ira E Woods Avenue 
Ages: Girls 2 - 15 years  
Fee: Residents: $25/person (code GPVRES) | Non-Residents: $30/person   

Dove Creek Day Camp - Resident Registration Now Open
Get ready for an UNFORGETTABLE summer ADVENTURE! Children ages five to 12 are invited to take part in exciting day camp water sports, archery, gaga ball, all while making friends, exploring the outdoors, and creating lasting memories. Grapevine resident registration is now open. Spots are limited. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/DoveCreek for additional information and to register. Non-resident registration opens Monday, January 5.  
Dates: Tuesday, May 26 – Friday, August 7 (each session will take place Monday through Friday)    
Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm    
Drop off/Pick up location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane    
Ages: 5 - 12 years

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