IN THE NEWS
Grapevine Fire Awarded Achievement of Excellence
We are proud to announce that while attending the 2021 Annual Texas Fire Marshal's Conference, the City of Grapevine Fire Department was awarded the 2021 Achievement of Excellence Gold Level Award. The Achievement of Excellence in Fire Prevention Award ("AEFP Award") is an annual award that recognizes organizations for performance excellence in fire prevention. Established in 2008, the AEFP Award is administered by the Texas Fire Marshal's Association (TxFMA"), the official State Chapter of the International Fire Marshal's Association. Grapevine Fire received a score of 193 out of a possible 200.
Grapevine Fire Chief Darrell Brown shared, “We are honored to be recognized by the Texas Fire Marshal’s Association. Our fire prevention team goes above and beyond each day to ensure that our citizens and visitors are safe here in Grapevine. The team works hard to make sure each commercial building meets or exceeds life safety standards. We do this through fire extinguisher and CPR training, reviewing building plans for new and renovated construction projects, and through our annual inspection program. Often times our community involvement through fire prevention reduces our emergency responses.” View the media release from the Texas Fire Marshal's Association at bit.ly/3GZVT0H.
Reserve Your Holiday Party Today
Reserve your holiday party date(s) with Persimmons Bar & Grill before November 20 and receive a 10% discount. Their fabulous menu items, unbeatable view, and top-notch staff ensure a most fabulous event! Please email Samantha at sshafto@persimmonstx.com or by calling 817.410.3355 for full details.
New Businesses Opening This Month
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine! View a listing of new businesses opening in Grapevine this month at bit.ly/3jZxBK9.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Grapevine Public Library Events - FREE
After School Hangout for Teens Fall Session - Thursday, November 11
Do you love to doodle? Let’s turn those old CDs into beautiful, recycled works of art when you create your very own piece of CD Scratch Art.
This program is for anyone in middle or high school. No registration is needed.
Time: 4:30 – 6 pm
Location: 1201 Municipal Way
Dino Bo: Dinosaur Day – Saturday, November 20
1 – 2 pm: What’s your favorite dinosaur?
This introductory program teaches kids about their favorite dinosaurs including the T-rex, triceratops, raptors, and more. After the presentation, children will have the opportunity to touch and explore REAL dinosaur fossils!
3 – 4 pm: Carnivore vs. Herbivore
In this interactive program, Dino Bo teaches children how carnivores hunted and how herbivores kept from becoming a meal. Utilizing crowd participation and fun props, various scenarios found in the fossil record are acted out. Kids enjoy learning how their favorite dinosaurs defended themselves from hungry carnivores! After the presentation, children are invited to examine real dinosaur fossils from several of the dinosaurs discussed.
Library Café for Adults (every Thursday morning)
All adults are invited to join the library team for mindful coloring, engaging puzzles, conversation, coffee, and snacks. No registration is needed.
Time: 10:15 – 11:45 am
Location: 1201 Municipal Way
Anime Club – Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
Teens are invited to come learn about the world of Anime and Manga. A variety of worldwide snacks will be served.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: 1201 Municipal Way
Friday Night Date Night at the Palace Theatre – This Friday, November 12
Notorious - A woman is asked to spy on a group of Nazi friends in South America. How far will she have to go to ingratiate herself with them?
Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains
Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Friday, November 12
Times: 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Active Adult Bridge Class – Every Tuesday & Friday in November - FREE Brush up on a card game favorite and put your technique and strategy to work. This friendly class invites everyone to join the fun in a game that assists in maintaining mental sharpness, improving reasoning skills, and long and short-term memory.
Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays in November
Time: 10 – 11 am (Tuesdays) & 1 – 3 pm (Fridays)
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 55+ years
Homeschool Day at Nash Farm – Tuesday, November 16
Join the Nash Farm farmhands for a morning of learning about the Nash family and farm, experiencing typical farm activities, and helping the farmhands with chores. Afterwards, you are welcome to picnic on the farm and explore on your own. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Date: Tuesday, November 16
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $3 per person, three years & under - free
Classic Thanksgiving Cartoon & Craft - Tuesday, November 16
Join us for Alvin and the Chipmunks – Alvin’s Thanksgiving Celebration, while crafting a paper plate scarecrow. 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). Please purchase tickets at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Tuesday, November 16
Time: 10 am
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fees: Child’s ticket: $6; Adult’s ticket: $3
The Block DFW Dance Classes – Tuesdays in November
Grapevine Parks and Recreation introduces The Block DFW to the roster of children’s dance and movement programs. The Block DFW believes in an atmosphere of respect, kindness, cooperation, and community. They pride themselves on making their dancers feel known and valued while helping dancers grow as artists and individuals. The Block DFW will host a variety of classes on Tuesdays for children ages 10 months to five years old. Please register at GoGrapevine.com. Days: Tuesdays in November
Time: Varies
Location: The Vine Arts & Events Center, 225 West Worth Street
Ages: 10 months – 5 years
Fee: Varies
Grapevine Vintage Railroad Tahwahkarro Creek Excursion – Saturdays through November 20
Enjoy a one-hour ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. This excursion also includes the “Great Train Heist”, an interactive performance with Cotton Belt Special Agents in hot pursuit of a couple of notorious train robbers. Please visit Tickets.GrapevineTicketLine.com for additional information. Dates: Saturdays through November 20 (excluding Saturday, October 30)
Time: 11 am (boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure)
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street
Fee/per person: (varies by class) $10 Economy Class, $11 Touring Class & $12 First Class
Releasing the Body Through Movement – Sunday, November 21
This class is a series of Somatic Movements guided by a highly trained Somatic Educator to release chronic tension and pain throughout the body. The movements are done mainly while lying down or seated, and are suitable for all body types, ages, and disabilities. These classes are a great compliment to any activity level and/or sport and will enrich your yoga practice by finding more range of motion. All movements are perfect for at home care as well. Registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com. Date: Sunday, November 21
Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 14+ years
Fee: $20
33rd Annual Carol of Lights – Monday, November 22 – FREE
Rediscover the magic of Christmas as we illuminate Historic Downtown Grapevine with or annual Carol of Lights, presented by Kona Ice, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck. The season will kick-off in the Christmas Capital of Texas® with live performances by Eclipse 6, CHHS Panteras, and the GHS Fabulous Fillies. Guests will also enjoy a spectacular light display and breathtaking fireworks at City Hall. Embrace the greatest time of the year with family-friendly activities such as photos with live reindeer, creating seasonal crafts, and savoring tasty food. Free seating and standing room will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This year, we will have additional viewing screens, activities, and food vendors. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com. Date: Monday, November 22
Time: Activities begin at 4 pm & the show begins at 7 pm
Location: Grapevine City Hall, 200 South Main Street
Volunteer During Carol of Lights – Monday, November 22
This fun event unveils the magic of Christmas on Main Street by illuminating all of downtown with the Carol of Lights show. Enjoy kicking off your Thanksgiving break by giving back to your community and volunteering with us on Monday, November 22. Volunteers, ages 14 and older, are needed to assist with Christmas Karaoke, crafts, photo-booths, and other fun family activities. Register at GoGrapevine.com/Volunteer. Date: Monday, November 22
Time: Varying shifts
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine
Ages: 14+ years
The REC Winter Break Camp – Begins Monday, December 20
Join us for The REC’s Winter Break Camp where campers will have the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging games, crafts, and activities focused on winter. This will include swimming in our indoor aquatic center, games in the gym, dance parties in the dance room, crafts, and more. There will be two sessions. Your children are welcome to attend one or both. Please send campers with snacks and lunch each day. Register today at GoGrapevine.com. Dates: Session I: Monday, December 20 – Thursday, December 23
Session II: Monday, December 27 – Thursday, December 30
Time: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 6 – 12 years old
Fee: $120 (member) / $130 (non-member) per session
Grapevine Urban Wine Trail
Celebrate fall with a stroll along Historic Main Street and experience Grapevine’s vibrant Urban Wine Trail at your leisure. Seven wine tasting rooms along the Urban Wine Trail offer daily wine tastings and special events throughout the year. From strong and bold Texas red wines to crisp and clean Texas white wines, you will find a variety of favorite taste sensations. Visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for more information.
Participating Grapevine Winery Tasting Rooms include: Times: Vary by participating location
Grapevine Vintage Railroad Cotton Belt Route to Historic Stockyards Excursion – Saturdays & Sundays Through November 21
Join the fun on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s Cotton Belt Route excursion to the Historic Stockyards! Help solve a whodunit onboard this special excursion featuring the “Great Train Heist”, an interactive performance with Cotton Belt Special Agents in hot pursuit of a couple of notorious train robbers. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. Days/Dates: Saturdays & Sundays through November 21
Time: 12:50 pm (Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure)
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street
Fee: (varies by class) $18 - $26/person
Grapevine Craft Beverage Tour
The Grapevine Craft Beverage Tour is an opportunity for locals and visitors to discover Grapevine’s local craft beverage scene, including fine Texas wines, craft brews, handcrafted ciders, locally brewed coffees, handcrafted Texas whiskies, craft sodas, and more. Pick up a Passport at the Grapevine Visitor Information Center, 636 South Main Street, (or at any participating location) and enjoy a beverage with friends at any participating location to receive a Passport sticker. Once a minimum of nine stickers have been obtained, submit your Passport to the Grapevine Visitor Information Center to receive an exclusive Grapevine Craft Beverage Tour t-shirt (while supplies last). Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for a full list of participating locations. Dates: Currently running while supplies last
Time: Varies by participating location
Location: Various locations throughout Grapevine
Fee: The Passport is FREE but beverage purchases are required at participating locations.
Fall Sunset Series at the Grapevine Observation Tower
Celebrate the splendor of the setting sun this fall from 12 stories high! Visit the Grapevine Observation Tower through October 31 to experience the Fall Sunset Series. The Observation Tower offers spectacular 360-degree sunset views over historic Grapevine and across the Fort Worth and Dallas skylines. On Thursday evenings, enjoy free music on Peace Plaza after your tour. Private bookings are also available. Contact the Visitor Information Center at 817.410.3189 or email GVMVC@GrapevineTexasUSA.com. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Dates: Thursdays or Fridays through October 31
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Observation Tower, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $3 per person
Grapevine Main Station Guided Group Tours – Every Weekend
A Grapevine visitor concierge will escort you and/or your group and will provide an overview of Grapevine Main Station's features, including Harvest Hall, Peace Plaza, and the observation tower. Talking points include an informational overview of the town's history and art scene. Once in the tower, our knowledgeable tour guides will describe points of interest in Grapevine and the DFW Metroplex from 125 feet in the air. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketline.com. Days: Thursday – Sunday
Times: 10:30 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm & 2 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Station, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $3 per person
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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