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Water Main Install
The public works team has a contractor currently working to install a new water main at westbound Dove Road at Hood Lane and Park Boulevard. Work will be conducted over the next two to three weeks. Please use caution when driving in this area.
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SPRING BREAK WEEK IN GRAPEVINE
Spring Break Farm Life – Through Sunday, March 20
Experience living history at Nash Farm. Learn about 19th Century farm life through different skills and trades each day. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Nash Farm Store (only).
Dates: Through Sunday, March 20
Times: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $3 - $5 per person
Ages: All
Spring Break Hobo Camp Train – Through Saturday, March 19
Come aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and experience the life of railroad hobos. Learn about the camp culture, communication symbols, and the daily life of those who rode the rails looking for work. Ticket prices include admission to the camp, participation in the activities, and a ride onboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to purchase tickets. Dates: Through Saturday, March 19
Departure Times: 9:50 am, 11:50 am or 1:50 pm (Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure)
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street
Fee: $18 - $20 per person
Spring Break Movies – Through Friday, March 18
Join the Palace Theatre for Spring Break movies. Two different movies will be shown daily. The movies shown at 10 am are geared more toward younger children. The movies shown at 2 pm are for tweens and teens. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com for a complete list of showings and to purchase tickets.
Date: Through Friday, March 18
Times: 10 am & 2 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Spring Break Cartoons & Crafts – Through Friday, March 18
Bring the little ones for fun Spring Break cartoons and crafts. The child’s ticket will include a craft activity, classic cartoons, a small popcorn, and drink (bottled water or juice box). The adult ticket includes classic cartoons and a drink (bottled water or juice box). For a complete list of daily cartoons, crafts, and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com.
Date: Through Friday, March 18
Time: 10 am
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $3 - $6 per person
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Patrick’s Day at Peace Plaza – Thursday, March 17 - FREE
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Peace Plaza. There will be live entertainment featuring Jason Elmore and Hoodoo Witch, Irish Dancers from McTeggart North Texas, yard games, and more.
Dates: March 17
Times: 6 – 9 pm
Location: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 South Main Street
Kiss Me I’m Irish Express Train – Thursday, March 17
Celebrate the luck of the Irish onboard the Kiss Me I’m Irish Express. Your ticket includes individually portioned Irish-style food, two complimentary glasses of Texas craft brew served in a souvenir mug, and Irish music during the two-hour excursion. Additional brew will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.
Dates: Thursday, March 17
Departure Time: 7:30 pm (Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure) Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street
Fee: $40 per person
Ages: 21+
Weekend Movies at The Palace
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Friday, March 18 - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)
The world is astounded when Willy Wonka announces that five golden ticket winners will be given a tour of his factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate.
Time: 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 19 - The Sound of Music
A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a widower.
Time: 3 pm
Trinity River Excursion - Sunday, March 20
The Stockyards Trinity River Excursion is a 45-minute train excursion departing from the Historic Stockyards Station in Fort Worth. 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. The excursion crosses both channels of the Trinity River, travels through Trinity Park, and passes Montgomery Plaza before returning to the Stockyards. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Sunday, March 20
Time: Boarding begins at 2:45 pm & departs at 3 pm
Location: Fort Worth Stockyards Station, 140 East Exchange
Fee: $10 - $12 per person
Knit and Crochet Circle – Every Monday Evening - FREE
Teens and adults, join us for our weekly knitting and crocheting circle. All levels of ability are welcome. No registration is required. Although some supplies will be available for in-class use, please bring your own (if available). Donations are also greatly appreciated.
Dates: Monday evenings
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Prehistoric Park: The Return of the Dinosaurs - Saturday, March 5 – Sunday, April 3
The dinosaurs are back in Grapevine this spring. Learn about Grapevine’s prehistoric past while roaming through the newly expanded exhibition of animatronic dinosaurs. Dig into the action and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family including boneyard games, dig sites, track trails, amber fossil crafts, and numerous displays. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Fun for all ages! Please visit GoGrapevine.com for additional information and to purchase tickets. Dates: Saturday, March 5 – Sunday, April 3
Time: Varies
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fee: General Admission - $29, Dinos After Dark - $29, Paleo Pass - $59, Paleo Pass Plus - $79
Board Game Night - Monday, March 21 - FREE
Join us for a fun evening of board and card games at the library. Select from our collection of board games, card games, party games, or bring your own. At the end of the evening, be sure to check out a game from our collection to take home.
Date: Monday, March 21
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18+
Teen Maker Club – Tuesday, March 22 - FREE
If you enjoy arts, crafts, DIY culture, and tech design, architecture, and engineering, join us at Teen Maker Club. No registration required.
Dates: Tuesday, March 22
Time: 5:30 - 7pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 13 - 18
Keep Grapevine Beautiful ECO Talk – Native Texas Plants - Wednesday, March 23 - FREE
Planting native is a cost-effective way to reduce pesticide and water use and provide shelter and food for wildlife. Joyce Connelley from Marshall Grain will address which plants thrive in North Texas soil and how to care for them. Registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com. Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: 14+ years
Grapevine Baseball & Softball Opening Day – Saturday, March 26
Let's play ball, Grapevine! Join us at the Oak Grove Baseball Complex on Saturday, March 26 as we celebrate Grapevine Baseball & Softball Opening Day games and activities. Learn more about the Grapevine Baseball & Softball program at GoGrapevine.com/GBS. Date: Saturday, March 26
Time: 9 am
Location: Oak Grove Baseball Complex, 2520 Oak Grove Loop South
Active Adults Top Golf Field Trip - Thursday, April 21
Come experience the newly renovated Top Golf facility in the Colony! Your visit will include breakfast and two hours of game play. Transportation will depart from The REC at 9:30 am and will return around 12:30 pm. Participants will be at Top Golf from 10 am to 12 pm. Register at GoGrapevine.com. We look forward to having you join us! Date: Thursday, April 21
Time: 9:30 am departure from The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Location: Top Golf, 3760 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony
Ages: 55 & Up
Fee: $25 per person
Summer Camp Registration is Now OPEN to Grapevine Residents
Grapevine Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of summer camps each year that are not only educational but also promote social and physical activity. From outdoor excursion camps to art camps, there is something for everyone. Camp registration is now open for residents and REC members. Registration for non-residents will open on Friday, April 1. For a complete list of summer camps and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Camps.
Active Adults Casino Night - Saturday, April 30
Please join us for the Active Adults annual Casino Night. The theme will be the roaring 20s so come dressed in your best 20s attire! There will be light snacks, plenty of casino games, and raffle prizes. Registration for this event is now open at GoGrapvine.com. Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Location: The REC, Stewart Hall, 1125 Municipal Way
Ages: 55 & Better
Fee: $10 per person
Outdoor Adventures for Teens
Outdoor Adventures is an experience for teens to be in nature while unleashing their adventurous side with paintball, kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, and the challenge of the WHOA ZONE obstacle course on Grapevine Lake. All equipment is provided. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/Register to view the full schedule and to register.
Dates: Multiple summer dates
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Ages: 13 - 15
Fee: $175
Active Adult Double Deck Pinochle – Every Thursday - FREE
Calling all Double Deck Pinochle players! Traditionally played by service men and women, this group invites everyone to join the fun. Brush up on your skills while learning technique and strategy. Please register at GoGrapevine.com. Date: Every Thursday
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Location: The REC, Stage Classroom, 1125 Municipal Way
Ages: 55 & Up
Night Watchman Ghost Tour – Friday & Saturday Evenings
Who robbed the bank on Main Street in 1932? Which winery is haunted? Hear tales of history and haunting throughout the years in Grapevine. The Grapevine Night Watchman Ghost Tour, presented by Grape Vine Springs Winery, is a 90-minute walking tour through Grapevine. The tour begins at Grape Vine Springs Winery where participants will enjoy a glass of wine at the conclusion of the tour. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to reserve your spot. Days: Friday & Saturday evenings
Time: 7 pm
Location: Grape Vine Springs Winery, 409 South Main Street
Fee: $10 - $20 per person
Active Adult Computer Classes - FREE
Computer class registration is now open. We offer classes that focus on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and more. Please visit GoGrapevine.com/ActiveAdults to view classes and schedules. Dates: Multiple
Time: Varies
Location: The REC, Stage Classroom, 1125 Municipal Way
Ages: 55 & Up
Cotton Belt Route Excursion - Every Saturday & Sunday
We begin in Downtown Grapevine at the Cotton Belt Depot. As you ride the rails, help us solve a “whodunit” featuring the “Great Train Heist”, an interactive performance with Cotton Belt Special Agents in hot pursuit of a couple of notorious train robbers. Once we arrive in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, riders may explore the Stockyards before re-boarding for the return to Grapevine. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday
Grapevine Location/Time: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street, 12:50 pm. Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure
Fort Worth Location/Time: Fort Worth Stockyards Station, 140 East Exchange, 4:45 pm (boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure)
Fee: $18 - $26 per person
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 Main Station Guided Group Tours
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: Daily
Times: Monday – Friday, 10:30 am – 7 pm; Saturday, 9:30 am – 7pm; Sunday, 11:30 am – 5 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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