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Grapevine Public Library Hotspot Check- Out
“Connect with Your Library” is the theme for the 64th annual celebration of National Library Week. In honor of this, the Grapevine Public Library began circulating 22 grant-funded hotspots on Friday, April 1. Hotspots are devices that will be checked out in three-week intervals in order to give patrons access to Wi-Fi they may not have. The hotspot check out can be renewed just like books but are limited to one per household. Hotspots are housed at and may be checked out at the Circulation Desk.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games – This Saturday
The annual Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games honor Scottish and Irish cultures with traditional music, dance, food, and beer.
Cheer on your favorite kilt-wearing athletes as they compete in the Highland Games Texas Open Championships. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineCeltic.com or at the gate. View their event flyer at bit.ly/3unpCuZ. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Grapevine Shield Foundation. This 501(c)3 corporation provides immediate financial support to the family of any Police Officer or Firefighter in Grapevine who is injured or killed in the line of duty. bit.ly/36IzlDU Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: 8 am – 8 pm Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fee: $25/per car | includes parking
Texas Coin Show – Friday, April 8 – Sunday, April 10
Join the Grapevine Convention Center team for the Texas Coin Show! Peruse coins, stamps, currency, gold, jewelry, proof sets, and more.
Dates/Times: Friday, April 8, 2 - 6 pm; Saturday, April 9, 9 am - 6 pm & Sunday, April 10, 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street
Entry Fee: $3 per person.
Plant and Seed Exchange
Grapevine Public Library’s Seed Library debuts this week. Seeds for flowers, plants, fruits, and vegetables will be available for library patrons. A maximum of five packets of seeds per person will be allowed. The goal of the seed library is for participants to grow their garden and donate those seeds to perpetuate this cooperative resource.
Chuckwagon Supper at Nash Farm – Friday, April 8
Join the cowhands for a Chuckwagon Supper at Nash Farm. All proceeds support educational programs at Nash Farm. Price includes meal, souvenir, and beverages. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTicketLine.com.
Date: Friday, April 8
Times: Starting at 6:30 pm Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $98 per person
Friday Night Date Night at The Palace – Friday, April 8
An American in Paris - Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.
Date: Friday, April 8
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines – Saturday, April 9
The New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail & Blessing of the Vines, presented by Park Place Dealerships, is a toast to the new release wines of the season! Join us for an afternoon of delicious wine tastings and incredible works of art along Main Street. Blessing of the Vines, a centuries-old European tradition performed by a priest to ensure a bountiful harvest, is a time-honored Grapevine favorite. Tickets are currently available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: Blessing of the Vines at 10 am | Wine and Gallery Trail 11 am - 6 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $45 per person advance purchase, $50 day-of-event
Spring Into Nash – Saturday, April 9 - FREE
Spring is the perfect time to bring the entire family to Grapevine's Historic Nash Farm.
At the annual Spring Into Nash event, guests will experience what life was like when the city's earliest settlers made their home in Grapevine. Free activities include wood working and carving, seed planting, house tours, wood stove cooking, campfire cooking, butter making, farm animals, wagon rides, and more. Additional activities require coupons that may be purchased on-site for 50 cents each. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for additional information. Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: FREE admission. Certain activities may require coupons, which will be available for purchase onsite for 50 cents each.
Satisfaction: A Tribute to the Rolling Stones – Saturday, April 9
This is the top touring tribute to the world’s greatest Rock & Roll band. Enjoy an energetic and authentic performance of all the classic eras of The Rolling Stones. Highly ranked by Billboard, this act has more than 20 years touring experience with more than 4,000 performances worldwide. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Saturday, April 9
Times: 3 pm & 7:30 pm Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $38 per person
ECO Talk: Composting - Wednesday, April 27 - FREE
Composting is an easy and natural way to add nutrients to your garden beds while helping to improve the environment. We will learn the benefits and basics of composting and how to maintain your compost pile easily. Registration is now open at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/Composting. Date: Wednesday, April 27
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: The REC, Stewart Hall, 1175 Municipal Way
Ages: All Ages
Earth Month Challenge – Through April 30
Invest in your community by helping make it clean and litter free. This challenge encourages residents to clean their neighborhoods and rewards lucky participants with awesome prizes! Details are as follows:
- Download your participation card, available in English or Spanish.
- As you collect litter in your neighborhood, your favorite park, or other green space, mark off each space as you find the items on the card. If needed, a grabber and trash bags will be provided by contacting us at info@KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org.
- Email your completed card to info@KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org along with your contact information no later than 7 pm, Sunday, April 30. Please also share photos of you and your family in action during this campaign.
- If you choose to post your images on social media, please tag #KGVBTX, showing everyone your litter collection and community involvement.
Your card is your entry into the random drawing on Monday, May 2 when three prizes will be awarded. Only one winner per household will be eligible. Prizes are as follows:
- A one night stay at the Vineyards Campground & Cabins ($150 value)
- An annual pass to the Grapevine Lake Parks, ($80 value)
- $25 gift card to The REC
Dates: April 1 – 30 (Entries are due no later than 7 pm, Sunday, April 30)
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Ages: All
Children’s Art Cart - Every Monday and Friday in April
The Art Cart is a surprise assortment of craft supplies to test creativity, critical thinking, imagination, and maker skills. There will be a new challenge every class.
Dates: April 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: All
Imagination Town - Tuesdays and Wednesdays in April
A pop-up city will be created for preschoolers to engage in imaginative free play with their peers.
Dates: April 12 & 13, 19 & 20, and 26 & 27
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm (come and go)
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: All
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
Teen Maker Club – Tuesday, April 12 - FREE
If you enjoy tech, design, architecture, and engineering, join us at Teen Maker Club. No registration required.
Dates: Tuesday, April 12
Time: 5:30 - 7pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 13 - 18
Creating a Suburban Oasis for Pollinators – Saturday, April 16
Spring is here and so are the butterflies. Certified Master Gardener, Teddi Zonker, will explain which plants to add to your landscape to attract butterflies and will share the difference between host and nectar plants.
Date: April 16
Time: 1 – 2:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18 & up
Introduction to Hispanic Genealogy - Saturday, April 23
Judy Everett Ramos will present a program on beginning Hispanic genealogical research.
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18 & up
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 GoGrapevine.com. Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Location: The REC, Stewart Hall, 1125 Municipal Way
Ages: 55 & up
Fee: $10 per person
Grapevine Vintage Railroad Excursions
Bear Creek Short Line Excursion – Saturday, April 9
Step back in time with a nostalgic ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. While enjoying this one-hour excursion, you will also experience the Great Train Heist! Keep an eye out for those greedy outlaws onboard. Join the fun and help railroad detectives solve the mystery of who robbed the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The entire family will enjoy this true railroad experience. Afterwards, explore Grapevine’s rich history on Historic Main Street and visit unique shops, restaurants, and other cultural attractions. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Date: Saturday, April 9
Times: 11:50 am or 1:50 pm (boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure)
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 South Main Street
Fee: $10 - $12 per person
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
Trinity River Excursion
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. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to view the complete schedule and to purchase tickets. 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
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.
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
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
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