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Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink Coming This Holiday Season
The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that, for the first time, the city will unveil an all-new attraction for the 2022 holiday season - a 4,500-square-foot outdoor ice-skating rink on Historic Main Street.
Grapevine City Council recently approved an agreement with ICE Challenge Enterprises to construct and operate the temporary ice-skating rink on a contingency basis for the next three holiday seasons. The 90-by-50 ice rink will be adjacent to a 30-by-40 concession area located on Peace Plaza in front of Grapevine Main Station, home to Harvest Hall, 815 South Main Street. The towering live Christmas tree will remain in its location on the plaza, as well as the larger-than-life ornaments visitors have come to know and love each season, such as the giant reindeer, Victorian coaches, and more.
Construction of the rink will begin on November 11, will open on November 18, and will remain open for 52 days through January 8 - making it a must-visit winter activity for all ages. This new attraction adds to the list of more than 1,400 attractions and events Grapevine hosts over 40 days during the holiday season.
North Pole Express® - Ticket Sales Opening Soon
The rink’s location in front of Grapevine Main Station is adjacent to the Historic Cotton Belt Depot, from which the highly anticipated North Pole Express® will be departing. Tickets for the North Pole Express will go on sale Tuesday, July 26 at 10 am. Visitors will be able to plan their holiday festivities in advance with a trip aboard the North Pole Express, holiday shopping along Main Street, comforting eats and warm drinks at the many restaurants and winery tasting rooms, and a chance to hit the ice on the new outdoor rink.
Santa Cops “Christmas in July” Toy Drive – Through July 29
The Grapevine Police Department and the Community Outreach Center are collecting gifts for teens that will be distributed by Grapevine officers in December. Donation boxes are available at the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, 200 Vine Street East, and at the House of Shine, 334 West Barton. Suggested items include earbuds, selfie lights, funko pops, and instant print cameras.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday Night, Date Night at The Palace – Friday, July 15
The Sandlot - In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures. Wear your favorite baseball team jersey or tee and receive a free small popcorn.
Date: Friday, July 15
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6/person
Ancient Egyptian Jewelry – Saturday, July 16
The ancient Egyptian craftsmen produced beautiful jewelry designed for both royalty and commoners of the day. This jewelry was created for adornment and magical protection. Historian Rollin Phipps will discuss the significance of the materials and designs used in ancient times. A display of necklaces, bracelets, and rings dating back 2,500 years will highlight the event. Join us for this special exploration into the world of Egyptian art.
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18+
World Beauty Fitness and Fashion 2022 – This Saturday, July 16
Come be mesmerized by some of the most beautiful models in the world as they take the stage on July 16 at the Palace Theatre, located at 300 South Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine. The World Beauty Fitness and Fashion Inc. (WBFF) tour spans every continent. A show of glitz and glamour, the WBFF is the only show of its kind. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: 5 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fees: Tickets are $90 each | VIP tickets are $125 each
Game Night! – Sunday, July 18
Join us for a fun evening of games from our collection of board, card, and party games or, bring your own. At the end of the evening, be sure to check out a game to take home.
Date: Sunday, July 18
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18+
Grapevine Baseball and Softball (GBS) Registration Now OPEN
GBS is the perfect program for youth athletes to have fun and hone their skills. Please visit GoGrapevine.com to register.
Summer Splash Bash – Sunday Afternoons through August 14 - FREE
This July, Grapevine Main and Harvest Hall are kicking off their Summer Splash Bash Series, a free outdoor summer celebration. Children may enjoy their summer break splashing it up in the Harvest Hall Splash Pad, catching air in the bouncy house, speeding down a water slide, chasing bubbles from the bubble bus, enjoying delicious treats, and so much more. Games and activities will be provided for all ages, including yard games and small wading pools for families with children under two years of age. Please bring your own towels.
Dates: Sundays through August 14
Time: 4 – 7 pm
Location: Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street
The Duelists Presented by “A Play on Swords” – Thursday, July 21
Join us for an exhibition of swordplay. Using various weapons and styles of fighting, two duelists engage in an affair of honor - a duel to the end! Both armed and unarmed combat will be demonstrated in this program. Both the exhibition of fighting itself and explanations of just how performers are trained to engage in the art of simulated violence.
Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: Middle through High School aged children
Pirates: History vs. Hollywood – Friday, July 22
For most of us, everything we know about pirates, from their parrots to their buried treasure, we learned from television and the movies. These common myths about pirates and many others will be discussed by Captain Zephaniah W. Nash, an expert pirate if ever there was one.
Date: Friday, July 22
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: Elementary ages and older
Shakespeare in the Park – Much Ado about Nothing – Friday & Saturday Evenings July 15, 16, 22 & 23
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation as they partner with Oh Look Performing Arts Center to present their first ever Shakespeare in the Park. This year, the amazing actors from Oh Look Performing Arts will be performing Much Ado About Nothing. Please bring your own blankets and chairs for an evening under the stars watching a beloved William Shakespeare classic. Purchase your tickets today at GoGrapevine.com/MuchAdo. Dates: Friday & Saturday evenings, July 15, 16, 22 & 23
Time: 8 pm
Location: Grapevine Botanical Gardens, 411 Ball Street
Fees: $15/Resident | $20/Non-resident
Toddler Splash – Through July 27
Enjoy the morning with your little fish at Pleasant Glade Pool. The kiddie pool will be the only pool open during this time.
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays through July 27
Time: 8 – 10 am
Location: Pleasant Glade Pool, 1805 Hall Johnson Road
Admission: $2/residents | $4/non-residents
Parks and Recreation Month
This July, we celebrate National Parks and Recreation month with the National Recreation and Park Association. Parks are at the center of so many experiences and memories and “We Rise Up for Parks and Recreation!” Parks are places to gather with friends and family, spaces to celebrate life’s special moments, and so much more. We will be highlighting all the ways our communities are stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of parks and recreation and the people who work in the industry. We encourage our community to use #RiseUpJuly and #GoGrapevine to tell their story about what makes Grapevine Parks and Recreation so special. Stories submitted by July 19 will be reviewed and may be featured in their upcoming Fall GoGrapevine Magazine. The Parks and Recreation team look forward to sharing your stories. Visit Tell us YOUR story form and share with them and/or tag them on social media @GoGrapevine.
Paws and Pastries - Saturday, July 30 - FREE
Who let the dogs out? Grapevine Parks and Recreation did! Join us for our third annual Paws and Pastries event. Bring your four-legged friend out to Bark Park at Bear Creek Park for a morning of treats, cool pet supply vendors, music, and tons of belly rubs. This event is free for all ages! For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PawsandPastries. Date: Saturday, July 30
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 am
Location: The Bark Park at Bear Creek Park, Texas 360 Service Road
Summer Movie Series – Every Tuesday & Wednesday through August 3
The Palace Theatre proudly presents family-friendly summer movies every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. For a complete list of movies, dates, and to purchase tickets for all showings, please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com. Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays through August 3
Time: 10 am
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $4 per person
Planes & Trains Guided Tour through Friday, August 12
Grapevine’s Planes & Trains Guided Tour treats visitors to a tour of Grapevine Main Station and Observation Tower, a one-hour excursion aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, and a stop at Founders’ Plaza Airport Observation area. Beginning at the Grapevine Visitor Information Center, participants will be guided through Grapevine Main Station to the top of the Observation Tower to watch airplanes take off and land while learning about the history of DFW International Airport. This is followed by a guided stroll through the 1888 Cotton Belt Train Depot and a one-hour excursion on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad—where an old-fashioned train robbery is rumored to take place. From there, participants will take a chartered ride on the Grapevine Visitors Shuttle down Historic Main Street to Founders’ Plaza Airport Observation Area where they will be able to watch aircraft from around the world take off and land. Visitors may even be able to hear dialogue between pilots and the control tower. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Every Friday through August 12
Times: 9 am, 11 am & 1 pm
Location: Grapevine Visitor Information Center, 815 South Main Street
Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market - Every Saturday through September - FREE
The Grapevine Farmers and Artisan Market is an open-air market in Historic Downtown Grapevine offering fresh Texas produce, baked goods, and handcrafted Texas-made items. It is a great place to bring the whole family, learn about Texas products, and shop locally.
Dates: Saturdays through September 11
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street
Shop, Wine, Dine & Explore Grapevine
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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