City Council Meeting

October 4, 5:30 PM

Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

October 18, 7:30 PM

Board of Zoning Adjustment

October 3, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Site Plan Review Committee

October 5, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Building Board of Appeals

October 10, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Steve Vander Ark’s World of Harry Potter Program Part 1

October 1, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday, October 1st at10:30 am and 1 pm Steve Vander Ark, renowned Harry Potter expert and author of The Lexicon book and website, returns for an encore presentation of his Magic of Harry Potter program covering the language and mythology of the books, followed by a new presentation exploring the plants and animals of the Wizarding World, including information from the new movie.

Steve Vander Ark’s World of Harry Potter Program Part 2

October 1, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Saturday, October 1st at10:30 am and 1 pm Steve Vander Ark, renowned Harry Potter expert and author of The Lexicon book and website, returns for an encore presentation of his Magic of Harry Potter program covering the language and mythology of the books, followed by a new presentation exploring the plants and animals of the Wizarding World, including information from the new movie.

Imagination Town

October 3, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pop up tents create a play town with fire station, vet clinic, school/library, grocery store, mechanic, house, and camping/fishing. Just bring your imagination!

Music & Movement Storytime

October 4, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Brain Builders

October 4, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

All ages welcome. Legos, Magnatiles, and Squigz, as well as stacking, sorting, and matching activities for younger children.

Music & Movement Storytime

October 5, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Art Challenge: What Will You Make?

October 5, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to craft something unique using only the random art and craft supplies provided.

Music & Movement Storytime

October 6, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Sensation Stations: Sensory Play for Preschoolers

October 6, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sensory Play including scented clay, rice/scoops, tactile fabrics, textured balls, touch-and-feel books, and ice cubes.

Simply Stories

October 6, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Ages 5+ Grab a fidget, take a comfy seat, and listen to a great book. Then use your imagination to draw what you heard that day. No registration needed. Elementary school ages only please to maintain a quiet listening experience.

Family Night

October 6, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Something different every week! Storytime, Crafts, Guest Performer, or Puppet Show.

Bouncing Babies

October 7, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Bouncing Babies

October 7, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Bouncing Babies

October 7, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Imagination Town

October 10, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pop up tents create a play town with fire station, vet clinic, school/library, grocery store, mechanic, house, and camping/fishing. Just bring your imagination!

Music & Movement Storytime

October 11, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Brain Builders

October 11, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

All ages welcome. Legos, Magnatiles, and Squigz, as well as stacking, sorting, and matching activities for younger children.

Music & Movement Storytime

October 12, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Art Challenge: What Will You Make?

October 12, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to craft something unique using only the random art and craft supplies provided.

Music & Movement Storytime

October 13, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Sensation Stations: Sensory Play for Preschoolers

October 13, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sensory Play including scented clay, rice/scoops, tactile fabrics, textured balls, touch-and-feel books, and ice cubes.

Simply Stories

October 13, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Ages 5+ Grab a fidget, take a comfy seat, and listen to a great book. Then use your imagination to draw what you heard that day. No registration needed. Elementary school ages only please to maintain a quiet listening experience.

Family Night

October 13, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Something different every week! Storytime, Crafts, Guest Performer, or Puppet Show.

Bouncing Babies

October 14, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Bouncing Babies

October 14, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Bouncing Babies

October 14, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Imagination Town

October 17, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pop up tents create a play town with fire station, vet clinic, school/library, grocery store, mechanic, house, and camping/fishing. Just bring your imagination!

Music & Movement Storytime

October 18, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Brain Builders

October 18, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

All ages welcome. Legos, Magnatiles, and Squigz, as well as stacking, sorting, and matching activities for younger children.

Music & Movement Storytime

October 19, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Art Challenge: What Will You Make?

October 19, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to craft something unique using only the random art and craft supplies provided.

Music & Movement Storytime

October 20, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Sensation Stations: Sensory Play for Preschoolers

October 20, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sensory Play including scented clay, rice/scoops, tactile fabrics, textured balls, touch-and-feel books, and ice cubes.

Simply Stories

October 20, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Ages 5+ Grab a fidget, take a comfy seat, and listen to a great book. Then use your imagination to draw what you heard that day. No registration needed. Elementary school ages only please to maintain a quiet listening experience.

Family Night

October 20, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Something different every week! Storytime, Crafts, Guest Performer, or Puppet Show.

Bouncing Babies

October 21, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Bouncing Babies

October 21, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Bouncing Babies

October 21, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Imagination Town

October 24, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pop up tents create a play town with fire station, vet clinic, school/library, grocery store, mechanic, house, and camping/fishing. Just bring your imagination!

Music & Movement Storytime

October 25, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Brain Builders

October 25, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

All ages welcome. Legos, Magnatiles, and Squigz, as well as stacking, sorting, and matching activities for younger children.

Music & Movement Storytime

October 26, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Art Challenge: What Will You Make?

October 26, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Use your creativity, critical thinking, and maker skills to craft something unique using only the random art and craft supplies provided.

Music & Movement Storytime

October 27, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Lots of interactive fun with shakers, ribbons, beanbags, scarves, books, parachute, and puppets! All ages welcome; no registration needed.

Sensation Stations: Sensory Play for Preschoolers

October 27, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sensory Play including scented clay, rice/scoops, tactile fabrics, textured balls, touch-and-feel books, and ice cubes.

Simply Stories

October 27, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Ages 5+ Grab a fidget, take a comfy seat, and listen to a great book. Then use your imagination to draw what you heard that day. No registration needed. Elementary school ages only please to maintain a quiet listening experience.

Family Night

October 27, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Something different every week! Storytime, Crafts, Guest Performer, or Puppet Show.

Bouncing Babies

October 28, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Bouncing Babies

October 28, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Bouncing Babies

October 28, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Bouncing Babies (ages 0 & 1) 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:30 pm. Lapsit program consisting of a book, bounces, songs, and parachute play with socialization and free play time.

Imagination Town

October 31, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Pop up tents create a play town with fire station, vet clinic, school/library, grocery store, mechanic, house, and camping/fishing. Just bring your imagination!

Sunset Concert Series

October 1, All Day @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a relaxing fall evening of various music styles surrounded by the beautiful Botanical Gardens. This FREE outdoor concert series will be held the first three Saturday evenings during the month of October. The Peel food truck will be on site selling wood-fire pizzas or you may bring your own food (no glass allowed). Dogs are allowed on a leash. Grapevine Botanical Garden docents will be available to answer gardening questions and children's gardening activities will also be available at the Ed & Edith Pewitt Educational Pavilion each evening during the concert series. This year's bands will include The Cerney Brother on October 1, Soul Track Mind on October 8, and Zack King Band on October 15. All ages are welcome.

Fossil Fest

October 1, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Join us for the "Lone Star Programming Award" - Fossil Fest! [Texas Recreation & Parks Society 2015] Ready to take a trip back in time? Come learn about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed in your backyard, dig for fossils and uncover a new discovery with your imagination and explore the findings and dinosaur tracks from Grapevine Lake at the 2nd annual Fossil Fest. Bring the whole family and enjoy speaking with dinosaur enthusiasts, touching authentic tracks and maybe even meeting a dinosaur!

KGVB Board Meeting

October 3, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Senior Citizens Advisory Board Meeting

October 4, 3:30 PM

Children's Class: "Who Calls Grass Their Home?"

October 6, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Discover how many critters call tall grass home. This session includes making a craft and a story time.

DATE CHANGE: Spooktacular Swim

October 7, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us for an evening of spooky splashes, glowing eyes, pumpkins floating and lots of surprises! Participants will get the opportunity to swim though a floating pumpkin patch, slide down the spook slides, and much more!

Trash & Treasures

October 8, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Volunteer to help keep our lake parks and tributaries clean and litter-free. We will be participating in shoreline and waterway cleanup throughout the community. Join the fun on Saturday, October 8, with the event starting at 8 am; prizes, food and music will begin at 11 am at Trawick Pavilion in Oak Grove Park. Pre-registration begins September 15.

Sunset Concert Series

October 8, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a relaxing fall evening of various music styles surrounded by the beautiful Botanical Gardens. This FREE outdoor concert series will be held the first three Saturday evenings during the month of October. The Peel food truck will be on site selling wood-fire pizzas or you may bring your own food (no glass allowed). Dogs are allowed on a leash. Grapevine Botanical Garden docents will be available to answer gardening questions and children's gardening activities will also be available at the Ed & Edith Pewitt Educational Pavilion each evening during the concert series. This year's bands will include The Cerney Brother on October 1, Soul Track Mind on October 8, and Zack King Band on October 15. All ages are welcome.

Children's Class: "The Life of Spiders"

October 11, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Find out more about spiders and learn how they live. This session includes making a craft and a story time.

Grapevine Garden Club Fall Plant Sale

October 15, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Fall is the perfect time to plant! The Grapevine Garden Club is partnering with Grapevine Parks and Recreation in conducting its fall sale in conjunction with the annual Butterfly Flutterby and Nash Farm Fall Round-Up events. This sale will feature native and adapted trees, shrubs, perennials, butterfly host and nectar plants appropriate for our area. Citizen Foresters will be available for consultation.

Tree Sharing Kick-Off 2016

October 15, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

The City of Grapevine is proud to host its annual Tree Sharing program! The program is a joint effort between the City of Grapevine and Grapevine homeowners in “sharing” the cost 50/50, of up to 2 trees per household, planted in the homeowner’s yard. The kick off will run in conjunction with the Grapevine Garden Club Fall Plant Sale, Butterfly Flutterby, and Nash Farm’s Fall Round-up. There are a limited number of trees for sale, and they will be sold on a “first come-first served” basis. Sales will continue each Monday-Friday at the Grapevine Municipal Service Center, 501 Shady Brook Dr., from 9 am-4 pm until supplies are gone.

Sunset Concert Series

October 15, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a relaxing fall evening of various music styles surrounded by the beautiful Botanical Gardens. This FREE outdoor concert series will be held the first three Saturday evenings during the month of October. The Peel food truck will be on site selling wood-fire pizzas or you may bring your own food (no glass allowed). Dogs are allowed on a leash. Grapevine Botanical Garden docents will be available to answer gardening questions and children's gardening activities will also be available at the Ed & Edith Pewitt Educational Pavilion each evening during the concert series. This year's bands will include The Cerney Brother on October 1, Soul Track Mind on October 8, and Zack King Band on October 15. All ages are welcome.

Children's Class: "Who Calls Grass Their Home?"

October 18, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Discover how many critters call tall grass home. This session includes making a craft and a story time.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

October 20, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The GrapeYard at Oak Grove Park

October 21, 6:00 PM - October 22, 11:00 PM @ Oak Grove Soccer Complex

Step into the NEW ghoulish location of GrapeYard 2016 off the soccer shores of Oak Grove Park for a bigger, scarier, and more exciting Halloween experience! Enter at your own risk as Halloween lovers of all ages will be immersed in a wonderland of horrors, with over-the-top settings, scream-worthy attractions and eerie haunted trails. Don't forget those three loveable faces of the famous singing pumpkins! Fabulous food and beverage vendors will be available all evening. All ages are encourages to come dressed in their best costumes, but ages 12 and up, please no face masks or hand props. This is a one-of-a-kind experience; join us if you dare for a Halloween scare! Admissions is limited and all event goers must register for tickets in advance at www.TheGrapeYard.com. Follow Grapevine Parks & Recreation on social media for more details on the weekend's hair-raising attractions. Ages: All ages welcome

Young@Heart Gardening Series: "Leaf Art"

October 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Make art from leaf and plant printing. Suitable for framing 5x7 or 8x10 works you create. We will stroll through the Garden, feed the Japanese Koi, and discover hidden Garden treasures.

Children's Class: "The Life of Spiders"

October 27, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

Find out more about spiders and learn how they live. This session includes making a craft and a story time.