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Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall - Saturday, December 11 & Saturday, December 18 - FREE
Join us for Grapevine’s first-ever Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by Harvest Hall. The Christmas Capital of Texas® goes to new heights as a fleet of 160 drones create Christmas magic in the sky over Main Street in front of Grapevine Main Station. Gather and celebrate with eats and treats from Harvest Hall and a breathtaking Christmas spectacle to remember all season. Early arrival is encouraged. Parking will be available in the Grapevine Main parking garage. The best view of the show is from Peace Plaza (in front of Grapevine Main).
Dates: Saturday, December 11 & Saturday, December 18
Time: 8 pm (the show is approximately eight to ten minutes in duration)
Location: Grapevine Main Station, Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street
Ages: All
It’s Christmas in Historic Downtown Grapevine! - Through January 9 - FREE
Experience the magic of the Christmas Capital of Texas® in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Everyone’s favorite Christmas spot is back and better than ever! Enjoy all the decorations along Main Street and a variety of daily performances. As you make your way along this magical wonderland, check out the larger-than-life-sized toy land at the gazebo. Enjoy many unique photo opportunity locations throughout historic downtown with characters, vintage sleighs, life-size Christmas cards, and more! At night, the magic really comes alive with a 40-foot animated tree, a massive light show at City Hall, and a 100% chance of snow flurries. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: Monday, November 22 – Sunday, January 9
Location: Historic Downtown Grapevine along Main Street
City Hall Light Show Spectacular - Through January 9 - FREE
See choreographed twinkling lights every night during the holiday season on the Grapevine City Hall building. For additional information regarding the Christmas Capital of Texas®, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: Nightly through January 9
Times: Beginning at dusk
Location: City Hall, 200 South Main Street
UPCOMING EVENTS
Santa at The REC – December 9, 14 & 16 - FREE
Santa Claus is traveling to Grapevine all the way from the North Pole before he makes his big trip around the world! All are welcome to visit Santa at The REC for free this December. Bring your Christmas list and camera for photos.
Santa’s schedule:
Thursday, December 9, 9 – 11 am & 4 - 6 pm
Tuesday, December 14, 9 – 11 am & 4 - 6 pm
Thursday, December 16, 9 – 11 am & 4 - 6 pm
Christmas at The Palace Arts Center
Tonight, December 8 - Miracle on 34th Street
When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Wednesday, December 8 Time: 7 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
December 9, 20 & 22 - It’s a Wonderful Life
An angel sent from heaven helps a desperately frustrated businessman see what life would have been like if he had never existed. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: Thursday, December 9, Monday, December 20 & Wednesday, December 22 Time: 7 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
December 10 & 13 – Elf
After discovering he is a human, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole decides to travel to New York City to locate his real father. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Friday, December 10 & Monday, December 13 Time: 7 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Admission: $6 per person
December 11 & 21 - Home Alone
An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when his family accidentally leaves him home during Christmas vacation. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Saturday, December 11 & Tuesday, December 21 Time: 2 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
December 11 & 14 - National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
The Griswold family's plan for a big family Christmas predictably turns into a big disaster. Wear your ugly sweater for a Christmas contest. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Saturday, December 11 & Tuesday, December 14 Time: 7 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Sunday, December 12 - Will Hearn’s The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show with Blue Water Highway
The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show is a live, one-of-a-kind musical variety show bringing all-time favorite Christmas classics and original sketch comedy antics to theaters across Texas. This original by The Grand Ol’ Production Company, and Will Hearn, features Americana standout Blue Water Highway, the N-0-E-L Radio Orchestra and Gospel Singers, plus a cast of the best artists and entertainers in Texas. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Sunday, December 12 Time: 4 pm
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $32 - $50 per person
December 15, 21, 22, & 23 - White Christmas
A successful song-and-dance duo become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont Inn of their former commanding general. To purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: December 15, 21, 22 & 23 Times: Vary
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
December 6 – 23 - Classic Christmas Cartoons and Crafts
Children of all ages will enjoy Christmas-themed cartoons and crafts all month. Classics like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, and many more films will be shown throughout the month. The Christmas crafts include creating ornaments, snowman crafts, reindeer crafts, picture frame magnets, and more. 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). For a complete schedule of cartoons and crafts, and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: December 6 - 7, 9 - 10, 16 - 18 & 20 - 23 Times: 10 am & 2 pm
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Admission: $6/child, $3/adult
Settlement to City Museums: Christmas with the Keelings – Saturday, December 11
Christmas with the Keelings: Celebrate the holiday throughout Settlement to City. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com.
Date: Saturday, December 11
Time: 10 am
Location: Settlement to City Museums, 206 West Hudgins Street
Fee: $5 per person
Farmstead Christmas Celebration at Nash Farm - Saturday, December 11
Join the farmhands for a family celebration of the season including traditional music, making ornaments, refreshments, and more. Please purchase tickets at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Saturday, December 11
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
Fee: $5 per person
Grapevine Christmas Market
Shop locally and regionally sourced jewelry, wood turnings, produce, baked goods, local cheese, nuts, gift baskets, and more at this open-air European-style market. For additional information, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Dates: December 11 - 12, 18 – 19 & 20 - 22
Times: 2 – 9 pm
Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 South Main Street
December at the Grapevine Public Library
Saturday, December 11 - Happy Chocolate-y Holidays
Join Zahra for some candy-filled fun and learn how to make KitKat sleighs and peppermint treat buckets. Take home holiday gifts for someone in your family, or a friend. Supplies will be provided. Please register at Library.GrapevineTexas.gov. Treat making books and cookbooks will be on display and available to check out. Date: Saturday, December 11
Time: 2 - 3:30 pm
Ages: 18+
Sunday, December 12 - Uptown Carolers: Family Concert and Sing-Along Show
Bring the whole family to join in an exciting and interactive sing-along of Christmas and Holiday favorites! No registration needed.
Date: Sunday, December 12
Time: 3 - 4 pm
Monday, December 13 - Sounds of the Season with Flutasia and Friends
Come listen to this delightful community flute choir as Flutasia performs a variety of holiday musical favorites for the whole family to enjoy!
Time: 7 - 8:30 pm
Thursday, December 16 - The Muppet Christmas Carol Movie
Join us for an all ages viewing of everyone's favorite version of "A Christmas Carol." Watch as the great Gonzo tells the redemptive tale of Scrooge through the hijinks of The Muppets.
Time: 2 - 3:30 pm
Saturday, December 18 - Scenes from A Christmas Carol presented by Theatre Arlington
Theatre Arlington's "Show in a Box" Acting Company will be presenting a one-hour version of the classic Charles Dickens play. Free tickets are available through Ticket Leap. Time: 11 am & 2 pm
Daddy Daughter Dance: Light up the Night! – Friday, January 28 & Saturday, January 29 – Tickets Available Beginning Monday, December 13
Calling all dads and daughters! Put on your light up dance shoes, throw on your favorite neon, bright, and glowing attire as you head to this year’s Daddy Daughter Dance. Be ready to move, groove, and GLOW with a new twist to a daddy daughter dance full of fun physical challenges and dancing! This will be a daddy/daughter date night filled with food, fun, and lasting memories that you do not want to miss. Tickets will be available for purchase for residents beginning Monday, December 13 and available for non-residents on Monday December 20. One dance will be hosted on Friday and three will be hosted on Saturday. Pricing is per person, and space is limited. To purchase tickets, please visit GoGrapevine.com. Dates: Friday, January 28 & Saturday, January 29
Location: Foundations Church Grapevine, 1520 West Wall Street
Time: Friday 7 - 9 pm, Saturday 1 – 3 pm, 4 – 6 pm & 7 – 9 pm
Ages: 2 - 18 years
Fee: $20 per Grapevine resident; $25 per non-resident
Dove Creek Day Camp – Registration Open
Secure your summer camp spots before Christmas! Dove Creek Day Camp has expanded, and registration is NOW OPEN! This ever-popular camp is an ideal Christmas gift. Summer camp will be here before we know it and the shores of Grapevine Lake will be your child’s adventure of a lifetime. Dove Creek Day Camp offers the experience of overnight camp without the hassle of packing for overnight camp. Multiple week discounts are available. Reserve your spot for summer camp at GoGrapevine.com/DoveCreek. Dates: (Weekly) Tuesday, May 31- Friday August 12
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: The Ranch of Lonesome Dove, 3880 Foxfire Lane
Ages: 5 - 13 years
Fee: $299 per week or $65 per day
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 camp will include swimming in the indoor aquatic center, games in the gym, dance parties in the dance room, crafts, and more. There will be two sessions. Children may 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
Higher Goals Youth Basketball Winter Camp
Your athlete will enjoy improving their techniques and skills when they attend this youth basketball winter break camp. Camp schedule includes daily detailed work in ball handling, shooting, rebounding, passing, and defensive footwork. This sports camp is a great way for kids to stay active and healthy during the winter season school breaks. Registration is now open at GoGrapevine.com. Dates: Monday, December 20 – Thursday, December 23, Monday, December 27 – Thursday, December 31
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Location: Faith Christian School, 729 East Dallas Road
Ages: 6 - 14 years
Fee: $120 per session
Grapevine Christmas Passports Elf Adventure – Through Thursday, December 23
Explore Grapevine’s enchanting past and join in an Elf Adventure with the Grapevine Christmas Passport. Experience the Christmas spirit while visiting Historic Grapevine and participating in unique activities. Capture the magic of Christmas and take home your very own handmade projects.
- Stamp a brass luggage or gift tag at Millican’s Blacksmith Shop.
- Make a piece of metal tinsel for your tree inside the Grapevine Tin Shop at the Bragg House.
- Decorate a wooden Christmas train ornament inside the Cotton Belt Route Section Foreman House.
- Design your own Christmas bookmark inside the Historic Cotton Belt Depot.
Dates: Friday, November 26 – Thursday, December 23
Times: Vary
Location: Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District, 705 South Main Street
Fee: $8 per passport or $3 per person per each individual activity (credit card only). For additional information or to purchase your passports, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
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
The REC’s 25 Days of Christmas Giveaways
Happy holidays from The REC! ‘Tis the season for gifting during their 25 Days of Christmas Giveaways. All active REC members will automatically be entered into a gift card drawing. Beginning December 1, one card will be given away each day until Christmas. There is a limit of one gift card per household and members will be contacted if selected. For additional information, please call 817.410.3450.
City Council Meetings/Agendas
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