IN THE NEWS
Car Wash Benefiting Grapevine Animal Services - This Saturday
Annual Parks and Recreation Survey – Your Voice Matters
Your valuable input is needed! Grapevine Parks and Recreation is on a constant mission to improve your parks, facilities, programs, and services. Please take a moment to complete a quick Parks and Recreation survey. This brief survey is available in English and Spanish and will be open until the end of September. We greatly appreciate your participation which will assist us in creating the best community experiences possible! Dates: September 1 - 30
BLOOD DRIVE - Register TODAY
We are teaming with Carter BloodCare on Wednesday, October 5 at two convenient donation locations. Please register to donate much-needed blood at one of the locations listed below.
FACTS & STATS:
- One in three people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime
- Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood and/or platelets.
- A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.
- 1,500 donors a day are needed to have a stable three-day supply within CBC’s service area (Central, North, and East Texas).
- 600-800 patients are in need of a blood transfusion within CBC’s service area.
- 600+ blood drives per month are needed to help meet hospital demand.
LOCATIONS & REGISTRATION:
Wednesday, October 5 | 8am-1:45pm
The REC, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine (inside conference room)
Wednesday, October 05 | 3pm-6:45pm
Wise Guys Pizzeria, 322 South Park Boulevard, Grapevine (Carter BloodCare Bus)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lord of the Rings Quiz Night - Thursday, September 22
Come celebrate Hobbit Day by testing your Lord of the Rings knowledge. Individuals or teams of up to four may participate. Gameplay will consist of four rounds totaling 80 questions. Earn your bragging rights! Gameplay will begin at 7 pm.
Date: Thursday, September 22
Time: 7 - 8:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 18+
Grapevine Main Live! – Friday, September 23 – Friday, November 11 - FREE
Grapevine Main Live! is back and better than ever with an eight-week fall music series sure to hit all the right notes. This event will take place on the Plaza directly outside of Harvest Hall where guests can enjoy food from six chef-inspired global kitchens, specialty crafted cocktails, and performances by some of the best local artists and bands in the Metroplex. Please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for band information. Date: Friday, September 23
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall, 815 South Main Street
Manhattan Short 2023 Oscar Qualifying Run – Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24
Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world when the 25th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival takes place. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The Final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically become qualified for the Oscars of 2023. Tickets are available at GrapevineTexasUSA.com. Please visit MANHATTANSHORT.com for film information. Dates/Times: Friday, September 23, 7:30 pm | Saturday, September 24, 4 pm & 7:30 pm
Location: Historic Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Admission: $10 per person
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en Español - Friday, September 23 & 30 and, October 7
Special guest Yvette Lopez, from the community group Latinos in Grapevine, will present a series of Spanish Storytimes for preschoolers during Hispanic Heritage Month. No registration required.
Date: Fridays; September 23, September 30, and October 7
Time: 10:30?-?11 am
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: All ages welcome
Keep Grapevine Beautiful - Fall Sweep - Saturday, September 24
Make an impact in your community by joining Fall Sweep, our biggest volunteer cleanup event of the year – and help keep Grapevine beautiful! Volunteers work together to help keep our parks, shoreline, and waterways litter free. All supplies for this event will be provided. Afterward, we will meet for lunch, courtesy of Weinberger's Deli and Central Market. Participants will also be eligible for prize drawings. Cleanup locations will be announced on Monday, September 19. Please register today at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/FallSweep. Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: Grapevine Area Parks
STEM Saturday: Botley & Friends - Saturday, September 24
Botley and other robots will be available in the Children’s Department for another fun STEM Saturday. Stop by to learn about coding, logic, and robotics. This is a come & go program and no registration is required. While all ages are welcome, the robots are geared toward ages 5 and up.
Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 2 - 4 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 5+
Maker Club for Teens: 3Doodlers - Wednesday, September 28
We'll get out the 3Doodlers and all the plastic you need to make whatever your heart desires.
Date: Wednesday, September 28
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, Teen Zone, 1201 Municipal Way
Ages: 13 - 18
Keep Grapevine Beautiful ECO Talk: DFW International Airport’s Environmental Affairs - Wednesday, September 28 - FREE
DFW International Airport is ranked third in operations and is the second busiest airport globally with over 62 million visitors a year. To help offset the carbon footprint travelers create, DFW International Airport diverts food waste from select terminals and airline catering to North Texas farms and compost facilities. Join us to learn how the food waste diversion program is progressing, DFW International Airport sustainability goals, and the protection of air and water quality. To register, visit KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/SeptLecture. Date: Wednesday, September 28
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: The REC, Stewart Hall, 1175 Municipal Way
Active Adults Lunch & Learn, Understanding Medicare – Thursday, September 29 - FREE
Join Blake Hawkins for an informative look at Medicare part A, B, C, & D. Blake will explain how and when you may enroll in Medicare if you are nearing age 65. He will also discuss the different options available to Medicare beneficiaries regarding supplements, advantage plans, and prescription drug plans. All are welcome. Registration is required at bit.ly/3Q1jr8s. Date: Thursday, September 29
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Sunset Live! at The Botanical Gardens – VIP Tickets Available
Join us for Sunset Live! at the Botanical Gardens on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 and take a trip down memory lane as we bring the sunset to life. Enjoy some of the best classic live music featuring your favorite genres, and decades each night. Bring the family or a date and your picnic blanket or chairs for an evening of live music under the stars. Children will enjoy the Kidz Zone filled with fun activities for their age groups. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase or you may bring a picnic. VIP tickets are available for the Friday, September 30 show only and are $25 per person at GoGrapevine.com/SunsetLive. The VIP experience offers the Bessie Mitchell House as your private event space, offering light fair appetizers, two beverage tickets, early access to the gardens, and reserved seating. VIP tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Free, general admission is also available at the event, no pre-registration required. Doors open at 6 pm and the live music will begin at 6:30 pm. Dates/Line Up:
- Mix Tape – 70s, 80s, 90s & current day
- The Clinton Years (90s cover band)
Saturday, October 1: VIP tickets sold out for this show
- Desperado (Eagles tribute band)
Time: 6 – 9:30 pm
Location: Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street
Vendors: El Chifrijo, Cajun On The Go & Not Just Q
Admission: FREE (General Admission) or VIP - $25 per person
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Sunset Live! - Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1
Grapevine Parks and Recreation is hosting a weekend of the best live music, fun activities for the kids, and more. We are looking for volunteers to ensure that this event goes off without a hitch! Volunteers are needed for either Friday, September 30, Saturday, October 1 or both. This is a fun way to earn those volunteer hours needed for school or other groups. Shifts range in times and aren’t very long. For additional information and to register to volunteer, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Volunteer. Date: Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1
Time: 6 - 9:30 pm
Location: Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street
Go Wild: Homeschool Expedition - First and Third Wednesdays, September - November
This program is geared towards elementary-aged homeschooled children and will provide an outdoor education and recreation experience for your child each month. For additional information and to register, please visit GoGrapevine.com/GrapevineOutdoors. Dates: October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Ages: 5 – 12 years
Art Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour and celebrate the public art of Grapevine! With over 20 stops along Historic Main Street, visitors will discover an extensive and impressive bronze collection and murals. Guides will point out hidden gems and new art discoveries during the tour. Afterwards, stop by one of the seven fine art galleries or working studios, all within walking distance. Please visit GrapevineTicketLine.com to purchase tickets and for additional information. Dates: Ongoing
Times: Various
Location: Visitor Information Center, 815 South Main Street
Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant – September 5 – October 3
The Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant provides funding for litter prevention, waste reduction, and/or beautification projects. Your school, business, or organization may receive up to $3,000 to assist with your project. Examples of previous projects include the purchase of water bottle filling stations, trash carts, and landscape improvements. Applications will be accepted from September 5 through October 3 for the Keep Grapevine Beautiful Gives Grant program, sponsored by Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru-Grapevine. Please visit KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/Gives to submit your application.
Historical Walking Tour – Thursday, September 1 – Saturday, October 29
Grapevine’s Historic Main Street District is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County, originating under the Lone Star flag of the Republic of Texas in 1844, a year before Texas was annexed by the United States of America. Come stroll through time, and learn and explore on a guided tour of Grapevine’s history and heritage. Our visitor concierge guides will take you on a guided 90-minute journey including stops on Historic Main Street, Grapevine Vintage Railroad District and the Settlement to City Museums to name a few. With structures and buildings dating from the 1880s to the 1920s, Grapevine is truly a Texan gem. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Dates: Thursday, September 1 – Saturday, October 29
Times: 9 am, 1 pm, and 6 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Visitor Center, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $5
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.