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Early Voting for the November 8 Election begins Monday, October 24
Early voting for midterm elections begins Monday, October 24 through Friday, November 4. Tarrant County residents can vote at any polling location in Tarrant County. The Early Voting polling location in Grapevine will be at the Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way.
Early Voting Hours:
Monday, October 24 – Friday, October 28: 8 am – 5 pm
Saturday, October 29: 7 am – 7 pm
Sunday, October 30: 10 am – 4 pm
Monday, October 31 – Friday, November 4: 7 am – 7 pm
You may locate your nearest polling location and view your sample ballot at the links below.
MEOW WOLF Community Meeting – Tonight, October 19 – 7 pm
Meow Wolf is an American arts and entertainment company that creates large-scale interactive and immersive art installations and they will be coming to Grapevine in 2023! You are invited to meet the Meow Wolf team on Wednesday, October 19 from 7 – 8 pm at the Gary and Cynthia Blankenship Business Center, 200 Vine Street. They wish to hear from our Grapevine citizens. They will also be sharing information about their upcoming project. Don't miss this fun and interactive meeting.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The REC Aquatic Center Closing Early - Friday, October 21
The Aquatic Center will be closing at 2 pm on Friday, October 21 for this year’s Halloween event, Circus Swim. Tickets for this event are sold out.
Saturday Storytime: Not-So-Spooky Stories with Dorayne Breedlove – October 22
Join us for some spooky (but not too spooky) stories, songs, and fun with storyteller Dorayne Breedlove who will be our guest at a special Saturday afternoon Family Storytime! All ages welcome.
Date: Saturday, October 22
Time: 2 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way
Oktoberfest at Peace Plaza – Saturday, October 22 - FREE
The Royal Klobasneks tunes will fill the air with a variety of polka music and traditional Oktoberfest tunes. Enjoy games and German style brews from Hop & Sting Brewing Co. Prost y’all!
Date: Saturday, October 22
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main, 815 South Main Street
Fee: Free Entry
PumpkinFest at Meadowmere Park – Select Weekends in October
Enjoy fall festivities with a pumpkin patch, multiple photo opportunities, and a Halloween-themed hike on the Meadowmere Park trail. Beginning at dusk, guests will enjoy the famous singing pumpkins and The BooMan Group. For additional information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/PumpkinFest. Dates: Friday – Sunday (October 21, 22, & 23)
Time: 10 am – 9 pm
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane
Fees: $20 per car | $40 per bus (No cash accepted, debit or credit cards only)
Keep Grapevine Beautiful Joins 6 Stones for Happy To Help Saturday on October 22
Keep Grapevine Beautiful is partnering with the 6 Stones Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) program on October 22. CPR assists homeowners who are struggling to make necessary repairs to the exterior of their homes. This is a very impactful joint effort between the organization, the City, various businesses, nonprofit organizations, and churches. Please visit 6 Stones.org to view various completed projects and their impact. Please register to volunteer at bit.ly/3C7CQzZ. Date: Saturday, October 22
Time: 8 am – 4 pm
Location: Specific location and instructions will be sent to registrants as the date approaches.
This Weekend at the Palace Theatre
Location: Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Fee: $6 per person
Friday, October 21
Vertigo - A former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, who may be deeply disturbed.
Time: 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 22
Hocus Pocus - A curious youngster moves to Salem where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th Century.
Time: 4 pm and 7 pm
Trick-or-Treat Cartoons & Crafts – Tuesday, October 25
You and your little ghosts will have a spooky time watching It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and Toy Story of Terror while crafting monster vision glasses and thumbprint pumpkins. The children’s ticket includes the crafts, a small popcorn, and a juice box or bottled water. The adult’s ticket includes a juice box or bottled water. Tickets are available for purchase at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Location: Lancaster Theatre, 300 South Main Street
Time: 10 am
Fees: Adults: $3 | Children: $6
Teen Maker Club: Pet Ghost in a Jar - Wednesday, October 26
No need to call the Ghostbusters. Our pet ghosts will be sealed securely in their jars. Stop by to get your spooky season crafting on before it's too late! This program is for middle school and high school ages and will take place in the Teen Zone.
Date: Wednesday, October 26
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, Teen Zone, 1201 Municipal Way
ECO Talk: The State of Recycling - Wednesday, October 26
Has the local rate of recycling improved? How has the nation adapted to China’s ban on some plastic imports? Republic Services Municipal Services Manager Jeri Harwell will provide answers and discuss what is truly recyclable along with more industry news. Registration is open at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org. Date: Wednesday, October 26
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Location: The REC, 1175 Municipal Way
Trick-or-Treat the Library - Monday, October 31
Grab a map at the front desk and make your way through the library's trick-or-treat, game, and craft stations. Costumes are encouraged!
Date: Monday, October 31
Time: 3 - 7 pm
Location: Grapevine Public Library, Teen Zone, 1201 Municipal Way
Historical Walking Tour – Now through Saturday, October 29
Take part in this fun and unique experience before it closes for the season! 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: Now through Saturday, October 29
Times: 9 am, 1 pm & 6 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Visitor Center, 815 South Main Street
Fee: $5
Carol of Lights Volunteers Needed - Monday, November 21
Volunteer with us on Monday, November 21 at the annual Carol of Lights street lighting celebration in downtown Grapevine. Volunteers, ages 14 and older are needed to help with crafts, photo opportunities, inflatables, games, and other fun family activities. Register today at GoGrapevine.com/Volunteer. Date: Monday, November 21
Time: 3 – 9:30 pm
Location: Grapevine Main Street
Higher Goals Holiday Basketball Camps – November, December & January
Grapevine is partnering with Higher Goals to offer youth basketball camps during November, December, and January! These camps, open to boys and girls of all skill levels, are going to be action-packed with fundamental drills and skills improvement. Registration is now open at https://bit.ly/3RRb0Og. Dates: November 21 - 23, December 26 – 30 & January 2 - 5
Time: 9 am – 12 pm | Check-in begins at 8:30 am
Locations: November – Heritage Middle School | December & January – Grapevine Faith High School
Ages: 6 - 15
Fee: Varies by session
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
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City Council Meetings/Agendas
View Grapevine City Council meeting agendas and City Council meetings via live video stream or on demand at GrapevineTexas.gov.