It's August in Grapevine, Texas, and there is definitely plenty happening in our great city! Check out mainstays of Historic Downtown like the Grapevine Opry and Classic Film Series at the Palace Arts Center, but also make note of some special events happening this month like the GCISD Education Foundation's Welcome Educators Luncheon, Lakefest and the Texas Tennis Open.
Grapevine Opry
Palace Arts Center
300 S. Main St.
- August 4 - Country Music Showcase
- August 11 - King of Rock (special show) - Vegas-style tribute to Elvis
- August 18 - Give it to Me Strait: Tribute to George Strait
- August 25 - Country Music Showcase
For tickets and details, click here or call (817) 481-8733.
First Friday & Classic Film Series Friday Movie Series
Palace Arts Center
300 S. Main St.
- August 3 - Star Wars Episode I- The Phantom Menace
- August 10 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind
- August 24 - Fiddler on the Roof
Each show begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $5 (unless noted). Bring a same day receipt from any Grapevine restaurant or merchant and get a FREE POPCORN! To buy tickets online, click here.
Grapevine Chamber Luncheon
August 23, 11:30 a.m.
Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main St.
The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce August Luncheon, sponsored by Data Shredding Services of Texas, Inc. II and catered by Carrabba's Italian Grill, will feature special guests from the Frisco Young Entrepreneurs Academy. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the YEA! Program that is coming to Grapevine, as well as see how these young entrepreneurs from Frisco got their start. If you would like to attend, register online or call (817) 481-1522. Cost is $20 if registration is received before, Tuesday, July 10, and $25 after.
Cooking Demonstration with Chef Garth Blackburn
August 9, 5-7:30 p.m.
Morrison Appliances
1900 S. Main St., Suite 110
Inside Stacy Furniture
Come and enjoy a cooking demonstration by Sub-Zero/Wolf chef, Garth Blackburn. Please RSVP by emailing rsvp@morsco.com or call (682) 651-4000.
Alpha Wellness Center: Summer Spectacle!
August 4, 9 a.m. - Noon
1340 S. Main St., Suite 305
Celebrate back to school with a FREE festive luau focused on health, wellness & safety at Alpha Wellness Center, including:
- Live music
- Healthy food and snacks
- Police car and drug sniffing dog
- Fire truck display
- Backpack safety demonstration
- Complimentary massage chair
- Farmer's market booth
- Homemade ice cream making & tasting
- Prizes and raffle giveaway
Lakefest
August 4, Doors Open @ 4:45 p.m.
Silver Lake Marina on Lake Grapevine
General Admission $20
An outdoor concert spotlighting Texas Country music, local restaurants and a boat show. Proceeds benefit the Legacy Brain Foundation. For more information and tickets, visit www.lakefesttx.com.
GCISD Education Foundation's Welcome Educators Luncheon
August 14, 11:30 p.m.
Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main St.
An annual community event sponsored by the GCISD Education Foundation to welcome new and returning educators in GCISD to a new school year. The event is held to not only welcome and recognize educators but also to raise needed funds to provide grants to the educators for their classrooms. Individual tickets and various sponsorship levels available.
Contact Janice Kane, Executive Director, at (817) 251-5480 for more information.
Vineyard Dental-Carter Blood Drive
August 18, 8:30 to 11:30 am.
Vineyard Dental
2030 Glade Rd.
There will be prizes, refreshments, and drawings for all visitors! The Carter Bus will be in front of the Vineyard Dental for anyone wishing to donate blood.
Texas Tennis Open
August 17-24, Matches begin at 6 p.m.
Hilton DFW Lake
1800 Hwy. 26 E.
The world's best female athletes will compete at the Texas Tennis Open. The field will include many of the top tennis players as they prepare for the US Open the following week. World-class internatonal professional tennis has returned to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area!
For ticket information, visit www.texastennisopen.com.
Untiy Church in Grapevine Birthday Banquet
August 24, 6:30-11 p.m.
Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine
Unity Church in Grapevine is celebrating it's 30th birthday. Join them at Paradise Cove for dinner, a silent auction and dancing. Rocky Gribble of the Grapevine Opry will provide entertainment.
Tickets are $35 and available in the Unity Church Gift and Book Store, or call the Unity Church office at (817) 488-1008
Farmers Market
Every Thursday-Saturday until Oct. 20
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Town Square Gazebo in Historic Downtown Grapevine
Local farmers will be bringing the freshest produce to the Town Square Gazebo in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine. Choose from fruits, vegetables and other products at this popular local spot.
Click here for more information.
Grapevine Market
Thursday & Saturdays
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Liberty Park in Historic Downtown Grapevine
This market features an array of items including handmade jewelry, distinctive home décor, quality antiques and more.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Family fun is just a train ride away with the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Friday Fun trains are an exciting, shorter sample of the train's regular run, specifically for families. The 60-minute trip departs at 10 a.m. from the Grapevine Train Depot.
More information and to purchase tickets
Special train rides in the month of August
SummerBlast Friday Fireworks!
Every Friday
Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9:30 p.m.
Lake Grapevine
A FREE event. The fireworks show will still occur as scheduled the Friday after July 4. See the sky light up over Lake Grapevine! Every Friday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, the SummerBlast Fireworks show celebrates summer in Grapevine. Some of the best viewing spots include parks around Lake Grapevine, as well as the parking garage at the Gaylord Texan and the Glass Cactus nightclub.
Download viewing area map
