Parenting Workshop: Getting Organized

GoB

Paula Norris will share organizational tips for life with baby on Saturday, May 26th from 1 to 3 pm. We will also have a drawing for three planning kits. Thanks to the Friends of Library for making this event possible. Saturday, May 26, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Grapevine Library 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051 Website Cost:  Free     … [Read more...]

Friday Fireworks in Grapevine

Friday Fireworks

A 12-minute fireworks display taking place over Lake Grapevine every Friday night at 9:30 p.m. Best viewing locations are your favorite lake parks or on top of the parking garage at the Gaylord Texan Resort for the Garage Rock Out Party. Fridays, 9:30 PM - 9:45 PM May 25 - Sept 2 Grapevine Lake Website Cost:  Free; Parking at Gaylord Extra Gaylord Texan: The roof of our resort garage is the finest viewing spot for the City of Grapevine’s Summer Blast’ fireworks show over Lake Grapevine! A DJ will be on-site to get the party … [Read more...]

Summer Fun at Gaylord Texan

Gaylord Summer

Meet favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation films like Shrek, Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda at Gaylord Texan Resort! Encounter a dragon and become an official Junior Dragon Trainer at DreamWorks Dragon Training Camp. Enjoy a scrumptious ShrekFeast and DreamWorks-themed surprises for the entire family. Summer Fun with Shrek & Friends: It’s epic! Select weekends from May 25 through September 2, 2012 Gaylord Texan, Grapevine,TX … [Read more...]

Summer Reading Programs

Summer Reading Programs

Summer reading programs offer great incentives for kids to read all summer long.  Your child can win free books and other fun prizes!! Get reading!!   NOTE:  We are in the process of updating this page... We have completed the "Book Stores" and "Other" sections below. Please check back for completed 2012 library information by 5/25/12. Book Stores: Barnes & Noble Half Price Books Libraries: Carrollton Coppell Flower Mound Grapevine Lake Cities Lewisville The Colony Other: Chuck … [Read more...]

Summer Movie Clubs

Summer Movie Clubhouse

Enjoy special discounted tickets (some free) to great family-friendly movies all summer long!! AMC Unfortunately, due to cost and lack of support, the Summer Movie Camp program ended in 2010.  http://www.amctheatres.com/faqs/in-the-community Cinemark The Summer Movie Club is not offered at Lewisville or Grapevine Locations.  However, this program is available at other DFW locations, such as Plano, Frisco, and Dallas.  For details, visit http://cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012. Harkins - Southlake 1450 Plaza … [Read more...]

End of School Year Event

Adventure Day Camp Homeschool Camp

We would like to invite students, siblings and friends to a special End-of-the-School-Year Event for Home School and Private School students at Adventure Day Camps on Lake Grapevine! Date:            May 23, 2012 Time:            9 am – 4:30 pm Cost:             Only $25.00 per student Register:     972-338-KIDS (5437) Adventure Day Camps, in our 9th season, offers 12 individual weeks of action-packed adventure your kids will enjoy.  Close to home, Adventure Day Camps is located on the shores of … [Read more...]

Main Street Days 2012 Grapevine

Main Street Days

Grab a slice of summer in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine at the 28th Annual Main Street Days – A Pizza Experience May 18, 19 and 20! Taste wines from across Texas, the U.S.A and the world. Enjoy premium American craft beers. Savor the Pizza Piazza, indulge in other tantalizing festival foods and enjoy non-stop entertainment at this three-day, fun-filled festival perfect for the entire family. Festival-goers will want to make plans now to be at the corner of Main and Hudgins Streets shortly before noon on Friday, May 18 for the … [Read more...]

Summer Camps in DFW 2012

Summer Camps 2012

Index of Summer Camps: For a Downloadable version of this guide, go to the bottom of the page.   Cities, Towns & Other Community Organizations Flower Mound, Highland Village & Lewisville • Flower Mound CAC • Highland Village • Lewisville Rec Center • Cross Timbers YMCA • LISD Campus Support Services • LLELA Outside of FM/LV/HV • Carrollton • Coppell • Coppell YMCA • Corinth • Grapevine • Lake Dallas • The Colony Non-profits, such as high school groups, churches, and local … [Read more...]

Pools, Aquatic Centers, and Water Parks North DFW

Pools and Water Parks

2012 Schedules and Prices Local Pools and Water Parks Flower Mound CAC Lewisville Sun Valley Lewisville Old Town Lewisville Natatorium    Surrounding Communities    Arlington: Hurricane Harbor Carrollton Rosemeade Rainforest Carrollton W.J. Thomas Splash Park Coppell Aquatic Center Grapevine Dove Pool Grapevine Pleasant Glade Pool North Richland Hills: NRH20 Roanoke: Hawaiian Falls The Colony Aquatic Park The Colony: Hawiian Falls *** All facilities are outdoors unless otherwise noted. … [Read more...]

Kicking Off the Summer Bash

Rise

RISE Adventures – Kicking Off the Summer Bash “An outdoor adventure experience for the physically challenged.” The goal of this event is to inspire individuals with physical challenges to participate in a number of adaptive programs at one location.  Enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of weekly recreational programs.  Sample the latest in adaptive equipment; water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking, fishing, hand cycling, remote control sailboats, quad rugby, basketball, face painting, and many more fun … [Read more...]