Can't make it to England to help Her Majesty celebrate her Jubilee in June? No need to get your knickers in a twist! The British Emporium, 20-year veterans of all things British in Texas, has organized a royal celebration to give locals an opportunity to join in the festivities. You’re invited to a free Open House which will include a 'Best of British Food and Drink' promotion, with complimentary tea & Jubilee Cake, and samples of imported foods from well-known British food companies such as Walkers Shortbread and Twinings Tea. The … [Read more...]

Summer Kickoff Challenge (11a - 4p) Sleeping Bag Race Tent Set-Up Metal Detector Treasure Hunt Free Crafts (Noon - 4pm) while supplies last Saturday: Create a Sand Art Sun Sunday: Paint a Wooden Insect PLUS Free Coloring Sheets, and  a Free Photo Download of your kids/family camping!! The 100 kids to complete the Summer Kickoff Challenge each day will receive a Bug Glider!!   … [Read more...]

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. 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 started with your favorite tunes, games and giveaways, not to mention provide the perfect soundtrack for the big show! … [Read more...]

Grapevine Welcomes 28th Annual Main Street Days May 18, 19 and 20 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 … [Read more...]

Professor Don Vann, expert on famed Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, will make a special guest appearance at The British Emporium in Grapevine at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. This event is in celebration of the bicentenary of Charles Dickens' birth, which was on February 7, 2012.  Professor Vann will give a talk about "Food in Dickens' Novels.” Complimentary tea and British refreshments will be provided. The British Emporium players will perform a short reading from a Dickens novel. Also present will be Stephanie Miller, associate … [Read more...]

Children’s Program: Create paper flowers, and cup flowers, and then we will plant them. All classes taught by the Grapevine Garden Club and City of Grapevine Horticulturist This session includes a story time and craft activity. Ages:  3-6 yrs. Please register in advance. … [Read more...]

The Grapevine Library is celebrating Children’s Book Week May 7th- 13th with a drawing for grab bags of books and other prizes. Sign up in the Children’s Department if you’d like to win! … [Read more...]

Children will be able to visit critical thinking and puzzle stations set up in the library on Tuesday, May 15th from 6 to 8 pm, with a special presentation by the American Robotic Academy. … [Read more...]

On Saturday, May 12th at 10 am The Grapevine Library invites you to come make Mother’s Day cards. … [Read more...]

On Thursday, May 10th at 7pm we will be reading The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle and making some related crafts. … [Read more...]