GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DATES 2025
*This is not an exhaustive list. For more event dates, info and ideas please contact Elizabeth.
SPRING
Saturday, February 15 – The Grapevine Vintage Railroad officially kicks off its 2025 season with excursions lasting every weekend throughout the year and special events all year long. On the Cotton Belt Route you’ll also get to experience the Historic Stockyards for a couple of hours before returning to Historic Grapevine.
Fridays, March 28, April 4 & 11– Jazz Wine Trains – Enjoy adults-only excursions on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad while tasting Texas wines and listening to the soulful sounds of live jazz.
Saturday, April 12 - 33rd Annual New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail – Sip new-release wines along Grapevine’s Urban Wine Trail while checking out the fantastic art galleries on Historic Main Street. Don’t miss the Blessing of the Vines, a centuries-old European tradition and the kickoff to New Vintage.
Saturday, April 26 – Spring into Nash – Join the Farmhands at Historic Nash Farm and learn how Grapevine’s earliest settlers celebrated Spring in the late 1800s on the Grape Vine Prairie.
SUMMER
Fridays in May and June, except during Main Street Fest – Grapevine Main LIVE! Listen to live music from tribute artists on Peace Plaza during this eight-week complimentary live music series. Enjoy the open air, splash pad, sense of community along with bites and drinks from Harvest Hall.
Friday – Sunday, May 16, 17 and 18 – The 41st Annual Main Street Fest – A Timeless Texas Tradition – See Grapevine’s Historic Main Street transform into one of the most exciting festivals in the U.S. the third weekend of May. The Texas-sized festival lasts for three days and features vendors, artisans, fair food, a carnival, a kid zone and live entertainment all weekend long.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, May 28, 29 and 30 – Destination Grapevine Texas Women’s Open – See top amateurs, professionals and legendary LPGA players at the Grapevine Golf Course, one of the best public courses in Texas.
June, July, August - All Tracks Lead to Grapevine – Grapevine’s Summer includes dinosaur-themed activities! Main Street merchants join in on the fun and the Grapevine Tower Gallery will have experiences the whole family will enjoy.
Friday, July 4 - 43rd Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza – Enjoy a fireworks spectacle as Grapevine celebrates America’s freedom above Lake Grapevine.
Saturday, July 12 – 1920’s Ice Cream Social at Historic Nash Farm – Enjoy ice cream, the old-fashioned way, with the Farmhands who will be dressed in their period appropriate attire.
Friday, July 25 – Disco Wine Train – Guests will love the nightlife onboard Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s 3rd Annual Disco Wine Train! Have a groovy time on the disco-inspired excursion that’s for adults 21+.
FALL
Fridays in September, October, except during GrapeFest – Grapevine Main LIVE! Listen to live music from tribute artists on Peace Plaza during this eight-week complimentary live music series. Enjoy a nice evening and make sure to visit Harvest Hall for some bites and drinks to complete the night.
Saturday, September 6 – 21st Annual ItalianCarFest™ – Kick off GrapeFest week with millions of dollars’ worth of Maserati’s, Ferraris and Vespas set against the backdrop of Historic Nash Farm.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - September 11, 12, 13 and 14 – 39th Annual GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience – The Grape Gatsby. Celebrate the Roaring ‘20s at GrapeFest - the Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest U.S. It offers four days of family-friendly festival fun with live music and entertainment on four stages, a carnival midway, shopper’s paradise at local Main Street boutiques, galleries, select vendors, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the Southwest – the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, International Wine Experience, Rosé Rendezvous at the Gazebo, the Champagne Terrace and much more.
Friday, October 10 – Historic Nash Farm Barn Dance Grab your dance partner for this 1950s called dance and fried chicken box supper, complete with a pie auction.
Saturday, October 11 - Nash Farm’s Fall Roundup Visit the Farm to get hands on experience with the Farmhands and learn how families experienced Fall in the late 1800s.
WINTER
Mid-November - early January - The Christmas Capital of Texas Experience what Newsweek Readers voted Best Christmas Town in the U.S. for 2024. From November to January each year, Grapevine transforms into a Christmas lover’s paradise! Enjoy more than 1,400 events over 40 days. Take in millions of lights, Merry and Bright Drone Shows and the Peace Plaza Ice Rink. Taste festive cocktails at Christmas pop-up bars. Ride Santa’s North Pole Express or Christmas Wine Trains on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Take family photos at dozens of photo opportunities. Share Classic Christmas Movies with the family and sing along to Broadway-style tribute shows at the Historic Palace Theatre. The Carol of Lights festival is the official kickoff to the season on Monday, November 25.
MORE UNIQUE THINGS TO DO IN GRAPEVINE
*Ticketed events, must be scheduled in advance
Off The Vine Wineshop & Cellar – Sparkling Wine Tasting & Sabering Class
324 S. Main St. | 817.421.1091
Holly Donnelly, owner of Off The Vine Wineshop & Cellar, brings out six new Sparkling Wines & offers sabering lessons too. The experience of sabering a bottle is a great celebration tradition for friends, families and group events. Private Tastings and Saber Parties can be arranged in advance.
WINEStein’s Tasting Room – Bubbles & Brunch
280 N. Main St. | 817.380.5575
During this tasting experience guests will explore sparkling wine from around the world and enjoy a seasonal brunch grazing board. They’ll learn about the methods of making sparkling wine and the different types including Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant and New World Sparklers.
YaYaYum Boards – Charcuterie Workshops
112 E. Texas St. | 817.722.6057
A woman-owned, local business on the rise, teaches guests how to craft beautiful cheese boards while sampling and having a fun time with a group. There are seasonable charcuterie workshops including Luck of the Irish, Garden Party and Fright Night, to name a few.
Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery – Help Creates
701 S. Main St. | 817.251.1668
Vetro, Italian for “glass,” is a nationally-recognized, active glassblowing studio and Fine Art Gallery. Guests can help create their own unique art glass, which vary by season and can include wine and whiskey glasses, pumpkins and ornaments.
Grapevine Food Tours – Lock, Load and Savor
214.868.2833
Attendees don’t have to be a gun expert or bourbon aficionado for this experience. Groups of ten or more can learn from the experts at Texas Gun Experience before enjoying authentic Texas bar-b-que and an in-depth bourbon tasting with a savory or sweet dessert. More guided tours include the Original Food, Wine & History Tour, Wine and Chocolate Happy Hour and other seasonal options.
Grapevine Art & Shopping Tour
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau | 817.410.3189
Enjoy a guided walking tour and celebrate the Public Art Trail of Grapevine, Texas! With more than 20 stops along Historic Main Street of Grapevine, visitors will discover an extensive and impressive bronze sculpture collection and murals. Guides will point out hidden gems and new art discoveries during the tour. Afterward, spend more time in the seven fine art galleries and working artist studios, all within walking distance and shop away.
Grapevine Main Station & Observation Tower Tour
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau | 817.410.3189
Explore the heart of Grapevine’s Historic Main Street District on this engaging guided tour, featuring Grapevine Main Station - a 42,000-square-foot rail station inspired by the grand American rail stations of the 19th century. As part of the tour, you'll visit iconic spots within the station, including Harvest Hall, a European-style food hall; Grapevine Vintage Railroad and Trinity Metro TEXRail commuter rail stations; and the 150-foot-tall open-air Grapevine Observation Tower, offering stunning views of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The tour also includes Peace Plaza and the inspiring Peace Circle art sculpture. Led by a knowledgeable visitor concierge, this 20-minute experience dives into Grapevine’s rich history, must-see attractions and notable landmarks of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Planes & Trains Tour
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau | 817.410.3189
The Planes & Trains Tour begins at the Grapevine Visitor Information Center and takes visitors through Grapevine Main Station to the top of the Grapevine Observation Tower, where they can watch airplanes take off and land and learn about the history of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This is followed by a guided stroll through the 1888 Cotton Belt Train Depot and a one-hour excursion on Grapevine Vintage Railroad. From there, participants will take a chartered ride on the Grapevine Visitors Shuttle to Historic Main Street, past the 9/11 Memorial to Founders’ Plaza Observation Area where they can see planes take off and land. Not available December - January.
ABOUT GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Grapevine, Texas, is a charming destination located on the shores of Lake Grapevine near Dallas Fort Worth, offering a blend of history and modern amenities. Known for its vibrant hospitality, Grapevine is home to a range of world-class hotels. From luxe resorts, including Gaylord Texan, to the boutique Hotel Vin and family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge, visitors will find accommodations that suit their needs and preferences. Grapevine is home to the Urban Wine Trail, Historic Main Street, Historic Nash Farm, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and hosts many annual festivals and events including GrapeFest® - A Texas Wine Experience, Main Street Fest – A Timeless Texas Tradition and the Christmas Capital of Texas®, featuring more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days. Grapevine was voted Newsweek Reader’s Choice Best Christmas Town in the U.S. in 2024.
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