GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (September 24, 2026) – October brings a full month of ways to experience Grapevine, from celebrating diverse cultures to watching Monarch butterflies make their annual journey through the destination. Visitors can also sip local brews on the Oktoberfest Craft Brew Train, create glass pumpkins, browse vinyl records, dance at a traditional barn dance and enjoy free live music on Historic Main Street. With festivals, heritage experiences, concerts, hands-on activities and plenty of opportunities to gather with family and friends, October offers something for every kind of getaway.
FESTIVALS
Celebra Grapevine Passport to Culture, put on by Latinos in Grapevine, will bring together lucha libre wrestling, a runway fashion show, a flashmob, vendors and more under one roof to celebrate diverse cultures of the Metroplex.
- Sunday, October 4
- 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main Street
- Tickets: $35
25th Annual Nash Farm Fall Roundup Bring the whole family for a day of fun on the Farm! See a variety of traditional farm skills, create heritage crafts and celebrate Fall the 19th-century way.
- Saturday, October 10
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Historic Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street
- Free, concessions are available for purpose
HeroFest benefiting the First Responders Children’s Foundation. This family-friendly celebration is an opportunity to give back to the families of those who dedicate their lives to serving others. There will be Touch-A-Truck, face painting, balloon twisting, superhero appearances, a bounce house and more.
- Saturday, October 10
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall
- Free; donations encouraged
29th Annual Butterfly Flutterby The 29th Annual Butterfly Flutterby celebrates Monarch butterflies and their migration from Canada to Mexico by way of Grapevine. Bring the entire family, including your pets, to celebrate at this FREE event.
- Saturday, October 17
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball St.
- Admission is free
LIVE MUSIC
Grapevine Main LIVE! – The free concert series returns to Peace Plaza Friday and Saturday nights. Set against the stunning backdrop of Grapevine Main Station, this complimentary concert series features an exciting lineup of tribute bands and talented artists.
- Friday, October 2 ToJo | Toto & Journey Tribute
- Saturday, October 3 Still the One | Tribute to Shania Twain
- Friday, October 9 Warehouse | Dave Matthews Tribute
- Saturday, October 10 Justin Mason | Country Music
- Friday, October 16 Band of Confusion | Texas-Based Tribute
- Saturday, October 17 Only Prettier | Miranda Lambert Tribute
- Friday, October 23 PriMadonna | Elite Madonna Tribute
- Saturday, October 24 Oklahoma Smokeshow | Zach Bryan Tribute
- Friday, October 30 Windy City | Chicago Tribute
- Saturday, October 31 Like Combs | Luke Combs Tribute
Sunset Live! at The Gardens Enjoy live music against the beautiful backdrop of the Grapevine Botanical Gardens. There will be a Kidz Zone, food and drink, private VIP options and more.
- Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3
- 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Grapevine Botanical Gardens
- Free, $30 for reserved area
- Bring a chair or blanket
The Concert on Lake Grapevine Live music and community giving will come together at The Concert on Lake Grapevine, an outdoor concert planned with fabulous tribute artists that will benefit Grace Food Bank of Grapevine and The Miracle League of Southlake.
- Sunday, October 11
- Noon - 9 p.m.
- Mariner Park Point, 1 Sunfish Drive, Grapevine
- $35
- BYOB, plus food trucks and vendors on site
Hard Day’s Night – A Tribute to The Beatles Enjoy an unforgettable Beatles tribute experience with a veteran group of musicians that has honored the Fab Four for years with remarkable precision and energy.
- Saturday, October 17
- 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Historic Palace Theatre
- Tickets are $44
Ultimate Rod Stewart Experience Starring Vic Vega Vic Vaga is an internationally renowned Rod Stewart lookalike and tribute performer with a critically acclaimed tribute to “Rod the Mod.”
- Saturday, October 23
- 7:30 p.m.
- Historic Palace Theatre
- Tickets are $40-$45
Tolbert’s Restaurant & Chili Parlor Enjoy live music every night of the week on the stage at Tolbert’s on Historic Main Street, featuring everything from acoustic singer-songwriters and tribute performances to sax, soul and R&B musicians.
Willhoite’s Restaurant Enjoy live music weekly on Wednesdays through Sundays at the location of the original service station in Grapevine. The stage was once host to many now-famous bands including The Chicks, Pat Green, Jack Ingram and LeFreak.
TRAIN & HERITAGE EVENTS
First Fridays: Cowboy Cooking Come make a tasty treat on the cattle trail and learn what a cowboy’s life was like in the 19th century. Practice your roping skills and stamp your own leather keychain to take home.
- Friday, October 2
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- $5 per person ages 3 and up
Oktoberfest Craft Brew Train: This 21+ experience combines the lively spirit of a traditional beer fest with the unique setting of a historic railroad adventure. Perfect for brew lovers, friends’ night out or a unique Oktoberfest experience.
- Friday, October 2
- 7:40 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- $90 for two people
- 21 and up
Barn Dance Kick up your heels at Nash Farm’s Barn Dance, a lively evening of music, dancing and fun for all ages. Enjoy a fried chicken box supper and a pie auction to help raise funds for the educational programs at Nash Farm.
- Friday, October 9
- 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- $25 in advance, $35 at the door per person, ages 3 and up
Day Out with Thomas: Enjoy a day full of fun with a real train ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine's coaches! Meet Sir Topham Hatt, and enjoy activities, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and of course memories that will last a lifetime!
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October 9 - 11, October 16 - 18
- Multiple excursions each day
- Tickets range from $25.85 - $29.85
- All ages, 1 and up require a ticket
ARTS, CRAFTS & SHOPPING
Just Crop, Shop and Create Featuring products for all of your paper crafting projects and new and emerging brands and techniques.
- Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 3
- 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Free admission
Help Create Your Own Pumpkins Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery is firing up the furnace for the Fall season. Help Create Pumpkins is an interactive experience fun for kids and adults aged 12 and up!
- Fridays and Saturdays in October at various times
- $65 per person
Hop & Sting Brewing Co. – Bougie Bird Dog Cutting Board Workshop A special workshop where you'll get to create your own custom epoxy cutting board! All materials, tools, and step-by-step instructions are provided.
- Thursday, October 8
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Prices vary by board
Wellness Expo Planet earth’s best-loved wellness event. Over 100 exhibitors featuring products and services for mind, body and spirit.
- Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- $8 day entry, $11 weekend pass
Vinyl Record Show Find the music you love and the memories it holds at the Vinyl Record Show. Step into a world of nostalgia and discovery at the Grapevine Convention Center, where vinyl enthusiasts gather to celebrate the timeless charm of analog sound.
- Saturday, October 17
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- $10 entry
**Please check the separate Halloween roundup press release for Grapevine’s Halloween events. For photos or more information on any of these events please contact Elizabeth Schrack.
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