Thanksgiving Activities

CURATED THANKSGIVING TASTINGS FOR THE ADULTS

 

Pumpkin Charcuterie Cups & Pours – Enjoy a cozy and creative afternoon of wine and charcuterie at Messina Hof Grapevine Winery. During the hands-on experience, you’ll create your own individual charcuterie pumpkin cup using a festive assortment of artisan meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts and other seasonal accompaniments. Your ticket also includes two glasses of thoughtfully paired wine.  

  • Saturday, November 14
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • 201 S. Main Street, Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
  • Tickets start at $36
  • Ages: 21+

Pies, Pours and Be Thankful – Enjoy a four-course tasting where you’ll savor pies and wine and see how they can best complement each other. Messina Hof Grapevine Winery is partnering with Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop for the curated event.

  • Saturday, November 21
  • 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
  • 201 S. Main Street, Messina Hof Grapevine Winery
  • Tickets: $45
  • Ages: 21+

Gobble & Grape at Winestein’s Tasting Room  Taste eight different wines and test them with Winestein’s famous Thanksgiving charcuterie spread - turkey, cranberries and other seasonal favorites.   

  • Saturday, November 21
  • 7 p.m.
  • 280 N. Main Street, Winestein’s Tasting Room
  • Tickets: $39
  • Ages: 21+

Sparkling Sunday Holidays Funday – Wine and Sabers Tasting  Head to Off the Vine Wineshop & Cellar to learn the ultimate holiday party trick for entertaining your guests. Enjoy a two-hour tasting experience where you learn to saber a bottle and sip a variety of sparkling wines.   

  • Sunday, November 22
  • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • 324 S. Main Street, Off the Vine Wineshop & Cellar
  • Tickets: $69.36
  • Ages: 21+

 

THANKSGIVING SEASON FAMILY FUN

Lancaster Theatre Cartoons & Crafts  - A great way to keep the little ones busy. Make a fun craft while watching a classic cartoon!

  • Tuesday, November 3, 10, 17 and 24
  • 10 a.m.
  • 300 S. Main Street
  • Tickets: $3 for children 2 and up (includes a craft activity, small popcorn and juice or bottled water), $6 for adults (includes bottled water)

Vetro: Create a Glass Pumpkin – Work side by side with the experts at Vetro Glassblowing Studio for an unforgettable, hands-on experience! Shape hot molten glass into a hand-blown Fall pumpkin you’ll treasure forever. 

  • Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7
  • Times vary
  • 701 S. Main Street #103
  • Tickets: $65
  • Ages: 12 and up

Painting with a Twist: Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop – Craft your own chunky knit blanket with expert help. Receive step-by-step guidance and choose from a range of yarn colors. It's a wonderful opportunity to bond while crafting something beautiful to cherish or give as a gift!

  • Sunday, November 8
  • 4 - 7 p.m.
  • 203 E. Worth Street, Ste 100
  • Tickets: $65
  • Ages: 13 and up

Fall Fest at the Huddle - Celebrate the season with an afternoon of Fall fun for the whole family at The Huddle at Cowboys Golf Club including putting, festival games, a bounce house, face painting, festive photo opportunities, festival food and more.

  • Tuesday, November 21
  • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • 1600 Fairway Drive, Cowboys Golf Club
  • Tickets: Adults $20, children 4 and up $10, children under 4 Free

Tom T. Turkey Pardoning Mayor William D. Tate pardons Tom T. Turkey from the Thanksgiving dinner table as Grapevine says goodbye to Fall and welcomes the Christmas Capital of Texas® season.

  • Monday, November 23
  • 10 a.m.
  • Historic Cotton Belt Depot District, 705 S. Main Street,
  • Free

THINGS TO DO / ATTRACTIONS OPEN ON THANKSGIVING DAY

  • Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy
  • Main Event Entertainment, 407 W. State Hwy 114
  • Round1 Bowling & Arcade, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy
  • Texas Gun Experience, 1901 S. Main Street
  • The Escape Game, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy (3 Escape Rooms open after midnight)
  • Grapevine Escape, 160 N. Main Street

 

*The list is not exhaustive. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Schrack.

 

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Elizabeth Schrack

Elizabeth Schrack is the Director of Communications for the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. She was a TV News Anchor/Reporter for 15 years before switching to Public Relations. She's a native Texan and loves promoting all things Grapevine where there is always something fun to do!