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Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau

Welcome to Grapevine! Whether traveling here for a business conference, a girlfriend getaway or a family vacation, you'll find everything you need in our Visitors Information Center to make sure you don't miss all there is to see and do in Grapevine, Texas.
636 South Main Street
Grapevine , TX , 76051 32° 56' 4.5024" N, 97° 4' 43.0608" W

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore and preserve our priceless environment. The goal of Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is to connect kids with nature – with the hope to inspire within them, as well as their parents, families and teachers, a deeper appreciation for the environment. The Heard’s education department offers innovative programs designed for all age groups, interests and abilities. Programs include guided nature trails, live animal presentations, a preschool program, homeschool science classes, summer camps, adult and teacher workshops and more. Field trips, laboratory workshops, scouting programs and merit badge classes are available by reservation from September through May.
1 Nature Place
McKinney , TX , 75069 33° 9' 30.3624" N, 96° 36' 55.2096" W

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

2-Week Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
07/27/2025
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

Thrive Nature Park
1951 S. Valley Pkwy
Lewisville, TX, 75067
United States

Phone:

972-219-3550

2025 First Day Nature Hike

Dates: 
01/01/2025
Time: 
10-11:30 am

Location:

Denton Civic Center
321 E McKinney St
Denton, TX, 76201
United States

Phone:

(941) 932-9450

All-Day Holiday Camp

Dates: 
12/23/2024
12/26/2024
12/27/2024
Time: 
7 am- 6 pm

Organization:

Location:

1206 W FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX, 75104
United States

Phone:

(469) 526-1980

Animal Encounter

Dates: 
12/14/2024
Time: 
11 AM

Location:

Downtown Arlington, TX
.
Arlington, TX, .
United States

Phone:

817-533-3424

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade

Dates: 
12/14/2024
Time: 
6 pm

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

August Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
08/22/2025
08/23/2025
08/24/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

703 NW Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX, 76006
United States

Phone:

817-860-6752

Bug Squad

Dates: 
12/06/2024
12/07/2024
12/09/2024
Time: 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location:

The CORE - Coppell, TX
234 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, TX, 75019
United States

Phone:

972-462-0022

Camp Do-It-All- Holiday 2024

Dates: 
12/23/2024
12/24/2024
12/26/2024
Time: 
7 am- 6 pm

Location:

1509 N. Perry Rd
Carrollton, TX, 75006
United States

Phone:

972-466-6380

Christmas at the Perry

Dates: 
12/12/2024
Time: 
varies

Location:

Doubletree Ranch Park, TX
310 Highland Village Rd
Highland Village, TX, 75077
United States

Phone:

972-899-5131

Christmas at the Ranch

Dates: 
12/14/2024
Time: 
10 am- 2 pm

Location:

Trophy Club Town Center
2240 TX-114
Trophy Club, TX, 76262
United States

Phone:

(682) 237-2900

Christmas in the Park- Trophy Club

Dates: 
12/14/2024
12/21/2024
Time: 
6:30 - 8:30 pm

Organization:

Frisco Square

Location:

8874 Coleman Blvd
Frisco, TX, 75034
United States

Phone:

(469) 633-1721

Christmas in the Square

Dates: 
12/06/2024
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
Time: 
6-10 pm

Location:

Central Fire Station- The Colony
4900 Blair Oaks Dr
The Colony, TX, 75056
United States

Phone:

972-625-1106

Christmas Spectacular Light Show

Dates: 
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
12/09/2024
Time: 
5:30 - 10:30 pm Sunday - Thursday 5:30 - 10:50 pm Friday - Saturday

Location:

Downtown Dallas
1321 Commerce St
Dallas, TX, 75202
United States

Phone:

(469) 628-5399

Dallas Holiday Parade

Dates: 
12/07/2024
Time: 
9 am

Organization:

Location:

650 S R L Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX, 75203
United States

Phone:

(469) 554-7500

Dallas Zoo Lights

Dates: 
12/06/2024
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
Time: 
5:30 – 9:30 pm

Location:

308 W. Main St
Decatur, TX, 76234
United States

Phone:

(940) 627-3107

Decatur Chamber Parade Of Lights

Dates: 
12/07/2024
Time: 
6 pm

Location:

Simpson Plaza at City Hall
6101 Frisco Square Blvd
Frisco, TX, 75034
United States

Phone:

972-292-6500

Organization:

Location:

8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX, 75218
United States

Phone:

214.515.6615

Holiday at the Arboretum

Dates: 
12/06/2024
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
Time: 
9 am–5 pm

Organization:

Six Flags Over Texas

Location:

2201 Road to Six Flags
Arlington, TX, 76011
United States

Holiday In The Park at Six Flags

Dates: 
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
12/13/2024
Time: 
varies

Location:

Perryman Park
4930 S Colony Boulevard
The Colony , TX, 75056
United States

Phone:

972-625-1106

Holiday in the Park- The Colony

Dates: 
12/07/2024
Time: 
5- 8 pm

Location:

Andrew Brown Park East​
260 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, TX, 75019
United States

Phone:

972-462-0022

Holiday Lights in the Park- Andrew Brown Park East​

Dates: 
12/06/2024
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
Time: 
6 - 10 pm

Location:

Andrew Brown Park East​
260 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, TX, 75019
United States

Phone:

972-462-0022

Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Dates: 
12/07/2024
Time: 
6-9 pm

Organization:

Location:

703 NW Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX, 76006
United States

Phone:

817.860.6752, ext. 102.

Home School Club - River Legacy Living Science Center

Dates: 
01/16/2025
02/20/2025
03/20/2025
Time: 
see website

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

June Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
06/08/2025
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Junior Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
08/10/2025
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX, 75249
United States

Phone:

972-709-7784

Junior Ranger Program at Cedar Ridge Preserve

Dates: 
12/15/2024
Time: 
9-10:30 am

Location:

1900 West 15th Street
Plano, TX, 75075
United States

Phone:

(972) 881-0140

Lights on the Farm

Dates: 
12/06/2024
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
Time: 
6-9 pm

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Main Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 1 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/16/2025
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Falling Creek Camp

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Location:

Midlothian Community Park
3601 South 14th Street
Midlothian, TX, 76065
United States

Phone:

(972) 775-7177

Merry Movie Night-Midlothian

Dates: 
12/13/2024
Time: 
6:30 pm

Location:

Craven's Park
400 Cravens Park Dr.
Arlington, TX, 76018
United States

Phone:

(214) 218-8888

MLK - Legacy of Service /7th Annual Fish Creek Cleanup

Dates: 
01/25/2025
Time: 
8 am- 12 pm

Location:

Downtown Carrollton
1106 S. Broadway Street
Carrollton, TX, 75006
United States

Phone:

972-466-3000

Santa On The Square-Carrollton

Dates: 
12/07/2024
Time: 
4 - 8 pm

Organization:

Frisco Square

Location:

8874 Coleman Blvd
Frisco, TX, 75034
United States

Phone:

(469) 633-1721

Skate the Square

Dates: 
12/06/2024
12/07/2024
12/08/2024
Time: 
see website

Location:

Downtown Carrollton
1106 S. Broadway Street
Carrollton, TX, 75006
United States

Phone:

972-466-3000

Sounds On The Square-Carrollton

Dates: 
12/13/2024
Time: 
6-8 pm (June- Sept) 5-7 pm (Oct-Dec)

Organization:

Location:

7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX, 75249
United States

Phone:

972-709-7784

Spanish- Bilingual Hike at Cedar Ridge Preserve

Dates: 
12/08/2024
Time: 
10 am- 12 pm

Organization:

Constellations

Location:

30 Cold Spring Rd.
Rock Hill, CT, 06067
United States