Stomping good time
In addition to being just a 10-minute drive from Dallas, one of the FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, Grapevine has plenty to keep people within its own boundaries. Savour both local and world vintages at Grapefest, an annual celebration of all things wine. Other highlights of the festival include the Champagne Cork Shoot-Off and the messy, but fun, Grape Stomp. This year it takes place September 11-14.
Grape fun
However, visitors need not wait until the autum to get their grape fix. Conisseurs should join a tour of local wineries and tasting rooms such as ‘Grapevine Wine Tours’, to savour Texan crisp whites and bold reds. Or curate your own route – drop into Bull Lion, the Bingham Family Vineyards’ tasting room, or Winestein’s Tasting Rooms, whose mission is to make every patron feel like a wine expert.
Yule love Christmas season
Hailed as the Christmas Capital of Texas®, Grapevine plays host to more than 1,400 festive events over 40 days during the yuletide period. The Annual Carol of Lights sees the Historic Main Street illuminated with rousing performances and, of course, lights. The Farmstead Christmas, which takes place at Nash Farm, includes ornament crafting, traditional music and seasonal refreshements.
An unreal experience
Forget stuffy museums and hushed art galleries and step into the world of Meow Wolf: The Real Unreal. An immersive art installation created by a collective of Santa Fe and Dallas area artists, the exhibits range from wacky to nostalgic. Spaces include ‘The Front Yard’, a recreation of a garden surrounding a family home, and ‘Brrrmuda’, a room filled with fridges, with each portal opening on to a different experience.
Main character
Over three days in May, Main Street Fest takes over the heart of Historic Grapevine. The family-friendly celebration serves up live music, craft beverage experiences, food stalls, shopping for local crafts and goods, and a KidZone. Scream at the top of your lungs at its Carnival and Midway, or take a more demure turn around the Grapevine Art Project to check out the work of local talent.
Bargain or boutique
Whether its a mega-mall with brand-name shops or a local high street lined with boutiques, Grapevine has both. Bargain hunters should flock to Grapevine Mills, to pick up designer item discounts at Saks OFF 5th, Kate Spade and Neiman Marcus, or shop at popular favourites such as H&M. Then head to Historic Main Street, where over 80 locally-owned boutiques and shops jostle for shoppers’ attention.
