A variety of Halloween events throughout Historic Downtown Grapevine
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (October 19, 2018) – From train rides and wine trails to scary stories and more, look no further than Grapevine for a spook-tacular time and Halloween fun.
On Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., kids all ages can enjoy a sweet treat aboard the Trick ‘R Treat trains. Hone those trick-or-treat skills in time for Halloween and enjoy treats on the train. These excursions are one-hour long, and do not travel to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Tickets are $14 per person. Visit www.gvrr.com for details. 705 S. Main St.
Ghouls and boys of all ages will enjoy Bewitched by the Barn at Grapevine’s Historic Nash Farm on Saturday, October 27 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. This family-friendly event features stories that become scarier as the night progresses. Guests can also enjoy free popcorn and hot cider. Make sure to bring flashlights, chairs and blankets. Admission is free. 626 Ball St
Turn up the heat this Halloween at Vetro Glassblowing Studio's Hand-Blown Help Create Pumpkin Workshops, Fridays and Saturdays, October 5 through October 27. Choose from six color mixes and use fire to create a hand-blown glass pumpkin with the expertise of the artisans at Vetro Glassblowing Studio. Wear a costume on Friday and leave with a treat – and that’s not a trick! The cost is $60 per pumpkin and advance reservations are required. Visit www.vetroartglass.com for dates, times and details. 701 S. Main St.
Creep into fall with the Settlement to City Museums from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on October 31 for some tricky fun during their Historic Halloween. Festivities include crafts, games and spook-tacular fun. Costumes are encouraged. Admission is free. Visit www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com for more information. 206 W. Hudgins St.
This October, learn about Grapevine’s paranormal past on the Grapevine Night Watchman Tour, presented by Grape Vine Springs Winery. A blend of hauntings and history, the tour features tales about Main Street, such as the infamous bank robbery of 1932 and a haunted winery tasting room. Beginning at Grape Vine Springs Winery, the walking tour lasts 90-minutes through Grapevine and concludes with a complimentary glass of wine upon returning to the winery (21 and up only). Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for students and seniors and $10 for children under 12. Tours are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., with a special tour on Halloween. Group tours available. 409 S. Main St.
Grapevine’s Palace Theatre hosts classic Halloween-themed movies all month long. Enjoy dinner at a Grapevine restaurant before the show and receive a free small popcorn with a same-day receipt. Tickets are $6. The Palace Theatre is located at 300 S. Main St. in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine. The upcoming movie schedule includes:
- “Citizen Kane,” October 19, 7:30 p.m. Rated PG (1941);
- “Batman,” October 20, 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13 (1989);
- “Psycho,” October 26, 7:30 p.m. Rated R (1960); and
- “Gremlins,” October 27, 7:30 p.m. Rated PG (1984).
Get into the spirit along the 10th Annual Hallo-Wine Trail, Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This event includes three tastings and food samplings at each participating winery and a commemorative wine glass. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Advance purchase is recommended, as tickets are limited. Guests must be 21 and up. For more information, visit www.grapevinewinerytrail.com.
Little monsters will have a BOO-rific time at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center with the return of Brick-Or-Treat, October 20, 21, 27 and 28. Build a spooky pumpkin and add it to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Pumpkin Patch made entirely out of LEGO® bricks. Dare to enter the Monster Invasion in MINILAND, a spooky SCARE-venger hunt to find Frankenstein, Godzilla and other monsters. Show off your BOO-tiful costume for the chance to win a family four-pack good for an entire year. Post a photo, taken inside the attraction, on social media with hashtag #LDCMonsterMash. Entries will be posted to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth Facebook page and the photo with the most likes wins. Winner will be notified via social media after October 31. Trick-or-treat all day, Wednesday, October 31, inside the venue. For more information, visit www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallasfw. Grapevine Mills.
Get ready for frightful fishy fun at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium with several underwater Halloween adventures. Enjoy a few tricks and a lot of fun treats October 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 with eerie fish facts and underwater pumpkin carve-offs. For a scary good time, be sure to meet the newest exotic reptiles in Rainforest Adventure, including a legless lizard, hognose snake and crocodiles. Don your best costume throughout the day, Wednesday, October 31, and trick-or-treat after each educational talk. Visit www.visitsealife.com/grapevine for details. Grapevine Mills.
For additional information about Grapevine, please call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 817-410-3185 or visit www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com.