Fall is officially here, and locals are no doubt excited for the fall foliage and the cooler weather that it brings with it. If you're looking for small ways to celebrate the season this weekend, here are a few family-friendly activities to look forward to.
OCTOBER 11 & 12 | MEADOWMERE PARK
Get ready for an unnerving evening of terror at Grapevine's Forest of Fears! As dusk descends, venture through the winding trails of Meadowmere Park, where the most spine-chilling monsters come to life. Feel your heart race as you navigate through eerie encounters and terrifying surprises lurking around every corner. Gather your bravest friends and family, and prepare to confront your deepest fears in this haunted forest adventure. Will you make it through the Forest of Fears unscathed? There’s only one way to find out!
STORYTIME WITH KIMBERLY LOVATO
OCTOBER 12 | TALKING ANIMALS
For years, Kimberly Lovato has been publishing in-depth travel and lifestyle pieces in Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic and The New York Times. Now she's making her first foray into children's books with her newest release, "Pisa Loves Bella," and her next stop is at Talking Animals Books in Grapevine! Come and listen to the newfound children's author as she narrates Bella's tale, and when you're done, embrace the creative spirit by making your own kindness craft!
OCTOBER 12 | PEACE PLAZA
National Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us, and the community is celebrating the occasion with a lively festival in Peace Plaza! Honoring the rich history and culture of our Hispanic citizens, this free, family-friendly Celebra features festive music, live entertainment and a flash mob dance, not to mention the various exhibits highlighting Latin American culture. Plus there's a Selena lookalike contest where participants can embody and pay tribute to the Queen of Tejano Music!
OCTOBER 12 | NASH FARM
Fall is officially upon us, and no one is more ready to welcome it than Nash Farm in Grapevine! Celebrating the season with its annual Fall Roundup, this historic 19th-century property will feature all sorts of fun activities, including chuck wagon demos, a petting zoo with farm animals and pumpkin photo ops to welcome the gourd-geous fall aesthetics. With all sorts of family-friendly entertainment options, it's safe to say that fall has arrived at Nash Farm.
OCTOBER 11-20 | GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD
Every child dreams of traveling to Sodor and meeting Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Now you can at the Day Out With Thomas at Grapevine Vintage Railroad! Enjoy a full day of fun with a full train ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine himself. You'll meet Sir Topham Hatt, participate in arts and crafts, experience live entertainment and shape memories that will last a lifetime! So hop aboard, and you'll see that little engines can do big things!