JULY
| July 1 -31 |
Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. |
| July 1-6, 11-16, 23-26 |
Grand Prairie AirHogs Baseball, Grand Prairie. Home games will be at the team’s brand-new stadium located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre. For season or group ticket information, contact the AirHogs at 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com. |
| July 2-27 |
Premier Thoroughbred Season, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Experience world-class live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Thursday through Sunday. Thurs. - Fri. first race at 6:35 p.m. Sat. & Sun. first race at 1:35 p.m. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion.
Post Time Pavilion Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Post Time Pavilion Prices (non-live racing days): Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9.
Lone Star Park prices (live racing days): General Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9.
Call: 972.263.7223 Fax 972.262.5622 |
| July 3 |
Tom Jones, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| July 4 |
Lone Stars and Stripes, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Holiday festivities, food, rides, exhibits, music, children's area, live horse racing and much more. A fireworks display choreographed to music will cap off the day at Lone Star Park following the last live race. Admission fee. Call 972.263.7223 or 972.237.8100 |
| July 4 |
Fourth of July Fireworks, Grand Prairie. Annual fireworks display over Joe Pool Lake hosted by Lynn Creek Park. Fireworks begin approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission fee. Call 817.467.4173. |
| July 7 |
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| July 9 |
Earth, Wind & Fire, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| July 11 |
Stoney LaRue, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Enjoy the concert following the last live race. The concert is free with $3 General Admission before 9:00 p.m., $15 thereafter. Call 972.262.7223. |
| July 12 |
Stars of Texas Day, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Lone Star Park features dollar day – enjoy $1 hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks, beer, programs, parking and admission. Call 972.263.7223 or lonestarpark.com. |
| July 18, 25 |
Party in the Park, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Enjoy imported beer drink specials from 7 to 11 on Friday nights plus great live music on the Heineken Stage. Call 972.263.7223. |
| July 19 |
Maze Fest Frankie Beverly , NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| July 20 |
KLUV Hippiefest, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| July 26 |
Kathy Griffin, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| July 26 |
9th Festival de la Familia, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. A celebration of the family with music, fun, and games. Times: 8 a.m. to Dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. Fax 972.647.8585. |
| July 26 |
Fan Appreciation Day/Fan Appreciation Day Drawing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Lone Star Park Handicapping Championship Series – Qualifier 3 and the Family Fun Park will be open. Fan Appreciation Day drawings during the races. Admission fee. Call 972.263.7223.
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AUGUST
| August 1 -31 |
Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. |
| August 1 |
Shades of Gray, Prairie Lakes Golf Course, Grand Prairie. The band’s good ole rock‘n roll energy draws people in, providing upbeat, family fun to music you grew up with but never outgrew. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free, the food is reasonably priced. For information, call 972.237.8409. |
| August 2 |
La Fiesta Picuda, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. A day of music, fun and laughter sponsored by a local radio station. Times: 8 a.m. to Dusk. $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. |
| August 2 |
The Wiggles, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| August 3-5, 10-16 |
Grand Prairie AirHogs Baseball, Grand Prairie. Home games will be at the team’s brand-new stadium located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre. For season or group ticket information, contact the AirHogs at 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com. |
| August 6 |
"Weird Al" Yankovic, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| August 9 |
Rickey Smiley, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| August 9-10 |
Caribbean Music Weekend, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Two days of magic music performed by Johnny ‘O’. Enjoy the multi-layered, syncopated rhythms of the islands from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Open weekends 8 a.m. – Dusk. Parking fee $3. Call 972.647.2331. |
| August 15 |
Melissa Etheridge, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| August 16 |
Anand Bazaar, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. The India Association of North Texas hosts the event to celebrate India’s Independence Day with food, live entertainment, shopping, games and fireworks. 5:30 p.m. – midnight. Admission fee. Call 972.234.4268 or www.iant.org. |
| August 16 |
Alejandro Fernandez , NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| August 21 |
Steely Dan , NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| August 23 |
Estrellas del Manana, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. “Stars of the Future” talent show is sponsored by a local radio station. Free Admission. Open weekends 8a.m. – Dusk. Parking fee $3. Call 972.647.2331. |
| Ausugt 27 |
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with Steve Winwood, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| Ausugt 29 |
Teena Marie Charlie Wilson, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| August 30 |
Mas Talentos de Hector Valasquez, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. A day of music, fun and laughter sponsored by a local radio station. Times: 8 a.m. to Dusk. $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. |
SEPTEMBER
| September 1-30 |
Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. |
| September 5-7 |
46th Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. An exciting salute to Native American heritage features a championship dance competition in over 11 categories, a gigantic Indian arts & crafts show, a Tepee contest and Indian food booths. Dozens of tribes from across the U.S. are represented each year. Times: 8 a.m. to Dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee.
Call 972.647.2331. |
| September 13 |
Fiestas Patrias, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Traders Village. Open weekends 8 a.m. to Dusk. $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. |
| September 14-26 |
Annual Open Juried Art and Sale, Grand Prairie. The exhibit is free and open to the public at The Grand Prairie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive during normal library hours. More than $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. For more information call GPAC: 972-642-2787 or visit www.artspg.com. |
| September 20 |
Carlos Mencia , NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| September 26- November 29 |
Fall Meeting of Champions, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Experience live Quarter Horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Wednesday through Saturday first race at 6:35 p.m. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion.
Post Time Pavilion Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Post Time Pavilion Prices (non-live racing days): Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9.
Lone Star Park (live racing days): General Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9.
Call 972.263.7223 Fax 972.262.5622 |
| September 26 |
The Temptations with The Four Tops, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| September 27 |
Glenn Beck, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| September 27 |
La Preciosa Festival, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Open weekends 8 a.m. to Dusk. $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. |
OCTOBER
| October 1-30 |
Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. |
| October 1-November 29 |
Fall Meeting of Champions, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Experience live Quarter Horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Wednesday through Saturday first race at 6:35 p.m. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion.
Post Time Pavilion Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Post Time Pavilion Prices (non-live racing days): Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9.
Lone Star Park (live racing days): General Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9.
Call 972.263.7223 Fax 972.262.5622 |
| October 10 |
So You Think You Can Dance, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| October 11-12 |
24th Annual BBQ Championship Cook Off, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. BBQ Cook Offs, showmanship and entertainment for the whole family. Times: 8 a.m. to Dusk. $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. |
| October 16 |
Luis Miguel, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| October 16-19, 23-26 |
Nunsense II, the Second Coming, Grand Prairie. The Grand Prairie Arts Council presents the comedy at location (TBD). Admission fee. Contact 972.642.2787. |
| October 17-19 |
7th Annual Historic U.S. 80 Hi-Way Sale & Cruise, Grand Prairie to Jackson, Mississippi. Grand Prairie vendors will participate in the annual Historic U.S. 80 Hi-Way Sale & Cruise which runs for three days through downtown Grand Prairie on Main Street and goes through Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi. Grand Prairie features stores selling antiques, candles, coffee, food, music, flooring, upholstery services, a city-wide garage sale and more. For more information visit www.easttexasguide.com or call 800.766.3349. |
| October 25 |
Alanis Morissette, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| October 25 |
Haunted Hallway, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Halloween event for younger children. $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. |
| October 30 |
Carrie Underwood , NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
NOVEMBER
| November 1-30 |
Simulcast Racing, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Simulcast racing is available seven days a week in the Post Time Pavilion, the Las Vegas-style racebook and sportsbar. Smoke-free simulcast available on Saturdays and Sundays on the second level of the Grand Stand. (Call for exact dates) Admission fee. Call 972.263.RACE. |
| November 1-29 |
Fall Meeting of Champions, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Experience live Quarter Horse racing at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Wednesday through Saturday first race at 6:35 p.m. Simulcast racing continues year-round at the Post Time Pavilion.
Post Time Pavilion Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Post Time Pavilion Prices (non-live racing days): Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9.
Lone Star Park (live racing days): General Admission - $3, General Parking - $2. Valet Parking - $9.
Call 972.263.7223 Fax 972.262.5622 |
| November 8 |
Ronnie Milsap, Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie. Grammy Award winning country music legend, Ronnie Milsap, will headline the grand opening of the Uptown Theater. Milsap’s fourteen piece band and back-up singers will fill the Uptown stage for the red carpet event. The event starts a week of celebrations at the renovated theater ending with a 1950’s themed street party on November 15 on Main Street. For more information, call 972.237.8786. |
| November 12 |
MTV's Rockban Tour featuring Panic at the Disco, Dashboard Confessional, Plain White T's , NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| November 15-16 |
11th Mountain Man Weekend, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Open weekends 8 a.m. to dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331. Fax 972.647.8585. |
| November 15-16 |
The Backyardigans Live, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| November 21 |
Celtic Thunder, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| November 27-December 31 |
Prairie Lights, Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie. Prairie Lights features scores of HUGE lighted Holiday Displays including the World’s Largest Tunnel of Lights! Brought to you by Wonderland and the City of Grand Prairie. Admission fee. There is also a Concessions and Prairie Lakes Store. For more information, call 972.237.8100 or visit www.gptx.org. |
| November 29 |
Casting Crowns, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
DECEMBER
| December 1-31 |
Prairie Lights, Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie. Prairie Lights features scores of HUGE lighted Holiday Displays including the World’s Largest Tunnel of Lights! Brought to you by Wonderland and the City of Grand Prairie. Admission fee. There is also a Concessions and Prairie Lakes Store. For more information, call 972.237.8100 or visit www.gptx.org. |
| December 6 |
Winter Wonderland, Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie. The popular holiday event, Winter Wonderland, has moved to Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake. Family fun activities include GPISD Fine Arts chorus, orchestral and dance performances, horse-drawn carriage rides, barrel train rides, face painters, festival food and much more. Santa Claus will make a special appearance. 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Free admission. Call 972.237.8100 or visit www.GrandFunGP.com/Specialevents. |
| December |
Grand Prairie’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Grand Prairie. The ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at City Hall Plaza, 317 College St. The event will also feature the Grand Prairie ISD Christmas tree decorating display, featuring living evergreens decorated by the 24 campuses and sponsored by businesses and organizations. The living Christmas trees will be on display at City Hall Plaza until Jan. 2. Visitors at the Dec. 6 event will be invited to vote for a “People’s Choice” best tree that night. For more information, call GPISD Fine Arts at 972-237-5320. |
| December 6 |
Historic Copeland Home Open House, Grand Prairie. Tour the historic Copeland Home and enjoy refreshments. Hours 1-4pm. 125 SW Dallas Street. Call 972.237.8140. |
| December 11-14, 18-21 |
“A Dicken’s Christmas Carol, A Traveling Travesty Told In 2 Tumultuous Acts, Grand Prairie. Enjoy the Holiday Community Theatre production presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council. Location TBD. Admission fee. Call 972.642.ARTS. |
| December 13 |
18th Annual Christmas Boat Parade, Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie. Holiday carolers, food and fun for the entire family including a parade of boats lavishly decorated for Christmas. The event is complete with a visit from Old Saint Nick. Begins approximately dusk. Call 817.640.4200 Fax 817.640.4253. |
| December 19-20 |
3 Redneck Tenors Christmas Spec-tac-YULE-ar, UpTown Theater, Grand Prairie. Join Billy Bob, Billy Joe and Billy Billee as the mix NASCAR with Beethoven, lite beer with Puccini and even kick up a little dust with Ave Maria Dixie! Travel with the 3 singing cousins from their modest beginnings in Paris, Texas, where they discover belting out a high C causes pigs to move faster and bar brawlers to scatter; all the way to their triumphant debut at New York’s famous Carnegie Hall. Admission fee. Call 972.237.8409. |
| December 20 |
Playhouse Disney Live!, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or 972.647.5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
Please note: All dates, times and events are subject to change. |
