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 2 |
Duran Duran
NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie.8 p.m. For tickets, call 214-373-8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
| December 4 |
Grand Prairie’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Grand Prairie. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, at City Hall Plaza, 317 College St. For more information, call GPISD Fine Arts at 972-237-5320. |
| December 5 |
How The EDGE Stole Christmas with Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol, Shiny Toy Guns, Cold War Kids, Carolina Liar, and Arand
NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. 5:30 p.m. For tickets, call 214-373-8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
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 6 |
Eagle's XXXMas with Buckcherry, Hinder, Drowning Pool, Rev Theory, Hollywood Undead, In this moment, and Pimpadelic
NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. 5 p.m. For tickets, call 214-373-8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
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 14 |
Toby Mac/Relient K
NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214-373-8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
December
19-21 |
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 26-28 |
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
NOKIA
Theatre at Grand Prairie. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. For
tickets, call 214-373-8000 or 972-647-5700 or www.Ticketmaster.com. For
information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com. |
JANUARY
January 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.
January 10 – Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie. Broadway veterans David Gaschen and Anne Sanders, and opera stars Matthew Lord and Jill Blalock journey through the storied and acclaimed career of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets $20 - $30. 8 p.m. 120 East Main Street, 972-237-UPTN or www.UptownTheaterGP.com.
January 16 – Glen Campbell, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com.
January 16-18 – Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration, Asia Times Square, Grand Prairie. Celebrate the Year of the Ox. Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 2615 W. Pioneer Pkwy. 817-798-3842.
January 19 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade and Celebration, Grand Prairie. The parade begin at 10 a.m. in front of David Daniels Academy, 801 SW 19th Street. For information, call 972. 264.7670. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Make a Joyful Noise Essay Contest will be held at the Bowles Life Center, 2750 Graham Street. For information call 972.237.7529.
January 22 – John Legend, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com.
January 23 – John Mellencamp, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com.
January 31 -- Dragon Dance, Asia Times Square, Grand Prairie. Welcome in the new year at Asia Times Square, 2615 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Noon-2 p.m. For information call 817.798.3842.
January 31-February 1 – Lunar New Year “Tet-In-DFW” Festival, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. This special event showcases performing artists, business and corporate traditional and non-traditional activities, talent competitions, food fair, art dealers and much more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission free; parking $3. 2602 Mayfield Road. For information call 817-701-2155 or visit www.tetindfw.com
FEBRUARY
February 1-28-- 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.
February 1 – Lunar New Year “Tet-In-DFW” Festival, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. This special event showcases performing artists, business and corporate traditional and non-traditional activities, talent competitions, food fair, art dealers and much more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission free; parking $3. 2602 Mayfield Road. For information call 817-701-2155 or visit www.tetindfw.com
February 4 – The Killers, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com.
February 7 – Marvelettes, Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie. Motown’s major female act perform at the Uptown, 120 East Main St. 8 p.m. Tickets $20-$30. 972-237-8409 or www.UptownTheaterGP.com.
February 20 – Robin Williams, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com.
February 21 – Chris Tomlin, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com.
February 27-March 1 – Sesame Street Elmo’s Green Thumb, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com.
February 28 – Festival de Primavera Musical, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. The festival is a special Saturday set aside by Traders Village and El Norte 98.3 FM with hot Mexican music by some the Metro’s most popular Hispanic musicians. Noon-4 p.m. Admission is free, parking $3. 972-647-2331.
MARCH
March 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.
March 1 – Sesame Street Elmo’s Green Thumb, NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie. For tickets, call 214.373.8000 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com. For information visit www.NOKIAtheatreDFW.com.
March 7 – Joe Willie “Pinetop” Perkins and Marquis “Big Daddy” Knox, Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie. At 95 years old, Pinetop Perkins, award-winning blues legend performs with 17-year-old Big Daddy Knox. 120 East Main St. Tickets $30-$40. 8 p.m. 972-237-8409 or www.UptownTheaterGP.com.
March 14 – Feria de la Que Buena KESS Radio 107.9 FM, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. The annual event is geared toward listeners and families of KESS, Radio 107.9 FM. Noon-4 p.m. Admission is free, parking $3. 972-647-2331.
March 21 -- Tours of Historic Copeland Home, Grand Prairie. The City of Grand Prairie with the help of the Grand Prairie Arts Council is offering free tours of the historic Copeland Home to the public on the first Saturday of the month. The home is located at 125 SW Dallas Street and is open from noon to 4 p.m. For information call 972.263.9588.
March 28 – Fiesta de la Primavera KDXX 107.1 FM, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. A free outdoor concert. Noon-4 p.m. Admission is free, parking $3. 972-647-2331.
APRIL
April 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 972.263.7223
April 1-30 – Annual Crappie Marathon, Grand Prairie. An entry fee of $10 must be paid before you begin fishing but is good for the whole marathon. All fish must be caught at Joe Pool Lake, and the live fish weighed in at the Marina. Prizes are awarded per day, per week and per month for the largest fish caught. Call 817.640.4200.
April 3 -- April Concert in the Park, Turner Park, Grand Prairie. Free concert series beginning at 7 p.m. for the entire family at urner Park Gazebo, 600 N.E. 8th St. Call Grand Prairie Arts Council at 972.642.2787 or 972.237.8100.
April 4 – 34th Annual Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff & World Championship Pickled Quail Egg Eating Contest, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Traders Village hosts this cookoff that features showmanship, entertainment, fun, food and festivities for the whole family to have a “spicy” good time. Times: 8 a.m. to dusk. Cost: $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331.
April 9-July 26 -- 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
April 10 -- April Concert in the Park, Turner Park, Grand Prairie. Free concert series beginning at 7 p.m. for the entire family at Turner Park Gazebo, 600 N.E. 8th St . Call Grand Prairie Arts Council at 972.642.2787 or 972.237.8100.
April 17 -- April Concert in the Park, Turner Park, Grand Prairie. Free concert series beginning at 7 p.m. for the entire family at Turner Park Gazebo, 600 N.E. 8th St . Call Grand Prairie Arts Council at 972.642.2787 or 972.237.8100.
April 18 – Asleep at the Wheel, Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie. This Texas Music Project fundraiser gives back to the Grand Prairie public school system. Enjoy their distinct western swing sound. 120 East Main St. Tickets $40-$50. 8 p.m. 972-237-8409 or www.UptownTheaterGP.com.
April 18-19 – Country Music Weekend, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. The Reggie Brown Band will perform traditional country and Swing favorites each day, noon-4 p.m. Admission is free, $3 parking fee. Call 972.647.2331.
MAY
May 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.
May 1 – July 26 – 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
May 1 – The Spencers – Theatre of Illusion, Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie. The Spencers have baffled and entertained millions around the world with redefined art of illusion. 120 East Main St. Tickets $20-$30. 8 p.m. 972-237-8409 or www.UptownTheaterGP.com.
May 2-3 – 12th Annual Cajun Fest, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Featuring authentic Cajun music, food and fun from the best Southern Louisiana has to offer. 8 a.m. to Dusk. Admission is free, parking is $3. 2602 Mayfield Road. Call 972.647.2331.
May 16 – Dia del Nino/Dia de Las Madres, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. The “Day of the Child” event features music, and activities geared for children. 8 a.m. – dusk. Admission is free, parking is $3. 2602 Mayfield Road. Call 972.647.2331.
May 16 -- AirHogs Home Opener, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. Play Ball. The AirHogs home opener for the 2009 season is against the Pensacola Pelicans in QuikTrip Park at 7:05 p.m. 1600 Lone Star Pkwy. They play the first game of the season at Fort Worth Cats May 14. For more information call 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com.
May 22-24 and 26-28 – Grand Prairie AirHogs Baseball, Grand Prairie. Home games are held at QuikTrip Park located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre, 1600 Lone Star Pkwy. For season or group ticket information, contact the AirHogs at 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com.
JUNE
June1-31-- 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.
June 1 – July 26 – 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
June 1-6, 12-18, 26-28– Grand Prairie AirHogs Baseball, Grand Prairie. Home games are held at QuikTrip Park, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre, 1600 Lone Star Pkwy. For season or group ticket information, contact the AirHogs at 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com.
June 6 – Philippine Republic Day Celebration, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Celebrate “Pista Sa Nayon” or Filipino Festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Traders Village, 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
June 12-14 – 34th Auto Swap Meet, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. If it’s on wheels, or ever was, there is a good chance you will find it at the Meet. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. The meet is free, 7 a.m. until dusk. Parking $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
June 20 – Fiesta Aficionados Estero Latino KDXX 706.1 FM, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. A fiesta for the whole family with live music, radio broadcast, food and fun. Noon-4 p.m., 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
June 27 – Festival de Garibaldi, Mariachi Festival, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. El Norta 98.3 FM presents entertainment with numerous Mariachis from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Admission is free and parking is $3. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. 972-647-2331.
JULY
July 3-8, 11-13, 17-19, 30-August 6 – Grand Prairie AirHogs Baseball, Grand Prairie. Home games are held at QuikTrip Park, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre, 1600 Lone Star Pkwy. For season or group ticket information, contact the AirHogs at 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com.
July 21 -- All-Star Game, QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie. Grand Prairie AirHogs host the All-Star Game. 1600 Lone Star Pkwy. For information call 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com.
July 25 – Festival de la Familia 98.3 FM, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Traders Village and El Norte 98.3 AM honor Hispanic families with a free one day event from noon-4 p.m. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
AUGUST
August 1-6, 14-16, 24-26 – Grand Prairie AirHogs Baseball, Grand Prairie. Home games are held at QuikTrip Park, located between Lone Star Park and NOKIA Theatre, 1600 Lone Star Pkwy. For season or group ticket information, contact the AirHogs at 972.504.9383 or visit www.airhogsbaseball.com.
August 8-9 -- Caribbean Music Festival, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. The festival drums up tropical fun with free live music, dancing, festival foods and barrels of bargains for shoppers. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
August 15 – Estrellas del Manana, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. El Norte Radio and Traders Village present 10 finalists to perform and compete for cash prizes and awards from 1-4 p.m. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
August 29 – La Que Buena, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. The whole family will enjoy the Mexican fiesta with outdoor concert presented by 107.9 FM and Traders Village. Noon-4 p.m. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
SEPTEMBER
September 1 – Fiesta de la Familia, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. KDXX 107.1 Estereo Latino and traders Village present a Mexican fiesta with live music, radio broadcast and fun for the entire family. Noon-4 p.m. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
September 11-13 – 47th Annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Colorful tribal dance contests, arts & crafts, cultural heritage demonstrations, teepees and Indian food are part of this annual Pow Wow. Friday, 6 p.m. - midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. - midnight; and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
September 19 – Fiesta Patrias, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Celebrate the Mexican holiday with cultural music, dancing, native cuisine, costumes and homage to folk heroes. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
September 25 – November 28 – Fall Meeting of Champions for American Quarter Horses, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. Experience American Quarter 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
September 29 – Fiesta Mexicana KDXX 107.1, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a cultural event, food and fun for the whole family. Noon-4 p.m. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
OCTOBER
October 10-11 – 26th International Bar-B-Que Cookoff, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Barbeque smoke fills the air for two days in five different competitions. Over 100 BBQ cooks from Texas and beyond vie for thousands of dollars in prize money. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
October 17 – 14th Annual Asian Arts Egg Roll Festival and Health Fair, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Celebrate Asian cultures, art and food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
October 31 – Haunted Hallway, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. Bring the kids in their best Halloween costumes for the biggest free spooktacular for kids in the Metroplex. Lots of candy and a day full of ghostly fun. Noon-4 p.m. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
NOVEMBER
November 14-15 – 12th Annual Mountain Man Weekend Gathering, Traders Village, Grand Prairie. The gathering gives youth and adults the opportunity to experience and enjoy a valuable part of Americana. 10 a.m.-dusk. 2602 E. Mayfield Rd. Admission is free and parking is $3. For information call 972-647-2331.
Please
note: All dates, times and events are subject to
change.
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