Grapevine, Texas is not just a summer hotspot. It remains as vibrant as ever throughout the year, and some of its most exciting events take place in the fall and winter, and off course, The Christmas Capital is a festive spectacle not to be missed. Here are the Grapevine’s top happenings through fall and winter 2025: FALL Fridays in September, October, except during GrapeFest – Grapevine Main LIVE! Listen to live music from tribute artists on Peace Plaza during this eight-week complimentary live music series. Visit Harvest Hall for bites and drinks. Saturday, September 6 – 21st Annual ItalianCarFest™ – Kick off GrapeFest week with millions of dollars’ worth of Maserati’s, Ferraris and Vespas set against the backdrop of Historic Nash Farm. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - September 11, 12, 13 and 14 – 39^th Annual GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience – The Grape Gatsby. Celebrate the Roaring ‘20s at GrapeFest - the Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest U.S. It offers four days of family-friendly fun with live music and entertainment on four stages, a carnival midway, and shopper’s paradise at local Main Street boutiques. This is the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the Southwest – the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, International Wine Experience, Rosé Rendezvous at the Gazebo, the Champagne Terrace and much more. Friday, October 10 – Historic Nash Farm Barn Dance Grab your dance partner for this 1950s themed dance and fried chicken box supper, complete with a pie auction. Saturday, October 11 - Nash Farm’s Fall Roundup Visit the Farm to get hands on experience with the Farmhands and learn how families experienced Fall in the late 1800s.   WINTER Mid-November - early January - The Christmas Capital of Texas Experience what Newsweek Readers voted Best Christmas Town in the U.S. for 2024. From November to January each year, Grapevine transforms into a Christmas lover’s paradise, Enjoy more than 1,400 events over 40 days. Take in millions of lights, Merry and Bright Drone Shows and the Peace Plaza Ice Rink. Taste festive cocktails at Christmas pop-up bars. Ride Santa’s North Pole Express or Christmas Wine Trains on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Take family photos at dozens of photo op spots. Share Classic Christmas Movies with the family and sing along to Broadway-style tribute shows at the Historic Palace Theatre. The Carol of Lights festival is the official kickoff to the season on Monday, November 25. Grapevine, Texas, is a storied city located on the shores of Lake Grapevine near Dallas Fort Worth, offering a blend of history and modern amenities. Known for its vibrant hospitality, Grapevine is home to world-class hotels from luxe resorts, including Gaylord Texan, to the boutique Hotel Vin and family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge. Grapevine is home to the Urban Wine Trail, Historic Main Street, Historic Nash Farm, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and hosts many annual festivals and events.