Grand Prairie Happenings

District 6 Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m.

Grand Peninsula Clubhouse, 2603 N. Grand Peninsula

Join Council Member Kurt Johnson for a City Council District 6 Town Hall Meeting to address community interests concerning the City of Grand Prairie. Register to attend virtually via Zoom

District 4 Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m.

Starrett Elementary School, 2675 Fairmont Dr.

Join Council Member John Lopez for a City Council District 4 Town Hall Meeting to address community interests concerning the City of Grand Prairie. Register to attend virtually via Zoom

Thank You To Our Community

Grand Fiestas Patrias

Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Farmers Market, 120 W. Main St.

Parade, festival, vendors and entertainment.

For more information, visit hispanicheritageambassadorsdfw.com

Bonnie & Clyde at the Uptown Theater

Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 20-22

Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.

Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council

Tickets and more information

Fish Creek Community Fair and Bike Ride

Thursday, Sept. 19

4500 Coventry Dr.

Community Fair: 5:30 p.m.

Bike Ride: 6:30 p.m.

Join Mayor Jensen for a 5-mile bike ride.

Riders of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to join the casual ride. More info.

Animal Services Birthday Bash

Saturday, Sept. 21, noon-6 p.m.

Grand Prairie Animal Services, 2222 W. Warrior Tr.

Grand Prairie Animal Services is turning 21.

Time to Paw-Ty!

Vendors, food, animal adoptions and more.

Help Clean Up GP at Fall Sweep

Saturday, Sept. 21

Volunteers, business groups, friends and family are invited to clean up litter at city parks, streets, illegal dumping sites and in neighborhoods. Supplies will be available for pick up on Saturday, Sept. 21, 8-9 a.m. at Veterans Park, 925 Conover Dr. Register here

Meat on Main

Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Market Square, 120 W. Main St.

Fire up your taste buds at Meat on Main in downtown Grand Prairie this fall!

The free event will feature a BBQ smoke-off, cornhole tournament, a classic car show, unique goods from local vendors, live music, and delicious bites from food vendors. More info.

On October 1, 2024 residents are encouraged to gather for block parties to celebrate National Night Out. This annual event is a great opportunity for residents and law enforcement to partner up against crime, visit with neighbors, police officers, firefighters, EMS paramedics and city officials. Block parties are 5-8 p.m. To register your neighborhood for a National Night Out Block Party, visit grandprairiepolice.org/nno.

National Night Out Kick Off Party

Saturday, Sept. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Epic Lawn, 2960 Epic Place

Kick off National Night Out with the Grand Prairie Police Department. Enjoy food trucks, booths, lawn games, music, dancing, entertainment and fun. Visit grandprairiepolice.org/nno

City Calendar Photo Contest

Grand Prairie residents are invited to enter the 2024 City Calendar Photo Contest. Entries accepted through Oct. 1, 2024.

Photo must feature Grand Prairie and be suitable for publication. Photos will be used in city publications. Credit will be attributed in calendar, but may not be possible in other publications and uses. Entrants must include name, address, email address and phone number with entry. Winners will be notified in November 2024.

Email high resolution image to: cmckillop@gptx.org