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
Place 8 At Large Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.
Mira Lagos Clubhouse, 3025 S. Camino Lagos
Join Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Junior Ezeonu for a City Council Place 8 At Large Town Hall Meeting to address community interests concerning the City of Grand Prairie.
Flight of the Monarch Festival
Saturday, Oct. 5, noon-6 p.m.
EpicCentral, 2961 S. State Highway 161
- Butterfly releases
- Live music
- Activities and more
- Vendors
- Food
Celebrate the migration of the Monarch butterfly. Free admission and parking.
For more information, visit EpicCentral.com
Shred Day
Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.
Epic Parking Lot, 2960 Epic Place
Shred documents for $5 per box.
Proceeds benefit Grand Prairie Crime Stoppers.
Trash Off
Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Grand Prairie Landfill, 1102 MacArthur Blvd.
Clean your house and get rid of your junk during Trash Off.
Residents are allowed an unlimited number of trips to the landfill.
Trash Off is a great way to dispose of all those bulky items that won’t fit in the garbage.
Proof of residence in the form of a current water bill or driver’s license is required.
Tire Amnesty Week at The Landfill
Monday, Oct. 7 thru Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Grand Prairie Landfill, 1102 MacArthur
Grand Prairie residents and small businesses are invited to bring tires to the landfill for free. There is a limit of 10 tires per household/business. You must present a utility bill from the location the tires are coming from and a valid driver’s license. For more information, visit 972-237-4562. Registration is required at gptx.org/tireamnesty
Free Open Play Pickleball at Chicken N Pickle
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Open play time slots must be reserved in advance. To reserve a time slot, visit Tony Shotwell Life Center or call 972-237-8109 between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Reservations can be made up to two business days in advance. Reservations are for one hour minimum, two hours maximum.
For Grand Prairie residents only.
Touch a Truck
Saturday, Oct. 12. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Epic Parking Lot, 2960 Epic Place
Come out for this free child-friendly opportunity to touch and climb into large trucks, police vehicles, fire trucks and construction vehicles.
Presented by the Grand Prairie Police Department, Crisis Response Ministry, and the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association.
Gardening Class: Building Healthy Soils in a Backyard
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2-3 p.m. @ Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd. – Empower Room
This class will be taught by Brian Koch from the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board. RSVP to amaron@gptx.org
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