| Thoroughbred horse racing kicks off at Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, on Thursday, April 9 at 6:35 p.m. Free admission on Friday, April 10 for baseball fans who bring their 2015 Opening Day ticket stubs before 8 p.m. On Sunday, April 12 enjoy afternoon racing and Sunday Brunch in the Silks Dining Terraces. Bring your dog to the races on Sunday, May 17. Don't miss the Lone Star Music Series: Friday, April 10 - Eli Young Band Saturday, April 11 - Chris Young Friday, May 8 - Stoney LaRue Friday, June 19 - Josh Abbott Band Saturday, June 20 - Gary Allan Friday, July 17 - Chase Rice Saturday, July 18 - Pat Green Concerts are $5 before 8 p.m. and $20 after 8 p.m. Must be 18 years of age or older or accompanied by an adult to attend a concert. For more information, call 972-263-RACE, or visit lonestarpark.com |
Main Street Fest April 24-25
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 Friday, April 24
5 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, April 25
8 a.m.-midnight
Celebrate the fun, festive, family atomosphere of Grand Prairie with live music by Max Baca & the Los TexManiacs with Rick Trevino, Augie Meyers, Flaco Jimenez and Joe Ely, Jerry Jeff Walker, the Tejas Brothers, Matt Kimbrow Band and more!
Enjoy BMX/Skate street shows, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food and beer gardens and the Kidzone.
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 Saturday, April 25
8 a.m.: Get Fit GP Run for Shelter will kick off with kids and adults running with Grand Prairie Police Chief Steve Dye and Fire Chief Robert Fite during the Chase the Chiefs 1-Mile Fun Run.
8:30 a.m.: The 5K will start with Get Fit GP health/sponsor booths, music and awards after the run.
Proceeds will benefit LifeLine Shelter for Families, Inc. and Get Fit GP health initiatives.
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 Friday Nights in April
at 7 p.m.
The Summit
2975 Esplanade
Bring the entire family, lawn chairs or a blanket. Food and beverage concessions available. No outside food or drink allowed in the park. Admission is free!
April 10 - Shoot Low Sheriff
April 17 - 4 Ever Young & Reflections
April 24 - Mood Swings All-Star Combo
Concerts in the Park are sponsored by the Grand Prairie Arts Council and city of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation. For more information, call 972-642-2787 or visit artsgp.org
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Great Shows Coming to Uptown
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Don't miss the fun at Grand Prairie's Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.:
Saturday, April 18, 7 p.m.
The Quebe Sisters
Grace, Sophia and Hulda raise their fiddles, play and sing in three-party harmony. They perform a refreshing blend of swing, vintage country, bluegrass, jazz and Texas-style fiddling.
Saturday, May 2, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Aladdin Jr.
Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals Academy
Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m.
David Hira - Magician
You'll laugh, be amazed and completely entertained as magicial David Hira brings his full stage illusion show to the Uptown.
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| Friends of the Library Book Sale |
| Don't miss the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.: Tuesday, April 21, 5-7:30 p.m.
Members Preview Night, Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. Memberships available at the door for $10 per family Wednesday, April 22-Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, April 24 - closed Saturday, April 25 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 26 - 1-5 p.m.- Half Price Day! For info. call 972-237-5700. |
| City Releases 'My GPTX' Mobile App for Residents |
| Grand Prairie residents can download the latest version of the My GPTX mobile app - a convenient tool for keeping in touch with your city--from iTunes for iPhone/iPad or Google Play for Android. The app allows users to report issues to city staff (such as code violations, potholes, street light outages, etc.), track service requests, access the city's phone and email directory, look up council district, trash and recycling days, nearest park and more. My GPTX (formerly named Snap and Send) is free to download and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. Learn more at gptx.org/app |
Master Composter Training
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Don't miss Master Composter training Saturday, April 11. There is a $25 registration fee for Grand Prairie residents and $40 fee for non-residents. Participants will receive the Rodale Book of Composting and lunch. For info. or to register online, call 972-237-4566 or visit: gptx.org/composting
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City Seeks Restaurant for Former Fire Station No. 1
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The City of Grand Prairie is soliciting a Request for Qualifications for a restaurant opportunity in an iconic Main Street building, the 1949 Fire Station No. 1.
Click here for more information.
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City Events at the Click of a Button
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Don't miss a great Grand Prairie happening! Visit the City of Grand Prairie's
online calendar to view all current and upcoming events.
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Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
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The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills. The newsletter is filled with city news and events. To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to:
gptx.org/pipeline
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| Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
| Thursday, April 9-Saturday, April 11 6:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com |
| Saturday, April 11 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Market Square, 120 W. Main St. 10:30 a.m. - Chef Demo 11 a.m. - Caleidoscope featuring 60's Motown, performed by Arlington's Creative Arts Theater & School 972-237-4599 or gptx.org/farmersmarket |
| Saturday, April 11 10 a.m.-noon Prairie Paws Adoption Center Conference Room 2222 W. Warrior Tr. 972-237-8575 |
| Household Hazardous Waste Collection |
| Saturday, April 11 9-11 a.m. Grand Prairie Development Center 206 W. Church St. Registration required at 972-237-8055 or gptx.org/WQ/HHW |
| Master Composter Training |
| Saturday, April 11 Kirby Creek Nature Center's Exhibition Garden $25 Grand Prairie residents $40 non-residents 972-237-8061 or composting@gptx.org |
| Financial Aid 101 for College Students and Their Parents |
| Saturday, April 11 Presented by Robert Young, Financial Aid Specialist from Tarrant County College Student Financial Services 2 p.m., Warmack Library 760 Bardin Rd. 972-237-5770 |
| Saturday, April 11 With DJ Mike MIxx it and DJ Lui For ages 50 and older 8-11 p.m., The Summit 2975 Esplanade $5 presale, $8 at the door 972-237-4141 |
| Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
| Sunday, April 12 1:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com |
| Wednesday, April 15 For kindergarten-3rd grade Fun activities introduce science, technology, engineering arts and math concepts 4:15 p.m. Warmack Branch Library 760 Bardin Rd. 972-237-5700 |
| Interior Design Solutions |
| Thursday, April 16 By Al Ramirez of Home Depot 6:30-7:30 p.m. Warmack Library 760 Bardin Road 972-237-5772 |
| Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
| Friday, April 17-Saturday, April 18 6:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE lonestarpark.com |
| Brother Blue Team Bass Tournament |
| Saturday, April 18 Proceeds benefit the Grand Prairie Police Association Benevolent Fund 6:30 a.m., Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake For info., call Chris Huski at 972-768-0955 or visit gptx.org/calendar |
| Saturday, April 18 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 120 W. Main St.
Grand Prairie Arts Council Annual Juried Art Show and Sale 10 a.m.-noon
Java n' Painting event 972-237-4599 or gptx.org/farmersmarket |
| Interior Design Solutions - Bedrooms |
| Saturday, April 18 Presented by Dona Rosene 2-3 p.m., Warmack Library 760 Bardin Rd. 972-237-5772 |
| Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
| Sunday, April 19 1:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-237-RACE lonestarpark.com |
| Tuesday, April 21 6:30 p.m., City Hall City Council Chambers 317 College St. 972-237-8035 |
| Wednesday, April 22 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Center 310 Armed Forces Drive 10 a.m. - opening ceremony Free family event with live music, community vendors, food truck court, family activities, educational booths, free raffle, free e-waste drop off and more. Free parking 972-858-3354 mike.strauss@us.army.mil |
| Interior Design Solutions - Kitchen Remodeling |
| Thursday, April 23 By Al Ramirez of Home Depot 6:30-7:30 p.m. Warmack Library 760 Bardin Rd. 972-237-5772 |
| Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
| Thursday, April 23-Saturday, April 25 6:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE lonestarpark.com |
| Saturday, April 25 120 W. Main St. 972-237-4599 or gptx.org/farmersmarket |
| Saturday, April 25 Personal document shredding 8 a.m.-noon Parking area between The Summit and Public Safety Building 2975 Esplanade 3 boxes per household $5 donation suggested Proceeds benefit the Grand Prairie Crime Commission 972-890-4130 |
| Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
| Sunday, April 26 1:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE lonestarpark.com |
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Water Restrictions
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Click the link to see what restrictions are in effect in the City of Grand Prairie.
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