Kid’s Fishing Day
Saturday, October 1
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mike Lewis Park, 2410 N Carrier Pkwy
Come reel ‘em in at Mike Lewis Park Pond! This popular event is FREE to children 16 and under. The pond will be stocked with catfish. There is no registration or entry fee to participate in the Kid’s Fishing Day, but there will be an on-site signup table. A limited number of loaner rods and reels will be available on a first come first serve basis with a driver’s license or credit card deposit. Registration is 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. For more information, call 972-237-8100 or visit GrandFunGP.com.

Join Epic Waters on the Grand Lawn for the Third Annual Flowapalooza! A FREE event and an EPIC Family Festival!

• Live Entertainment
• Vendor Village
• Family Village
• Food Trucks
•  SO MUCH MORE!

Epic Fridays: Brave Combo
Friday, October 7, 2022
Doors 6:30pm | Showtime 7:30pm
The Epic Theater – 2960 Epic Place

Performing LIVE for one night only at The Epic Theater, Brave Combo! Space is limited, so grab your tickets NOW!!!!
$15 in advance
$20 at the door
Hometown: Denton, Texas
Started: 1979
Genres: Polka, World, Rock

Trying to describe Brave Combo’s music requires a pretty extensive vocabulary – at least when it comes to musical styles. For more than 40 years the Denton, Texas based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more. They are America’s Premier Dance band and a rollicking, rocking, rhythmic global journey — offering what one critic recently wrote, “Even if you come for the party, you’ll leave with something of a musical education.”

Brave Combo’s catalog of recordings range from Japanese pop to Latin American dance tunes, to the orchestral classics to rock and roll at its finest. The band has recorded with the late Tiny Tim, and were the band Talking Head’s David Byrne chose for his wedding reception. From festivals and fairs of all varieties across the globe, rock clubs big and small, colleges, roadhouses, dances, cultural centers (including the annual Midsummer Night’s Swing at Lincoln Center in New York City) Brave Combo has charmed countless listeners and won avid devotees. The band has won two Grammy Awards and been nominated for their work 7 times.

Brave Combo’s vivid music can be heard in the films David Byrne’s True Stories, Clive Barker’s Lord of Illusions, Late Bloomers, Fools Rush In, Envy, The Academy award winning The Personals. They appeared at Oktoberfest in the beloved American burg of Springfield on an episode of “The Simpsons” and in 2008 Brave Combo provided the musical score for PBS’s first ever animated series, “As the Wrench Turns” which resulted in an “Annie” nomination from the International Animated Film Society. Their music has also been featured on ABC’s hit series “Ugly Betty”, and Fox Television’s “Bakersfield P.D.” They have also contributed original music for ESPN and The Big Ten network.

Online
Website: https://bravecombo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravecombo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bravecombo
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bravecombo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bravecombo

Join Epic Waters on the Grand Lawn for the Third Annual Flowapalooza! A FREE event and an EPIC Family Festival!

• Live Entertainment
• Vendor Village
• Family Village
• Food Trucks
•  SO MUCH MORE!

Join Epic Waters on the Grand Lawn for the Third Annual Flowapalooza! A FREE event and an EPIC Family Festival!

• Live Entertainment
• Vendor Village
• Family Village
• Food Trucks
•  SO MUCH MORE!

Forest of Fear
October 15 & October 22
Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake | 3401 Ragland Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Line will be closed at 8:30 p.m.)

Fee: $20/vehicle park entry fee
Ages: All Ages

TWO nights of FRIGHTS!

Guests of Forest of Fear will witness the transformation of Loyd Park’s campgrounds into a drive-through Halloween experience like no other – all from the safety of their vehicles! This year’s event will be a drive-through-only experience. Hayrides, concessions, and other out-of-car features will not be offered this year, and please do not bring personal trailers. Admission is just $20 per vehicle. Restrooms are available throughout the park.

Due to expected long wait times, lake parks will place a marked truck in line at 8:30 p.m. indicating last car in line. No additional cars in line behind the marked truck will be admitted into the park

Forest of Fear is a very popular event. Typically, we see about 5,000 people per weekend. Guests should be prepared for up to a 3-hour experience if they want to take in the entire park. However, because the park is laid out in “loops”, you are not forced to drive through the entire thing. So, for those looking for a shorter experience, they have this option available. Typically, each “loop” takes about 20-30 minutes to drive, give or take.

Epic “Haunted” Campout
Saturday, October 22 at 4:00 p.m. –
Sunday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m.
EpicCentral GrandLawn, 2960 Epic Place

Pack those tents and sleeping bags and get ready for a “spooky” good time. The GrandLawn at EpicCentral will be the host to many campers and their families. Be sure to bring decorations for the tent decorating contest! Halloween movie classics and other fun activities throughout the evening. Participants will then spend the night under the stars with breakfast being provided the next morning.

Registration will open Monday, September 5

Click here to register.

Movies on the Lawn at EpicCentral

• Saturday, September 17 – Clifford the Big Red Dog (Following Paws in the Park event)
• Saturday, October 22 – Movie TBD (During Epic Haunted Campout, movie is open to public)

GrandLawn at EpicCentral
2960 Epic Pl, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Grab your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy watching a movie outdoors on a huge inflatable screen. Free admission. Movies begin at sunset. Additional activities will be available before the movie begins. Coolers are allowed. No glass or alcohol. Food & beverages will be available for sale

Forest of Fear
October 15 & October 22
Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake | 3401 Ragland Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Line will be closed at 8:30 p.m.)

Fee: $20/vehicle park entry fee
Ages: All Ages

TWO nights of FRIGHTS!

Guests of Forest of Fear will witness the transformation of Loyd Park’s campgrounds into a drive-through Halloween experience like no other – all from the safety of their vehicles! This year’s event will be a drive-through-only experience. Hayrides, concessions, and other out-of-car features will not be offered this year, and please do not bring personal trailers. Admission is just $20 per vehicle. Restrooms are available throughout the park.

Due to expected long wait times, lake parks will place a marked truck in line at 8:30 p.m. indicating last car in line. No additional cars in line behind the marked truck will be admitted into the park

Forest of Fear is a very popular event. Typically, we see about 5,000 people per weekend. Guests should be prepared for up to a 3-hour experience if they want to take in the entire park. However, because the park is laid out in “loops”, you are not forced to drive through the entire thing. So, for those looking for a shorter experience, they have this option available. Typically, each “loop” takes about 20-30 minutes to drive, give or take.

Dia de los Muertos
Sunday, October 30
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Grand Prairie Farmers Market
120 W. Main St.

A Dia de los Muertos celebration is coming to Downtown Grand Prairie. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Plaza and a processional will lead to Grand Prairie Farmers Market where performances, arts & crafts, food trucks, and vendors will be available!

There will be an Altar Contest, but participants must register in advance by emailing Chip Nami, cnami@gptx.org or Camryn Thompson, cthompson@gptx.org. Spots are limited. Attendees not participating in the altar contest may bring a framed picture(s) of loved ones. These pictures will be displayed on the City/Community table during the event. Framed pictures must be removed by the family at the end of the event. The city will not be responsible for any framed pictures not removed/ left behind. Visit GPTX.org for more information.

Veterans Day Celebration
Friday, November 11
Gather at 9:30 a.m. Service starts at 10:00 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, 925 Conover Dr

Join us for our Annual Veterans Day Celebration! This year’s Veterans Day will be hosted in-person and live-streamed on the GrandFunGP Facebook page. Join us as we take this time
to honor the service of our veterans and their families who have sacrificed to protect and defend this county. For more information visit GrandFunGP.com.

Sneak-A-Peek Registration will open September 9
Saturday, November 19, 2022 (Runners)
Sunday, November 20, 2022 (Walkers)
NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION OFFERED

Gates open – 5:00 p.m.
Gates close – 6:00 p.m.
Race begins – 6:30 p.m.

About this year’s events:
Be the first to see all new displays at the 2022 Prairie Lights as you run, jog, walk or stroll through the lighted park. November 19 will be dedicated for runners, joggers and fast walkers.
November 20 is set aside for those who want to walk and stroll through the lights. Registration is limited each night.
Families and friends can register as teams and be judged in our festive team competition. There will be a costume contest for those that would like to show off your Holiday Spirit! Those families with little ones can enter the festive stroller competition.

Proceeds from this event benefit all ages that utilize Parks, Arts and Recreation department programs and classes; by providing scholarships to cover program fees for those in need. We thank you for your participation, but more importantly our customers that benefit from this program thank you!

Entry Fees:
$25 Early Registration (September 9 – October 21)*
$35 Late Registration (October 22 – November 18)*
*Participants who register prior to October 14 are ensured a commemorative T-shirt.

Packet Pickup:
Day #1: Wednesday, November 16 from 8:00am – 4:00pm
Day #2: Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 11:30am-7:00pm
Day #3: Friday, November 18, 2022 from 11:30am-7:00pm
Location: 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PACKET PICK-UP BEFORE EVENT DAY, HOWEVER STAFF WILL BE ON SITE FOR PACKET PICK-UP.

Contact: SpecialEvents@gptx.org

Race Day Information:
Gates open – 5:00 p.m.
Gates close – 6:00 p.m.
Race begins – 6:30 p.m.

– Packet pick-up will be offered the day of. Please allow time for this process and arrive as early as possible.
– Concessions will be avaliable for purchase.
– Dogs are allowed, but mist remain on a leash at all times an will not be permitted inside Prairie Lights Holiday Village tent.

Race Location:
Lynn Creek Park – Prairie Lights
5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Awards:
BEST FESTIVE STROLLER/WAGON
BEST TEAM OUTFITS
MOST TEAM SPIRIT

Goody Bags:
All participants* will receive a commemorative T-shirt!
*Participants who register prior to October 14 are ensured a commemorative T-shirt.

Sneak-A-Peek Registration will open September 9
Saturday, November 19, 2022 (Runners)
Sunday, November 20, 2022 (Walkers)
NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION OFFERED

Gates open – 5:00 p.m.
Gates close – 6:00 p.m.
Race begins – 6:30 p.m.

About this year’s events:
Be the first to see all new displays at the 2022 Prairie Lights as you run, jog, walk or stroll through the lighted park. November 19 will be dedicated for runners, joggers and fast walkers.
November 20 is set aside for those who want to walk and stroll through the lights. Registration is limited each night.
Families and friends can register as teams and be judged in our festive team competition. There will be a costume contest for those that would like to show off your Holiday Spirit! Those families with little ones can enter the festive stroller competition.

Proceeds from this event benefit all ages that utilize Parks, Arts and Recreation department programs and classes; by providing scholarships to cover program fees for those in need. We thank you for your participation, but more importantly our customers that benefit from this program thank you!

Entry Fees:
$25 Early Registration (September 9 – October 21)*
$35 Late Registration (October 22 – November 18)*
*Participants who register prior to October 14 are ensured a commemorative T-shirt.

Packet Pickup:
Day #1: Wednesday, November 16 from 8:00am – 4:00pm
Day #2: Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 11:30am-7:00pm
Day #3: Friday, November 18, 2022 from 11:30am-7:00pm
Location: 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PACKET PICK-UP BEFORE EVENT DAY, HOWEVER STAFF WILL BE ON SITE FOR PACKET PICK-UP.

Contact: SpecialEvents@gptx.org

Race Day Information:
Gates open – 5:00 p.m.
Gates close – 6:00 p.m.
Race begins – 6:30 p.m.

– Packet pick-up will be offered the day of. Please allow time for this process and arrive as early as possible.
– Concessions will be avaliable for purchase.
– Dogs are allowed, but mist remain on a leash at all times an will not be permitted inside Prairie Lights Holiday Village tent.

Race Location:
Lynn Creek Park – Prairie Lights
5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Awards:
BEST FESTIVE STROLLER/WAGON
BEST TEAM OUTFITS
MOST TEAM SPIRIT

Goody Bags:
All participants* will receive a commemorative T-shirt!
*Participants who register prior to October 14 are ensured a commemorative T-shirt.