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July, 2018
21Jul8:00 am1:00 pmFarmer's Market
April 7 Opening Day-giveaways, Get Fit 5KRun/1 Mi Stroll April 14 Spring Gardening Day April 21 Main Street Fest April 28 National Superhero Day May 5 Cinco De Mayo Parade thru downtown GP May 12 Lions Club Car Show May 19 Epic Fit
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April 7
Opening Day-giveaways, Get Fit 5KRun/1 Mi Stroll
April 14
Spring Gardening Day
April 21
Main Street Fest
April 28
National Superhero Day
May 5
Cinco De Mayo Parade thru downtown GP
May 12
Lions Club Car Show
May 19
Epic Fit Day-workout and cooking demo
May 26
Spring Fun at the GPFM
June 2
Crawfish Boil
Juen 9
3rd Annual Meet The Authors Day
June 16
Treat and Toys Drive- supporting Prairie Paws
June 23
Craft Fair Day #1
June 30
Free Watermelon Giveaway(first 75 w/purchase)
July 7
Charity Ice Cream Challenge
July 14
National Hot Dog Day-$1 hot dogs!
July 21
Free Kona Ice Giveaway (200 smalls max)
July 28
Craft Fair Day #2
August 4
August 11
Scrappy presents: Dog Daze of Summer
August 18
Hatch Chile Fest
August 25
Summer Fun at the GPFM
September 1
National Tailgating Day
September 8
Craft Fair #3
September 15
Mexican Independence Day Salute
September 22
Epic Fest (new event) at EpicCentral
September 29
GPFM’s 9th Birthday Party
October 6
Health Fair Day
October 13
Free Pumpkin Giveaway (first 75 w/purchase)
October 20
“Pink Out” Strolling with the Mayor(supporting Breast Cancer awareness)
October 27
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest
November 3
Fall Fun at the GPFM
November 10
Veterans Day giveaway
November 17
Fall Fun at the GPFM
November 24
GPFM-Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend
December 1
Empty Bowls Fundraiser / Holiday Gift Market/
December 8
Holiday Gift Market
December 15
Holiday Gift Market/ Closing Day for 2018 season
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grand Prairie Farmers Market
120 West Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
21Jul8:00 am11:30 amGrand Tree University
Class Description Grand Tree University is a partnership between the Texas A&M Forest Service and the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department and
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Class Description
Grand Tree University is a partnership between the Texas A&M Forest Service and the City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department and Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful, within the City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division. The goal of GTU is to promote the development of citizen science through 3.75 hours of classroom instruction, 2.5 hours of field instruction, and 6 hours of field observations. At the end of the program, participants become members of the Grand Tree Team and will continue assisting with field observations according to their own schedule.
Education topics include Tree Biology, DBH Measurements, Inventory Attributes, Risk Guidelines, Tree ID, EAB, and Safety. Field observations include taking an inventory of tree species, condition, and maintenance recommendations along selected street right-of-ways in Grand Prairie. This program will expand the tree inventory for the City of Grand Prairie which allows for continued development and monitoring of our Urban Forest.
Participants will receive a hard hat, safety vest, measuring tape, a program booklet, three light breakfasts, one lunch and other supplies.
Event Dates
Grand Tree University is a three-day event:
Saturday, July 7th 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 14th 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 21st 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Classes will be held at Kirby Creek Nature Center, 3303 Corn Valley.
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Kirby Creek Nature Center
3303 Corn Valley
21Jul7:30 pmMovies on the Beachat Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake
Watch a movie with your toes in the sand this summer! Movies on the Beach are back, so grab your friends and head to Loyd Park on Saturday nights this
Watch a movie with your toes in the sand this summer! Movies on the Beach are back, so grab your friends and head to Loyd Park on Saturday nights this summer. Movies start at sundown, typically around 9:00pm each night, and concessions will be available for cash purchase. Call 972-237-4120 for more information.
Fee: $10/vehicle park entry fee ($20/vehicle on holiday weekends)
Days: Saturdays, May 26 – September 1
Time: Music & Activities start at 7:30pm
Movies start at sundown, typically around 9:00pm
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Loyd Park
3401 Ragland Rd.
28Jul8:00 am1:00 pmFarmer's Market
April 7 Opening Day-giveaways, Get Fit 5KRun/1 Mi Stroll April 14 Spring Gardening Day April 21 Main Street Fest April 28 National Superhero Day May 5 Cinco De Mayo Parade thru downtown GP May 12 Lions Club Car Show May 19 Epic Fit
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April 7
Opening Day-giveaways, Get Fit 5KRun/1 Mi Stroll
April 14
Spring Gardening Day
April 21
Main Street Fest
April 28
National Superhero Day
May 5
Cinco De Mayo Parade thru downtown GP
May 12
Lions Club Car Show
May 19
Epic Fit Day-workout and cooking demo
May 26
Spring Fun at the GPFM
June 2
Crawfish Boil
Juen 9
3rd Annual Meet The Authors Day
June 16
Treat and Toys Drive- supporting Prairie Paws
June 23
Craft Fair Day #1
June 30
Free Watermelon Giveaway(first 75 w/purchase)
July 7
Charity Ice Cream Challenge
July 14
National Hot Dog Day-$1 hot dogs!
July 21
Free Kona Ice Giveaway (200 smalls max)
July 28
Craft Fair Day #2
August 4
August 11
Scrappy presents: Dog Daze of Summer
August 18
Hatch Chile Fest
August 25
Summer Fun at the GPFM
September 1
National Tailgating Day
September 8
Craft Fair #3
September 15
Mexican Independence Day Salute
September 22
Epic Fest (new event) at EpicCentral
September 29
GPFM’s 9th Birthday Party
October 6
Health Fair Day
October 13
Free Pumpkin Giveaway (first 75 w/purchase)
October 20
“Pink Out” Strolling with the Mayor(supporting Breast Cancer awareness)
October 27
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest
November 3
Fall Fun at the GPFM
November 10
Veterans Day giveaway
November 17
Fall Fun at the GPFM
November 24
GPFM-Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend
December 1
Empty Bowls Fundraiser / Holiday Gift Market/
December 8
Holiday Gift Market
December 15
Holiday Gift Market/ Closing Day for 2018 season
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grand Prairie Farmers Market
120 West Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
28Jul7:30 pmMovies on the Beachat Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake
Watch a movie with your toes in the sand this summer! Movies on the Beach are back, so grab your friends and head to Loyd Park on Saturday nights this
Watch a movie with your toes in the sand this summer! Movies on the Beach are back, so grab your friends and head to Loyd Park on Saturday nights this summer. Movies start at sundown, typically around 9:00pm each night, and concessions will be available for cash purchase. Call 972-237-4120 for more information.
Fee: $10/vehicle park entry fee ($20/vehicle on holiday weekends)
Days: Saturdays, May 26 – September 1
Time: Music & Activities start at 7:30pm
Movies start at sundown, typically around 9:00pm
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Loyd Park
3401 Ragland Rd.
31Jul6:30 pmTurner Park Redevelopment Community Meeting
On Tuesday July 31st, the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department will conduct a Community Meeting to present to the public the Consensus Master Plan illustrating long term improvements
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On Tuesday July 31st, the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department will conduct a Community Meeting to present to the public the Consensus Master Plan illustrating long term improvements to Grand Prairie’s oldest park – Turner Park. Community Meetings were held Tuesday April 10th and Wednesday June 20th where citizens spoke and made requests for improvements to the park. Dunaway Associates, a consulting firm will present the conceptual Master Plan based on site conditions, current and historical recreation trends, citizen input, and staff recommendations. The park’s natural topography and native vegetation provides a unique character to this major city park. Staff welcomes citizen comments after presentation from the consultant.
Facts about Turner Park:
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm
Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration
400 College St.