Things to do with kids in Grapevine, TX
Checked · All times are local Central Time (Grapevine time)
Coming up in Grapevine: Santa's North Pole Express (Grapevine Vintage Railroad, from Nov 27), Grapevine Parade of Lights (Dec 3) and Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers at Grapevine Public Library (from Oct 28). 8 always-open places, led by SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth and Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Christmas & holiday events: Santa and lights
Santa's North Pole Express (Grapevine Vintage Railroad)
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Wed, Dec 30 (Select dates Nov 27–Dec 30; no Grapevine trips Dec 3, 24 or 25) · Boarding times vary by date (see site)
- Cost
- Sold by the bench (2 seats): $90, $96 or $100 depending on day and time; buy online
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Holiday train ride to the North Pole with Santa. Arrive at least an hour early for parking; Main Street is closed to traffic during the season.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Grapevine Parade of Lights
- When
- Thu, Dec 3 · 7pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The 47th annual Parade of Lights, billed as North Texas's largest lighted Christmas parade. The 2026 theme is "Christmas Miracle on Main Street."
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Storytimes
Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers at Grapevine Public Library
- When
- Wed, Oct 28 – Wed, Dec 30 (Wednesdays (also Tuesdays)) · 10:30–11am (also Tuesdays)
- Cost
- Library program
- Ages
- Ages Toddlers & preschoolers · Indoor
Books, songs, parachutes and more for toddlers and preschoolers. No registration needed.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium
- Price
- From $19 online
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Aquarium with a walk-through ocean tunnel and touch pool
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth
- Price
- From $21.99 online
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Indoor LEGO play center for ages 3–10; adults must come with a child
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
- Price
- Cotton Belt Route: Touring Class $22, First Class $26 (all ages); under 4 ride free on a lap
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Vintage train excursions from the Cotton Belt Depot to the Fort Worth Stockyards and back on select days; online sales close 8:30am on excursion day
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Meow Wolf Grapevine: The Real Unreal
- Price
- Timed tickets; kids (4–12) from $20 depending on date; 3 and under free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Immersive interactive art attraction at Grapevine Mills (east side, near entrance 2); under 18 must be with an adult; some evenings are 21+ only, so check the calendar
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Grapevine Botanical Gardens
- Price
- Free unless you book a private event
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Gardens with a waterfall and koi pond; open half an hour after sunrise to half an hour before sunset
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Historic Nash Farm
- Price
- Free during regular hours
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
1800s working farm with heritage animals; open daily 9am–5pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Parr Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Playground, trails and sports fields
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Grapevine Public Library
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Children's area and storytimes; Mon–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sun 10am–6pm
✓ Details checked Oct 25, 2026 on the official website
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Grapevine this weekend?
SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth and Grapevine Vintage Railroad are open most days, but we don't have a Grapevine event listed for this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Next up: Santa's North Pole Express (Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Nov 27) and Grapevine Parade of Lights (Dec 3).
What time is trick-or-treating in Grapevine?
Sunset on Halloween in Grapevine is at 6:37 p.m. Grapevine doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in Grapevine?
These are free according to their official sites: 2 places in Grapevine, including Grapevine Botanical Gardens and Historic Nash Farm.
Where can kids play indoors in Grapevine when it's too hot or rainy?
We list 4 indoor places in Grapevine: SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium (From $19 online), LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth (From $21.99 online), Meow Wolf Grapevine: The Real Unreal (Timed tickets) and Grapevine Public Library.
When and where can kids see Santa in Grapevine?
We list 1 event with Santa in Grapevine: Santa's North Pole Express (Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Nov 27 – Dec 30). Our Santa guide for the Dallas–Fort Worth area has more nearby.
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Grapevine?
We list 1 holiday light event in Grapevine: Grapevine Parade of Lights (Dec 3). Our holiday lights guide for the Dallas–Fort Worth area has more nearby.
Are there storytimes or regular kids' programs in Grapevine?
We list 1 everyday program in Grapevine: Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers at Grapevine Public Library (Wednesdays, also Tuesdays).
What is there to do with toddlers in Grapevine?
We list 4 places in Grapevine that welcome kids under 2, including SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, Grapevine Botanical Gardens and Parr Park. See all 4 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
What are the big family attractions in Grapevine?
The best-known family attractions we list in Grapevine are SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium (From $19 online), LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth (From $21.99 online) and Grapevine Vintage Railroad (kids 4+ $22). See all 4 above. They're listed first under always-open places.
How much do Grapevine family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 4 places in Grapevine: SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium (From $19 online), LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth (From $21.99 online) and Grapevine Vintage Railroad (adult $22, kids 4+ $22). See all 4 above. Confirm before you go; prices change.
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