Friday, March 17

‘Kiss Me I’m Irish Express’

The St. Patrick’s Day event on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad features green beer, Irish-style hors d’oeuvres and two craft beers per person. Each rider also receives a souvenir beer mug. Attendees must be age 21 or older. 6:40 p.m. (boarding), 7-9 p.m. (train ride). $39 (per person). Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 707 S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-410-3185. www.gvrr.com

Saturday, March 18

Hot Glass, Cold Brew! workshop

During the event, guests play with fire as they help create their own beer glass and enjoy two complimentary beers with light snacks. Children are welcome to assist with the color application and make their own lucky drinking glass. During the event, participants select colors from five preselected color palettes of glass before applying the colors to a hot molten glass gather. Participants (age 14 and older) then heat the colors in Vetro’s 2,000-degree furnace before watching one of Vetro’s professional glassblowers blow and shape the beer glass. 1-7 p.m. $75. Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, 701 S.  Main St., Grapevine. 817-251-1668. www.vetroartglass.com

Sunday, March 19

Pet blessing

First United Methodist Grapevine tweens are hosting a pet blessing on Sunday. It will be held in the tent on the pumpkin patch property at 455 Ball St. at 1:30 p.m. The Pet Blessing Service, led by pastors Jenn Pick and Grant Palma will be followed by individual blessings for each pet with the help of the tweens. There will be pet treats and refreshments for pet owners available. The event is free and open to all in the community. Event organizers recommend owners bring their pets in a crate or on a leash to be blessed and will also accept donations of new, unopened pet food, treats and toys to be given to local pets in need.