June 9: Read to a furry friend
Therapy dogs will visit the Grapevine Public Library as part of the library’s Summer Reading Club program. Children can practice reading as the dogs listen. No registration is required. Check the library’s website for more dates and times. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine. 817-410-3400. bit.ly/3PrL1wL
June 10: Listen to a Beatles tribute band
Me and My Monkey performs at Aria Outdoor Amphitheater at The Marq in Southlake, recreating the feeling of attending a live Beatles concert. This performance is part of Southlake’s MasterWorks Concert Series, which takes place annually. Lawn chairs and coolers are allowed, and applying bug spray is recommended. 7-8:30 p.m. Free (admission). 285 Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake. 817-748-8652. bit.ly/3MkOXgO
June 17-18: Solve a mystery in the park
Grapevine Parks & Recreation partners with Grapevine Escape to host Mystery in the Park, where attendees play detectives and attempt to uncover the truth. Two plot lines will be available: “Fidget PI” is for all ages, and “Take a Chance” is for participants age 13 and older. 4 p.m. (all ages), 7 p.m. (age 13 and older). $10 (residents), $15 (nonresidents). Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball St., Grapevine. 817-410-3450. bit.ly/3sFU2bI
June 18-19: Hop aboard the train
Spend quality time with dad this Father’s Day aboard a train that travels from the Historic Cotton Belt Depot in Grapevine to the Historic Stockyards Station in Fort Worth, where passengers will spend about two hours before returning. Admission includes a souvenir Father’s Day gift and a make-your-own Father’s Day card. 11:30 a.m. (check-in), 12:20 p.m. (boarding), 12:50 p.m. (departure), 6 p.m. (return time). $18-$72. Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-410-3185. bit.ly/3MoUN0R
June 18: Create soap jellies
The Colleyville Library hosts this session for participants to create their own shimmery soap jellies. The class is open for ages 11 and older. Registration is required. Space is limited. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free. 110 Main St., Colleyville. 817-503-1155. bit.ly/3Mweow9
July 2: Check out an ultimate frisbee game
Professional ultimate frisbee teams the Dallas Legion and the Austin Sol face off at Colleyville Middle School. The Dallas Legion is part of the American Ultimate Disc League, competing in the South Division. 7-9 p.m. $15 (general admission), $10 (ages 12-17), free (age 11 and younger). 1100 Bogart Drive, Colleyville. https://shop.dallaslegion.com/collections/tickets
