April
32nd annual New Vintage Wineries and Galleries Trail
This daylong event is hosted by the city of Grapevine and features a centuries-old European tradition of a Blessing of the Vines and Procession and tastings of new-release wines and light bites at seven of Grapevine’s winery tasting rooms. Participants can also enjoy live music, painting demonstrations, vendors and more. This event is for ages 21 and up.
- April 13, various times
- Free to participate in the Blessing of the Vines and Procession, $50-$55 New Vintage Wineries and Galleries Trail
- Various locations in Grapevine
- www.grapevinetexasusa.com
The GCISD Special Athletics Booster Club that supports GCISD Special Olympics program is hosting an inaugural bocce ball tournament. Registered teams will compete against GCISD Special Olympics athletes, GCISD school resource officers from Colleyville and Grapevine police departments, GCISD Superintendent Brad Schnautz, and members of the GCISD board of trustees. A silent auction will also be held. The proceeds will benefit GCISD Special Olympics programs and athletes.
- April 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Sponsorships from $500-$2,500 per team of four players
- Grapevine High School MAC, 3223 Mustang Drive, Grapevine
- www.gcisd.net
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is partnering with The Apex Arts League to present the annual Southlake family concert, Storybook: Cinderella.The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra website states that this is a family-friendly concert where the orchestra brings the story of Cinderella to life with familiar classical favorites. Saint-Saëns’ "Aquarium" from Carnival of the Animals is the perfect magical spell, while Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain” conjures the dread of the clock striking midnight. Accompanied by fairytale visuals and a narrator.
- April 14, 6 p.m.
- $10-$25
- White’s Chapel Methodist Church, 185 S. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake
- www.fwsymphony.org
The Jukebox Heroes are a top 40 cover band who perform songs from a variety of genres representing the last 70 years. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
- April 18, 6 p.m.
- Free
- Terraces at Solana, 1600 Solana Blvd., Westlake
- www.westlake-tx.org
Carroll Education Foundation will host a fundraising event featuring chef tastings from 20 Southlake restaurants, live and silent auctions, and casino games. All money raised at the CEF Culinary Celebration goes to fund Dragon Teachers through continuing education scholarships, end-of-year appreciation gifts and more.
- April 20, 6:30 p.m.
- $150 general admission
- The Westin Southlake, 1200 E. SH 114, Southlake
- www.carrolleducationfoundation.org
Westlake Academy Foundation will host an international festival featuring interactive entertainment, live and silent auctions, and unique culinary experiences reflecting the school’s diverse community. Proceeds benefit the school’s teachers.
- April 27, 6 p.m.
- $200-$25,000
- The Westin Southlake, 1200 E. SH 114, Southlake
- www.westlakeacademyfoundation.org
Run4Elise 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
This family-friendly community event honors the life of Elise Cerami who fatally drowned at swim practice in 2016. Activities will include promoting water safety through swimming scholarships and community outreach education. There will also be refreshments, music, sponsor tables and free event photos. Race awards will be presented following the 5K.
- May 11, 8 a.m. 1-mile fun run; 8:30 a.m. 5K
- $25
- Gateway Church, 700 Blessed Way, Southlake
- www.swim4elise.com/run4elise