Downtown Grand Prairie, TX

06/21/2024

🌽 The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is in the running for the best farmers market in Texas! 🎉 The American Farmland Trust is awarding $15,000 in prizes to America’s top farmers markets, and YOUR vote could help us win!

Join the 2024 America’s Farmers Market Celebration and show your love for fresh produce, local artisans, and community spirit. Let’s bring home the prize to Grand Prairie! 🏆💚

🔗 Vote here through July 31: https://shorturl.at/6JFRE

06/12/2024

📅 Join us on Saturday, June 22 for a shopping extravaganza in Downtown Grand Prairie! 🛍️🎉 Main Street will be buzzing with the best deals and steals from our beloved small businesses from 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

🌽🥕 Kick off your day at our Farmers Market, open bright and early from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.! Fresh produce, homemade goodies, and all your favorite vendors await!

🛍️ Can't get enough? Swing by Zavala’s or El Cabezon between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a POP-UP market extravaganza! Discover unique treasures from talented vendors across the Metroplex!

As the sun sets, join us back at the Farmers Market for our Saturday Evening Market from 5-9 p.m.! Experience the magic of shopping under the stars with live music and a vibrant atmosphere! 🌆✨

🍔🎶 And of course, what's a day of shopping without delicious FOOD and LIVE MUSIC?! Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of our fantastic Downtown Restaurants and sip on cold drinks as you groove to the beats!

04/11/2024

Looking for a fun night out with the family? Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie is hosting a sensory-friendly game night! Enjoy an evening of laughter, games, and quality time together.♟🎲Don't miss out on this exciting event - see you there!

📍 120 E Main St. | April 18th from 6pm to 8pm

04/10/2024

This Friday at the Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie. It's going to be a great show!

03/25/2024

April is right around the corner and that means it's almost time for the Grand Prairie Farmers Market! Mark you calendars for April 6th, which is opening day of the 2024 Farmers Market Season. The Mayor's 5k starts at 9am.

📍120 W Main St from 8am-1pm

03/13/2024

Get ready for Main Street Fest! 🎶 Mark your calendars because we've got an incredible lineup of headliners this year, including Mark Chesnutt, Michael Salgado, and George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic! Don't miss out on this free event featuring a variety of music genres - it's going to be epic!🎤🎸🥁

🗓️ Friday, April 26: Mark Chesnutt
🗓️ Saturday, April 27: Michael Salgado
🗓️ Sunday, April 28: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic

ANNOUNCED: This year's headliners for Main Street Fest! 🎤

The free event in Downtown Grand Prairie will feature a variety of artists and bands ranging from country to Tejano and funk.

Here are the headliners for the festival:
🗓️ Friday, April 26: Mark Chesnutt
🗓️ Saturday, April 27: Michael Salgado
🗓️ Sunday, April 28: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic

Stay tuned for the full festival schedule!

02/28/2024

Exciting news! The Grand Prairie Farmers Market will be returning soon! Vendor and performer applications are now open for our upcoming market season. Whether you are a farmer, baker, artisan, or singer, we want you to be a part of our market family. Don't miss out - apply today! 🌻

Apply here: https://www.gptx.org/About-Grand-Prairie/Downtown-Grand-Prairie/Farmers-Market/Become-a-Vendor

12/08/2023

Due to technical issues, the ice rink will remain closed tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Weekend Schedule:
Friday, 12/8 – CLOSED
Saturday, 12/9 – delayed opening, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, 12/10 – 12 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday – 12/11 – CLOSED

Due to technical issues, the Downtown Grand Prairie, TX ice rink will remain closed tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Weekend Schedule:

Friday, 12/8 – CLOSED
Saturday, 12/9 – delayed opening, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, 12/10 – 12 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday – 12/11 – CLOSED

12/07/2023

Due to technical issues, the rink will be closed tonight. Sorry for the inconvenience!

⛸Check out our schedule and come skate with us another time!
gptx.org/skating

12/07/2023

Who's up for a new adventure? Join us for FREE ice skating in Downtown Grand Prairie! Enjoy the winter breeze on the ice while listening to Christmas tunes!
Check out gptx.org/skating for more information.
📍300 W Main St, Grand Prairie

11/30/2023

Check out these upcoming events happening Downtown!
All events are located in front of the Christmas Tree at 300 W Main.

🌲 Join us for our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec 1 at 6 pm! There will also be arts and crafts, choral performances, and more!

🚲 On Saturday, Dec 2nd, from 10 am-2 pm, we are hosting a car show and bike drive! We are accepting new bikes, helmets, and cash donations! There will be a raffle, DJ, show-stopping cars, and more! All proceeds go to Grand Prairie Santa Cop. If you want to participate in the car show, RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/g/xmXG15VfUu

⛸️Skate into the holiday season at our ice skating rink! Free skating and free skate rentals. No reservations are needed. The rink will be open from Dec 1- Dec 26th. Check out gptx.org/skate for more information!

11/18/2023

It’s a beautiful day to come to the Grand Prairie Farmers Market! Stop by and check out the unique crafts and yummy treats!

11/09/2023

Check out the Uptown Gallery for a captivating exhibition of Grand Prairie's recent events through the lens of local reporter and photographer, Charles Luckert!

Opening Reception: November 10th, 5pm -7pm
Gallery Hours: November 13th -16th, 10am-2pm

📷✨ Join us on November 10th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Uptown Gallery for a captivating exhibition of Grand Prairie's recent events through the lens of local reporter and photographer, Charles Luckert. Discover the essence of our city in just one glance!

For more info: https://ow.ly/s9IV50PWz7J

10/31/2023

We have a treat for you! Join us tonight for an enjoyable Halloween event in Grand Prairie. Participants will enjoy FREE games, face painting, kid’s crafts, and trick-or-treating at Grand Prairie City Hall. Prepare to dress to impress, ask “Trick-or-Treat” and bring a bucket for candy!

10/28/2023

Our Dia de los Mu***os celebration is still happening and starts in just a couple of hours! You can participate in the butterfly release, watch amazing performances, eat great food, and take arts & crafts to go. The event will be from 6-7:30. The movie, Coco, will no longer be shown due to weather.

10/26/2023

Our Downtown Dia de los Mu***os celebration is still happening this Saturday as planned!

We are keeping a close eye on the weather. Please check back for updates on the event due to weather.

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10/26/2023

Unfortunately, we have to cancel Music on Main due to the weather. Don't worry, the Jazz Band will be kicking off Music on Main in April! So, join us next year for their amazing performance! 🎼

10/23/2023

10/21/2023

Just one week away from our Dia de los Mu***os celebration in Downtown Grand Prairie! The event will start in front of City Hall with a butterfly release and processional leading to the stage where there will be Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico performances. Additionally, there will be arts & crafts, face painting, loteria, and food! Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs to sit back and watch Coco!

09/16/2023

A Grand Fiestas Patrias Celebration is currently happening at the Farmers Market! It will be there until 1! Huge thanks to The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Grand Prairie, Texas for putting on this amazing event!

09/07/2023

Music on Main for tonight has been cancelled due to the excessive heat. Jade will now perform at our next Music on Main in October! Be sure to check back for more updates.