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It’s Friday, Grapevine Lake! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Spa escapes and bespoke bronzing, a St. Patrick’s Day corgi parade, and the Gazillion Bubble Show + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Spa escapes and bespoke bronzing: Modern Luxury named 2026’s top beauty and wellness spots, highlighting The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas for its hydrothermal circuit and area studios offering tailored spray tans near Grapevine Lake — get all the details.

Greener yards, stronger ecosystems: Arlington hosts a free presentation today on native plants and pollinators, led by Jesse Haston, showing how water-wise landscaping, host plants, and leaf litter support bees and reduce stormwater pollution — get all the event details.

Texas cities climb inclusivity ranks: A new WalletHub study of 501 U.S. cities ranks nearby Arlington No. 3 for diversity, highlighting its cultural and religious mix, with two Maryland cities taking the top spots — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate Holi with colors, music, dancing
• Discover new adventures with Cozby Explorers
• Run the Southlake Showdown 5K series
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Fiery art fix: Watching molten glass take shape is oddly soothing. At Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery, there are one-of-a-kind pieces to browse, plus interactive Help Create sessions where you craft something gorgeous and brag-worthy. Then play it cool when friends ask where you scored that sparkle.

Backyard upgrade, minus the chaos: Southwest Fence & Deck designs and builds decks, pergolas, and patio covers that make being outside easy to love. If “finally fix the backyard” keeps topping your weekend list, a clean, sturdy plan can turn that space into your go-to hangout this spring.

Seafood comfort, sorted: Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar keeps comfort seafood easy: shrimp and crawfish étouffée, catfish po-boys, Big Fish tacos, and crispy beer-battered cod, plus friendly vibes and cold drinks. When cooking feels optional, this local standby makes weeknights simple and satisfying.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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🎺 4th Annual Texas Brass Fest @ Carroll Fine Arts Complex (Southlake) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – British-style brass takes over Southlake as ten Texas bands square off at the Carroll Fine Arts Complex. Think NABBA judging, quick marches, and showy solos, plus vendors, food trucks, and kid-friendly distractions. It’s loud, proud, and way classier than the garage trumpet days.

🚂 Train-A-Palooza @ Grapevine Convention Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – All aboard for Grapevine’s 12th annual model train takeover, with operating layouts in every gauge, a Choo Choo Express for the kids, and vendors. Free shuttle from TexRail, free parking, concessions, door prizes, plus a Lionel collector’s club table for purists. High nostalgia, low stress.

🎶 ICHSA Southwest Semifinal @ Marcus High School Auditorium (Flower Mound) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Marcus High hosts the ICHSA Southwest Semifinal, where the top high school a cappella crews go head to head with nothing but lungs and pitch pipes. Think Pitch Perfect without the gloss, killer harmonies, proud parents, and bragging rights you can bring up for years.

🎈 The Gazillion Bubble Show @ Coppell Arts Center | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re corralling grandkids or just your inner eight-year-old, The Gazillion Bubble Show is a fizzy, soap-powered spectacle that actually lives up to its name. Expect giant orbs, gleeful chaos, and zero cleanup at your place. Snag tickets at Findtick.com, before they, ahem, pop.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day British Car/Motorcycle Show/Corgi Parade @ The British Emporium | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – St. Patrick’s Day calls for pints, green, and apparently British classics with a Corgi parade, because why not. Bring the family, costume up, and stroll past gleaming cars and bikes. It’s free, toss in canned goods for GRACE, and your ride needn’t be pristine.

⛸ Wizard of Oz on Ice @ Theatre Coppell | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to introduce the grandkids to Oz without another streaming login, this is it. World-class skaters twirl through Dorothy’s Yellow Brick Road, interactive moments, and big, glittery visuals. Think ruby slippers with blades, and a very efficient Zamboni.

🥚 Nora Fleming Paint Your Own Easter Egg Mini @ ooh la la! | Sunday (3/15) at 5:30 PM – Trade the dye-stained fingers for a Nora Fleming Easter egg mini you’ll actually keep at ooh la la in Historic Downtown Grapevine. For $60, you get your mini, a MEL22 Teeny Tray, refreshments, and a relaxed girls’ night, so book early.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/13 Friday Nights at The Sound @ The Sound at Cypress Waters (Coppell) – 5:00 PM
• 3/14 4th Annual Texas Brass Fest @ Carroll Fine Arts Complex (Southlake) – 9:00 AM
• 3/14 Rathmore @ Harvest Hall – 7:00 PM
• 3/14 Fable @ Point After North (Flower Mound) – 9:00 PM
• 3/15 The Gazillion Bubble Show @ Coppell Arts Center – 11:00 AM
• 3/15 Colin Boyd @ Willhoite’s – 7:00 PM
• 3/15 Jet Poets @ Tolbert’s Restaurant – 8:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Grapevine Lake report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 77°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 54. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

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