ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Each Friday, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:
• Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ LAST WEEKEND!
• FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
• FREE Admission to the FW Science & History Museum
• FREE Admission to the Nasher Sculpture Center ~ Dallas
Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1
LAST WEEKEND! Take in some traditional Western fun at the
legendary 2010 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Now through February 7, 2010
Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western
heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include
pulse-pounding rodeo action (extra ticket required), free musical
entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock
shows, and more.
There are lots of special activities to enjoy and the schedule
of events is fresh each day. Some of my favorites include:
Friday, February 5
50% OFF, Senior Citizens Day: Senior citizens will be admitted to the
Stock Show grounds onFriday for a discounted admission price of $4.
Exposition Invitational Commercial Heifer Show: Pen Area
of Richardson-Bass Building, 6:00pm.
Stock Show Bowl – Varsity Equestrian Competition –
TCU vs. Texas A&M: Justin Arena, 6:00pm
Saturday, February 6
Southwestern Sheep Dog Trials : Watt Arena, 8:00am
Select Breeders Quarter Horse Sale Demonstration and Preview:
Justin Arena, 1:00pm
Sunday, February 7
Cowboy Church: Everyone is welcome and dress is “come as you are.”
Service by Shepherd’s Valley Church – West Arena, 10:00am
Details, details
What: The 2010 Stock Show and Rodeo schedule of events changes daily.
• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
• To find out more about the entertainment schedule, click here.
• For daily coverage of stock show events, check out The Hog Blog.
When: Now through February 7, 2010
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions.
How: A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays
during the Stock Show. It will take you directly to the front gate, pick you
up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way.
To find out more, click here.
Cost:
• For opportunities to attend the Stock Show for FREE, click here.
• Otherwise, General Admission is:
Adults ~$8, Children 6 – 16 ~ $4, Children 5 & Under ~ FREE.
• Buy One Get One FREE rodeo ticket coupons are available from
Dickies and Lone Star Ag Credit.
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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2
Learn Something New at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
Sunday, February 7
Learn how to design the perfect bedroom!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful
tips for freshening up your bedroom. This week’s lesson will teach the art of
arranging furniture, choosing window treatments, and accessorizing for
comfort and style.
Note: You’ll want to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, February 7
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!
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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3
Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE ADMISSION
to the newly constructed Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7
Bank of America’s 2010 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE
admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating
museums throughout the U.S.
This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (Feb 6-7) in Fort
Worth at the recently rebuilt and opened Fort Worth Museum of
Science and History. If you have not visited the museum since it reopened
in November, you are in for a TREAT!
Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of Science
& History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
(corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: February 6-7, 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)
Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:
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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4
Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, February 6
The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays
for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special
event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for
the kids.
Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE
Enjoy! :)
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