ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:
• FREE Air Show at the Naval Air Station
• FW Botanic Garden Spring Festival & FREE Rose Show
• FREE Juried Art Show and Concert in Southlake
• FREE Family Fun Event and Concert in Euless
• FREE Woodworking Class & Project for Kids
:: Ft.Worth Naval Air Station ~ FREE Air Show and Air Power Expo
Saturday-Sunday, April 24-25, 2010
Bring the family to the NAS Fort Worth JRB base for a full-day of FREE fun
including daring air aerobatic maneuvers, demonstrations, static displays
(including warbirds, helicopters and jets), family activities, live music concert,
food and more.
Details, details
What: For more details about the air show, click here.
Where: Naval Air Station and Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth.
For directions, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, Gates Open at 9:00 AM
Air Show starts at 11:00 AM
Cost: FREE
::
:: Fort Worth Botanic Garden Hosts Spring Festival and Rose Show
Saturday & Sunday, April 24-25, 2010
The Ft. Worth Botanic Garden is hosting two fabulous weekend events:
Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
Feast your eyes on the spectacular spring color of the beautiful Japanese
garden (voted as one of the most beautiful places in Fort Worth) while
you and your family enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, demonstrations,
papermaking, docent-lead tours, tea ceremonies and more. The festival is
expanding this year with even more exciting performers and a food court.
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FREE Fort Worth Spring Rose Show
Enjoy hundreds of locally grown cut roses on display in the Deborah
Beggs Moncrief Garden Center at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. You can
receive a free Earthkind rose-bush when you join the Fort Worth Rose
Society, too!
Saturday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, Sun: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Both Events are April 24 and 25, see above for individual event times.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard.
Japanese festival parking will be in the Linden Street lot click here.
For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: Rose Show and Entrance to Botanic Gardens are FREE.
Japanese Festival: Adults $5.00, Children 4-12 $3.00, under 4 free.
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:: FREE ~ Southlake Art in the Square, Juried Art Show & Sale
Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, 2010
This annual three-day juried art festival offers over 140 national and local
unique artists, children’s activities, live entertainment and more in the beautiful
setting of Southlake Town Square. Country music star, Derek Sholl, will play on
the main stage Saturday night.
Details, details
What: For more details about the art show, click here.
Where: Southlake Town Square – Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Click here for directions and a map.
When: Friday – Sunday, April 23-25, Click here for daily schedule.
Cost: FREE
::
:: Arbor Daze Family Fun Festival in Euless
Saturday & Sunday, April 24-25, 2010
This weekend, the City of Euless is hosting their annual family oriented festival
featuring live music and entertainment, tree give-aways, arts & crafts sale,
rides for the kids and more. Grammy nominated musical act, Trout Fishing in
America, is headlining Saturday evening’s concert line-up.
What: For the full schedule and for more information, click here.
When: April 24 ~ 9:00AM – 8:00PM and April 25 ~ 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Where: Euless, City Hall Complex ~ 201 N. Ector Dr.
Parking is available at the Euless City Hall Complex
and at First Baptist Church Euless. Click here for a map.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Bird feeder
Saturday, April 24, 2010
This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.
All Workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure
you have a kit for your little ones.
Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family!
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