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 Outdoor Adventure Festival in Grapevine
• FREE Star Party at Ft. Worth’s Noble Planetarium
• FREE Family Fun Event at Bass Pro Shops
• FREE Art Appreciation Event at the Kimbell Museum
• FREE Woodworking Class & Project for Kids
• FREE Summer Reading & Library Fun Events
:: FREE ~ 26th Annual Grapevine Main Street Outdoor Adventure
Friday-Sunday, May 21-23, 2010
Bring the family to downtown Grapevine for a weekend festival full of fun
family activities, live entertainment, food and more. Festival guests will
have the opportunity to watch and/or participate in scuba diving, BMX
stunts, trampoline acrobat stunts, quad bungee jumping, kayaking, gunfighters
of the Old West, British Emporium car show, carnival rides, and much more.
Details, details
What: For more details about the festival, click here.
Where: Historic Downtown Grapevine. For directions, click here.
When: Friday to Sunday, May 21-23
Friday & Saturday ~ 10:00AM-11:30PM
Sunday ~ 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Cost: Friday 10am-5pm, get FREE Admission (food & rides are extra).
Go here for ticket pricing for other days.
::
:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
(at the Science & History Museum)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Join the Noble Planetarium staff for their FREE Star Gazing party Saturday
night. You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts
available to help you and your family navigate your way through
the skies.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: May 22, begins at dusk (weather permitting) until 10:30PM
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum
at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE
P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star
gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to
navigate the night sky just go here: berkeley.edu/starclock/skywheel.html
::
:: FREE ~ Kimbell Museum Art Education Lecture
Saturday, May 22, 2010
What does the art of the past mean to the artist of the present? In this
ongoing program, moderated by Kimbell staff, artists discuss works in
the Museum’s collection, and share special insights. Featuring artist
Ron Cheek and moderated by C. D. Dickerson, curator of European art
This program is FREE and open to the public.
Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Museum Lecture series, click here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell, click here.
When: Saturday, May 22, 20010, 11:00 AM – Noon
Cost: FREE
::
:: FREE ~ Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
Saturday-Sunday, May 22-23, 2010
This weekend, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Outdoor Family
Fun Weekend Event. There will be several FREE seminars offered, remote
control car races, cooking demonstrations, kids crafts activities, and more!
Take a look at the full schedule of events here.
Details, details
What: For more details on activities and events, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 22 & 23. 11:00AM to 3:00PM
For schedule of seminars and activities, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE
:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Catapult
Saturday, May 22, 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, May 22, 2010 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
:: FREE Ft. Worth Library Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Mayor Mike and Rosie’s Summer Reading Challenge 2010 officially begins
this Saturday. Each library will have a special program that day, including
musicians, story tellers and other performers. Participation in the program
is easy, and you could win one of many great prizes, including MP3 players,
Netbooks and Kindles!
For more free summer reading programs, take a glance at our post from
last week: Summer Reading Programs For Kids = FREE Books.
Details, details
What: For more information go here or contact your local library location.
When: Saturday, May 22, 2010 ~ Event times vary by location, but
generally take place from 2:00-4:00PM
Where: All City of Fort Worth Library branches, click here.
Cost: FREE!
We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family!
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