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This weekend’s highlights include:
- FREE Texas Monthly’s 10 Best Texas Movies Roadshow, Showing Red River at the FW Stockyards
- FREE Outdoor Evening Concert Series in Arlington ~ Featuring Rick Trevino (Fri.) and Blame Sally (Sat.)
- FREE Films Under the Stars (Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore) in Keller
- CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the FW Stockyards
- FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot
- FREE Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Movie Release Party at Borders
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:: FREE ~ Texas Monthly Rolling Roadshow’s 10 Best Texas Films,
….Showing Red River, Starring John Wayne
….Friday, June 17, 2011
Alamo Drafthouse and Texas Monthly Magazine join forces to celebrate the 10 best films in the Lone Star State and screen them in the iconic locations where they were filmed. Red River, the John Wayne flick that tells the story of Texas cattle drivers as they make the treacherous journey up the Chisholm Trail, will be shown in the Stockyards Friday evening as part of this travelling movie series.
Before the film starts, Legends of Texas, Ft. Worth’s award-winning gunfighters and historical reinactors will perform a show plus there will be a special Q&A with “The Duke.” Be sure bring your own seating and arrive early for good spot. Admission is free and first come, first serve.
Details, details
What: For more information about the Texas Monthly Roadshow and
Red River movie, click here.
When: Friday, June 17 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: At the Fort Worth Stockyards, 130 East Exchange Avenue
For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, 2011
Join your family and friends at this weekends FREE concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of Levitt Pavilion’s 50 nights of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The entertainment schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, pop, latin, country and even special events just for kids.
The Friday evening concert (June 17) features Rick Trevino – Grammy-winning classic country artist, and Saturday’s concert (June 18) brings to the stage Blame Sally, the all female rock band from the San Francisco Bay area. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.
Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s 50 day of concerts,
click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of
Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall).
View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Concerts start at 8PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).
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:: FREE Family Fun Film with Movies Under The Stars in Keller
…Featuring Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG)
Friday, June 17, 2011
Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore on the big screen, under the stars at Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller. The movie will begin at 9:00PM (or as soon as the sun goes down). Get there by 8:00PM to find a good spot and enjoy a variety of family games and activities.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, June 17. Family games and activities begin at
8:00PM. Movie starts at 9:00PM.
Where: Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller.
Get directions to 640 Johnson Road, here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE ~ Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
…Saturday, June 17, 2011
Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive experiences including roping sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations, and more.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 17, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1
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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, June 18, 2011
This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a toolbox to take home ~ a perfect gift for Father’s Day!
Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron
(similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement pin. 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 ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, June 18, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Release Party at Borders.
…Saturday, June 18, 2011
How Fun! Borders Books and Music is hosting a special Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Release Party and kids event! Activities include storytime, games
and more. This special kids event is ideal for kids aged 3-8.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 18 ~ 2:00PM
Where: Borders Books and Music, in the Children’s Area.
Directions to your local Borders can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE!
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