September 12-14 FREE And Cheap Things To Do Around Fort Worth This Weekend

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This weekend’s FREE & Cheap Fort Worth area entertainment roundup includes:

• FREE Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy Exhibit
• FREE Music Under the Stars Concert Series at
  Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
• FREE Family Bike Ride with Mayor Betsy Price
• FREE Animals Alive! Family Event at the Stockyards
• FREE Kids Cow Camp at the Fort Worth Stockyards
• FREE Preservation is the Art of the City
• FREE Family Festival at River Legacy
• FREE Saturday Morning Yoga in Sundance Square
• FREE Fall Lawn Care Clinic at Calloway’s Nursery
• FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes
• FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
• FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class

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:: FREE Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy Exhibit
…at Fort Worth’s Central Library
…Now through October 20, 2014

Fort Worth’s Central Library presents the exhibition, Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy, now through October 20, 2014. The collection of more than 100 photos and artifacts explores the centuries‐old vaquero (cowboy) tradition of northern Mexico.

Exhibit highlights: Photographs from the Bill Wittliff Collection, the original model of Vaquero de Fort Worth statue (commemorates the vaqueros’ contribution to Fort Worth history), and artifacts including tools, clothing, hand‐tooled saddles, and more.

Details, details
What: For more information about the exhibit, click here.
When: The exhibit is available to enjoy through October 20, 2014 during normal Central Library hours of operation.
Where: The downtown Fort Worth Central Library gallery, 500 W. 3rd St. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.  The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
…Friday to Sunday ~ September 12-14, 2014

Join your family and friends for an evening of FREE music at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their fall series of free music and performing arts under the stars. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to comfortably 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 summer concert series and weekly artist line-up, 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 the schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

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:: FREE “Animals Alive” Family Event at the Stockyards
…Saturday, September 13, 2014

Bring the family to “Animals Alive,” a FREE day of fun in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. You will learn about some of our unique Texas animals at a live animal presentation with “Critterman.” You’ll also have the opportunity to ride a pony, go to the petting zoo, cheer for the armadillo races, take part in cow camp (more info below), and watch the Fort Worth herd  cattle drive!

Details, Details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday, September 13, 2014 ~ 11:00am – 4:00PM.
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards ~ 130 E. Exchange Avenue
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
…Saturday, September 13, 2014

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, September 13, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (during the Animals Alive event)
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building, located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here. When you see the Texas longhorns and authentic drovers, you know you are in the right spot!
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

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:: Preservation is the Art of the City
…Now through September 27, 2014

Preservation is the Art of the City is a 3-week public art show and sale featuring jury-selected artists. This non-profit gallery promotes and supports local studio artists as well as historic preservation in Fort Worth.

Details, details
What: Learn more at Preservation is the Art of the City.
When: Now through September 27, 2014
Monday to Saturday 10:00am — 5:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street
Cost: FREE to attend

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