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This weekend’s FREE & Cheap Fort Worth area entertainment roundup includes:
- FREE Trick or Treat and Fall Festival Family Events
- FREE Exhibit ~ 100 Greatest Events of the 20th Century: First Reporting Newspapers
- FREE Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
- FREE Animal Exploration Program at River Legacy
- FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth
Science and History Museum & Perot Museum - FREE First Saturday Family Fun Day at
Nasher Sculpture Center (In Dallas) - FREE Secrets to Attracting Birds to Your Garden Class
- FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
- FREE Drawing Classes at The Modern Art Museum
- FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
- FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
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:: FREE Trick or Treat and Fall Festival Family Events
Are you looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate trick or treating and fall festivities with your family? Lots of churches, schools, and businesses in the community have put together fun festivals with safe places to trick or treat and play games.
There are an abundance of choices, and we’ve put together a short list of ideas to get you started:
• Bass Pro Shops Charlie Brown Pumpkin Event ~ Friday
Grapevine Location (2501 Bass Pro Drive) • October 31
FREE events include trick or treating throughout the store, kids’ costume parade, crafts, scavenger hunt, studio quality photos, and more. Get more details and a daily event schedule here.
• Treat Street in the Fort Worth Stockyards ~ Friday
Fort Worth Stockyards Station • October 31, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Join Historic Fort Worth’s Stockyards Station and RADIO DISNEY for a safe, family friendly family party that’s FREE and FUN! Event includes trick or treating at Stockyards Station shops, FREE hay rides, costume contest, pumpkin decorating, games, prizes and more. More details here.
• Trunk or Treat and Carnival Rides at Northwood Church ~ Friday
Northwood Church in Keller • October 31, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a great time! Trick-or-Treat while enjoying a variety of carnival rides and fun family activities. The Trick or Treat is free and starts at 6pm. Proceeds from sale of carnival ride tickets (carnival runs through Nov. 2) support the NorthWood REVIVE respite program for families with special needs children. We love that you can support a great cause while creating fun memories for your family! More details here and here.
• DFW Fall Festival and Carnival Roundup
Pop over here for a terrific line-up of family-friendly and safe Halloween alternatives and fall festivals put on by churches, businesses and schools throughout Fort Worth, Dallas and surrounding areas. Thanks to radio station KLTY 94.9 for putting together this lengthy and helpful list.
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:: FREE 100 Greatest Events of the 20th Century: First Reporting Newspapers Exhibit at Fort Worth’s Central Library
…Now through November 19, 2014
From the attack on Pearl Harbor to landing on the moon, this interesting exhibit features original newspapers and breaking news stories from throughout the United States during the 1900s.
Details, details
What: For more information about current exhibits, click here.
When: The exhibit is available to enjoy through November 19, 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 Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
…Saturday, November 1, 2014
Join the Noble Planetarium staff for a 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 info about the Planetarium’s Star Parties, go here.
When: Saturday, November 1~ begins at dusk until 10:30PM
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Go 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, visit this link.
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:: FREE Animal Exploration Program at River Legacy
…Living Science Center in Arlington
…Saturday, November 1, 2014
Discover the habits and adaptations of one of River Legacy’s native animals during a live animal observation with a Naturalist at River Legacy Living Science Center. RSVP to 817.860.6752.
Details, details
What: To find out more about the FREE seminar, go here.
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington.
When: Saturday, November 1, 2014 ~ 2:00pm
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated and space is limited.
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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science &
…History and the Perot Museum in Dallas
…Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2, 2014
Bank of America’s 2014 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150+ participating museums throughout the country. In DFW, this FREE Admission program takes place this weekend at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and in Dallas at The Perot Museum of Nature & Science.
Details, details
What: To learn more about the Museums On Us program, go here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum is located at 1600 Gendy St. (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). The Perot Museum can be found at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas.
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2014
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders
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:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, November 1, 2014
The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays for families ~ bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month. Target First Saturdays are designed especially for children in preschool to elementary school and feature a lineup of activities that encourage creative thought through a monthly “Big Idea.” Children can engage in art projects and experience creativity in action through scavenger hunts, performances, storytime and more.
Details, details
What: For details, including a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, November 1. FREE admission: 10 am – 5 pm
Family Tours hourly from 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE Creating a Bird Friendly Backyard Class at Calloway’s
…Saturday, November 1, 2014
This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a gardening clinic focused on attracting birds to your garden ~ a great class to learn how to create a backyard haven for birds and beneficial wildlife. Learn how to attract particular species of birds by providing the correct bird foods, housing and environmental conditions.The event is FREE and open to the public.
Details, details
What: For more info about Calloway’s and this event, click here.
When: Saturday, November 1, 2014 ~ 10:15am.
Where: Any Calloway’s store location in DFW.
Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
….Saturday, November 1, 2014
Join Williams-Sonoma’s weekly Junior Chef Class where they will show kids how fun and easy cooking can be. They’ll learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way. At this week’s class kid’s will learn how to be in charge of Thanksgiving dinner’s first course – delicious Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Herb Croutons. They’ll teach you how to make it step by step, as well as tell you all about winter squashes. Suitable for ages 9–13. Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday, November 1, 2014. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact time & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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:: FREE Drawing Classes for Kids & Adults at The Modern
…Sunday, November 2, 2014
FREE Drawing From the Collection classes for kids: Two sessions of this free program for children are offered, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Each session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises that relate to works in the Modern’s galleries. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited; early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet can be found at the information desk.
FREE Drawing From the Collection class for adults: Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This class is open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but a sign-in sheet is available at the information desk
Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the the Modern’s event website.
When: Sunday, November 2, 2014 ~ 2:00PM.
Where: The Modern in Fort Worth ~
3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
…Sunday, November 2, 2014
Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.
Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, November 2, 2014, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, November 2, 2014
In this weekend’s in-store class, Williams-Sonoma will offer tips and techniques for planning and preparing an impressive Thanksgiving meal along with smart shortcuts to streamline prep on the big day. This ultimate Thanksgiving menu features a host of classic and modern dishes, including gluten-free sides and delicious recipes sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores. Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma technique classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, November 2, 2014. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times and date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams-Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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