March 20-22 FREE And Cheap Things To Do Around Fort Worth This Weekend

:: FREE! Marine Creek Lake Trail Ribbon Cutting & Family Event
…Saturday, March 21, 2015

Join the Tarrant Regional Water District at Whoop on the Loop, and celebrate the completion of the Marine Creek loop trail with a 1K fun run, 5K and ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Dogs, strollers, walkers and runners are all welcome to experience the new six-mile loop trail around Marine Creek Lake. After your stroll or run, the kids can enjoy a bounce house and other activities while you check out the plans for the trailhead along the trail, scheduled to open this summer.

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What: To find out more about the new Marine Creek Trail and Whoop on the Loop events, go here.
Where: 2700 N.W. Loop 820. The parking lot is on the southeast corner of Marine Creek Lake off the I-820 access road just west of Marine Creek Parkway (turn right at the blue TRWD sign located along the I-820 access road).
When: Saturday, March 21, 2015 ~ 9:00AM
Cost: FREE!  Registration for the 5K is $5

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:: FREE!  Amon Carter Library and Archives Tour
…Saturday, March 21, 2015

Every third Saturday through May, join the Amon Carter museum’s librarian or archivist on a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s research library and archives. The tour starts in the reading room and continues to book storage and then to archives and special collections. Along the way, learn about the history of the facility, its collections (over 150,000 items), and its various programs. No reservations required.

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What: For more info about this special Amon Carter tour, click here.
When: Saturday, March 21 ~ 3:00 – 3:30 PM
Where: Amon Carter Museum – The tour starts in the museum’s reading room.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Kids Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum
…Saturday, March 21, 2015

The Kimbell Kids drop-in program introduces children (ages 12 and under) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art together. Each session features a brief gallery activity and a related studio-art project. Sign up at the entrance to the education studios in the Renzo Piano Pavilion one hour before the program. Do note that you may want to arrive early to sign up as space is very limited.

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What: For more information, visit the the Kimbell’s event site.
When: Saturday, March 21, 2015 ~ 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum ~  3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Drip Irrigation Class and Demonstration at Calloway’s
…Saturday, March 21, 2015

Join Calloway’s Nursery to learn how to save money and precious water with drip irrigation, an efficient way to deliver precisely the right amount of water to your plant’s root system on a regular automated basis. Drip irrigation can dramatically reduce water use, plus it can actually be healthier for your plants — especially trees and shrubs which require deeper watering than traditional overhead sprinklers provide. Learn how to install a drip irrigation system that is efficient, reliable, and easy to use!

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What: Learn more about Calloway’s gardening class and demonstration here.
When: Saturday, March 21, 2015 ~ 10:15am.
Where: All Calloway’s store locations in DFW.  Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
…Sunday, March 22, 2015

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music show on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly 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.

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What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, March 22, 2015, 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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:: FREE Pottery Barn Class ~ Learn to Accessorize Your Home
…Sunday, March 22, 2015

Join Pottery Barn for an in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for some simple and affordable ways to refresh your home with new accessories.

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What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn’s event site.
When: Class takes place March 22, 2015. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…Sunday, March 22, 2015

From a classic carrot cake to scrumptious cookies and charming bunny cakes, William’s Sonoma will show you how to bake some sweet Easter treats at this FREE class! They’ll make a festive finish to a brunch or dinner, or an egg hunt party for the kids.  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.

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What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma technique classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, March 22, 2015. 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.