May 1-3 FREE And Cheap Things To Do Around Fort Worth This Weekend

:: Fort Worth’s 2015 Mayfest Family Event and Festival
    Now through May 3, 2015

Enjoy a fun time with your family and friends at the 2015 Mayfest celebration on the banks of the Trinity River. This 40+ year Fort Worth tradition is packed with 7 stages of live music and performing arts, carnival rides, children’s activities, festival food, and more attractions for the family.  Military savings tip:  Be sure to bring your military ID if you are active duty, retired, reserve, or student cadets to receive FREE admission!

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What: Get more details and a full list of events at the Mayfest website, here.
When: Now through May 3, 2015.  View the entertainment schedule here.
Where: Mayfest is held in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park (along the banks
of the Trinity River).   Go here for directions and free parking info.
Cost: Group Pass for up to 5 people is $25, Ages 13+ are $8, Adults 60+ are $5, Children 3-12 are $5, and Children 2 and under are FREE.  All profits from Mayfest, Inc. are returned to the Fort Worth community.

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:: FREE Me & My Monkey (Beatles Tribute Band) Outdoor Concert & Sounds of Spring Family Event in North Richland Hills
…Friday, May 1, 2015

The City of North Richland Hills 2015 Sounds of Spring Concert Series kicks off with the area’s best bands taking the stage at the NRH Plaza — Friday evenings in April and May. Bring your friends and family out for fun, great music and relaxation under the stars this Spring!  Tonight’s show (rain or shine) offers a fun concert featuring local favorite Me & My Monkey (the ultimate Beatles Tribute band). This free family event also includes a kid zone with games and crafts for the kids, as well as food you can buy from a variety of gourmet food trucks.  Seating for the concert is on the lawn, so don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

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What: For more information about this City of North Richland Hills sponsored music event, go here.
When: Friday, May 1 ~ Gates open at 6:00pm.
Concert starts at 7:00pm.
Where: The Sounds of Spring Concert series takes place at the North Richland Hills Centre Events Plaza, 6000 Hawk Avenue, between the NRH Centre and the Public Library.  In case of inclement weather, the concert will move indoors to the Grand Hall at the same address,
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Studio Five 90 Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum
…Friday, May 1, 2015

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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, May 2-3, 2015

Bank of America’s 2015 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.

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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, May 2-3, 2015
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, May 2, 2015

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.

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What: For details, including a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, May 2 ~ FREE admission: 10 am – 5 pm
FREE Family activities from 10 am – 2 pm
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
….Saturday, May 2, 2015

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, kids will learn how to treat Mom to an awesome brunch that they prepare themselves including Mini Asparagus Frittatas, Blueberry Blast Smoothie, and more. We know she’ll be impressed! Suitable for ages 5 –13.  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 Junior Chef Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday, May 2, 2015. 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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