November 6-8 FREE and Cheap Things to Do in Fort Worth This Weekend

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

FREE American Paint Horse World Championship
FREE Inaugural Lectures & Symposia for Gustave Caillebotte Exhibit at the Kimbell
FREE Animal Exploration Program at River Legacy
FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth
Science and History Museum & Perot Museum
FREE Still Life, Wildlife & Everything in Between Exhibit at the Fort Worth Central Library Gallery
FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First
Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot
FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
FREE Kids Fishing 101 Event at Bass Pro
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
FREE Admission to The Modern Art Museum
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

:: FREE 51st Annual American Paint Horse Association
…World Championship Show
…Daily, Now through November 14, 2015

Experience quintessential Fort Worth at the World Championship American Paint Horse Association Show! This year’s 51st Anniversary show and competition will feature some of the finest horses and riding talents in the country.

Details, details
What: For more information about the event, click here.
To find out more about the American Paint Horse, click here.
When: Now through November 14.
For a daily schedule of events, click here.
Where: Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth

:: FREE Inaugural Lectures & Symposia for Gustave
…Caillebotte, The Painter’s Eye Exhibit at the Kimbell
…Saturday, November 7, 2015

The Kimbell Art Museum lecture series and symposia will feature distinguished guest speakers for the opening of the exhibition Gustave Caillebotte: The Painter’s Eye. Lectures include eminent scholars, Gloria Groom, Curator ~ Art Institute of Chicago, Michael Marrinan, professor of art history at Stanford University, and Nicole R. Myers, associate curator of European painting and sculpture, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City. The series is free and no reservations are required; however, do note that you may want to arrive early as space is limited.

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the the Kimbell’s event site.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 ~ 10:15 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum in the Pavilion Auditorium ~ 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Animal Exploration Program at River Legacy
…Living Science Center in Arlington
…Saturday, November 7, 2015

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 7, 2015 ~ 2:00pm
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated and space is limited.

:: 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 7 and 8, 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.

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, November 7 and 8, 2015
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders

:: FREE Still Life: Wildlife and Everything in Between Exhibit at Fort Worth’s Central Library
…Now Through December 6, 2015

From paintings and photos to sculptures and collectibles, the Fort Worth Library offers a number of quality exhibits throughout the year. The Library strives to present some of the best works of local artists, photographers and collectors, celebrating both the talent and diversity of our community. Still Life: Wildlife and Everything in Between features a variety of mixed media works including paintings, photographs and sculptures. All the artists are local to DFW, but originally come from across the nation and the world.

Details, details
What: For more information about current exhibits, click here.
When: The exhibit is available to enjoy now through December 6, 2015 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.

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, November 7, 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.

Details, details
What: For details, including a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, November 7 ~ FREE admission
and family activities 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE! Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, November 7, 2015

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and build their very own Wood Jet (in honor of Veteran’s Day) to take home. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative 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. Learn more about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2015 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
….Saturday, November 7, 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, they’ll share tips and tricks for making and decorating delicious cookies, then taste the sweet creations! Suitable for ages 5-13. 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 7, 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.

:: FREE Kids Fishing 101 Event at Bass Pro in Grapevine
…Saturday, November 7, 2015

Want to take your kids fishing, but don’t know where to start? Bass Pro in Grapevine offers a kids fishing event every Saturday from 11am to 1pm. This is a fun experience for kids, and you will love to see the joy that first fish brings to the face of your child! Kids will learn how to bait their own hook and catch live fish in the Bass Pro pond. Equipment and bait provided.

Details, details

What: For more info about Bass Pro’s Fishing 101 class, click here.
When: November 7, 2015, 11:00AM to 1:00PM ~ Weather permitting
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Admission to the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth
…Sunday, November 8, 2015

Visitors to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth can now receive free admission to the museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions on all Sundays in 2015!

Details, details
What: Learn more about free Admission at The Modern here.
When: Sundays in 2015
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
…Sunday, November 8, 2015

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 8, 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!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, November 8, 2015

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, including tablesetting ideas and a timeline for the week. Trust us, it’s totally doable! 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 8, 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.

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