This weekend’s FREE & Cheap Fort Worth area entertainment roundup includes:
- FREE Friday on the Green Outdoor Concert
- FREE SiNaCa Art Glass Open Studio Night
- FREE Art Class at the Kimbell for Teens & Adults
- FREE Fitness and Recreation Classes at The Trailhead — Stroller Strides, Yoga, Cardio Boxing, and more!
- FREE 3rd Annual Junior League Pancake Breakfast & Family Event Benefiting Cook Children’s Medical Patients
- FREE Second Saturday Public Tour and Living History Performance at Sid Richardson Museum
- FREE Family Movie Showing of Hoot
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden Spring Plant Sale
- FREE Kids Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum
- FREE Lonesome Dove Trail Reunion Event Exhibition: The Art of Story at Sid Richardson Museum
- FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes
- FREE Kids Fishing 101 Event at Bass Pro ~ Grapevine
- FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
- FREE Admission to The Modern Art Museum
- FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
:: FREE Friday On The Green Outdoor Concert
…Friday, April 8, 2016
Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at the 8th season of Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series sponsored by Fort Worth South The monthly music series runs through October and features live music and tasty food and drinks from Near Southside eateries, all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere of a big neighborhood picnic. Groups of families and friends show up with blankets, chairs and pets to enjoy a lineup of three great local bands and food from local businesses or food trucks.
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What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind Friday on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, April 8, 2016 ~ 6:00-10:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1201 Lipscomb Street, between Magnolia and Rosedale. FREE Parking Garage at 1201 Alston Ave.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE SiNaCa School of Glass Open Studio Night
…Friday, April 8, 2016
Join SiNaCa School of Glass for their open studio night and find out more about the “magic” that goes in to creating glass art. You’ll receive a close-up view of a glass artist creating their work in the studio and an interactive play-by-play of the glass blowing technique. It’s also the perfect time to find out how you can get involved in learning how to work with glass.
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What: To find out more about SiNaCa’s open studio night, go here.
Where: SiNaCa Studios ~ 1013 West Magnolia Ave.
When: Friday, April 8, 2016~ 6:00PM
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Studio Five 90 Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum
…Friday, April 8, 2016
Open-format sessions join art-making and gallery activities to encourage fresh ways of looking at and responding to featured artworks and themes. Teens and adults can sign up at the entrance to the education studios in the Renzo Piano Pavilion beginning 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: Friday, April 8, 2016 ~ 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum ~ 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Saturday Outdoor Exercise Classes at The Trailhead
…in Clearfork on Fort Worth’s Trinity Trails
…Saturday, April 9, 2016
Plan to stop by The Trailhead this Saturday to help kick off the 2016 Spring series of free exercise classes! Beautifully located on the riverfront of the Trinity Trails in Fort Worth’s new Clearfork development, The Trailhead will offer free to the community outdoor exercise classes and other recreational activities on Saturdays. Exercise classes will vary each Saturday (go here for the weekly class list) and include such varieties as Stroller Strides, Title Boxing Cardio, CrossFit, Yoga, Pure Barre, and more!
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What: Learn more about The Trailhead and exercise classes offered here.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 (weather permitting) ~ Classes begin at 8:00 and run hourly through 11AM. See the current schedule of classes here.
Where: Located on the riverfront of the Trinity Trails within Clearfork,
The Trailhead has a direct connection to the 40-miles of hike-and-bike trails.
Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE! 3rd Annual Junior League Pancake Breakfast & Family Event Benefiting Cook Children’s Medical Patients
…Saturday, April 9, 2016
The Junior League of Fort Worth hosts its 3rd annual FREE Pancake Picnic, benefiting both Cook Children’s patients and community members on Saturday. This year’s theme is based on Eric Carle’s Book, “Pancakes, Pancakes!” and will include fun themed games for all ages.
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What: To learn more about the Junior League Pancake Breakfast and family event, go here.
When: Saturday, April 9 starting at 9:00am
Where: Cook Children’s Medical Center. Park in the Cook’s visitors garage between 6th and 7th streets, facing Pennsylvania Street — validated parking passes will be provided. Come down the elevator to main entrance of Cooks and there will be a Junior League volunteer able to assist you — just look for the ladies in the light blue shirts!
Cost: FREE! Donations for Cook Children’s are greatly appreciated.
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:: FREE Second Saturday Public Tour and Living History …Performance at Sid Richardson Museum
.…Saturday, April 9, 2016
Join the Sid Richardson Museum in Sundance Square for this FREE event, which includes a public tour of the museum and a living history performance of cowboy artist Charles M. Russell.
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What: Go here to learn more. No reservations required, but do note that parents must remain with their children.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 ~ 2:00-3:30PM
Where: The Sid Richardson Museum in Sundance Square,
309 Main Street in Downtown Fort Worth
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE Family Movie Showing of Hoot at the Central Library
…Saturday, April 9, 2016
Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the family friendly movie, Hoot! As part of Central Library’s monthly family film series, you are invited to bring the whole family to enjoy this free feature-length movie. Please note that adults must be accompanied by a child.
About the movie: Three kids have an unexpected adventure as they try to protect some rare birds in this comedy drama based on a book for young adults by Carl Hiaasen and Roy Eberhardt. (G, 2006, 91 min.)
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What: For more information about this family movie event, click here.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 ~ 1:00PM
Where: Downtown Fort Worth Central Library ~ 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 to Attend ~ Fort Worth Botanic Garden Spring Plant Sale
…Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, 2016
Enjoy the beauty of the FW Botanic Gardens while selecting some great new plants for your own garden at the annual Spring Plant Sale! You’ll have the opportunity to browse among cream of the crop perennials, specially selected to stand up to the unique challenges of Texas gardening. Bring your landscape plan and take advantage of the Horticulture Staff’s expertise in selecting just the right plants for your garden.
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What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, 2016 ~ See complete schedule here.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: FREE to attend. Plants priced individually for purchase.
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:: FREE Kids Art Class at The Kimbell Art Museum
…Saturday, April 9, 2016
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, April 9, 2016 ~ 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 Lonesome Dove Trail Reunion Event: The Art
…of Story Exhibition at Sid Richardson Museum
…Now through Sunday, June 19, 2016.
Join the Sid Richardson Museum in Sundance Square for this FREE exhibition that traces the path of Lonesome Dove from Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to the original screenplay and filming of the legendary TV miniseries. The exhibition is part of a 6-month citywide celebration, known as ”The Lonesome Dove Trail,” which will include multiple Fort Worth venues including screenings, seminars and a reunion gala of the cast and crew including Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones and more.
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What: Go here to learn more.
When: Lonesome Dove: The Art of Story, runs now through June 19, 2016.
Where: The Sid Richardson Museum in Sundance Square,
309 Main Street in Downtown Fort Worth
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Kids Woodworking Clinic
.…Saturday, April 9, 2016
This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE build-your-own bird feeder project to take home. All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.
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What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2016 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Kids Fishing 101 Event at Bass Pro in Grapevine
…Saturday, April 9, 2016
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.
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What: For more info about Bass Pro’s Fishing 101 class, click here.
When: April 9, 2016, 11:00AM to 1:00PM ~ Weather permitting
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
…Sunday, April 10, 2016
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.
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What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, April 10, 2016, 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 Admission to the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth
…Sunday, April 10, 2016
Visitors to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth receive free admission to the museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions on all Sundays in 2016!
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What: Learn more about free Admission at The Modern here.
When: Sundays during normal operating hours in 2016
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, April 10, 2016
In this weekend’s in-store class, Williams-Sonoma will offer tips and techniques for keeping your culinary skills sharp by mastering basic knife techniques. First they’ll show you the proper way to hold a knife and to position the food. Then they’ll move on to serious slicing, dicing and chopping, along with more advanced cuts such as chiffonade, julienne and more. And, they’ll offer complimentary knife sharpening in this class. 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, April 10, 2016. 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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