Category Archives: Fort Worth, TX

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly weekend guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week!   Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

• FREE Family Festival at the Kimbell Art Museum
• National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals
• FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
• FREE Indie Pop Outdoor Concert in Southlake
• FREE Jazz Concert in Downtown Fort Worth

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:: FREE! Family Festival: Art Spark At the Kimbell
…Saturday, July 30, 2011

Enjoy an afternoon of free family fun for all ages at the Kimbell Art Museum on Saturday. This event will feature creative art-making activities that will help you discover where the world’s greatest artists find inspiration and ignite your own original art-making ideas.  Admission to the Picasso and Braque special exhibitions is also FREE (normally $8/person) during the event.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Art Spark family event, click here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell, click here.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Cost: FREE! 

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::  National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals
….Now through Saturday July 30, 2011     

Spend the weekend at the National Cutting Horse Finals!  Experience quintessential Fort Worth with a Cowboy riding event that dates back to the 1800s.  This year’s competition features some of the finest cutting horses and rider talents in the country.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Cutting Horse competition, click here.
When:  Now through Saturday, July 30, 2011. To view the weekend’s schedule and event list, click here.
Where: Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth. Get directions here and
go here and enter promo code “WRMC” to save $1 on parking.
Cost: General Admission is $8

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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
    Friday, July 29, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular  firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to  add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage.  Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

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:: FREE Indie Rock Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 30, 2011  

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun indie pop/rock music from The Bright. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast. Light refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE! Mariah Picot Jazz Concert ~ Downtown Fort Worth
…Sunday, July 31, 2011

Singer and songwriter Mariah Picot takes you on a journey of sound and sight, performing a selection of jazz-influced music combined with a visual presentation of intriguing art.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the jazz concert event, click here.  Read about the jazz talent of Mariah Picot here.
When: Sunday, July 31, 2011 ~ 2:00PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of the 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.

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly weekend guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week!   Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

• FREE National Day of the American Cowboy Event at the Fort Worth Stockyards
• FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
• FREE Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert in Southlake
• FREE Dance Festival at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
• FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
• FREE Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
• FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Lowes

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::  FREE! National Day of the American Cowboy Family Fun Event 
    Saturday, July 23, 2011 

Mosey on down to the 5th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy celebration.  This Fort Worth Stockyards event (FREE) has been named the “Best Event of its kind in the nation” by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. Don’t miss out on a day dedicated to celebrating the cowboy with lots of fun for the whole family!

Details, details
What: For more information about Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Day Of The American Cowboy, click here.
When: Saddle up on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 4pm
Where:  Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
    Friday, July 22, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular  firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to  add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage.  Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

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:: FREE Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 23, 2011  

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun Dixieland Jazz from RazzMaJazz. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast. Light refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

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:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011

This weekend marks the final days of the 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. A variety of festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, dance performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival , click here.
When: Events take place daily through July 24th.  View the full schedule of festival events  here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures.  Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
     Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, 2011

Farmers’ markets across the country are in full swing, providing the perfect  inspiration for a fresh meal at home.  In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will discuss fruits and vegetables commonly found at the market, how to select and store them, plus creative ways to transform the season’s bounty into simple yet delicious summer meals.  As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24  ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family.Subscribe to our blog updates, here (also FREE!).

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This weekend’s highlights include:

• FREE Family Friendly Outdoor “Beatles” Concert  in Keller
• FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
• FREE Cowtown Farmers Market Summer Festival
• FREE Dance Festival at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
• FREE Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell Art Museum
• FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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::  Keller Concert in the Park ~ Featuring, Me and My Monkey
     (Beatles Tribute band)
    Saturday, July 16, 2011 

Relax under the big Texas sky, watch the sunset, and listen to the retro tunes of Me and My Monkey, a fantastic Beatles tribute band. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, or picnic and enjoy a fun night with the family.

Details, details
What: For more information about Keller’s concert in the park series,
click here. For more on Me and My Monkey, click here
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where:  Bear Creek Park in Keller, 400 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
    Friday, July 15, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular  firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to  add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
     show,click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage.  Click
     here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

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:: Cowtown Farmers Market Annual Summer Festival
     Saturday, July 16, 2011 

Cowtown Farmers Market, Fort Worth’s producer-only farmers market, puts local food (grown within 150 miles of Fort Worth) in the spotlight at its annual festival held on Saturday.  Besides fresh produce, you can score lots of other goodies like fresh bread, goat milk cheese, hot tamales and more.  Insiders Tip:  Get there early for best choices.

Festivities will include cooking demos by the Culinary School of Fort Worth, Cookbook signing by Chef Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s restaurant, tasting booths, prize drawings, live music, balloons for the kids, and more.

Details, Details
What: Get more info about the Cowtown Summer Festival here.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon.
Where: West Fort Worth on the traffic circle.
Click here  for a map and main location details.  
Cost: FREE!

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:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011

The 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth continues  with Aerial dance company Project IN Motion (Las Cruces, New Mexico). They will perform The Palace at Night near the reflecting pond at the museum. Palace at Night is a vignette of five aerial and terrestrial dance pieces choreographed using an elaborate sculptural apparatus where dancers will climb and twist in bungees and hammocks.

A variety of other festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, site-specific performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival ,click here.
When: 3 Palace at Night performances ~ Friday July 15, 7:30pm,
Saturday July 16, 1pm and Sunday July 17, 1pm.   Other events take
place through July 24th.  View full schedule of festival events  here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures.  Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

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:: FREE! Blue Bell Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell
    Sunday July 17, 2011

The Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell Ice Cream present “Ice Cream Sunday,” a free event at the Museum to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Visitors will enjoy an afternoon escape from the Texas heat to explore the galleries and savor a free scoop of ice cream.   Docent-Guided tours for families, as well as children’s movies are scheduled from 1PM to 3PM.   Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always FREE.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell
Ice Cream Social, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Sunday, July 17, 2011 ~ Noon to 3:00PM
Cost:  FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
     Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, 2011

Learn to make the most of salads! 
In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will deconstruct the salad, discussing the types of greens available and how to pair them with other ingredients to produce starters, side dishes and even main courses. You’ll learn to prepare a variety of dressings, along with make-ahead salads that are great for picnics and barbecues.  As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 16-17  ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.