Category Archives: Fort Worth, TX

Get a FREE Appetizer at Carrabba’s Italian Grill

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Carrabbas is my favorite place in DFW to order Chicken Marsala (it is the best Chicken Marsala I have had outside of a little hole in the wall spot outside Chicago).  It is often hard to find coupons to Carrabba’s, so I was glad to discover their new & FREE mobile phone coupon program, Carrabba’s mobile Amici club.  

If you join Carrabba’s FREE Mobile Amici Club, they’ll send you a mobile coupon for a FREE appetizer, and you’ll be signed up to received future offers and coupons through your phone as well.

Details, details
How: To get your free Carrabbas appetizer, text Amici123
    to phone number 34318.  No email address or other info is
    required.  
Where:  Find a Carrabba’s Italian Grill near you here.

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (April 15-17 Edition) ~ Main Street Arts Fest, The Blue Angels Air Show, Mini-Symphony Concerts and More!

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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 Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival
  • FREE Fort Worth Symphony Open House & Mini Concerts
  • FREE Blue Angels & Air Show at the Naval Air Station
  • Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Garden Spring Festival
  • FREE Juried Art Show and Concert in Southlake

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:: Main Street Arts Festival ~ Downtown Fort Worth
    Now through Sunday, April 17, 2011

                           

One of our favorite events in Fort Worth is FINALLY here! The Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival showcases more than 200 of the nation’s finest artists at this juried art show.  There’s savory food, live concerts, performance artists, kids activities, street performers, and more! 

Details, Details
What: 
Learn more about Main Street Arts Fest, here.
Where:
  Downtown Fort Worth on Main Street and generally
    around Sundance Square  (between 3rd and 4th streets).
    Click here to find available FREE parking options.  
When: Through Sunday, April 17
Cost:  FREE!

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:: Fort Worth Symphony Open House at Main St. Arts Festival
    Saturday, April 16, 2011

                                        

For the first time, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will be part of Main Street Arts Festival! On Saturday, April 16th, the orchestra will hold an open house at Bass performance Hall that includes a series of free mini-concerts conducted by Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya.  Lobby activities include an instrument “petting zoo” for kids, meet-and greets with musicians and more. There are no tickets required and it is a come-and-go, casual atmosphere.  Free FWSO T-shirts for the first 50 audience members at each concert and goodie bags for everyone who attends!

Details, Details
What: 
Learn more about the open house, here.
Where:
  Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth   
     Click here to find available FREE parking options.  
When:  Saturday, April 16 ~ 1:30-4:30PM (Come and Go)
Cost:  FREE!

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::  Naval Air Station ~ FREE Air Show featuring the Blue Angels
      Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17, 2011

           

Bring the family to the NAS Fort Worth JRB base for a full-day of FREE fun including the Blue Angels, flight aerobatic demonstrations, static displays(including warbirds, helicopters and jets), family activities, live music concert, food and more.      

Details, details
What: For more details about the air showclick here. 
Where:
Naval Air Station and Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth. 
        For directions, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
        Air Show starts at 11:00 AM
Cost: FREE        

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 ::  FW Botanic Garden Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
     Saturday & Sunday, April 16-17, 2011      
 

                                            Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall   

Feast your eyes on the spectacular spring color of the beautiful Japanese
garden (voted as one of the most beautiful places in Fort Worth) while
you and your family enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, demonstrations, papermaking, docent-lead tours, tea ceremonies and more. 

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here. 
When:  April 16-17, Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
    Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM   
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. 
    Japanese festival parking will be in the Linden Street lot click here.
    For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: Adults $5.00, Children 4-12 $3.00, under 4 free. 

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 ::  FREE ~ Southlake Art in the Square, Art Show & Sale
     Friday-Sunday, April 15-17, 2011   
  

  

This annual three-day juried art festival offers over 140 national and local unique artists, children’s activities, live entertainment and more in the beautiful setting of Southlake Town Square.      

Details, details
What: For more details about the art showclick here. 
Where:
 Southlake Town Square – Main St. @ Southlake Blvd.
    (F.M. 1709)  Click here for directions and a map.
When: Friday – Sunday, April 15-17, 
    Click here for a daily schedule.
Cost: FREE        

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We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family!       
 

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2011 Tax Day Freebies & Coupon Roundup ~ P.F. Changs, Cinnabon, Mayfest, Chili’s and more!

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The tax man cometh and so do the FREE goodies and discounts for Tax Day 2011!  To show their empathy towards our tax plight, many businesses and organizations are giving away lots of freebies and deals in the coming days. We’ve compiled several promotions that will hopefully put some money back in your pocket and brighten the upcoming tax return deadline day for you!

Note: Most offers are good April 15-18th only. Click on links for details.

Restaurants

  • Cinnabon ~ FREE Cinnabon Bites – 6 to 8 p.m. on April 18th
  • P.F. Chang’s~ 15% discount on dine-in or take out, April 18th.
  • Chili’s ~ Get a  coupon a free appetizer or dessert on April 18th. 
  • IHOP ~ Kids Eat FREE from 4pm to 10pm for the month of April.
  • Subway ~Participating locations are offering $5 Footlong Sandwiches and a free cookie April 18th.
  • Arby’s – Get a coupon for Free curly fries, April 15th.
  • Panda Express ~ Free Entree for Lunch or Dinner! Now through April 26th.  

Events, Grins, & More

 

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Get a FREE Entree at Panda Express ~ Lunch or Dinner! Now through April 26th.

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If you pop by Panda Express through April 26th , you can get an entrée FREE when you buy a 2 or 3-entrée plate. Do note that this is a single serving entrée (no sides, etc. are included), but if you plan right, you can almost get 2 meals for the price of one.

Details, details
What: Print out the coupon you’ll find here and present it to the
    cashier.  Click here for more info about Panda Express.
When: The free entrée offer is available through April 26th, during
    regular store hours.
Where: All participating Panda Express locations. Find one
    near you here.

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Community Spotlight: Kids Who Care Musical Theater PLUS A FREE Family Event on Friday!

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Introducing the new “Community Spotlight” column      

 If you have been a reader of Frugal in Fort Worth for any length of time, you know that I *love* our city and the amazing variety of activities it offers. Few major cities are privileged to have such an abundance of major cultural institutions & world-class art museums, a rich heritage, AND a vibrant community life!

 In the spirit of giving a “hug” back to our community for all it does, we are starting a new “Community Spotlight” column to honor some of the great non-profit organizations who serve Ft.Worth. We will sprinkle this column into our blog occasionally so you can get to know some of the great folks who help make our city the place that it is today. 

 Enjoy and be sure to leave a comment (here) to let these organizations know how much you appreciate them!

                                                 

For our inaugural Community Spotlight, we have asked Andrea Ballard of Kids Who Care to be a guest blogger and tell us about their community outreach and musical theater for kids.  Andrea is a former Kids Who Care participant and is now the marketing director for the organization. Be sure and note her invitation to a FREE 2-hour CAMPAPALOOZA  fun camp for kids tomorrow evening (details at the bottom).

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FIFW:  Tell us about Kids Who Care and how it is making a difference in the Fort Worth Community.  
Andrea:  Founded in 1989, Kids Who Care is a non-profit international theatre company based in Fort Worth that seeks to produce confident and creative kids ( aged 4 to university), through leadership, musical theatre education and performance. 

Kids Who Care offers professional musical theatre classes, leadership training, summer musical theatre camps, international cultural exchanges, a touring Resident Company, public performances and more. The core values of the organization include: excellence in artistic development, artistic integrity of kids, leadership roles for kids, financial and cultural diversity and ensemble production.

                      

FIFW:  Does your community outreach extend beyond FW? 
Andrea:  The Kids Who Care Resident Company has performed Off-Broadway at the Lamb’s Theatre, at both Disney’s, at The Kennedy Center, at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, at 30,000 feet aboard an airplane for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and at many other locations across the U.S. and overseas.

FIFW: Andrea, how did you get involved with Kids Who Care?
Andrea:  I found Kids Who Care Musical Theatre in 1998 when I auditioned for the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. At 14 years old, I could have never imagined the impact that this organization would have on my life. Over the next 7 years, I gradually became involved with every aspect of Kids Who Care. Professionalism in the work place, effective communication, public speaking and goal setting were just a few of the lessons that I learned during my time at Kids Who Care.

Now, I have returned to Kids Who Care as the Marketing and Public Relations Director. I am so excited to be back with this organization that had such a profound influence on my life. Kids Who Care produces great kids and I am so proud to be one of them.

                       

FIFW: How can Frugal in Fort Worth readers get involved with Kids Who Care?
Andrea: 
Join us this Friday (April 8th) for our CAMPAPALOOZA, a FREE preview of this summer’s Musical Theatre Camps.  Anyone who attends will receive a discount if you register for camp that night. 

Here are the details: 

                      

Go here to learn more about Kids Who Care.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (April 1-3) ~ FREE Museum Admission, FREE Outdoor Concert, FREE Classes & More Family Fun!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  •  First Friday On The Green, Outdoor Concert Event in S. Fort Worth ~ Enjoy a fun park setting and some great live music. 
  •  FREE Swingband Outdoor Patio Concert in Keller ~ Take in some great 40s era big band music at this toe-tapping music event!
  • FREE Plant Swap Event at Calloway’s ~ Meet fellow gardeners and enjoy the fun of trading plants for your garden.
  • FREE Fort Worth Science & History Museum Admission ~ Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us.
  •  FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day ~ Head to Dallas for a great day of family art activities.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demonstration highlights how to make homemade sausage.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Home Depot ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.

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:: First Friday On The Green, Outdoor Concert Event 
    Friday, April 1, 2011

                     

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at First Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series rolled out by Fort Worth South. Bring your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and enjoy an evening of live music from a great band in a relaxing setting.

Details, details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind the
    concert in the park series as well as the revitalization of Near
    Southside Fort Worth. Get more
info here.
When: Friday, April 1, 2011 ~ 6:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
    between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
    Homes rowhouses)
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make
    a donation of pet food to the Pet Food Bank.

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:: FREE! Outdoor Patio Concert Featuring Swing Band Music
    Saturday, April 2, 2011

    

The Keller Public Arts Program will be hosting an outdoor patio event featuring the Southlake Swing Band on Saturday, April 2. The 40’s era Big Band sound will fill the Spring evening air for the enjoyment of all ages and is FREE for all.

Details, details
What: For more info about the outdoor music event, click here.
When: Saturday, April 2 ~ 5:00PM
Where: Keller ~ Back patio of the Library at 640 Johnson Road 
Cost: FREE! For all ages.

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:: Get FREE Garden Plants at Calloway’s Plant Swap
    Saturday,  April 2, 2011

                                                    

This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a perennial plant swap at two stores: Hurst/Grapevine and Plano.  This is a great way to expand your garden with shared plants, seedlings, and bulbs, as well as trade tips with other local gardeners.   The event is FREE and open to the public.    

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here.
When:  Plant Swap is Saturday, April 2, 2011, 9:00am – 11:00am  
Where:  Perennial Swap events take place at 2 DFW Calloway’s
    Nursery  locations ~ Hurst/Grapevine at 760 Grapevine Hwy
    and Plano Calloway’s Nursery at 1000 Preston Rd. 
Cost: FREE!  

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

    Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, 2011

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Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us and offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to over 150 participating museums throughout the U.S.

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (April 2-3) in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
    program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
    Science & History, click 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, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When:
Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

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:: Take an Art Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
    Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
    Saturday, April 2, 2011

Nasher Sculpture Center, First Saturdays

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays
for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special
event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for
the kids.

Details, details
What:
For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where:
 For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    & Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
    Sunday, April 3, 2011

                   

Roll up your sleeves up and learn how to make your own sausage at home! At this free techinque class, you will learn the how to make delicious sausage blends for everything from breakfast sausage to classic Italian sausage for dinner. 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: See the April schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes
     and demonstrations, here.
When: Sunday, April 3, 2011. Note: 1 hour class times vary
     from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
Saturday, April 6, 2011

                                        

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Planter to take home.

Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron
(similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement 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. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
    To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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Hot! Great Sale at Amazon on Top-rated Kitchenware & Cook’s Gadgets (Up to 75% OFF)!

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Just in time for Spring and Easter entertaining (or even upcoming wedding gifts), Amazon has a GREAT sale going right now on cookware and gadgets for the kitchen from some great manufacturers like Calphalon, Cuisinart, Pyrex, Rubbermaid, and more. Go here to search the sale by category. 
                        
A couple of my favorite finds are the Silpat Baking Mats ($15.88)  that make any baking sheet nonstick and the set of 2 Contemporary Calphalon Omelette pans (10″ and 12″) ~ you get both pans for $49.99!!!  I highly recommend these pans, as these are my “go-to” pans for just about everything that requires a skillet (really easy clean-up, too). I saw similar Calphalon pans selling at Williams-Sonoma for $275 when purchased à la carte!

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 Here is a sample of a few other great sale finds I stumbled upon:

Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat
Sale Price is $15.88 (Regularly $24.99)
Silpat baking sheets replace parchment paper and make any baking sheet nonstick (so no greasing is necessary). 
  
                      

Misto Gourmet Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer
Sale Price is $8.50 (Regularly $15.99)
Replaces store-bought non-stick sprays like Pam! Fill this high quality sprayer with your best olive oil for cooking, grilling, sautéing, roasting and more. 
                      

 Pyrex 10-Piece Storage Set
Sale Price is $14.99 (Regularly $19.99)
10 piece storage set is made of nonporous glass that won’t warp, stain, or absorb odors with seal-tight lids ideal for secure food storage. Safe for use in oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher.
                            

Cuisinart Immersion Brushed Chrome Hand Blender
Sale Price is $28.99 (Regularly $55)
This handheld blender quickly purees soups, blends batters, mixes beverages, and more ~ right in pots, pitchers, bowls, or the clear plastic beaker that’s included.
                         

Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler
Sale Price is $83.33 (Regularly $185)
5-in-1 countertop unit works as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, and half grill/half griddle.
                                

Sale Price is $25 (Regularly $44.95)
This kitchen Scale is highly rated for its accuracy and designed. It will weigh items up to 11 lbs, with results displayed in four different units: grams / ounces / pounds. kilograms. 
      
                   

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Kids Eat FREE Tonight at Chili’s (March 29th)!

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Bring your kids (age 12 and under) to Chili’s tonight to get a FREE Kids’ Meal with an Adult entrée purchase!  Print this coupon and use it tonight (Tuesday, March 29th) to get up to 2 FREE kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée! 

Plus:  Go here to sign up for Chili’s Email Newsletter and they will instantly send you a coupon for a FREE chips & queso or a FREE Brownie Sundae. 

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Mar. 25-27) ~ FREE FW Gallery Night, FREE Family Movie, FREE Classes & More Family Fun!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Fort Worth’s 2011 Spring Gallery Night ~ A visual arts open house with lots of participating art galleries, museums, and more!
  •  FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Movie ~ Enjoy a fun afternoon with the kids at the beautiful Central Library.
  • FREE Disney Tangled Kids Event ~ Tangled movie theme activities for kids, hosted at the Disney Store.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demo highlights cooking with grains and legumes.
  • FREE Michael’s Scrapbook Demo and Make-it Take-it Craft Event ~ Learn how to preserve your memories with a stylish scrapbook shadow box.

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:: FREE! Fort Worth’s Spring Gallery Night ~ 2011
    Saturday, March 26, 2011

Ft. Worth’s Annual Spring Gallery Night is a FREE open-house event celebrating the visual arts and the community’s cultural richness in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Take a stroll through participating galleries and museums, plus mingle with the many artists featured during this community event. Many locations are hosting live music and light h’ors d’oeuvres.

 Details, details
What
: Download the 2011 Spring Gallery Night program and map
 here to get more info on all participating locations. Hosted by the
Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (more info at fwada.org).
When: Saturday, March 26, 2011 ~ Event times vary by venue.
Go here to find the schedule for each location.
Where:
Go here to print out a map of each participating venue.
Cost:
Most events are FREE.

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:: FREE! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Family Movie
    Saturday, March 26, 2011

                 

Join the Fort Worth Central Library and other families for a free screening
of the film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on Saturday, March 26th.

About the movie:  Based on the book by Judi Barrett, this animated adventure follows a young scientist who comes up with a way to solve world hunger, only to see things go awry as food comes raining down from the skies.  Rated PG; 90 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday, March 26, 2011 ~ 2:00PM
Where: In the Discovery Theater 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.  

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:: Tangled Adventure at Disney Store!
Saturday, March 26, 2011

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You’re Invited to a Tangled Adventure at the Disney Store! Let your hair down and get tangled up in a fun, exciting adventure including a FREE activity sheet, games and fun!  Minimum age for participation is 3 years.  While supplies last.

Details, details
What: To find out more about this Disney event, click here.
Where:  Click here to get directions to your closest store.
When: Saturday, March 26, 2011
Cost: FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
& Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
    Sunday, March 27, 2011

                    

Take the mystery out of cooking grains and legumes with this FREE techniques class from Williams Sonoma. They will share great ideas for cooking these nutritional powerhouses. 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, click here. See the March schedule
for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, here.
When: Sunday, March 27, 2011. Note: 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Michael’s Scrapbooking Craft Event for Adults
    Saturday, March 26, 2011

                            

Michaels is hosting a FREE Shawdowbox “Make-it take-it” scrapbook craft event.  While this event is FREE, you should probably show up early to insure you have supplies, as they are limited.

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, March 26th ~ 10:00AM-Noon
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE

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Tonight! FREE Art Gallery Walk in Keller ~ Thursday, March 10, 2011

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Join Keller Town Center as it comes alive with the Keller Gallery Walk. Keller art galleries will open their doors to feature artwork of all genres and participants will enjoy art exhibits, music, and refreshments. Come and mingle with fellow art lovers and enjoy the many varieties of art that Keller has to offer. 

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn more. This FREE event is sponsored by the 
    Keller Public Arts Program.
When:
  Thursday, March 10, 2011 ~ 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Keller Town Center and the Gallery at Keller Town Hall
Cost:  FREE!
 

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Mmmmm! FREE Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Treat.

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Pop over to Haagen-Dazs and “like” them on Facebook and you’ll get a coupon for a FREE Midnight Dazzler ice cream treat.

Details, details
How: Visit the Häagen-Dazs Shops Facebook page (go here) to sign up
    to receive a coupon for the new Midnight Dazzler, a rich ice cream treat
    that combines Häagen-Dazs Midnight Cookies and Cream ice cream
    with layers of hot fudge and cookie pieces.
When: Now through March 31, 2011
Where: Go here to find a Haagen Dazs store near you.

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Get a FREE One Day Pass to Sam’s Wholesale Club

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If you aren’t a member of Sam’s Wholesale Club, you can get a
FREE one-day pass to shop there, now through January 2012.

Do note that a 10% Service fee applies on all purchases made with the pass,
so take this into account when comparing prices and buying. Also, Sam’s
requires that purchases be made with cash, a debit card, MasterCard,
Discover card, or Wal-Mart credit card (they do not accept checks).

Details, details
How:
To get the FREE one-day pass or to learn more, click here.
Where: To find the nearest Sam’s Store, click here.
When: Pass is good for one visit now through January 31, 2012.

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FREEBIE ALERT: Get a FREE Meal at Panda Express Wednesday (March 9th) ~ Lunch or Dinner!

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Hi frugal friends! We have another terrific dining freebie to
pass along for you to use next Wednesday…


If you pop by Panda Express Wednesday, March 9th, you
can try their Golden Treasure Shrimp entrée for FREE! No
purchase is necessary, but do note that this is a single serving
meal (no sides, etc. are included).

Details, details
What: This is a no strings attached offer. You’ll just need to print
    out the coupon you’ll find here and present it to the cashier.
   Click here for
more info about Panda Express.
When: The free entrée offer is available all day Wednesday,
    March 9, 2011, during regular store hours and
    while supplies last.
Where: All participating Panda Express locations. Find one
    near you here.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Mar. 4-6) ~ FREE Museum Admission, FREE Guitar Concert, FREE Classes & More Family Fun!

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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 Classical Guitar Concert at the Kimbell ~ Enjoy beautiful music surrounded by beautiful art.
  •  FREE Historical Fort Worth Exhibit ~ Learn something new about our city with a rare look at Fort Worth’s historic archives.
  • FREE Fort Worth Science & History Museum Admission ~ Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us.  
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day ~ Head to Dallas for a fun day of family art activities 
  • Wizard of Oz Live & Onstage ~ See Dorothy, the Tinman, and the Lion at this inexpensive and fun, family friendly production.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demo highlights steak house appetizers.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Home Depot ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.

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:: FREE! Guitar Fort Worth Concert at the Kimbell
    Saturday, March 5, 2011

            

The Kimbell Art Museum has collaborated with Guitar Fort Worth in presenting the best and brightest young musicians in Fort Worth.  Enjoy a free classical guitar concert featuring artists Froylan Cepeda and Steve Gottlieb in the beautiful setting of the Kimbell Museum.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell’s Guitar Fort Worth Community
Artist Series
, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

::

 
:: FREE! Historical Fort Worth Exhibit at the Central Library
Now through March 22, 2011

    

In the archives of the Fort Worth Central Library are more than 10,000 items pertaining to the history of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. This sprawling exhibit allows the public to get a rare look at some of these materials. Items on display include historic photos, posters and maps, video footage, rare books and other historic materials.

Details, details
What: For more information,click here.
When: Available for viewing during normal library hours through
March 22, 2011.
Where: On display in the Gallery and East Wing at 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

::

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

    Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2011

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Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us and offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to over 150 participating museums throughout the U.S.

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (March 5-6) in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
    program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
    Science & History, click 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, 1600 Gendy St.
(corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When:
Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

::

:: Take an Art Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, March 5, 2011

Nasher Sculpture Center, First Saturdays

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays
for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special
event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for
the kids.

Details, details
What:
For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where:
 For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

 ::

:: Wizard of Oz ~ Live and Onstage at Artisans Theater
    Now through March 12, 2011

The classic story of Wizard of Oz is brought to life onstage at Artisan Theater. Spunky Dorothy finds herself over the rainbow and in plenty of trouble as she tries to find her way back home to Kansas. As Munchkins, children in the audience are invited to oil the Tin Man, stuff the Scarecrow and hide Dorothy and her dog, Toto, from the Wicked Witch of the West!

Details, details
What: For more info about the live theater production, click here.
When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, now through March 12
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
 Cost: $5, all ages

::

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
& Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
    Sunday, March 6, 2011 
 

                     

Learn to cook steakhouse style appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, French Onion Soup, a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing and more. Williams Sonoma will share great ideas for cooking with ease. 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, click here. See the March schedule
for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, here.
When: Sunday, March 6, 2011. Note: 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

::

:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
Saturday, March 5, 2011

                                    

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Race Car to take home.

Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron
(similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement 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. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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FRUGAL ALERT: Get a FREE Meal From Chipotle (BOGO)!

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Happy news!! You can get a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE meal at Chipotle
this week, when you preview America’s Next Great Restaurant
promo video on Facebook
!

Details, details
How: Pop over to Facebook to view the America’s Next Great
    Restaurant 
video
. You’ll need to click the “Like” button
    before the video will appear. Once you watch the video (less than 2
    minutes), your printable coupon will show up at the end.
Where: Use at any Chipotle location ~ to find one near you, click here.
When: Valid through March 3, 2011.

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