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FREE Amon Carter Museum Family Storytime ~ Fun Summer Idea!

Posted on May 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Here is another fun and FREE event to add to your summer calendar ~ The Amon Carter Museum will be hosting Storytime, a free public program for young children and their families on Wednesdays in June and July (except July 4), from 10:30–11:30 a.m.

This interactive event will bring the museum’s artworks to life through engaging children’s stories and related activities that focus on exploring a different color each week. After the story reading, kids will be able to create their own work of art while enjoying cookies and lemonade! Families are even encouraged to come dressed in that day’s featured color for even more fun.

 

The dates and themes are:

  • June 6 – Rockin’ Red
  • June 13 – Outrageous Orange
  • June 20 – Hello Yellow
  • June 27 – Going Green
  • July 11 – True Blue
  • July 18 – Incredible Indigo
  • July 25 – Very, Very Violet

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Week. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Storytime is held every Wednesday, June 6 through July 25 (excluding July 4), from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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Hallmark Stores: New $5 OFF Coupon

Posted on May 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Hallmark has just released a new $5 OFF coupon, usable for your next $10 or more purchase at Hallmark Gold Crown stores (great timing ~ don’t forget that Mother’s day is Sunday!). 

Go here to get your coupon which is valid through Sunday, May 13.

P.S. Don’t wait too long to print this, as I’m not sure how long Hallmark will have this coupon available on their site.

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FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich for All Teachers, Faculty and Education Staff ~ Watauga Location

Posted on May 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Here’s another great deal to pass along to teachers and other friends in the education world (I love it when our teachers receive special honor ~ so deserved!).

All educators, faculty, and staff can stop by Chick-fil-A in Watauga, any day through Friday, May 11th and receive a FREE Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich when you purchase any large beverage and show your school I.D. 

This offer is only valid at the Chick-fil-A of Watauga ~ 8016 Denton Highway  (in the Target Parking Lot).

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FREE Sea World San Antonio Tickets for Teachers & Military Families (Pssssst ~ Pass this Along!)

Posted on May 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

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If you know a teacher or someone in the military, please thank them for their service and pass this along…

SeaWorld in San Antonio is honoring teachers and military families with FREE tickets to SeaWorld.  Here’s the scoop:

:: FREE Unlimited Admission Teacher’s Ticket:  Sea World is offering a FREE Adult Fun Card to all active, employed, and certified K-12 grade school instructors in the state of Texas.  This Teacher pass is a 2012 Fun Card that allows unlimited admission to SeaWorld San Antonio now through the end of the year.  Teachers are also able to purchase additional passes at $5 off for their family and friends. Registration ends June 30, 2012 and redemption of your Fun Card must take place by August 31, 2012. Required credentials include a copy of your Texas Teacher certification, a Valid Texas I.D., copy of paystub from within the last 30 days, and the e-voucher you’ll get when you register.   Similar offers available to teachers at Sea World in Orlando, Florida (here).

Go here to register for your FREE Teacher’s pass.   

:: FREE Single-Day Admission for Military Families: SeaWorld is providing FREE admission to active military and up to 3 of their direct dependants. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their service member, though an adult must accompany minor dependents, and dependent ages 10 and over must present valid dependent I.D.  A Department of Defense photo ID will need  to be presented at the entrance plaza to SeaWorld (or click here and submit your information). This offer is valid at SeaWorld San Antonio, San Diego, or Orlando. 

Go here to learn more and register to get your FREE Military family passes.

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FREE Book Lending Library for Amazon Kindle Owners

Posted on May 8, 2012 | 2 comments

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If you are a Kindle owner, Amazon has added lots of new titles to their FREE Kindle Owners’ Lending Library ~ a nifty benefit that started for Kindle owners last fall.  There are thousands of books to borrow for FREE with no due dates.

The list continues to ramp up with almost 150,000 free-to-borrow titles available (last fall they kicked off with 5,000 titles)  from just about every genre including New York Times bestsellers, novels, children’s books, cookbooks, fiction, nonfiction and lots more.

   

  

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn how to borrow books from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library.
How:  Must be a Kindle owner and an Amazon Prime Member. If you’re not a Prime member, you can try it out for a month FREE here.

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FREE! Frontier Fort Days at the Fort Worth Stockyards ~ May 11 & 12

Posted on May 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Bring the family to the 12th Annual Frontier Fort Days Texas heritage event
where you will get to experience what it was like to live as a real wrangler on the Texas frontier. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards will be lined with encampments of historic fort sites from around Texas. During this FREE event, you will be able to discuss frontier life with re-enactors, explore historically accurate fort camps and wagons, and enjoy soothing live music from the era. Scheduled events include infantry, artillery and cavalry demonstrations, military parades and more.

Details, details
What: For more details about Frontier Fort Days, click here.
Where: At the Stockyards Station ~ 130 East Exchange Ave.
For directions, click here.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE

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May 4-6 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on May 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT 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 entertainment 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:

  • Fort Worth Mayfest ~ Take in some great family fun, music and food while celebrating the 40th Anniversary of this annual Fort Worth event!
  • 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 Flowering Shrub Clinic at Calloway’s Nursery ~ Learn something new about shrubs that perform well and add a burst of color to Texas gardens.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance  ~ Listen to the smooth sounds of classic country music.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class ~ Get inspired in the kitchen with fresh ideas!
  • FREE Decorating Class at Pottery Barn ~ Freshen your home with a touch of summer.

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:: 40th Annual Fort Worth May Fest Event
    Now through May 6, 2012           

Enjoy a fun time with your family and friends at the 40th Anniversary celebration of May Fest. This Fort Worth festival is packed with live entertainment (7 stages of music and performing arts), carnival rides, children’s activities, festival food, and more attractions.

Sunday is Military Day – show your ID for active duty, retired, reserve, or student cadet and receive FREE admission for you and up to  three guests.

Details, details
What: Get more details and a full list of events at the Mayfest website, here.
When: Now through May 6, 2012.  View the full schedule here.
Where: Mayfest is held in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park (along the banks
of the Trinity River).   Go here for directions.
Cost: $8.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 6-12, Children 5 and under are
FREE.  All profits from Mayfest, Inc. are returned to the Fort
Worth community.

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

Bank of America’s 2012 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens and more throughout the United States. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend in Fort Worth at the Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Museums On Us program, go here. To learn more about 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).
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012
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-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, May 5, 2012

Nasher Sculpture Center, Target 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 art related activities for the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Calloway’s Blooming Shrub Gardening Seminar
…Saturday, May 5, 2012

Learn how to add impressive blooming bushes, add a pop of color, and make a beautiful addition to your Texas landscape. All Calloway’s Nursery locations will be hosting a free garden clinic on Saturday cleverly titled, “Those Blooming Shrubs.” This seminar will focus on flowering shrubs that will stand up to tough Texas weather like azaleas, hydrangeas, camellias and roses.

Details, details
What: For more information about Calloway’s plant seminar, go here.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 ~ 10:15am.
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, May 5, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and build their very own vegetable planter box 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, May 5, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, May 6, 2012

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, May 6, 2012, 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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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes:  Saturday’s class will provide culinary inspiration for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, and Sunday’s class will focus on fresh ideas for a simple spring time or Mother’s Day brunch get-together. You’ll Learn how to create new recipes that will impress your guests as well as healthy and delicious recipes using spring produce.

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 Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Pottery Barn “Accessorizing Your Home for Summer” Class
…Sunday, May 6, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where you will learn how to artfully decorate your space with a refreshing palette for summer!

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, May 6, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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Starbucks Frappuccinos 50% OFF, starting Friday (May 4-13) ~ Savings BLISS!

Posted on May 1, 2012 | 1 comment

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Starting Friday, Starbucks is hosting a daily afternoon “happy hour” (3-5PM).  That means they will be providing their Frappuccino blended beverages at HALF OFF from May 4-13! Now *THAT* and the recent return of their Mocha Coconut Frappuccino is reason to smile! :)

Details, Details
How: No coupon needed. Just visit Starbucks during “happy hour” and order your Frappuccino to get the 50% OFF special. Want more details? Go to Starbuck’s happy hour link here.

When: Friday, May 4 to Sunday, May 13 ~ Daily 3:00-5:00PM

Where: Offer good at any participating Starbucks location. Find a
store close to you by following this link.

You might also be interested in earning FREE drinks & Other FREE goodies with the Starbucks Rewards Program (go here).

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FREE Bowling for Kids ~ All Summer Long in Fort Worth, Hurst, Arlington, Euless, Irving & More!

Posted on May 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This summer, children can bowl every day for FREE at several bowling centers around the Fort Worth and Dallas area ~ a fun activity for rainy days or when it’s just too hot to play outside! There are 2 different free kids bowling programs, so check them both out to find the most convenient location to you.

1.  Free Kids Bowling through AMF:  With this program, you’ll get a weekly voucher for two free games per child, May 14 through September 3 until 8pm.   Find participating locations and sign up here.

2. “Kids Bowl Free”: Select bowling centers around DFW are participating in the “Kids Bowl Free” program.  This program allows you to register your child/children to play 2 free games EVERY day, all summer long.  Times vary by location.  Go here to learn more.

Summer Family Bowling Pass Savings:  With both of these programs, adults can get in on the fun with a family pass savings deal. The family pass includes 2 games of bowling per person, every day. The pass is valid for up to 4 adults  (ages 16 and up) and is good for the entire summer.  The programs are identical, but the costs differ depending on which family pass program you go with.  The cost for the AMF Summer pass is $29.95 and the “Kids Bowl Free” Family Pass is $24.95.

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April 27-29 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on April 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Juried Art Show and Concert in Southlake  
  • CHEAP Fort Worth Botanic Garden Spring Festival
  • FREE Arbor Days Family Fun Event and Concert in Euless
  • FREE Star Gazing Party ~ Fort Worth Science & History Museum/Noble Planetarium
  • FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop for Kids
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
  • FREE Flower Arranging Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Fort Worth Botanic’s Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
   Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 2012

Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall

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

Details, details
What: For more information and a complete schedule of events, click here.
When: April 28 & 29, Saturday 10AM – 5PM, Sunday 11AM – 5PM
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. Japanese festival parking will be near 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, Juried Art Show & Sale
  Friday to Sunday, April 27-29, 2012

This annual three-day juried art festival offers over 140 national and local fine artists, children’s activities, live entertainment and more in the beautiful setting of Southlake Town Square. Country music star, Chris Cagle, will play on the main stage Saturday night.

Details, details
What: For more details about the art show, click here.
When: Friday – Sunday, April 27-29, Click here for daily schedule.
Where: Southlake Town Square – Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Click here for directions and a map.
Cost: FREE

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:: Arbor Daze Family Fun Festival in Euless
…Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 2012

This weekend, the City of Euless is hosting their annual family-fun festival featuring live music and entertainment, tree give-aways, arts & crafts sale, rides for the kids and more.  One of our favorite local bands (Celtic Rock), The Killdares, are headlining Saturday evening’s concert line-up.

Details, details
What: For the full schedule and for more information, click here.
When: April 28 ~ 9:00AM – 8:00PM and April 29 ~ 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Where: Euless, City Hall Complex ~ 201 N. Ector Dr.   Parking is available at both the Euless City Hall Complex  and at First Baptist Church Euless. Click here for a map.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
…Saturday, April 28, 2012

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for their FREE Star Gazing party Saturday night. You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts available to help you and your family navigate your way through the skies.

Details, details
What: For more info about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties, click here.
When: Saturday, April 28 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting) until 10:30PM
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star-gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to navigate the night sky, visit this link.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Terrarium
…Saturday, April 28, 2012

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 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.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, April 28, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 29, 2012

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, April 29, 2012, 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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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, April 28 & 29, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes:  Saturday’s class will demonstrate how to sharpen your kitchen knives properly (plus ~ bring in your kitchen knife and they will sharpen it for FREE!).  Sunday’s class will help you discover the power of juicing and how to make it part of your daily life. They will provide easy recipes, tips and expert advice from Joe Cross, whose revolutionary juice fast helped him lose over 100 pounds. 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 Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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:: FREE Pottery Barn “Art of Botanical Arranging” Class
…Sunday, April 29, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where you will learn how to artfully arrange botanicals and customize your own display for your home!

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, April 29, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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April 20-22 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Main Street Arts Festival ~ Sundance Square
  • Fort Worth Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale
  • FREE Family Festival at the Kimbell Art Museum
  • FREE Saturday Family Events at the BRIT
  • FREE Family Fun Day at the Amon Carter Museum
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance

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:: FREE Main Street Arts Festival ~ Downtown Fort Worth.
 ..Through Sunday, April 22, 2012

 

Main St. Arts Festival is finally here!  This juried art fest showcases more than 200 of the nation’s finest artists and is staged around the streets of downtown (mainly around Sundance Square).  It’s a family friendly event with savory food, performance artists, kids activities, and street performers.

The festival also features over 50 live concerts throughout the weekend, including hundreds of performers in just about every music genre (the lineup even includes a bagpiper)! Some of the talent that caught our eyes this year include award-winning country singer Steve Wariner, local crooner Ricki Derek & the Vegas Six (if you love Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet, you’ll really like this set) and our personal local favorite R&B /jazz group ~ The Buster Brown Band.

Details, details
What:  Learn more about Main Street Arts Fest, here.  Check out the live concert schedule here.
When: Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, 2012
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.
Cost:  FREE!

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:: Fort Worth Botanic Garden ~ Spring Plant Sale
…Saturday, April 21, 2012

Botanic Gardens

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.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, April 21, 9:00am – 2:00pm
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! Family Festival: Adventures in Impressionism
…at the Kimbell
…Saturday, April 21, 2012

Enjoy an afternoon of free family fun for all ages at the Kimbell Art Museum on Saturday. This event will focus on the work of Impressionists and will explore their favorite subjects ~ the wondrous possibilities of color, light, and brushstroke. Highlights will include performances by students from the Texas Ballet Theater School. No reservations necessary. Admission to the special exhibition The Age of Impressionism is free during this event.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Museum family event, click here. Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. For directions, click here. When: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Guided Plant Walk and Family Event at the BRIT
 ..Saturday, April 21, 2012

Saturday morning (10:00AM-2:00PM), BRIT is featuring a fun Family Program ~ “Why Are There Plants On That Roof?”  Kids of all ages can participate in hands on activities  and see specimens representing the flora of the BRIT’s living roof. While you are there, enjoy a a 1-hour docent-led tour of BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas) and learn something new about plants (Tour departure times: 10:30AM or 12:30PM).

Other Saturday activities include:
• Meet a BRIT botanist at the Plant Preservation Studio and learn about BRIT’s unique plant collection.
• Self-guided tours of the LEED Platinum building, BRIT’s pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens, and the wetland area.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday April 21, 2012.  See complete schedule here.
Where:  1700 University Drive ~ Fort Worth (Next to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, click here for a map)
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Amon Carter Family Fun Day at the Museum
…Sunday, April 22, 2012

The Amon Carter museum is offering a fun afternoon for the whole family with their program, Young Masters Family Fun day. The whole family will enjoy discovering artists who created masterpieces at a young age.  Your own young artist will have the opportunity to  create inspired artwork to take home, too! No reservations are required.

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Day. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Sunday, April 22, 2012 – 1:00 – 4:00PM
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 22, 2012

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, April 22, 2012, 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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Main Street Arts Festival Starts Today! Sundance Square in Fort Worth, April 19-22

Posted on April 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

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One of our favorite annual events, Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival is FINALLY here!  This juried art fest showcases more than 200 of the nation’s finest artists and is staged around the streets of downtown (mainly around Sundance Square).  It’s a family friendly event with savory food, performance artists, kids activities, and street performers.

The festival also features over 50 live concerts throughout the weekend, including hundreds of performers in just about every music genre (the lineup even includes a bagpiper)!  Some of the talent that caught our eyes this year include award-winning country singer Steve Wariner,  local crooner Ricki Derek & the Vegas Six (if you love Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet, you’ll really like this set) and our personal local favorite R&B /jazz group ~ The Buster Brown Band.

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What:  Learn more about Main Street Arts Fest, here.  Check out the live concert schedule here.
When: Thursday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, 2012
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.
Cost:  FREE!

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FREE Kids Audio Book by Dave Ramsey ~ The Super Red Racer

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Dave Ramsey is making one of his kids audio books available for FREE through Sunday, April 22, 2012.   In The Super Red Racer, Junior learns about earning money to buy a new bike ~ a fun and entertaining story that teaches an important life lesson about saving.

Download the MP3 audio book now and save it to play during your next trek in the car.  It’s a great way to teach kids how to use money responsibly and keep them entertained at the same time!

Go here to get the free audio book download.

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FREE Admission to All National Parks April 21-29

Posted on April 19, 2012 | 1 comment

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Saturday kicks off National Parks Week (April 21-29).  As part of the celebration, you can enjoy any of our almost 400 National Parks for FREE . Do note that not all parks and forests charge fees, but those that do (for example, $20 a car at Big Bend or $25 a car at Yellowstone ) will waive costs these days. There is a long list of participating locations within a drivable distance of Fort Worth, including:

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What: Find out more about  National Parks Week, here.  Plan your visit here.
When: April 21-29, 2012 ~ times vary by location
Where: A list of almost 400 participating parks around the U.S.
can be found here.
Cost: FREE! Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees,
and transportation entrance fees.

Need a little more time to plan? Take note of these additional
FREE National Parks Entrance Dates during 2012:

  • June 9 ~ Get Outdoors Day
  • September 29 ~ National Public Lands Day
  • November 10-12 ~ Veterans Day weekend

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

Posted on April 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

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The tax man cometh and so do the FREE goodies and discounts for Tax Day 2012!  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 up tax return day!

Note: Most offers are valid April 17th only. Click on links for more details of each offer.

Restaurants

  • Cinnabon ~ FREE Cinnabon Bites – 6-8PM, April 17
  • P.F. Chang’s ~ 15% discount for orders placed online, April 17
  • Chili’s ~ Get a  coupon for a FREE appetizer or dessert, April 16-18
  • Sonic ~ Enjoy 50% OFF drinks and slushes! 7AM-11:30PM, April 17
  • Subway ~Participating locations are offering buy one get one FREE 6″ Sandwiches, daily before 9AM during April
  • Arby’s  ~ Get a coupon for FREE value curly fries, April 17

Events, Grins, & More

OH, NO! Forgot it was Tax Day?

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