Don’t forget! If you pop by Panda Express today (January 23), you can try their new dinner entrée, Firecracker Chicken for FREE! No purchase is necessary, but do note that this is a single serving.
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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 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:
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:: 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ Week 2
…Now through February 4, 2012
Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include rodeo (extra ticket required), free musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock shows, and more ~ the schedule of events is fresh each day. Plus your stock show ticket gets you FREE entry into 3 fantastic museums: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
Want to attend for FREE or cheap? Be sure to check out the list here for a number of ways to save on rodeo tickets and grounds admission.
Details, details
What: The 2012 Stock Show and Rodeo event schedule changes daily.
…• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
…• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
…• To see the musical entertainment schedule, click here.
When: The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place now through February 4. Learn more here.
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions. A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!). To find out more, click here.
Cost: For opportunities to attend the Stock Show and Rodeo for FREE or Half Price, click here. Otherwise, General Admission is: Adults $10, Kids 6 to 16 $5, and Children 5 & Under FREE
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:: FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
…Now through February 4, 2012
If you will be attending the Stock Show & Rodeo this year, be sure and hang onto your ticket stubs and take part in the “Moo-seum” program. With your rodeo or grounds admission ticket you can get FREE admission (until February 4th) to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame or the Cattle Raisers Museum. For adults, that’s a savings of $24 if you visit all 3!
Details, details
What: Learn more about the “Moo-seum” program, here.
When: Now through February 4, 2012
Where: Learn about the Fort Worth Museum of Science, here. Go here to learn about the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and click here to get info about the Cattle Raisers Museum.
Cost: FREE, with Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Stub.
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:: FREE Fishing Fun for Young Anglers in Keller
…Saturday, January 21, 2012
Bring your fishing pole, favorite bait, and an adult fishing buddy for a morning of easy casting for rainbow trout at Bear Creek Park in Keller. Texas Parks and Wildlife and Keller Parks and Recreation join together to sponsor a fun time of family fishing and other events including contests and prizes. For ages 16 & younger. A Freshwater Fishing License is required for anglers ages 17-65.
Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, January 21 ~ 9:00-11:30am
Where: Bear Creek Park Pond in Keller
400 Bear Creek Park, Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE and open to anglers ages 16 and younger
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:: FREE Fort Worth Guitar Guild Concert
…Sunday, January 22, 2012
Spend an afternoon listening to amazing classical guitar performed by emerging talent at the Fort Worth Guitar Guild’s College Showcase. Part of a weekly January series, this concert will take place at the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 2:30PM
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.
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 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, January 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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:: FREE How to Set up Your New Home Class ~ At Pottery Barn
…Sunday, January 22, 2012
Get new ideas for setting up your home! Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for decorating and setting up a home. This week’s class covers all the basics of selecting furniture, choosing window treatments, bath products and more ideas for your abode.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place January 22, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
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, January 21 & 22
Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on making “Better For You Breakfasts.” And, Sunday is the last in a three-part series focusing on healthy grilling and baking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. 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 and Sunday, January 21 & 22, 2012. 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 Boat Show and Seminars at Bass Pro Shops
…Saturday and Sunday, January 21 & 22
This weekend, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Boat Show. There are several FREE seminars offered, family activities & crafts (build your own toy boat), kids games, FREE refreshments and more! Bass Pro will also offer a children’s fishing event on the pond with gear and bait provided by the store (Saturday, 11:00am – 1:00pm ~ meet at the water fall). Other activities vary by day.
Take a look at the full schedule of events here.
Details, details
What: For more details on Bass Pro Shops’ Boat Show
activities, seminars, and events, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22. For a schedule
of seminars and activities, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!
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The Modern Museum of Fort Worth is offering Wonderful Wednesdays every second and third Wednesday of the month (through August 2012). This program for families with young children is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. Both the tour and project focus on a few works in the Modern’s collection. Registration is not required, but a sign-up sheet is provided at the front desk the day of the program. Attendance is limited; admission is free.
The Wonderful Wednesdays schedule includes:
Details, details
What: Learn more about Wonderful Wednesdays at The Modern here.
When: Events take place the 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of each month,
…4:00-4:45pm. View the full schedule here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!
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For a limited time, when you join One Kings Lane for FREE, you’ll get $15 credited to your account to use towards your first One Kings Lane order of $30 or more. It looks like you have 30 days to use the credit before it expires, but other than that, there are no other strings attached (love that!). Do note that the $15 credit is only offered for new accounts.
Go here to sign up for free and get the $15 credit!
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Here are some of the fun things we found in today’s One Kings Lane sales that you could get for FREE or half price with the $15 credit:
Pretty ceramic serving pieces and unbreakable kitchen storage, starting at $8!
Fun rugs for kids rooms, starting at $27 (after $15 Credit)
One Kings Lane is a by-invitation-only daily deals home decor site that has been featured for their amazing bargains on Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators, People Magazine, Good Housekeeping and more.
I’ve recently discovered the exact same lamps sold at Anthropologie and Neiman Marcus for over 50% OFF through OKL, Cuisinart kitchen appliances for 40% OFF Macy’s prices, and Melissa & Doug educational toys for kids at really great discounts. Their sales change daily, so it’s a fun place for bargain hunters looking for great quality for their home.
Membership to One Kings Lane is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!). Pop over to their website here to join.
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Cook’s Illustrated, the magazine pub from TV’s America’s Test Kitchen (and a favorite magazine of foodies), has put together their annual Buying Guide for Supermarket Ingredients, and you can print it out FREE here.
This handy list compiles the America’s Test Kitchen winning finalists for hundreds of name brand packaged foods in lots of grocery categories from ketchup (winners = Hunts and Heinz) to chocolate chip brands (winners = Ghiradelli, Guittard, & Hershey’s). This useful guide is compiled based on blind taste tests conducted over the last year, and winners are selected based on best overall quality, taste, and convenience.
Tips on How to Use This List: I have used these “best of” lists from Cook’s Illustrated for the last few years, and find them extremely helpful in getting the best quality for my grocery dollar. It prints on a standard letter size piece of paper and is a convenient reference to keep with my weekly grocery list. I also save a copy to my iPhone so I’ll always have the list with me at the store (this is a pdf, so you can save it to your computer or any smart phone capable of reading a pdf document)! I hope you find it useful, too.
Click here for the FREE guide.
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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 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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:: FREE ~ 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Parade
…Saturday, January 14, 2012
Oh I love a parade! Over 100,000 people will line the streets of downtown Fort Worth to watch the “All Western Parade” and to celebrate the opening of the 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. This traditional event is held each year and boasts being the largest western themed parade, as well as the longest 100% non-motorized (no cars) parade in the world. The parade will feature over 4,000 participants including covered wagons, horses, more than 1,000 head of livestock, and of course cowboys!
Details, details
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11:00AM
Where: The parade starts in front of the Tarrant County Courthouse (Downtown at Weatherford and Main Streets), turns right on Main
towards the Convention Center, and loops back to the Courthouse on Houston St. Click here to view the official parade route.
How: Park at one of the many FREE downtown lots (Sundance Square, the parking garage next to Bass Hall, etc.) and walk to your viewing spot. Or, take the TRE train to the Fort Worth ITC station, and walk up 9th Street to the Convention Center (the middle of the parade route).
Cost: FREE!
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:: 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Starts Today!
…Opens Friday, January 13 and runs through February 4, 2012
Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include rodeo (extra ticket required), free musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock shows, and more ~ the schedule of events is fresh each day. Plus your stock show ticket gets you FREE entry into 3 fantastic museums: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
Want to attend for FREE or cheap? Be sure to check out the list here for a number of ways to save on rodeo tickets and grounds admission.
Details, details
What: The 2012 Stock Show and Rodeo event schedule changes daily.
…• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
…• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
…• To see the musical entertainment schedule, click here.
When: The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place January 13 through February 4. Learn more here.
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions. A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!). To find out more, click here.
Cost: For opportunities to attend the Stock Show and Rodeo for FREE or Half Price, click here. Otherwise, General Admission is: Adults $10, Kids 6 to 16 $5, and Children 5 & Under FREE
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 15, 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, January 15, 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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:: FREE! Fort Worth Photography Exhibit at the Central Library
…Last Weekend (Now Through January 15, 2012)
Three Fort Worth photographers have joined talents to put the city of Fort Worth and their art in the spotlight. This Central Library Gallery exhibit reveals different views of the city, provides a fresh look at familiar icons and landmarks, and displays new images of less familiar places. From downtown’s skyscrapers to neighborhood parks, viewers will enjoy seeing Fort Worth’s urban scenes in a new light.
Details, Details
What: For more information about the exhibit, click here. For an excellent review of the show, pop over here to Fort Worth Business Press.
When: Available for viewing during normal library hours ~ now through January 15, 2012.
Where: On display in the Gallery 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
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Rejuvenate your interior plants by giving them room to spread their roots during Calloway’s plant repotting event. Bring your own plants and pots to Calloway’s protected nurseries for the Repotting Festival and skip the mess and guess work of doing it yourself. They will provide all the complimentary potting soil, fertilizers and top-dressing needed to complete your project. You might want to also attend their 10:00AM seminar on indoor gardening and houseplants.
Details, details
What: For more information about Calloway’s plant repotting event, go here. To learn about the indoor gardening seminar, go here.
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 ~ Attend the repotting event anytime between 9:00AM to 6:00PM. The Indoor Gardening seminar starts at 10:00AM
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!
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:: Learn How to Design Your Dream Bedroom at a
…FREE Pottery Barn Class
…Sunday, January 15, 2012
Get new ideas for creating a beautiful bedroom!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for selecting and arranging bedroom furniture, choosing window treatments, and accessorizing for comfort and style.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place January 15, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday & Sunday, January 14-15, 2012
Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on making “Comfort Foods” (count me in!). And, Sunday is the 2nd in a three-part series focusing on healthy cooking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. You’ll learn how to correctly sauté and steam – two techniques that yield delicious golden-tinged vegetables with just the right amount of crunch, bright flavors and perfect textures. 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 and Sunday, January 14 & 15, 2012. 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 Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Working Castle
…Saturday, January 14, 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, January 14, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the National Park Service is providing FREE admission to over 400 National Parks . 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:
Details, Details
What: Find out more about the National Parks FREE entrance weekend here.
When: January 13-15, 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 in 2012:
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Attending the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo?
Plan ahead and you can get 50% OFF Rodeo Tickets or get Stock Show General Admission For FREE. This 3 week event (Jan. 13 – Feb. 4) includes the rodeo (extra ticket needed), premier livestock shows, musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, and lots more. There are lots of special activities to enjoy and the schedule of events is fresh each day.
Here’s the inside scoop on how to save on your tickets…
1. Buy 1 Get One FREE Rodeo Ticket Coupons ~ Pick up a Buy One Get One FREE Rodeo Admission coupon at any Mattress Firm Location in Fort Worth or the Dickies clothing retail store (521 W. Vickery Blvd in Downtown Fort Worth). Follow the instructions on the coupon to redeem your coupon at the Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Office. Note: Be sure to call before using this coupon, to make sure your desired rodeo performance date is available. Availability is limited for promotion tickets and the coupon is not usable with all performance dates & times.
2. Fort Worth Star Telegram Press Pass Savings ~ Present your valid FW Star-Telegram Press Pass when purchasing general admission or rodeo tickets to get the following savings (Limit 4 discounts per Press Pass ~ learn more details here):
Press Pass Discounts:
$2.00 OFF Adult Grounds Admission Every Day
$5.00 OFF Weekday Matinee Rodeo Performances
50% OFF Rodeo Tickets for Gold Press Pass Holders:
50% OFF ($8.00) for all PRCA $16.00 Rodeo Performances.
Limit (4) discounts per Press Pass. No promo code needed.
50% OFF Wednesdays for All Press Pass Holders:
Press Pass will be honored for 50% OFF adult grounds admission (Regularly $10.00) and 50% OFF midway ride tickets (regularly $1.00 each) on each Wednesday of the show. No code needed.
3. Fridays, 50% OFF Admission for Seniors ~ Senior citizens age 65 and over will be admitted to the Stock Show grounds every Friday throughout the show for $5 (that’s 50% OFF general admission). Learn more here.
4. FREE Grounds Admission, Tuesday, January 17th (Dickies Day) ~ Wear your Dickies logoed clothing item to the gate ticket office and receive FREE general admission to the Stock Show grounds for Tuesday, January 18th only. Learn more here.
5. FREE Grounds Admission AND Rodeo for Military, Monday, January 30th ~ Present your military ID (active or retired) at the Rodeo Ticket Box Office and receive FREE tickets to the Rodeo (includes Grounds admission) for you and your immediate family for the 2:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. performance (you can get your tickets now!). Thank you for your service! Learn more here.
6. FREE Rodeo Tickets for First Responders (Police, Fire & EMS Personnel) ~ In recognition of their valued service, Teletouch-Hawk Electronics would like to host First Responders and their families (up to 4) for a fun-filled day at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The FREE tickets will admit you to a select performance of the historic 116th Annual Rodeo and will include admission to the Stock Show grounds where you will have access to the Livestock Barns, the Carnival Midway, and all exhibits. Learn more here.
7. FREE Stock Show Grounds Admission For Museum Members ~ If you’re a member of The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum or the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, you can get into the Stock Show Grounds for FREE. Museum members must present a current Museum Membership card and photo ID at a Stock Show ticket booth for free entry. Learn more here.
8. Save a bundle if you plan to attend multiple days ~ This year, the Stock Show and Rodeo has a special Super Saver deal that nicely lowers the cost if you will be visiting the Stock Show grounds multiple days. With this $40 per person deal, you get 20 Midway Ride Coupons (worth $20) and a souvenir pin that provides ground admission to the exhibit areas for all 23 days of the show. Go here to learn more.
9. Special Bonus (I love this!) ~ Your Stock Show grounds admission ticket can be used to get FREE admission from January 13th to February 4th to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum or the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. For adults, that’s an extra savings of $24, if you visit all 3! Learn more about the “Moo-seum” program, here.
Details, details
When: The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place
January 13 through February 4. Learn more here.
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions.
Parking: A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!). To find out more, click here.
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This week, Starbucks is replacing its normal FREE Song Pick of the Week with a FREE download of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 e-book. All you have to do is pop by Starbucks this week and grab one of the cards that gives you the redemption code (no purchase necessary). The book is packed full of beautiful full-page color travel pictures and lots of ideas to inspire the next vacation. The book normally retails for $14.99 for a hard copy ($10 through Amazon).
Cards should be available at all Starbucks through next Monday (January 16). Be sure to download your book before the redemption code expires in April.
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The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is excited to present two FREE programs at the end of January ~ a fun drawing workshop for adults and a tour for moms with stroller-aged children offer something for everyone.
Here are the details:
Draw ‘til Dusk ~ Thursday, January 26 from 6–7:30 p.m.
Try your hand at still-life drawing, and discuss still-life paintings and drawings from the Amon Carter’s collection. This adult workshop will be led by local art professor, Brett Dyer. Drawing boards, pencils, and paper will be provided; you are also welcome to bring your own sketchbooks. No drawing experience necessary and no reservations are required. Learn more here.
New Parents Tour ~ Friday, January 27 from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Bring your baby, and enjoy an interactive tour designed to introduce parents and grandparents to a variety of artworks at the Amon Carter. The tour begins at the Information Desk. Learn more here.
Details, details
What: Get more details about these and other great programs at the Amon Carter Museum, here.
Where: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Get directions and parking details by clicking here.
Cost: Entrance to this event and Amon Carter’s Museum is
always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!
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Please pass this along to any first responders and their families who might be able to take advantage of this…
I love that Teletouch and the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo have joined together to recognize our first responders (Policemen, Firemen, EMS, and other heroes) and their families by offering FREE tickets to a 2012 Rodeo performance ~ normally $22 a ticket!
In recognition of their valued service, Teletouch-Hawk Electronics would like to host First Responders and their families (up to 4) for a fun-filled day at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
The FREE tickets will admit you to a select performance of the historic 116th Annual Rodeo and will include admission to the Stock Show grounds where you will have access to the Livestock Barns, the Carnival Midway, and all exhibits. Your tickets also provide entrance to the “Moo-Seum Experience” — that is FREE access to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and the Cattle Raisers Museum.
Here’s the inside scoop on how first responders can get their FREE tickets:
Frugal Tip: Availability is limited for promotion tickets and the voucher is not usable with all performance dates & times, so be sure to jump on this and then pick up your tickets as soon as possible.
Details, details
What: For more information, please visit The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo website here.
When: The 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place January 13 through February 4, 2012. Learn more about the daily event schedule, here.
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions.
How: A special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way. To find out more, click here.
Cost: FREE For First Responders and their families (up to 4). Regular price for Rodeo Tickets is up to $22.
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If you are a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholder, take note…
You might have read about the Museums on Us program that offers Bank of America/Merrill Lynch bank cardholders FREE admission to the Fort Worth Science & History Museum, The Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month (that would be this weekend ~ January 7 & 8).
Did you know that this same FREE admission offer is available at over 150 other cultural venues from coast to coast?
As part of Museums on Us, cultural institutions in 91 cities across the country open their doors for FREE to bank cardholders on the first full weekend of each month. FREE access includes some of the country’s best cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami ~ the Houston Zoo is also participating.
In case you find yourself in one of the participating cities the 1st Saturday and Sunday of the month in 2012, you might want to include one of these spots in your schedule. Check out the complete list of participating venues here.
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What: Bank of America and Merrill Lynch’s Museums on Us offers FREE museum and cultural institution access to their cardholders. Learn more here.
When: The first full weekend of each month on Saturday and Sunday. Check participating museums’ days and hours of operation, as they vary.
Where: Museums on Us is a national program and includes more than 150 leading U.S. cultural institutions, in 91 cities. In DFW, it includes the Fort Worth Science & History Museum, The Dallas Museum of Art & the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science. Read the complete list of participating venues here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented. One free general admission limited to cardholder at participating institution, excluding fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Not to be combined with other offers.
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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 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:
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 8, 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.
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What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, January 8, 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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:: FREE! Fort Worth Photography Exhibit at the Central Library
…Now Through January 15, 2012
Three Fort Worth photographers have joined talents to put the city of Fort Worth and their art in the spotlight. This Central Library Gallery exhibit reveals different views of the city, provides a fresh look at familiar icons and landmarks, and new images of less familiar places. From downtown’s skyscrapers to neighborhood parks, viewers will enjoy seeing Fort Worth’s urban scenes in a new light.
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What: For more information about the exhibit, click here. For an excellent review of the show, pop over here to Fort Worth Business Press.
When: Available for viewing during normal library hours ~ now through January 15, 2012.
Where: On display in the Gallery 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
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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, January 7 & 8, 2012
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 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
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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, January 7 & 8
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, January 7, 2012
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.
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What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, January 7, 2012 ~ 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
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday & Sunday, January 7-8, 2012
Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on making Hot sandwiches. And, Sunday kicks off a three-part series focusing on healthy cooking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. You’ll learn how to stock your pantry with healthy and delicious choices and receive recipes that both kids and adults will enjoy. 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 Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 7 & 8, 2012. 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, January 7, 2012
This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Savings Bank 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.
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What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, January 7, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
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I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend ~
It should be a FANTASTIC weekend to get outside!
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Yahoooo! It’s almost Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo time and Groupon has launched a savings offer of 50% OFF Reserved Rodeo Tickets. If you are planning to go to the rodeo this year, this is a GREAT deal! You get to choose the performance date and time from a variety of options that range from $8 to $11 a ticket plus…
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Buying tips: Buy your Groupon voucher as soon as possible as tickets for the most popular dates will likely sell out quick! The offer expires at Midnight, Thursday, 1/5/12, however you can use the certificate for any of the 6 performance dates available through Groupon and can purchase for up to 8 people. Also, once you get your groupon voucher, be sure and redeem it as soon as you can to get the best available seats for your selected date.
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