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Kids Summer Reading Programs = FREE Books & More Great Rewards

Posted on May 25, 2011 | 2 comments

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As the end of school approaches, you may be wondering how you can fill
the summer days with fun activities for the kids. One idea ~ incorporate a
regular reading program! Not only do you help your children learn to enjoy
reading and sharpen their skills, they can earn lots of FREE books and prizes, too (like Texas Rangers Tickets)!

Following are several summer programs that will reward your kids with GREAT FREEBIES for their reading efforts:

:: Borders Double Dog Dare Summer Reading Program
What: Take part in Border’s reading program and get 1 FREE Book from Border’s Bookstores! Go here for more details.
How: To get the free book, read any 10 books this summer (these can  even be from the library). Print and fill out this form, and then bring the completed form into any Borders, Borders Express, or Waldenbooks.
Who: Border’s Summer reading program is for kids aged 12 and under.
When: June 1 through September 5, 2011 or until supplies run out.

:: Barnes & Noble Imagination Destination Reading Program
What: Earn a FREE Book from Barnes & Noble this summer!
Learn more here.
How: To get the free book, read any 8 books this summer (again, they can be from anywhere). Print and fill out the B&N reading journal, and then
bring the completed form into any Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Who: B&N’s summer reading program is for kids through 6th grade.
When: May 24 through September 6, 2011 or until supplies run out.

:: Half Price Books Feed Your Brain Reading Program
What: Earn a FREE $5 Back to School Bucks Gift Certificate from Half Price Books. Go here for more details.
How: To get the free gift card, read a total of 600 minutes (they suggest breaking it into 15 minute reading sessions each day). Print and fill out the reading log, and then bring the completed log to any Half Price Books Store.
Who: For kids aged 14 and under.
When:  Read June 1 to July 31, 2011 and redeem July 25 through August 7, 2011.

:: H.E.Buddy Summer Reading Club
What: Earn a FREE t-shirt from H.E.B. when your child reads 10 books. Learn more here.
How: To get the free prize, read any 10 books this summer. Print and fill out the reading journal, and then mail it to the address on the form.
Who: The program does not specify the age, but t-shirts available are sized youth extra small (2-4) to youth extra large (18-20).
When:  Form must be postmarked by October 1.

:: City Library Reading Programs
Fort Worth library system, as well as several surrounding community libraries have reading programs that also offer great prizes ~ from FREE Rangers tickets (Arlington) to a Netbook Computer (Fort Worth).  In Denton, adults can even win prizes for their reading efforts. Most of these summer library programs have a fun list of events and other reading activities worth checking out as well.  Take a look at these city library reading programs:

If you can think of a reading program that should be included, please let me know and I’ll add them in. :)

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2011 Cheap Summer Family Movies Roundup – Beat the Heat AND High Movie Prices!

Posted on May 19, 2011 | 3 comments

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Get out of the summer heat and have some fun with the kids with these cheap (or FREE!) Fort Worth area summer movie series.
There are lots of family friendly movies to choose from including Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything, Charlotte’s Web, Despicable Me, and many more! Following is a roundup of local kids movies series to check out:

:: HARKINS SUMMER MOVIE FUN
Harkins Theatres in Southlake is bringing back its 10-week Summer Movie Fun Program, Monday Through Friday, from June 6 through August 12, 9:45AM. It’s as low as 50 cents a movie ($5 for 10 movies or $2 for individual tickets). Find details and a list of scheduled movies at harkinstheatres.com.

:: CINEMARK/TINSELTOWN SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE
The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is back for summer 2011! The weekly morning movies start in June, but you can purchase your pass in advance ($5 for 10 movies or $1 at the door). Find details and a list of participating theaters at Cinemark’s website (here).

:: REGAL THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS
Regal theatres is offering nine weeks (June 7 to August 3) of fun-filled movies for kids and parents, for $1/person! There are 18 movies to choose from, showing at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets are available at the box office on the day of the show and are first-come, first-served seating. In Fort Worth, you’ll find the Summer Movie Express Family Film Festival at: Fossil Creek Stadium 11 and Eastchase Stadium 9. Learn more here.

:: STUDIO MOVIE GRILL IN ARLINGTON
Studio Movie Grill’s Summer Children’s Series will run from May 30 through Aug. 19 and will feature 11 different movies. Children’s tickets are $1 and adults are $2 at the theaters in Arlington, Dallas, Lewisville and Plano. In addition, the theater will continue its occasional free screenings for kids with special needs, sponsored by Variety the Children’s Charity (love that they do this!!). Learn more at studiomoviegrill.com (click on “Family Fun” at the bottom for dates and details about the special free screenings).

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Concert Thursday (May 19), Featuring The Jerry Hahn Quartet

Posted on May 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

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All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to check out this year’s Third Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Fort Worth Jazz Society.

This seven-concert series features an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent and is FREE and open to the public. The monthly lineup includes jazz guitarist Jerry Hahn, acclaimed by Rolling Stone Magazine; Paul Unger who has performed with such artists as Kevin Eubanks, Bob Newhart, Bernadette Peters, and Andrea Bocelli; as well as other fantastic jazz artists that will feature everything from swing jazz to Count Basie blues.

The Jerry Hahn Quartet ~ Featured May 19th.
The series continues this Thursday, May 19 and features Jerry Hahn and his quartet. One of the most celebrated guitarists of his generation, Hahn is an innovative musician who has made many contributions to the fusion movement. Rolling Stone calls this internationally known performer “One of the best jazz guitarists in the country.”

Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series,  visit the website.
When: Thursday, May 19, 6:30pm. See the monthly lineup below
for additional concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library. You can
park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking
garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have your parking ticket
validated at the Central Library for up to 2.5 hours on weekdays.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

Third Thursday Jazz Series Monthly Lineup

  • May 19: Jerry Hahn Quartet. Rolling Stone magazine called Hahn “one of the best jazz guitarists in the country.”
  • June 16: Corner Pocket. Featuring vocalist Tatiana Mayfield, this band will perform swinging songs from Basie to the Blues.
  • July 21: Duane Durrett Quintet. Featuring Victor Cager and Mack Goldsbury, this quintet will perform the songs of the great duo John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman.
  • August 18: Kristin Korb Trio. This acclaimed singer and bassist will take a fresh look at the great American songbook.
  • September 15: Fred Hersch Trio. The featured act of our series, Down Beat magazine calls Hersch a “brilliant composer and pianist.”
  • October 20: Paul Unger Septet. Unger’s group will perform “Pathway to Fusion,” the music of Miles Davis from the ’60s and ’70s.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (May 13-15 Edition) ~ FREE Brave Combo Concert, FREE Outdoor Festivals, FREE Classes and More!

Posted on May 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Brave Combo Outdoor Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O in North Richland Hills
  • FREE Grapevine’s Main Street Days Outdoor Festival
  • FREE Ft.Worth Stockyards 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days
  • FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams Sonoma
  • FREE Outdoor Decorating Class at Pottery Barn

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:: FREE Brave Combo Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O
    Friday, May 13, 2011

                  

With this evening promising perfect spring weather (finally!), this is a great time to get outside and enjoy a fun concert featuring favorite local band, Brave Combo! Part of NRH2O’s “Sounds of Spring” outdoor concert series, this free family event also includes games and crafts for the kids.

                                              

Details, details
What: For more information about this City of North Richland Hills sponsored
music event, go here or to see a quick video, go here.
When: Friday, May 13, 2011 ~ Gates open at 6:00pm
Where: The Sounds of Spring Concert series takes place on the grounds of
NRH2O Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26.
Cost: FREE!  

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:: FREE ~ Grapevine’s Main Street Days Outdoor Festival
    Friday-Sunday, May 13-15, 2011  

Bring the family to downtown Grapevine for a weekend festival full of fun
family activities, live entertainment, food and more. Festival guests will
have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment on four stages featuring a variety of music from rock and R&B to bluegrass and country, enjoy festival foods, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and mini excursions on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

Details, details
What: For more details about the festival, click here.
Where: The festival takes place in historic Downtown Grapevine. For
directions and parking details, go here.
When: Friday to Sunday, May 13-15, 2011
Friday & Saturday ~ 9:30AM-Midnight
Sunday ~ 10:30AM – 6:30PM
Cost: Friday 10am-5pm, get FREE Admission (food & rides are extra).
Go here for ticket pricing for other days.

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:: Ft.Worth Stockyards ~ 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days ~ FREE
     Friday and Saturday ~ May 13-14, 2011   

    

Bring the family to the 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days Texas heritage event
at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards will be lined
with encampments of historic fort sites from the Texas Forts Trail and elsewhere
in Texas. During this FREE event, you will get to experience an authentic representation of life on the Texas frontier including authentic wagons, music, and more. Hourly events include infantry demonstrations, native american dance, military parades and more.

Details, details
What: For more details about Frontier Fort Days, along with a schedule of
events & activities, click here.
Where: At the Stockyards Station ~ 130 East Exchange Ave.
For directions, click here.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Sunday, May 15, 2011

                          

Improve your grill skills!
Join Williams-Sonoma as they teach basic grill skills for cooking more than just meat & chicken. During this technique class, William’s Sonoma will show you how to grill vegetables to crisp-tender perfection, make an impressive grilled
romaine salad, and prepare flavorful sauces and relishes to serve with your meal. 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.
When: Sunday, May 13, 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 Class: Learn to Design An Outdoor Space at Pottery Barn
   Sunday, May 15, 2011

      

Get new ideas for livening up your outdoor space.
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store decorating class, where they will share helpful tips for creating an outdoor space you will love!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 15 ~ Times & dates differ by store ~ be sure to call
your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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FREE Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad sandwich at Arby’s

Posted on May 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Get a FREE Market Fresh Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad sandwich at Arby’s with this coupon and the purchase of a 22oz. drink! It’s valid through 5/15 at participating Arby’s restaurants.

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Kids Eat FREE Today at Chili’s (May 10th)!

Posted on May 10, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Bring your kids to Chili’s to get a FREE Kids’ Meal with an Adult entrée purchase! Print the coupon and use it any time today (Tuesday, May 10th).

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 (May 6-8) ~ Mayfest, FREE Museum Admission, FREE Creative Classes & More Family Fun!

Posted on May 6, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • Fort Worth Mayfest ~ Take in some great family fun, music and food at 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 Container Garden Design Clinic & FREE Mother’s Day Planting Station at Calloway’s Nursery  ~ Two fun gardening events!
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot & Lowes ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Make it/Take it Scrapbook Mom’s Day Craft Event at Michael’s ~ Have fun making a special scrapbook page for Mom!

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:: 39th Annual Fort Worth May Fest Event
    Now through May 8, 2011

           

Enjoy a fun time with your family and friends at the 39th annual May Fest event. This Fort Worth festival is packed with live entertainment (7 stages of music and performing arts), children’s activities, festival food, and more attractions.

Details, details
What: Get more details and a full schedule at the Mayfest website,  here.
When: May 5-8, 2011
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
…Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 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 (May 7-8) 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). Go here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Attend a FREE Container Garden Design Class  & Mother’s
….Day Event at Calloway’s Nursery
….Saturday, May 7, 2011

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This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting some great events just in time for Mother’s Day:

FREE Container Garden Design Class. This is a great way to expand your garden design knowledge, and learn container garden design tips from the experts! The event is FREE and open to the public.  Learn more, here.

FREE Plant a Flower for Mom Event. Visit Calloway’s throughout the day on Saturday or Sunday and help your child plant a flower for Mother’s Day.  Go here for more info.

Details, details
What: For more info about Calloway’s and these events,  click here.
When: The Container Garden Design Class is Saturday,
May 7, 2011, 10:15am. For the Plant a Flower for Mom Event, pop
by during store hours, Saturday-Sunday, May 7 & 8 (while supplies last).
Where: Any Calloway’s store location in DFW.  Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, May 7, 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 ~ a perfect gift for Mom’s Day!

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 7, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost:FREE!

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Mother’s Day Vase
    Saturday, May 7, 2011

                       

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 ensure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Mother’s Day Craft Event
    Saturday, May 7, 2011

                    

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day by creating a custom scrapbook page for Mother’s Day.  This craft event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have craft supplies since this is a “while supplies last” event. Ages 14 and up.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 7 – 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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FREE Sidedish at Smashburger Today ~ April 27th

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Drop by Smashburger today, April 27th, and say “Happy 100 Stores” and you will get a free side dish with entrée purchase.

Details, details
When: The side dish offer is available today, April 27th,  in celebration
    of Smashburger’s 100th store opening.
Where: All participating Smashburger locations. Find one
    near you here.

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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.

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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!

Posted on April 15, 2011 | Leave a comment

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

Posted on April 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

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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 FREE Admission to All National Parks (April 16-24)

Posted on April 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This weekend kicks off National Parks Week (April 16-24), so you can enjoy any of our almost 400 National Parks for FREE . There is a long list of participating locations within a drivable distance of Fort Worth, too:

Details, Details
What: Find out more about  National Parks Week, here.
When: April 16-24, 2011 ~ 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 2011:

  • June 21 (First day of summer)
  • September 24, 2011 (Public Lands Day)
  • November 11-13 (Veterans Day weekend)

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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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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (April 8-10) ~ FREE NASCAR Events, FREE Family Fun Museum Event, Creative Classes, & More!

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
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This weekend’s highlights include:

  •  FREE NASCAR Events ~ Meet Jeff Gordon and other drivers. Experience the energy of the biggest NASCAR weekend in Texas for free!
  • 4th Annual Old Town Keller Crawfish Krawl ~ Enjoy Old Town Keller, great live music, and some fantastic Cajun food.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Kids Craft Event at Michael’s ~ Have fun trying out Crayola’s newest products or decorating an Easter pail to take home.
  • FREE Family Fun Day at the Amon Carter ~ Creative entertainment for the family in a world-class museum!
  • Williams Sonoma Cooking Technique Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demo highlights how to make different kinds of pasta from scratch.
  • FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class ~ Learn how to create a beautiful and inviting living room environment.

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:: Zoom Over to NASCAR Weekend’s FREE Events!
All Weekend, April 8-10, 2011 

                 

Want to take part in NASCAR race weekend events without all the expense (and need for earplugs)? Take in one of the many FREE related events happening around the area including NASCAR driver appearances (including Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart), FREE giveaways and more.

Details, details
What: Go here, to learn more about FREE NASCAR weekend
    events and see an updated list of driver appearances.
When: All weekend, April 8-10 ~ go here for schedule details.
 Where: Locations vary by event, but mainly take place in North
    Fort Worth venues.  Link here for location details.

::
 

:: FREE Admission to Old Town Keller Crawfish Krawl!
    Saturday, April 9th 

Stroll through Historic Old Town Keller at the 4th annual Crawfish Krawl!  Enjoy a day filled with great Cajun food like jambalaya, etoufee and of course, don’t miss the crawfish!  This fun event will include live music, activities for the kids, and more.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Keller Crawfish Krawl, here.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2011 ~ Noon to 9:00PM
Where: Old Town Keller, Olive and Pecan Streets
Cost: Entrance to this event is FREE.  Food and some activities
are extra.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Sports Pinball Game
    Saturday, April 9th

                       

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 ensure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

::

:: Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Craft Events
    Saturday, April 9th & Sunday April 1oth

                    

If your child loves to be creative, pop by Michael’s this weekend for a couple of fun craft events. On Saturday, kids will get to try their hand at Crayola’s new Neon Explosion markers.  And on Sunday, they will be able to make their own hand-decorated Easter Pail to keep or give as a gift. For ages 3 and up.  This craft event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to
insure you have craft supplies for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Crayola event is Saturday, April 9 – 10:00AM-1:00PM.  The
Easter Pail event is Sunday, April 10 – 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE with purchase of wooden frame

::

:: Enjoy a FREE Family Fun day at the Amon Carter Museum!
    Sunday, April 10th

                                  

Head to the Amon Carter for their free Family Fun day on Sunday afternoon. Kids will get to explore artworks of plants and flowers in the galleries. Your family will be entertained by related fun activities and art projects. Refreshments are provided, and no reservations are required.

Details, details
When: Sunday, April 10, 2011 ~ 1:00 to 4:00PM
Where: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Get directions and parking details by clicking here.
Cost: Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s Museum is
always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

::

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Sunday, April 10th

                           

Learn How to Make Pasta From Scratch! 
During this technique class, William’s Sonoma will walk you through the basic ingredients and equipment needed for making authentic Italian style pasta.  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.
When: Sunday, April 10, 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.

::

:: Learn New Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
    Sunday, April 10th

                            

Get new ideas for freshening up your living room!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for designing a relaxing and stylish spot for friends and family to gather.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place now through April 10th. Times & dates
differ by store ~ be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

 

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

Posted on April 7, 2011 | 3 comments

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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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