Category Archives: Frugal Fun in Fort Worth (Cheap/Free Entertainment Ideas)

GREAT OFFER: FREE DVD Movie Rentals From BlockBuster Express (When Team USA Wins)

Posted on June 17, 2010 | 2 comments

    

    

Enjoy a FREE night at the movies in the comfort
of your home from BlockBuster Express!
~ When the US Team wins in the World Cup ~     

How:  Go to this link and sign up.  You will get a Blockbuster
Express rental code good for one FREE night’s DVD rental 
when the U.S. team wins a match in the World Cup games!
This offer is good for each game Team USA plays (GO USA!!).    

When: Once received, the coupon code will be valid for one
day only. Expiration details will be on the email.    

Where: To find a BlockBuster Express location near you, click here.
BlockBuster Express locations can be found in DFW at most
Quick Trips, Tom Thumbs, and Pilot C Stores.      

   

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Series on Thursday (6/17), featuring The Joe Carter Quartet

Posted on June 14, 2010 | Leave a comment

  

:: All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to check out Fort Worth’s 2010 Third
Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Central Library and the City of Fort
Worth. This concert series features an outstanding list of nationally and
locally known talent and is FREE and open to the public.  See the monthly
line up of artists below. 

:: Internationally known Joe Carter will be featured Thursday.
This month’s Thursday (June 17) lineup includes recording artists, the
Joe Carter Jazz Quartet, a favorite of the Brazilian jazz scene.
Guitarist Joe Carter has performed around the world including New York
City, Trossingen/Germany, Paris/France, many venues in Brazil, and
even India.  Jazz Hot Magazine in France, describes Joe Carter as
having a “Modem guitar repertoire displaying remarkable technique
and imagination.”  

Thursday’s concert will feature the music of Thelonious Monk, one of
the most important figures in the history of jazz. 

:: Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series, call 817-871-7705
    or visit the Fort Worth Central Library website.
When: Thursday, June 17, 6:30pm. See monthly lineup below for
    additional monthly 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
June 17: Joe Carter Quartet will feature the music of Thelonious Monk.
July 15: Mack Goldsbury Quartet celebrates the sound of the
    tenor sax.
Aug. 19: Bruton & Price Swingmasters plays The Blue Side of Jazz. 

   

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In the Market for Fresh Produce? Here’s your Source ~ Links to TDA CERTIFIED Locally Grown Farmers Markets

Posted on June 11, 2010 | Leave a comment

                                                  Farmers Market

One of my favorite things about summer is all the wonderful fresh fruits
and veggies from our hard working local farmers.  If those aisles and piles
of produce bring a smile to your face too, you just might enjoy this “reprint”
post from our blog last year.

                                                                      ::

 I just learned that the Texas Department of Agriculture certifies Farmers’
Markets all over Texas! Who knew?

I also discovered a couple of helpful links that make it simple to find these
markets and the freshest locally grown produce.

Note: Some markets are seasonal and certain products are subject to availability. Always check before making the trip.

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (June 4-6 Edition) ~ FREE Museums, FREE Movies, FREE Outdoor Concert, and More Family Fun!

Posted on June 4, 2010 | 3 comments

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:     

• FREE Family Movie Event, Under the Stars
• FREE Outdoor Music Concert
• FREE Stockyards Cow Camp for Kids
• FREE Museum Admission and Family Activities
• FREE Family Craft Event    

       

:: Catch a FREE Family Fun Film with Movies Under The Stars
    in Keller ~ Featuring Monsters V. Aliens (PG)
    Friday, June 4, 2010     

                                                       

Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy Monsters V Aliens on the big
screen, under the stars at Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller.  The
movie will begin at 9:00 PM (or as soon as the sun goes down). Get there
early to find a good spot and enjoy a variety of family games and activities.     

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, June 4, 2010. Family Games and Activities begin at
    8:00PM. Movie starts at 9:00PM. 
Where: Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller. 
    Get directions to 640 Johnson Road, here.
Cost: FREE!     

::     

       

::  FREE Outdoor Concert Event ~ First Friday On The Green
    Friday, June 4, 2010      

                                             

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

Hungry? Enjoy one of the neighborhood’s fantastic restaurants beforehand
or take in Chadra Mezza & Grill which will be selling their tasty fare at the
event. No outside coolers or food please.     

Details, Details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind the
    revitalization (and suburban greatness) of the Near Southside FW.
    Get more info here.
When: Friday, June 4, 2010 ~ 6:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
    between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
    Homes row houses)
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make a
    donation to Tarrant Area Food Bank.  

      

::  

  :: FREE ~ Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
     Saturday, June 5, 2010      

       

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration
about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era
of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp.      

 Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive
experiences including roping, sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations
and more.    

 Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 5, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
    located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE.    

   

::         

::  Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE 
    ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
    Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6, 2010     

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Bank of America’s 2010 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE
admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating
museums throughout the U.S.      

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (June 5 & 6) in
Fort Worth at the recently renovated Fort Worth Museum of Science
and History. If you have not visited the museum since it reopened
late last year, you are in for a TREAT!     

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.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)      

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:      

::     

     

::  Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
    Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
    Saturday, June 5, 2010    

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 June 5, 2010 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE           

::     

       

::  FREE ~ Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Family Craft Event
    Saturday, June 5, 2010      

                               

If your kiddos love crafts, you won’t want to miss this FREE Family
Event! On Saturday morning, all Michael’s Arts and Crafts stores will
feature a fun family craft time where children can decorate and build their
own book ~ perfect for Father’s Day!     

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 5  ~ 10:00-2:00pm
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!     

       

Congratulations to all the kids who finished school this week! 
Let the summer fun begin.  :)     

      

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Something to Smile About: Today is National Donut Day ~ FREE Donuts for Everyone! :)

Posted on June 4, 2010 | 1 comment

                                                                       

Today is National Donut Day!  In honor of this momentous day, Krispy
Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts are giving away a FREE donut of preference to
every customer!   

Things to know before you go: Krispy Kreme locations limit one
donut per customer, but no purchase is necessary. Dunkin Donuts does 
require a drink purchase to get the free donut.  

Fun Fact:  National Donut day was established by the Salvation Army
in 1938.  

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~ Discount is Good ALL Year!  

   

  

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TODAY ONLY ~ Support Our Home Team and Save: Get $6 BOX TICKETS to a Fort Worth Cats Baseball Game!

Posted on June 3, 2010 | Leave a comment

      

1-Day Groupon Deal (expires TODAY, 6/3):
$6 for a BOX Ticket to a Fort Worth Cats Baseball Game!   

For $6, you will get 1 reserved box ticket to almost any upcoming Fort Worth Cats game at historic LaGrave Field through Fort Worth Groupon’s Daily Deal. These are great seats behind home plate and the dugout (check out the reserved box seating map here).  The seats give a full panoramic view of the field from the batter’s perspective, back-dropped by the distant Fort Worth skyline.    

You can buy up to 10 tickets at this price to use throughout the summer schedule or use all at once for a single-game gathering. These tickets are valid for any available game, with July 4 the only black out date.   

Go here to sign up for today’s deal at Groupon Fort Worth.   

                    

New to Groupon?  You are in for a treat!   

About a month ago, Groupon launched its Fort Worth site (AND we did the happy dance at Frugal in Fort Worth!).  If you are not familiar with Groupon, definitely take a moment to check them out.   

Groupon offers a daily deal on local goods, services and cultural events across the country. Fort Worth is the 51st city launch for Groupon, and in the last month, I’ve seen their offers include everything from 50% Off Nothing Bundt Cakes to 60% Off Spa Services to 55% Off carpet cleaning ~ and seemingly everything in between!   

Here’s how it works:   

  1. Each day Groupon features a great deal at an unbeatable price. 
  2. You have to sign up for the offer that day, and only get the deal if the minimum number of people join that day (so pass this along to your friends)!
  3. Check back the next day to discover the next Groupon offer!

    

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Don’t Head Downtown Without These Terrific Sundance Square Coupons For: Jamba Juice, Pappagallo (50% Off!), Cantina Laredo ~ Plus 15 More!

Posted on June 2, 2010 | 2 comments

                        
Headed to Downtown Fort Worth? 
Save a Bundle at Restaurants and Shops in Sundance Square.
Downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square has just published a terrific list
of printable savings coupons & offers  for several downtown merchants
and restaurants (and they are good throughout the month of June).       

Some of the exclusive merchant coupons include:      

  • Pappagallo: 50% OFF Select Sandals
  • Circle Theatre: Buy One Get One FREE
  • Texas Rangers Store: 25% OFF
  • Jos. A. Bank Clothiers: 20% OFF
  • Barse: 20% OFF
  • Retro Cowboy: 15% OFF
  • Bones: 15% OFF
  • Leddy’s Ranch: 15% OFF
  • Cantina Laredo: Free Tableside Guacamole
  • Jamba Juice: Buy 3 Get 1 FREE
  • Mercury Chophouse: 18% OFF
  • Daddy Jack’s: 10% OFF
  • Ferre:  Free Appetizer

To download the coupons & newsletter (in PDF format),
click here.      

Find Downtown Parking For FREE! Locate these stores and
restaurants, as well as the most convenient FREE parking for your visit
downtown at this handy link.      

       

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~ Discount is Good ALL Year!    

  

      

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Summer Movie Mania 2010 Kids Series Roundup – Beat the Heat AND High Movie Prices!

Posted on May 24, 2010 | 3 comments

Movies  

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 Charlotte’s Web, Wallace and Gromit, Ice Age, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 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 7  through August 13, 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.  

:: REGAL THEATRES 
Regal theatres is offering nine weeks (June 8 to August 4) of fun-filled movies for kids and parents, and best of all it’s FREE!  Selected movies start 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 Family Free Festival at:   Fossil Creek Stadium 11  and Eastchase Stadium 9. For listings in Dallas, click here.  

Tip:  I have heard from several moms that this movie series gets crowded since it is free & first come, first served.  You will want to get there early to avoid disappointment or go with one of the other low-cost options if you don’t like the uncertainty of getting into the show.  

:: STUDIO MOVIE GRILL
Studio Movie Grill’s Summer Children’s Series will run from June 7 through Aug. 19. 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. Check www.studiomoviegrill.com (click on “Family Fun” at the bottom) for dates and details. 

Happy last days of school!    

   

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Series on Thursday (5/20), featuring Jay Clayton Quartet.

Posted on May 18, 2010 | Leave a comment

  

:: All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to check out Fort Worth’s 2010 Third Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Central Library and the City of Fort Worth. This concert series features an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent and is FREE and open to the public.  

:: Internationally known Jay Clayton will be featured Thursday.
This month’s Thursday (May 20) lineup includes vocalist Jay Clayton, a favorite of the New York and European jazz scenes.  Jay Clayton has performed at New York’s Lincoln Center and the Montmartre Jazz Festival in Paris, France.      

:: Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series, call 817-871-7705
or visit the Fort Worth Central Library website .
When: Thursday, May 20, 6:30pm. See monthly lineup below for
additional monthly 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 20: Jay Clayton sings silky smooth jazz standards.  

June 17: Joe Carter Quartet will feature the music of Thelonious Monk.  

July 15: Mack Goldsbury Quartet celebrates the sound of the tenor sax.  

Aug. 19: Bruton & Price Swingmasters plays The Blue Side of Jazz.  

   

Enjoy and Share! :) 


 

 

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (May 14-15 Edition) ~ Baseball, Big Band Music, Bueller (Ferris Bueller that is), and More!

Posted on May 14, 2010 | 1 comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:    

• FREE Downtown Burnett Park Family Event
• FREE Movie in the Park ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
• Fort Worth Cats Season Opening Events
• FREE Casey James American Idol Concert & Parade
• Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s – Herb Society Festival    


:: FREE ~ Burnett Park Grand Opening Activities
Friday-Saturday ~ May 14-15, 2010    

     

Bring the family for a weekend full of fun activities at the re-opening Celebration
of Burnett Park (more widely known as the downtown park with the giant man
cutout sculpture).  

Weekend event highlights:    

  • Friday, 8:30pm ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off  movies under the sky.
  • Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm ~ Kid’s Party in the Park with face
    painting, live entertainment, make & take pottery, interactive buskers
    from the Science & History Museum, FW Nature Center reptiles, obstacle
    course and much more! 
  • Saturday, 6:30PM-10:00PM ~ Big Band Concert featuring Big
    Daddy Alright and a Frank Sinatra Tribute Show with Ricki Derek
    and his 16-piece band.
  • Food will be available to purchase, including Kincaid’s burgers on
    Saturday (now that is Fort Worth bliss!).

 Details, details
What: For more details about the newly renovated Burnett park, along with
    a schedule of weekend events & activities, click here.
Where: Burnett Park ~ 7th St. Downtown. Click here for parking options.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 14-15.  See hourly schedule, here.
Cost: FREE  (food is extra)    

::   

 :: Casey James, American Idol Welcome Home Parade
Friday, May 14, 2010     

                                

Kudos go out to local home town American Idol favorite, Casey James, for
making it to the top 3 this week!  To celebrate, Casey has a whole day of
meet and greet and other publicity activities around town that will
culminate with a late afternoon welcome home parade and performance
in the Fort Worth Stockyards.   

Details, details
What: For more information about Casey’s visit home, click here.
When: Friday, May 14, 4:00PM
Where: At the Fort Worth Stockyards ~ 130 East Exchange Ave.
    For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE   

::    

    

:: Fort Worth Cats Baseball, Season Opening & Fireworks 
Friday, May 14, 2010      

                      

The 2010 Fort Worth Cats baseball season gets underway tonight as they
take on Shreveport-Bossier.  There will be an abundance of Opening Day
festivities, including:     

  • Guests of honor ~ National Baseball Hall of Famer, Ferguson Jenkins
    and former National League MVP Maury Wills
  • Military flyover before the game
  • Fireworks show after the Cats beat Shreveport-Bossier

 Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, May 14, 7:00 PM
Where: LaGrave Field, 301 NE 6th Street. For directions, click here.
Cost: $4-$14, Go here for tickets.      

 ::       

 :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden ~ Herb Society Festival
Saturday, May 15, 2010        

Botanic Gardens     

Enjoy the beauty of the FW Botanic Gardens while learning something new
at the 25th Annual Fort Worth Herb Society Festival. This educational event
and sale will feature classes by meteorologist Rebecca Miller, Judy Barrett
(publisher of Homegrown Magazine), and Ann McCormick (author and
columnist for The Herb Quarterly). Other activities include a silent auction
and festival store.      

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.  Box Lunches from the
    Blue Bonnet Bakery will be available for purchase in limited supplies.
When: Saturday, May 15, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
    Festival events will take place in the Deborah Beggs Moncrief Garden
    Center, close to the main entrance to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.
    For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.   
Cost: $2   

     

Have a wonderful (and hopefully not TOO wet & rainy) weekend!   

     

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Summer Reading Programs For Kids = FREE Books

Posted on May 13, 2010 | 6 comments

                       

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, they can earn FREE books, too!     

Following are 3 summer programs that will reward your kids with
FREE books 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:  Now through August 26, 2010, or until supplies run out.    

:: Barnes & Noble Passport to Summer Reading
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 passport, 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 25 through September 7, 2010, or until supplies run out.    

:: Half Price Books Feed Your Brain Reading Program
What: Earn a FREE $3 Gift Card from Half Price Books every week, for up
     to 5 weeks (or $15 FREE)!  Go here for more details.
How: To get the free gift cards, read at least 15 minutes for 5 days of
    each week (any reading materials qualify). Print and fill out the reading
    log, and then bring the completed log to any Half Price Books Store, at
    the end of each week.
Who:  For kids aged 14 and under.
When:  June 1 through July 31, 2010.   

                     

:: Tips for Making the Most of  Your Summer Reading   

1. Spend time with your child helping them select books to read. 
A great place to start is Amazon’s list of best-selling children’s books
(most books on Amazon are deeply discounted or you can use this as a
starting point for your library check-out list).   

2.  Encourage your child’s love for books with fresh ideas for
motivating them to read. Find hundreds of creative tips to make reading
exciting for your child, at rif.org.     

What are you doing this summer that is fun and frugal with your
family? We’d LOVE to know!  Please post in the comments section!   

       

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (May 7-9 Edition) ~ Lots of Family Fun Events in Store!

Posted on May 7, 2010 | 2 comments

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:   

• FREE Frontier Fort Days Event at the Stockyards
• FREE Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids
• FREE Mother’s Day Craft Classes & Projects for Kids 
• FREE Crayola Glow Explosion Event    

 
:: Ft.Worth Stockyards ~ 10th Annual Frontier Fort Days ~ FREE 
     Friday and Saturday ~ May 7-8, 2010    

        

Bring the family to the 10th Annual Frontier Fort Days Texas heritage event
at the Fort Worth Stockyards. 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 7-8, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE    

::     

:: FREE ~ Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
     Saturday, May 8, 2010   

    

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration
about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era
of the late 1800’s at Cow Camp.   

Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive
experiences including roping, sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations
and more.    

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 8, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
    located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE.
   

 ::    

 :: FREE ~ Mothers Day Craft Workshops for the Kids
      Saturday-Sunday, May 8-9, 2010     

    

Let the little ones have fun making something special, just for mom!  
There are several businesses hosting FREE Mother’s Day projects for the kids.    

Choose from the following FREE kids’ craft events.:    

Pottery Barn Kids ~ Make a Tissue Paper Flower Bouquet
What: Kids will love creating colorful tissue paper flowers for Mom at
    this fun event! For more details, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 8-9, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!     

Lowes Build and Grow Clinic ~ Make a Trellis Planter
What: Kids will have the opportunity to make a Mother’s Day Trellis
    Planter while learning some new wood working skills. For more
    information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, May 8, 2010 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
    To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!    

Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores ~ Create a Card & Cookie for Mom!
What: Michael’s will be hosting two Mother’s Day Craft Events for Kids.
    Children can attend a workshop to handcraft their own Mother’s Day Card 
    (at 10:00) and come back for the second event (at 12:00) to decorate a
    cookie for Mom or Grandma! For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 8 ~ Card event is at 10:00AM-12:00PM and the
    Cookie Decorating event is at 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Click here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!        

::    

:: FREE ~ Toys R Us Glow Explosion Event
    Saturday, May 8, 2010     

          

Visit Toys “R” Us for their Crayola Glow Explosion Event where kids will get to
create a fun glow-in-the dark project, take home a FREE gift and more!    

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 8, 2010 ~ 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: All Toys R Us Locations . Click here to find a location.
Cost: FREE! 
  
  
 To mom’s everywhere, Happy Mother’s Day!  
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

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15 Exclusive Sundance Square Coupons: Jamba Juice Savings, 20% OFF Pappagallo, 20% OFF Jos. A. Bank Clothiers ~ Plus Many More!

Posted on May 4, 2010 | 1 comment

                             
Just in time for Mother’s Day!  Downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance
Square has a handy list of printable savings coupons & offers (and they
are good ALL month-long)!     

Some of the exclusive merchant coupons include:    

  • Pappagallo: 20% OFF Yellow Box Sandals
  • Circle Theatre: Buy One Get One FREE
  • Texas Rangers Store: 25% OFF
  • Jos. A. Bank Clothiers: 20% OFF
  • Barse: 20% OFF
  • Retro Cowboy: 15% OFF
  • Earth Bones: 15% OFF
  • Leddy’s Ranch: 15% OFF
  • Jamba Juice: Buy 3 Get 1 FREE
  • Mercury Chophouse: 18% OFF

To download the coupons & newsletter (in PDF format),
click here.     

Find Downtown Parking For FREE!  Locate these stores and restaurants, 
as well as the most convenient FREE parking for your visit downtown
at this handy link.    

     

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Cheap Sweets Tonight at Baskin Robbins: 31 Cent Scoop Night (Wednesday, April 28)

Posted on April 28, 2010 | Leave a comment

 

Yum!  Tonight, Baskin Robbins is ringing in ice cream season with 31 cent
scoop night!  As part of an initiative to honor and raise money for fire fighters
across the country, they will be dishing up ice cream at this super cheap price 
from 5-10PM.  

Details, details
What:  Read more details about Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop night here.
When:  Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 5:00-10:00PM
Where:  All participating Baskin Robbins Stores. 
   Go here to find a location near you. 

 

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (April 23-25 Edition) ~ FREE Air Show, Spring Japanese Garden Festival, Art Show and More!

Posted on April 23, 2010 | 2 comments

 ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:        

• FREE Air Show at the Naval Air Station
• FW Botanic Garden Spring Festival & FREE Rose Show
• FREE Juried Art Show and Concert in Southlake
• FREE Family Fun Event and Concert in Euless
• FREE Woodworking Class & Project for Kids         

          

::  Ft.Worth Naval Air Station ~ FREE Air Show and Air Power Expo 
     Saturday-Sunday, April 24-25, 2010       

       

Bring the family to the NAS Fort Worth JRB base for a full-day of FREE fun
including daring air aerobatic maneuvers, 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 24-25, Gates Open at 9:00 AM 
       Air Show starts at 11:00 AM
Cost: FREE        

::          

::  Fort Worth Botanic Garden Hosts Spring Festival and Rose Show
     Saturday & Sunday, April 24-25, 2010        

   Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall        

The Ft. Worth Botanic Garden is hosting two fabulous weekend events:       

Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden 
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. The festival is
expanding this year with even more exciting performers and a food court.    
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM   

FREE Fort Worth Spring Rose Show
Enjoy hundreds of locally grown cut roses on display in the Deborah
Beggs Moncrief Garden Center at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. You can
receive a free Earthkind rose-bush when you join the Fort Worth Rose
Society, too!
Saturday 1:00 – 5:00 PM, Sun: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM     

Details, details
What: For more information, click here. 
When: Both Events are April 24 and 25, see above for individual event times.
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: Rose Show and Entrance to Botanic Gardens are FREE.
   Japanese Festival: Adults $5.00, Children 4-12 $3.00, under 4 free.    

 ::

 ::  FREE ~ Southlake Art in the Square, Juried Art Show & Sale
     Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, 2010     

  

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.   Country music star, Derek Sholl, will play on
the main stage Saturday night.   

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 23-25, Click here for daily schedule.
Cost: FREE        

   

::   

::  Arbor Daze Family Fun Festival in Euless
      Saturday & Sunday, April 24-25, 2010    

                                            

This weekend, the City of Euless is hosting their annual family oriented festival
featuring live music and entertainment, tree give-aways, arts & crafts sale,
rides for the kids and more. Grammy nominated musical act, Trout Fishing in
America, is headlining Saturday evening’s concert line-up.   

Details, details
What: For the full schedule and for more information, click here.
When: April 24 ~ 9:00AM – 8:00PM and April 25 ~ 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Where: Euless, City Hall Complex ~ 201 N. Ector Dr.
    Parking is available at the Euless City Hall Complex
    and at First Baptist Church Euless. Click here for a map.
Cost: FREE! 

 

::      

::   FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Bird feeder
      Saturday, April 24, 2010    

                                       

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 24, 2010 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
    To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!             

  

   

We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family!       

   

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