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click here (also FREE!). This weekend’s tips include:         

• FREE 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks Shows
• FREE Concert in the Park ~ Near Southside
• FREE Ft. Worth Stockyards 4th of July Events
• FREE Family Event at the Keller Pointe Pool
• FREE Museum Admission and Family Activities
• FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot         

:: FREE Fourth Of July Fireworks Shows & Celebrations in
    Fort Worth & Dallas ~ It’s Kaboom Time!
    Friday-Sunday July 2-4, 2010          

Grab the picnic basket and lawn chairs and head to one of the many FREE 
July 4th holiday celebrations for Fort Worth, Dallas and the surrounding
areas.  We’ve compiled ist of 15 of the best FREE fireworks shows
and DFW community family events including dates, times, and other
details you just might like to know, here.          

Some of our favorites include:          

•  Stars & Stripes Southlake Fireworks Show (July 3)
  If fireworks Saturday evening fits into your plans, pop by
  Southlake’s family event on the Square.  They’ll have live Big
  Band and Cajun music, facepainting, and other family fun
  events, too! Don’t miss out on Milwaukee Joe’s Ice Cream while
  you are there (yum!!!)!
• City of Fort Worth’s Fourth Of July Fireworks (July 4)
  Features an evening of live music, family activities, jet ski
  performances on the Trinity River, and of course an amazing 
  fireworks show! You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in
  “The Great Texas Hill Slide,” an attempt to set the world’s record for
  the most people sliding down a hill at one time (crazy fun!)!
• Granbury Old-Fashioned 4th of July (July 2-4)
  The whole city gets involved with an all weekend celebration
  including, live Big Band music and a dance, vintage car show,
  fireworks over the lake and lots more. Voted one of the top 5 Best
  Fireworks shows in Texas.
• Irving’s Firecracker Fourth  (July 4)
  Fireworks over Lake Caroline and patriotic music from the Irving
  Symphony Orchestra, combine with the gorgeous setting of
  Williams Square (the building with the amazing horse statue in the
  plaza) to create a beautiful Fourth of July family event.
• To see the full list of all 15 FREE DFW Fourth of July Events,
  click here.

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:: FREE Outdoor Concert Event ~ First Friday On The Green
    Friday, July 2, 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, July 2, 2010 ~ 7:00PM
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.          

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:: FREE ~ Spend 4th of July at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
    Sunday, July 4, 2010           

Celebrate the Fourth with your family, cowboy style at Fort Worth’s
stockyards!  A fun day of activities is in store including:           

• Live Music 2:00– 5:00PM
• Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive 11:30AM and 4:00PM
• Petting Zoo 11:00AM–4:00PM
• Gunfight Shows 11:45AM and 4:15PM
• Face painter  12:00–4:00PM
• Fort Worth Herd Cowcamp 1:30–2:30PM

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: Sunday, July 4, 11:00AM- 5:00PM
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Avenue.
    For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE.           

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:: Fourth of July Family Event at The Keller Pointe
    Sunday, July 4, 2010          

Take part in Keller’s annual “Fourth of July Spectacular” by making a
big splash at The Keller Pointe Outdoor Pool. The afternoon will be filled
with fun games, music, and lots of prizes for the little ones.      

Details, details
What: Get more information, here.
When: Sunday, July 4 ~ 2:00PM – 4:00PM
    Outdoor Pool Hours: 11:00AM to 5:30PM
Where: The Keller Pointe.  405 Rufe Snow Drive
Cost: FREE for members. Non-members will pay the regular daily fee
    for admittance.      

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