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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: October 21-23 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on October 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

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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 weekend 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:

  • FREE Fort Worth Alliance Air Show ~ Featuring the Thunderbirds
  • FREE Sunset Concert in the Park ~ Grapevine
  • FREE Harvest Moon Festival ~ Granbury
  • FREE Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering Events ~ FW Stockyards
  • BEAUTIFUL Ft. Worth Botanic’s Japanese Gardens Fall Festival
  • FUN! Texas State Fair ~ Last Weekend
  • FREE Entertaining with Style Class ~ Pottery Barn

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:: FREE Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, Featuring the Thunderbirds
…October 22 & 23, 2011 

The US Air Force Thunderbirds are coming to North Texas! Bring the family to Alliance Airport for a full-day of daring aerobatic maneuvers, static displays (including Warbirds, helicopters and jets), simulators, Radio Disney, children’s activities, food and more.

Details, details
What: For more details about the air show and the performers, click here.
Where: 2221 Alliance Boulevard, Fort Worth. For directions, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  Performances take place between 10:00 AM – 4:00PM.
Cost: Admission is FREE. Parking is $20 per vehicle.

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:: FREE Sunset Concert at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens 
    Saturday, October 22, 2011

Enjoy a relaxing evening of music entertainment by Moving Colors, one of the areas’ most popular cover bands.  You’ll be surrounded  by the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Grapevine. Bring a blanket or chair and your own refreshments (no pets, glass or alcohol). Fun children’s gardening activities will also be  available at the Ed & Edith Pewitt Educational Pavilion.

Details, Details
What: Find out more information from Grapevine Parks and
Recreation, here.
When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street.
Cost: FREE!     

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:: FREE!  23rd Annual Harvest Moon Family Festival in Granbury
    Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 2011

Enjoy fall festivities at this year’s 23rd annual Harvest Moon Festival in Granbury’s historic town square.  Highlights include contests galore (costume contest, pumpkin pie and hot dog eating contests, cooking with pumpkins contest, pumpkin and scarecrow decorating contests), two entertaining parades, live music, great food, and much more. With changing leaves and crisp cool air, it’s the perfect time for families to come experience the harvest season!

Details, details
What: Sponsored by the Historic Granbury Merchants Association and the City of Granbury. For more information, click here.
When: October 22-23. Festivities will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Where: Granbury Town Square, on the corner of Pearl and Crockett streets
Cost: FREE!

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:: Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering & Western Festival
   Friday to Sunday, October 21-23, 2011

Join the Red Steagall Cowboy gathering in the Fort Worth Stockyards to celebrate the 21st year of this première celebration of the West. Weekend activities include chuck wagon camp and competition, horsemanship clinics, cowboy music, Cutting Horse Association Rodeo Finals, fiddle contest,  cowboy church, and lots more! Voted Best Gathering and Best Family Event by the readers of American Cowboy Magazine.

Details, Details
What: Get more event info here. Visit the Red Steagall website, here.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 21-23.  Get the full schedule, here. 
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards. Find a map & directions here.
Cost: Most outdoor street events on the schedule are FREE to the public.
To get access to indoor events (like the rodeo), get tickets here (children
under 12 are FREE to everything except the Saturday night Rodeo).

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:: Fall Festival at The Fort Worth Botanic’s, Japanese Gardens
    Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 2011

Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall 2 Fort Worth Botanic Japanese Gardens Fall

The Fort Worth Botanic’s Japanese Garden, voted as one of the most
beautiful places in Fort Worth by the Star Telegram’s readers poll,
is celebrating their annual Fall Festival this weekend! Feast your eyes on
this beautiful garden while you and your family enjoy traditional Japanese
dance, music, demonstrations, papermaking, and tea ceremonies.

Details, details
What: For more information about the festival, click here.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard.
All festival parking will be in the Linden Street lot click here.
For directions to the gardens and other details,  click here.
When: October 22-23, Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun: 11:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 Cost: Adults $5.00, Children (4-12yrs.) $3.00, under 4 free.

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:: Enjoy a Day in Dallas at the Texas State Fair ~ LAST Weekend!
    Now through October 23, 2011

This is the last weekend of the month-long State Fair of Texas in Dallas which runs now through Sunday, October 23. There are literally hundreds of entertainment choices and music performances ~ something for everyone!

Details, details
What: There is so much to see and do at the fair. Check out the main stage
line up of concerts here and the daily schedule of events here
which change daily.
Where: Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd ~ Dallas, TX
When: Daily, Now through October 23, 2011
Cost: Read the comments section of this recent post to learn tips from our fabulous reader, David Pugh who shares how to get FREE & discount admission.

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:: Learn New Entertaining Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Class
     October 23, 2011

 

Get new ideas for entertaining for the holidays!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips
for entertaining with style. This week’s class covers all the basics of holiday
entertaining ~ from Thanksgiving dinner to a casual buffet for a party.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, October 23 ~ Times vary by store, so be sure to call.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!  

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Mortgage Rates Hit A Record Low! Is Refinancing Your Home a Wise Option?

Posted on October 20, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Mortgage Rates Fall to Record Lows.

Average mortgage interest rates just hit another historic low, and if you are a homeowner, this is a really good time to explore refinancing. And I do mean “explore.”

Just because rates have dropped doesn’t necessarily mean that it is wise for everyone to refinance immediately. Refinancing involves applying for a new loan which will be used to pay off the old loan. Remember that mile-high stack of mortgage paper work? You’ll have to go through that process all over again, (but the extra effort could really be worth it in savings).

Is Refinancing Your Home Right For You?

There are lots of good reasons to refinance your mortgage including a lower interest rate, a shortened mortgage term so you can build equity and get out of debt faster, lower monthly payments, or switching from an adjustable rate to a fixed-rate mortgage.

Before you invest too much time in the refinance process, make sure you can say “yes” to the following 2 questions (the basic refinance rules of thumb):

  1. Is the new refinance interest rate at least 1 percent lower than your existing mortgage interest rate?
  2. Do I plan to own my home until I break even on the refinance costs?

If you answered “no” to either of these questions, it might not make sense for you to refinance at this time, as loan costs could exceed any potential interest savings. Keep reading, if you said “yes” to both questions or if you don’t know the answer (we’ll help you figure that out below).

6 Easy Steps To Determine If A Refinance Will Save You Money

If you can say yes to the above questions, you still have a little loan shopping and comparison homework to do in order to decide whether a refinance is a wise option.

  1. Find out if your current mortgage has prepayment penalties. Although it is uncommon, some mortgages do charge a prepayment penalty. If this is true of your mortgage, determine how much you will be charged if you pay off your mortgage early.
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  2. Shop for the best refinance deal. We recommend that you only look at fixed interest loan rates (go here to learn more) from reputable loan providers. Also compare your total closing costs and refinance fees among potential lenders, costs like: points, survey fees, appraisal fees, attorney fees, mortgage prepayment penalties and more (read the list of potential fees here). Ask each lender to give a complete list and total cost of fees in writing so that you can make a fair comparison.
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  3. Learn what the new monthly mortgage payment will be. Each bank or mortgage company should give you, in writing, the new interest rate and monthly mortgage payment, based on at least two options:
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    • Add the closing costs and refinance fees to the remaining balance of the home (this is called “rolling costs into the mortgage”), AND
    • Pay the refinancing fees and closing costs out-of-pocket and in cash. If you can swing it, this is typically the better financial option, providing a higher amount of long-term savings.
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  4. Compare the offers and their potential savings. Use the refinance calculator (here) to compare the interest savings and refinance costs for each lender option and figure out which gives you the most favorable overall cost savings. If you’ll have a prepayment penalty on your current mortgage (Step #1, above), determine what the penalty would be if you refinance, and add that amount to your closing costs when you make your comparisons.
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  5. Calculate your break-even point. For each loan scenario, write down the number of “months for interest savings to offset closing costs” (9th box down in the refinance calculator). This is also known as your break-even point.
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  6. Analyze your break-even point. Estimate the number of months you expect to own your home and compare it to the break-even points calculated in steps #4 & #5 of each loan scenario. If the expected number of months that you’ll own your home is greater than the break-even point number of months, then refinancing will likely offer you long-term cost savings.

An important side note & warning on taking cash out: You might figure out that this is the right time for you to refinance. Depending on the amount of equity you have already invested in your home, your loan provider might give you the option to get cash back and take out a bigger loan. While this might be tempting, we strongly recommend that you avoid this option if possible. It will likely cost you more money in the long run, could wipe out any potential savings you make from the refinance, and might extend the amount of time until you can be debt and mortgage free. This option benefits the lender (who makes more money off the larger loan), not you. Just say “no” to this option!!

Are you planning to refinance your home? Do you have any words of wisdom you can share from your home refinance experience? We’d love to hear about it (please leave a note in the comments section)!

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Concert Thursday (October 20), Featuring The Paul Unger Septet

Posted on October 19, 2011 | 2 comments

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Don’t miss out on the last installment of the Thursday FREE Jazz Series for 2011 ~ featuring A Tribute to Miles Davis by the Paul Unger Septet.

All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to tune into the Third Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Fort Worth Jazz Society and hosted in the setting of the beautiful downtown library.  This is the last installment of 2011’s FREE monthly live concert series which has featured an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent.

Paul Unger Septet ~ Featured Thursday, October 20
The 2011 series finishes out Thursday, October 20, and features The Paul Unger Septet.  Join this local favorite as he performs, “Pathway to Fusion: The music of Miles Davis from the ’60s and ’70s.” The septet is led by Paul Unger, Assistant Principal Bassist for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Paul Unger has performed with such artists as Kevin Eubanks, Bobby Shew, Bob Newhart, Bernadette Peters, Jay Clayton and Andrea Bocelli.

Details, details
What: For more information about the concert series, visit the
….Third Thursday Jazz Series website.
When: Thursday, October 20, 6:30pm.
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 and open to the public.  No ticket is required.

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FREE Chick-fil-A Sandwich or Breakfast Biscuit on World Series Game Days!

Posted on October 18, 2011 | 1 comment

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Stop by Chick-fil-A in Watauga while wearing your favorite Texas Rangers fan gear on World Series game days and receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich (or Chick-fil-A Biscuit 6:00-10:30am) when you purchase any large beverage.  Offer Starts Wednesday, October 19.

These offers are only valid on World Series Games Days at the Chick-fil-A of Watauga at 8016 Denton Highway  (in the Target Parking Lot).

Gooooooo Rangers!!!

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11 FREE DVD Rental Codes For BlockBuster Express!

Posted on October 18, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Enjoy FREE movies in the comfort of your home from BlockBuster Express, through Thursday, October 20, 2011.

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How: Use these promo codes to get a FREE Blockbuster Express $1 rental (or $1 towards the rental of any other movie):

  • 9850BW2
  • 87DWTM2
  • 64MAYB4
  • 46ABDP6
  • 46KRFT7
  • 64WHZS9
  • 47NCCC3
  • 47KJRD8
  • 34BPSP3
  • 86JRTW3
  • 42JBHG6

Go to Blockbuster Express Online to find the available movies at the location of your choice.  Reserve your movie with one of the above codes, and then pop by to pick it up at the at the BlockBuster Kiosk location you selected.

Where: To find a BlockBuster Express location near you, click here. BlockBuster Express locations can be found in DFW at most Quick Trip, Race Trac, Tom Thumb, and 7-11 convenience stores.

Things to note:  Be sure to return the movie by 9PM the next day, (otherwise you get charged an extra day of rental).  Each rental code can only be used once per credit/debit card.

Thanks Faithful Provisions!

 

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Don’t Miss $10 Entry To The Dallas Market Center HUGE Sample Sale ~ Happens Only Once a Year!

Posted on October 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Groupon ran this last year, and I’m so glad to see it back!  Clothing & home goods bargain hunters, you won’t want to miss out on this one… 

50% OFF Entry to the Dallas Sample Sale Preview ($20 Value)!

Hurry over to Groupon to get 50% OFF VIP Preview Admission to the once-a-year Dallas Market Hall Sample Sale Public Preview, happening Thursday, November 3, 2011.  The Dallas Market Hall rarely opens to the public and their annual Sample Sale is a great place to get a head start on Christmas shopping.  You’ll find gifts, jewelry, toys, women, men’s and children’s clothing, home accessories, furniture and 1000’s of manufacturer samples at unbelievably low & below wholesale prices (in most instances, you are buying direct from the manufacturer).  Learn more about the sale, here.

The Dallas Market Hall Representative describes the event:

“This is our once a year public sale.  Everyone is welcome and the items are for sale at the time of the event…This Groupon is for a 3-hour preview.  Attendees will get first shot at the bargains and enjoy entertainment, food and drinks.  Many of the vendors will only have one sample of a particular product so the best deals go early.”                         

There is a limited quantity of these discounted tickets available, so you might not want to wait if you plan to take advantage of this.

How to get the Offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
  2. Select Dallas as Your Groupon City. 
    Look for the offer on the right-hand side of the page under the section More Great Deals.                       
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
    There is a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would
    recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

New to Groupon? You are in for a treat!

If you are not familiar with Groupon , definitely take a moment to check them out. They offer daily deals on local goods, services and cultural events across the country. I’ve seen their local offers include everything from 50% Off Cowboys Stadium Tour, 50% Off Nordstrom Rack to 60% Off some of my favorite restaurants ~ and seemingly everything in between! I’ve even bought Groupon deals in other cities as a way to save on restaurant dining and entertainment when we travel.

Here’s how it works:

1. Each day Groupon features a great deal at an unbeatable price and for a limited time (usually 24 hours to 3 days).

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 (or sign up for their emails to have them delivered to your inbox)!

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Rare Southwest Airlines Christmas & New Year Travel Sale: $59 One-Way to Lots of Destinations ~ ENDS TODAY!

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Great Airfare Deals on Thousands of Routes!
If you are looking to travel around Christmas or New Years, today is a great day to book!  Southwest has put over 1,000 routes on sale, starting as low as $59 One-Way, but it ends today!  Of course, not to be outdone (but more quietly), AirTran , American, Continental and several other carriers have all matched the sale with almost identical fares of their own (some even lower).

These special fares are valid for travel between December 13 and January 5. When comparing airlines, be sure to compare relevant fees to make sure you are getting the best deal (see price comparison tip below).

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Today ~ Monday, October 17, 2011.

Details, Details
How: Go to Southwest’s sale and compare prices for the destination and dates of interest. Seats and availability are limited, so being flexible with your travel dates and times will likely help you find the lowest fares as you comparison shop.

When: Special fares are good for travel for flights 12/13/2011-1/5/2012 with black out dates of December 23, 26, & 30 and January 2 & 3. You must book by Monday, October 17, 2011, 11:59 PST to get the special fare. Book as soon as possible for best travel dates and options.

Price comparison tip:  When comparing different carriers, be sure to add in relevant fees when trying to get the lowest overall cost. Airline fees like checked baggage and food can quickly add-up if you aren’t careful! Download the FREE & handy Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees from Smarter Travel which quickly compares the various added fees of most U.S. carriers.

P.S.  If you haven’t already taken advantage of the FREE invitation to join SniqueAway, be sure to check them out (read about our personal experience here to learn more!).  Combining a deeply discounted 4-5 star Hotel Deal through them with one of the low airline fares could make for a luxurious, but cheap family Christmas vacation get-away!

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FREE Texas Rangers Pumpkin Carving Stencil Templates and Texas Themed Jack-O-Lantern Pattern Ideas

Posted on October 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Take your pumpkin carving skills to the next level and show your support for the Texas Rangers as they battle it out in the American League Division Series!   There are 6 FREE Texas Rangers and Texas themed printable template designs available, compliments of the official Texas Rangers Fan pages.

Get the FREE printable jack-o-lantern templates here.

How about that Texas Rangers win against Tampa? Woooot!

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55% OFF Solid Wood Art Signs at One Kings Lane

Posted on October 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

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These signs made me smile ~ so, I just had to share!  One Kings Lane is featuring a trendy collection of solid wood wall signs from Arte House at 40-55% OFF retail. There are lots of styles and even a fun collection for dog lovers.  I should mention that you won’t want to wait on this one, as these will only be available through tomorrow morning (Wednesday, October 12).  


Not familiar with One Kings Lane?

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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FREE Disney Family Fun Magazine or $10 OFF Any Plum District Deal ~ Today October 11 Only!

Posted on October 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Today, October 11th Only:  Plum District has an offer for a 1-year subscription to Disney’s Family Fun for just $6.  Enter the code 10TODAY when you checkout and you can get your subscription for FREE!  Plus, if you don’t need the magazine (or if it sells out), this code can also be used today to get $10 OFF any other Plum District offer.  Don’t wait too long, as these offers can sell out quick.

Go here to get the FREE Disney magazine  ~ OR ~
$10 OFF any other Plum District Offer Today.

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Texas State Fair Discount Tickets: $2 Wednesdays

Posted on October 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Get $2 tickets to the State Fair of Texas on Wednesdays (October 12 & 19) when you donate 3 cans of food or other unopened, imperishable food to the North Texas Food bank. Each Wednesday, there will be staffed trucks at the State Fair ready to receive your food donations at the Pennsylvania & Lagow pedestrian entrances.

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FRUGAL ALERT: Starbucks Artisan Breakfast Sandwich $2 (Morning Bliss!)

Posted on October 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

Starbucks is offering their breakfast sandwiches and breakfast wraps for $2 when you buy any handcrafted beverage (now through Monday, October 10th)!  Get the scoop on your sandwich choices, here.

Everyday Starbucks Savings Tip: Register for the Starbucks Rewards program and get free drinks and other savings offers. The program is connected to Starbuck’s gift card program ~ if you have multiple Starbucks gift cards (i.e., you carry one and your spouse uses another), register them all under one Starbucks Rewards account so that any purchases work towards higher rewards and free drinks.  Learn more here.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: October 8-10 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on October 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

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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 weekend 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:

  • FREE Celebrate Roanoke Family Fun Event
  • FUN! Texas State Fair ~ Week 2
  • FREE Fall Arts Goggle Street Festival
  • FREE Nash Farm Fall Round-up in Grapevine
  • FREE ~ The Great Trail Drive Along the Chisholm Trail
  • FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Celebrate Roanoke Music and Family Fun Festival
…Saturday, October 8, 2011

The little town of Roanoke is quickly becoming the rising star of the Metroplex. With a complete Downtown renovation, the addition of several top-rated restaurants, and ~ of course ~ Babe’s Chicken, it’s definitely a great spot to put on the list of fun places to visit! And, this weekend is a great time to make that happen!

This Saturday, the city of Roanoke has planned a family friendly Celebrate Roanoke festival that includes: all day live music, climbing walls, bounce houses, old-fashioned carnival games, and various street entertainment like jugglers, clowns, and old west gun-fight shows. The festivities will close with a fabulous fireworks display.

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Celebrate Roanoke Festival and the
entertainment line-up here.
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 10:00PM
Where: Oak Street in Downtown Roanoke (one block East of 377). Free parking and shuttle service is available from the Recreation Center at 501 Roanoke Rd.
Cost: FREE!

::

:: Enjoy a Day in Dallas at the Texas State Fair
    Now through October 23, 2011

This is the 2nd weekend of the month-long State Fair of Texas in Dallas which runs now through October 23. There are literally hundreds of entertainment choices and music performances throughout the month including many well-known names like the Randy Travis and Jack Ingram. There is something for everyone!

Details, details
What: There is so much to see and do at the fair. Check out the main stage
line up of concerts here and the daily schedule of events here
which change daily.
Where: Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd ~ Dallas, TX
When: Daily, Now through October 23, 2011
Cost: Read the comments section of last week’s post to learn from our fabulous reader, David Pugh, how to get FREE & discount admission.

::

:: FREE 2011 Fall Arts Goggle Street Festival ~ Near Southside
…Saturday, October 8, 2011

Head over to Arts Goggle, the free celebration of art and music in Fort Worth in the near Southside area. This family friendly event will feature live music, a variety of artisans displaying and selling their work, plus food and fun activities for the kids.  Over 75 businesses in the Near Southside area will be participating as art venues.

Details, Details
What: Learn more about this fun community event and the participating artisans, here.
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Where:  Eighth Ave. and W. Magnolia Ave. area.   Go here for a map (scroll to the last page) of the 75+ participating venues.
Cost: FREE Admission   

::

:: FREE Nash Farm Fall Round-up in Grapevine
    Saturday, October 8, 2011

Get a taste of farm life just steps away from the heart of the city. Historic Nash Farm in Grapevine is hosting a FREE Fall Family Fun Round-up and Harvest Festival. There will be a full day of activities for all, including pony rides, hay rides, a petting zoo, cotton picking, a stick-pony rodeo and more.  Food will be available for purchase, too.

Details, details
What: For more information about the 110 acre Nash Farm and the fall
family event, go here.
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: Nash Farm ~ 626 Ball Street ~ near Historic Downtown Grapevine
Free Parking 1 Block west of Nash Farm at Cannon Elementary or
at the Botanical Gardens and Homestead Dr.
Cost: FREE! Donations are appreciated and benefit Heritage Education
Programs at Nash Farm.

::

:: FREE Experience Fort Worth’s Heritage at the Great Trail
…Drive Along the Chisholm Trail
 …Saturday, October 8, 2011

Experience the excitement of a true Texas trail drive where riders, both on horseback and in wagons, will herd longhorns down the Chisholm Trail, along the Trinity River to downtown Fort Worth, and back.  The fun begins in the Fort Worth Stockyards at 9:00AM on Saturday.

“The Great Trail Drive” is part of a Rocky Top Therapy Center benefit.  Rocky Top is a not-for-profit organization which provides therapeutic riding programs for children and adults with disabilities.

Details, details
What: Click here for the schedule of events and other details.
Where: Trail drive begins at the Fort Worth Stockyards at Exchange Avenue
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 9:00AM

::

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…October 9, 2011

In this weekend’s cooking technique class, Williams Sonoma will show you how to make a tender stew in under 30 minutes using a pressure cooker, as well as teach you how to make a delicious stew that simmers all day in a slow cooker.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: October 9 ~ 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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Extra 20% OFF One Kings Lane Home Furnishings Online Discount Site ~ Promo Code

Posted on October 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

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One Kings Lane has launched a savings offer of 20% OFF their trendy home accessories site, for first-time shoppers. Enter promo code FALL2011 to get the extra 20% OFF savings towards their already discounted (upwards of 70% OFF!) gorgeous home furnishings, accessories, kitchen ware, kids toys and more.  The promo code is valid until Friday, October 7, 2011 for first time shoppers.  

Not familiar with One Kings Lane?

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 here to join and get your extra 20% OFF.

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Great Smashburger Deal: Buy One Get One FREE!

Posted on October 3, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Drop by Smashburger in Fort Worth through October 16, with the coupon you’ll find here,  to get a FREE entree with the purchase of a Windy City Smashburger.  The Windy City Smashburger sounds delicious ~ described as a made-to-order angus beef burger, layers of melted cheddar cheese, haystack onions, & Gulden’s mustard on a pretzel roll.

Details, details
How:  Print and use the coupon you’ll find here.
When: Now through October 16, 2011
Where: All participating Smashburger locations. Find one near you here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger):  An entree is any smashburger, chicken sandwich or salad. Limit one per person. May not be combined with any other offer.  No Cash Value.

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