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March 23-25 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on March 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Fort Worth’s 2012 Spring Gallery Night
  • FREE Wild West Fest in Watauga
  • FREE Western Movie Double Feature at the Carter
  • FREE Artist’s Eye Lecture Series at the Kimbell
  • FREE Disney Kids Craft & Storytelling Event
  • FREE Decorating & Entertaining Class at Pottery Barn
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Cooking Classes at Williams Sonoma

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:: FREE! Fort Worth’s Spring Gallery Night ~ 2012
 …Saturday, March 24, 2012

Ft. Worth’s Annual Spring Gallery Night is a FREE open-house event celebrating the visual arts and the community’s cultural richness in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Take a stroll through participating galleries and museums, plus mingle with the many artists featured during this community event. Many locations are hosting live music and light h’ors d’oeuvres.

Details, details
What: Download the 2012 Spring Gallery Night program and map here to get more info on all participating locations. Hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (more info at fwada.org).
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 ~ Event times vary by venue. Go here to find the schedule for each location.
Where: Go here to print out a map of each participating venue.
Cost: Most events are FREE.

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 :: FREE! Wild West Fest in Watauga
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

 

Take a step back in time to the days of the Wild West! Enjoy live music from The Bright, The Matt Kimbrow Band, The Crawfish Band and more! Stroll through the Watauga Depot where you will find lots of arts, crafts, and food vendors. Kids can take a train or stagecoach ride, tackle the mechanical bull, conquer the climbing wall, jump on the inflatables, and more. An egg hunt for kids 0-10 years old will begin at 11:30AM.  Armadillo races will start at noon.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 ~ 10:00AM-7:00PM
Where: Watauga Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road
Cost: FREE 

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:: FREE! Wild West Double Feature Film Screening at
…the Amon Carter Museum
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

 

Enjoy America’s depiction of the West through cinema while watching the  Academy Award-winning family film Rango (PG; 2011), followed by the spaghetti western classic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (NR; 1966). Come for one of the films or stay for both! Refreshments will be served between movies.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: March 24, 2012. Rango 10:30AM-12:30PM,  Refreshments  12:30–1:00PM, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly  1:00–4:15PM.
Where: The Amon Carter Museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE.  Because seating is limited, reservations are required. Call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to register.

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:: FREE Artist’s Eye Lecture Series at the Kimbell
 …Saturday, March 24, 2012

What does the art of the past mean to the artist of the present? In this ongoing lecture series, artist Annette Lawrence will discuss works in the Kimbell’s collection, share special insights, and relate older art to contemporary artistic concerns. This program is free and requires no reservations.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Artist’s Eye lecture series, go here.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00AM.
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. For directions to the Kimbell, click here.
Cost: FREE admission to the lecture and the permanent exhibit.

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:: FREE Stickermania Craft & Storytelling Event at the Disney Store
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

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You’re invited to a 25th Anniversary Disney celebration Stickermania & Storytelling event at the Disney Store! Young guests will get the chance to use their imaginations and creativity as they make their very own party story using Disney character stickers. Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Crafts projects will be available for free while supplies last.

Details, details
What: To find out more about this Disney event, click here.
Where: Click here to get directions to your closest store.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:30AM to 1:00PM
Cost: FREE

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:: Learn New Entertaining Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Class
…Sunday, March 25, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for Spring and Easter entertaining with style. This week’s class covers the basics of having a fun party ~ from formal dinners to a casual buffet.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place March 25, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, March 25, 2012

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 2012

 Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend.  Saturday features an in-store class on creative “Easter Egg Decorating”.  Join them on Sunday for a class on cooking healthy for kids. In this class, you’ll learn to prepare fruits and vegetables that will appeal to kids, plus ways they can help make these family friendly, kid-tested dishes at home. Children are invited to attend this class with an adult. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

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

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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GREAT DEAL: 50% OFF Vietnamese Fare at Boba Tea House in North Fort Worth

Posted on March 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

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I was happy to pop open the inbox this morning and see that Boba Tea House in North Fort Worth is offering a fantastic 50% OFF deal through Groupon. We enjoy their Pho (hearty Vietnamese noodle soup with meat and veggies) and their boba teas are refreshing on a hot summer day. In a nutshell, for $10, you get $20 to use towards any of the menu items at Boba Tea House.

How to get the offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City.  If this is not on the main page, find the deal in the “More Great Deals” right-hand side-bar. 
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Wednesday. You do have until September 26, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since there is a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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Spring Break Idea: Save 30% with Dallas/Fort Worth Attractions Pass (Six Flags, Fort Worth Science & History Museum, South Fork Ranch & More)

Posted on March 12, 2012 | 2 comments

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Looking for a way to enjoy our local attractions over spring break at a nice savings? You might want to check out DFW Attractions Passes.  This was put together for visitors to our area, but locals can take advantage of this too!

Here’s the scoop:

  • There are four specialty pass theme choices with each creating a savings of up to 30% OFF general admission to several popular venues like Six Flags, Children’s Aquarium in Dallas, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza,  and the Fort Worth Science and History Museum.
  • You have 180 days to use the pass once it is activated, so even if you don’t get to all the venues this week, you can save it to use for a fun family weekend or summer activity.  Each pass is activated the first time it’s used.

The attractions savings passes include: 

  • All About Kids Pass – Includes the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards Experience, Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas Zoo,  and SpeedZone. Prices are $71 for adults and $54 for children ages 3-12.
  • Art Attack Pass – Includes a bevy of museums, sculptures and artistic experiences, including the Dallas Museum of Art, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Nasher Sculpture Center. Prices are $21 for adults and FREE for children ages 3-12.
  • DFW Sampler Pass – Includes admission to the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Zoo, Fort Worth Historic Stockyards Experience, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Southfork Ranch and the International Bowling Museum. Prices are $58 for adults and $28 for children ages 3-12.
  • Thrillseeker Pass – Offers discounted admission to Zero Gravity, SpeedZone, Six Flags Over Texas, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Price is $139 per person.

To view all participating attractions in each pass, go here.

Savings Tip: These passes are a great deal if you are going to make it to all the venues on the pass before it expires.  However, if you aren’t sure you’ll be able to take advantage of visiting all the spots, you might be better off looking for coupons and discounts for each venue.

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FREE! A Special Invitation to Join SniqueAway Bargain Travel Site (Plus a Review of Our Experience)

Posted on February 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

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TOP RATED HOTELS + FANTASTIC BARGAINS + FREE MEMBERSHIP = SNIQUEAWAY TRAVEL SITE

I love a great deal, and I love to travel ~ So, I’m excited to pass-along an invitation to you from Frugal in Fort Worth and Trip Advisor to become a member (FREE) of Snique Away, Trip Advisor’s NEW travel bargain site (and I do mean bargain!!!).

Backed by the credibility of TripAdvisor.com, SniqueAway offers limited-time sales and deep discounts on some fantastic 4 & 5-Star rated hotels around the world, with savings typically from 40-60% OFF.  The hotel sales change weekly and span a wide range of travel tastes and budgets.  Membership to Snique Away is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!)

What kinds of bargains should you expect? This week Snique Away features sales for top-rated hotels in Whistler ~ Canada, New York ~ NY, Bagshot ~ England (pack me in your bags, please), and Summerville ~ South Carolina. If you want to plan a little “stay-cation”, they even have a great special this week for the historic Adolphus in Dallas ~ $89 for their Deluxe Room through SniqueAway (I looked at Adolphus’ website and this same room is going for $174 there, today).

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

Learn more about SniqueAway, here or keep reading for a longer review of our experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much!). 

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My personal experience with SniqueAway

A few months ago, I was sent a private invitation to join SniqueAway.  To be candid, when I received this invitation, I was a bit skeptical about what it was. I didn’t want to unknowingly sign up as a target for one of those annoying time-share deals with all the high-pressure sales riff-raff (pretty much like gum on the shoe).  Plus, the austere pre-member-sign-in web design and invitation-only aspect made it impossible to preview & peruse the website to make sure this was something I was truly interested in (hopefully this review will make it much easier for you). 

After doing quite a bit of research and watching and comparing various travel offers, I am happy to say that I am very comfortable recommending SniqueAway to my readers. It is an easy, easy way to find unheard of deals on some of the best hotels in the world.  It turns out it is part of one of my favorite travel opinion sites, Trip Advisor (read here and here for a nice overview).  In fact, the only hotels featured on SniqueAway are ones that have been highly rated by readers like you and me on TripAdvisor.com ~ ratings from folks who have actually stayed at these hotels and share their opinions, both pros & cons.

This got my attention. For the last few years, Trip Advisor has been the first site I go to and one of the most credible opinion-sites when I’m selecting hotels, restaurants, and travel activities for new places (not to mention it has been great for fresh entertainment & restaurant ideas for Fort Worth).  I’m officially a fan of SniqueAway, and wanted to make sure my readers had a chance to take advantage of their free membership & travel bargains, too!

What to expect when you sign up with SniqueAway 

Once I signed up, I started receiving 1 email per week featuring about 5 hotel bargain deals from around the U.S. and across the world (plus a sneak preview at hotel deals that would be offered the following week). The offers are on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out.

Since you will not be able to view these bargains until you sign up, I’m adding a screen capture below so you can get an idea of what you’ll see on a typical hotel bargain offer (you can see from the example below on the Dallas Adolphus, the price range goes from a pretty affordable deluxe room to luxurious suite options).

You’ll also notice that there is a Trip Advisor review tab (found on every hotel deal listing) where you can link to and read corresponding hotel reviews, providing quick insight into the experiences of other travelers and how they view the hotel.

HOW IT WORKS

1.  Sign up with this invitation. There is no cost to join the members-only service, but a private invitation is required.  As a reader of Frugal in Fort Worth, you are officially invited (Go here)!

2.  Check out the weekly hotel deals. Once you’re a member, there are always deals available on SniqueAway, with 3-5 new sales added Mondays at 1PM CST.

  • Members are notified via email of each week’s hotel deals, with offers on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out. Members can preview future hotel deals seven days in advance and can set up a reminder for alerts when sales start.
  • After members receive and accept the invitation, they can check out photos and property overviews of the hotel offers. Inside every SniqueAway Escape there are TripAdvisor reviews, hotel amenities, room details—even local hot spots and location maps.
  • All hotels featured on SniqueAway have earned at least a four-star rating classification and four out of five review ratings on TripAdvisor.

3. Select and book your room.  Enter room type, check-in/check-out dates and click “Select.” Enter traveler information and any special requests for the hotel. From the time dates are selected, members have 15 minutes to click “Book it!” or the room(s) will be returned to inventory. All taxes and fees are included unless otherwise noted in the policies.

4.  Confirm, pack your toothbrush, and enjoy!  Upon booking, members receive a confirmation email from SniqueAway. All guests need at check-in is the hotel confirmation number and a credit card for any hotel purchase not included within the SniqueAway escape.

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

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February 3-5 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on February 3, 2012 | 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 entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • Last Weekend! 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
  • FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
  • FREE Calvin Littlejohn Photography Lecture by Fort Worth Star Telegram Columnist, Bob Ray Sanders
  • FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth Science and History Museum
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
  • FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot
  • FREE!  Rear Window (Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly) Classic Family Movie Showing
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
  • FREE Home Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo ~ Last Weekend!
…Through February 4, 2012

Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include rodeo (extra ticket required), free musical entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock shows, and more ~ the schedule of events is fresh each day. Plus your stock show ticket gets you FREE entry into 3 fantastic museums: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Cattle Raisers Museum and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.  If you haven’t been yet, this is the last weekend!

Want to attend for FREE or cheap? Be sure to check out the list here for a number of ways to save on rodeo tickets and grounds admission.

Details, details
What: The 2012 Stock Show and Rodeo event schedule changes daily.
…• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
…• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
…• To see the musical entertainment schedule, click here.
When: The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo takes place now through February 4. Learn more here.
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions. A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays during the Stock Show. It will take you directly from Ridgmar Mall or Billy Bob’s to the front gate, pick you up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way (pretty slick!). To find out more, click here.
Cost: For opportunities to attend the Stock Show and Rodeo for FREE or Half Price, click here. Otherwise, General Admission is: Adults $10, Kids 6 to 16 $5, and Children 5 & Under FREE

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:: FREE Admission to 3 Great Fort Worth Museums
…Through February 4, 2012

If you will be attending the Stock Show & Rodeo this year, be sure and hang onto your ticket stubs and take part in the “Moo-seum” program. With your rodeo or grounds admission ticket you can get FREE admission (until February 4th) to The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame or the Cattle Raisers Museum. For adults, that’s a savings of $24 if you visit all 3!

Details, details
What: Learn more about the “Moo-seum” program, here.
When: Now through February 4, 2012
Where: Learn about the Fort Worth Museum of Science, here. Go here to learn about the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and click here to get info about the Cattle Raisers Museum.
Cost: FREE, with Stock Show & Rodeo Ticket Stub.

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:: FREE Calvin Littlejohn Lecture by Fort Worth Star Telegram
…Columnist, Bob Ray Sanders
…Saturday, February 4, 2012

Join Bob Ray Sanders, author of the book, Calvin Littlejohn: Portrait of a Community in Black and White for a discussion of Littlejohn’s valuable contribution to history through his captured images. Fort Worth native Bob Ray Sanders has been a professional journalist for 40 years and is currently Vice President, Associate Editor and Metro columnist for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Sanders wrote the text for the photographic essay, Calvin Littlejohn: Portrait of a Community in Black and White, which places the artist’s work in historical context.

Details, details
What: For more information about the lecture, click here. For more information about the book, go here.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:30AM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.
You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2012

Bank of America’s 2012 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE  admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens and more throughout the United States. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Museums On Us program, go here. To learn more about Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St. (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy).
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

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:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, February 4, 2012

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, February 4, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, February 4, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Valentines Day Keepsake Box to take home. Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron (similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement pin. All workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Rear Window (Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly)
…Classic Movie Showing
….Sunday, February 5, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the classic 1954 film Rear Window featuring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly on Sunday, February 5th. This monthly event is part of the First Sunday Film Series which will present award-winning movies in a wide range of genres, including drama, action, comedy and science fiction. Films will be shown on the large screen of the Tandy Lecture Hall in the Central Library.

About the movie: Jimmy Stewart plays a man who thinks he has witnessed a murder from his rear window with Grace Kelly as the girlfriend who helps him investigate. Nominated for four Oscars, this film is considered one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best and listed by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest movies of all time. Rated PG; 112 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this event, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:00PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.
You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.
The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, February 5, 2012

Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE How to Accessorize Your Home Class ~ At Pottery Barn
…Sunday, February 5, 2012

Get new ideas for accessorizing your home! Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for simple and affordable ways to refresh your home with accessories.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place February 5, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend.  Saturday features an in-store class on the “Best of Stirfry.”  And, Sunday features a class on cooking chili. In this class, they will teach you about the profiles of different chili powders, how to make a basic chili (plus delicious variations including vegetarian), and ideas for tasty toppings. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

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

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5,  2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend ~

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Get FREE Admission to All National Parks This Weekend ~ January 13-15

Posted on January 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend,  the National Park Service is providing FREE admission to over 400 National Parks . Do note that not all parks and forests charge fees, but those that do (for example, $20 a car at Big Bend or $25 a car at Yellowstone ) will waive costs these days. There is a long list of participating locations within a drivable distance of Fort Worth, including:

Details, Details
What: Find out more about the National Parks FREE entrance weekend here.
When:  January 13-15, 2012 ~ times vary by location
Where: A list of almost 400 participating parks around the U.S.
can be found here.
Cost: FREE! Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees,
and transportation entrance fees.

Need a little more time to plan? Take note of these additional
FREE National Parks Entrance Dates in 2012:

  • April 14-22 ~ National Park Week
  • June 9 ~ Get Outdoors Day
  • September 29 ~ National Public Lands Day
  • November 10-12 ~ Veterans Day weekend

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FREE Book: Best in Travel 2012 From Lonely Planet & Starbucks

Posted on January 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

Bookmark and ShareThis week, Starbucks is replacing its normal FREE Song Pick of the Week with a FREE download of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 e-book.  All you have to do is pop by Starbucks this week and grab one of the cards that gives you the redemption code (no purchase necessary).  The book is packed full of beautiful full-page color travel pictures and lots of ideas to inspire the next vacation.  The book normally retails for $14.99 for a hard copy ($10 through Amazon).

Cards should be available at all Starbucks through next Monday (January 16). Be sure to download your book before the redemption code expires in April.

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Bank of America & Merrill Lynch Offer Cardholders FREE Entrance to 150+ Museums, Zoos, and More

Posted on January 6, 2012 | 2 comments

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If you are a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholder, take note…

You might have read about the Museums on Us program that offers Bank of America/Merrill Lynch bank cardholders FREE admission to the Fort Worth Science & History Museum, The Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month (that would be this weekend ~ January 7 & 8).

Did you know that this same FREE admission offer is available at over 150 other cultural venues from coast to coast?

As part of Museums on Us, cultural institutions in 91 cities across the country open their doors for FREE to bank cardholders on the first full weekend of each month.  FREE access includes some of the country’s best cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami ~ the Houston Zoo is also participating.

In case you find yourself in one of the participating cities the 1st Saturday and Sunday of the month in 2012, you might want to include one of these spots in your schedule.  Check out the complete list of participating venues here.

Details, details
What:  Bank of America and Merrill Lynch’s Museums on Us offers FREE museum and cultural institution access to their cardholders.  Learn more here.

When:  The first full weekend of each month on Saturday and Sunday. Check participating museums’ days and hours of operation, as they vary.

Where:  Museums on Us is a national program and includes more than 150 leading U.S. cultural institutions, in 91 cities.  In DFW, it includes the Fort Worth Science & History Museum, The Dallas Museum of Art &  the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science.  Read the complete list of participating venues here.

The Small Print (Only Made Larger):  Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented. One free general admission limited to cardholder at participating institution, excluding fundraising events, special exhibitions and ticketed shows the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Not to be combined with other offers.

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REMINDER: FREE $25 Credit from SniqueAway Expires December 26, 2011.

Posted on December 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Don’t forget! If you received and plan to use the $25 Anniversary credit from SniqueAway bargain hotel site, you’ll need to use it in the next couple of weeks (since it expires December 26th).

If you are hearing about this deal for the first time (glad you have joined us!): pop over to our independent review and learn about our personal experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much!).   It’s too late to get this $25 credit, but if you set up a free SniqueAway account, you’ll get access to their deep discounts on 4 & 5-Star rated hotel and travel deals that change out weekly (like this $99 golf/lake resort deal that caught our eye in Lake Conroe, TX):


We are seriously considering using our $25 credit towards this week’s Lake/Golf/Spa Resort deal at Lake Conroe’s La Torretta ~40% OFF ($99 night – $25 Credit = $74) on SniqueAway. It looks like a great family get-away from Fort Worth (about a 4 hour drive) and there are dates available through March.  I noticed that is has received the 4-Diamond Travel Award stamp of approval from AAA  and has a long list of amenities available:

  • Aqua Park with 5 pools and Lay-Z River and beach
  • 18-hole golf course
  • Lake Marina with Fishing, kayaking and water-skiing
  • Miniature golf course, putting greens, driving range
  • Children 5 and under eat free in Prime Restaurant.
  • Spa with Yoga, Pilates and spin studios
  • Tennis center with 5 hard-surface tennis courts
  • Do note that many of the above activities are included for hotel guests, but some (like golf and boat rental) require an extra fee.

SniqueAway has been offering lots of deep discounts on other dreamy hotels and locations too.  Go here to see this week’s line-up of discount winter and spring vacation spots (including great hotels in New York City, Santa Fe, Sonoma, Chicago, Lake Tahoe and even Fiji!).

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DON’T FORGET: FREE $10 Credit from Rue La La Ends Today!

Posted on December 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Rue La La Has a HOT $10 Credit When
You Sign Up For The First Time ~ TODAY!


Join Rue La La for FREE, and you’ll get $10 credited to your account to use towards your first Rue La La order. There are no other strings attached & no spending minimum ( love that!).

You can potentially find some fantastic gifts for FREE or really cheap since shipping is also FREE for the next 2 weeks! The $10 credit is offered only to NEW accounts through today, December 8, 2011 and will be applied to your account within 48 hours of signing up.  Do note that the credit has to be used by December 31, 2011 or it expires.

Go here to sign up for free and get your $10 credit!

Go here to learn more about Rue La La.

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HURRY! FREE $10 Credit from Rue La La!

Posted on December 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Rue La La Has a HOT $10 Credit When You Sign Up For The First Time ~ By Tomorrow, Dec. 8, 2011!


Join Rue La La for FREE, and you’ll get $10 credited to your account to use towards your first Rue La La order. There are no other strings attached & no spending minimum ( love that!).

You can potentially find some fantastic gifts for FREE or really cheap since shipping is also FREE for the next 2 weeks! The $10 credit is offered only to NEW accounts through December 8, 2011 and will be applied to your account within 48 hours of signing up.  Do note that the credit has to be used by December 31, 2011 or it expires.

Go here to sign up for free and get your $10 credit!

P.S.  For anyone who signed up to Rue La La yesterday for the first time, you should also see this $10 credit applied to your account (yeah!).  :)

New to Rue La La?  

It is worth checking out this flash/daily deal site (owned by PayPal) which offers every day quality brands (like Ariat Boots, Crocs Shoes and Cuisinart Kitchen products) to very high end items from boutiques (such as Halston, Vera Bradley, and Stuart Weitzman) ~ all at discount outlet store prices.  Every day you’ll find new bargains including beautiful clothes, magazine-page worthy home decor, toys, housewares and lots more!

Rue La La describes themselves as “an exclusive, invitation-only online destination where Members discover premier-brand, private sale Boutiques, each open for just a brief window of time. Our focus is a well-edited collection of sought-after offerings from the best brand names in the world – combined with helpful service. Membership is free. It’s also invitation-only.”  And, joining is free.

As with all purchases and daily deals, before buying any product, we recommend comparing product prices to other online sellers like Amazon or Google Shopping to make sure you are getting the lowest overall price including shipping and taxes.

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Beware Fake Travel Freebies in Your Email

Posted on November 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

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An advisory worth passing along:

“Just in case you’re tempted, here’s the word on some familiar email scams making the rounds again in new guises.

Delta customers, particularly SkyMiles members, should pay attention to this advisory. The phisher baits the hook with what purports to be an email notification that the receipt for tickets you supposedly purchased is attached to the email. Well, if you haven’t bought tickets, don’t let curiousity get the better of you. Do what Delta says: Don’t click on the attachment. If you do, you’re basically saying, “Hello, virus, come on in.” The Delta advisory makes it clear the airline isn’t the source for these emails, and even recommends changing your SkyMiles PIN and keeping an eye your account.”

Read the full article here (thanks to SmarterTravel.com).

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

Posted on October 17, 2011 | Leave a comment
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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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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!

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:: 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.

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:: 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   

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:: 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.

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:: 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

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:: 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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REMINDER: Get $25 Credit from SniqueAway (Offer Expires TOMORROW)!

Posted on September 26, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This is such a great offer ~ don’t forget it ends tomorrow!

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE $25 Credit To Use For a Future Hotel Stay

SniqueAway is giving a $25 Credit to members old and new to use towards a vacation now or in the future!!  I got mine last week (it’s so nice to have $25 waiting in our account for our next hotel stay!).   This could make for a really cheap stay, as I’ve seen a boutique hotel in Miami go for as low as $25 a night (so if another deal like this pops up, this could get you a FREE night)!

To get the credit, you have to log-in to your current account or create an account here for FREE by tomorrow, September 27.

Go here to learn more.

Not familiar with SniqueAway? 

Pop over to our independent review  and learn about our personal experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much for finding great savings on hotels!). They have been offering lots of deep discounts on some dreamy 4 & 5-Star rated hotels. Be sure to grab the $25 credit by tomorrow to make for a luxurious, but cheap vacation get-away!

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