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This weekend’s FREE & Cheap Fort Worth area entertainment roundup includes:
- FREE Outdoor Evening Concert Series
at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
- FREE Friday Night Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
- FREE Fishing Day in Texas (No License Needed)
- FREE Texas Master Naturalist Led Trail Hikes at River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington
- FREE Morning Boot Camp at Sundance Square
- FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth
Science and History Museum & Perot Museum - FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First
Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas) - FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot
- FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
- FREE Sunday Jazz Series at Sundance Square Plaza
- FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
- FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
…Friday to Sunday ~ June 6 to 8, 2014
Join your family and friends for an evening of FREE music at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their summer series of free music and performing arts under the stars. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the outdoor entertainment. Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.
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What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s summer concert series and weekly artist line-up, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall). View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Concerts start at 8PM. See the schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).
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:: FREE Lake Grapevine Fireworks Show Summer Blast Event
…Friday, June 6, 2014 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)
See the skies light up over Lake Grapevine every Friday at the Summer Blast Fireworks Show starting at 9:30 p.m. Beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, this weekly show can be viewed on the rooftop of the parking garage at Gaylord Texan Resort, as well as at parks around Lake Grapevine. For the best viewing experience, download the accompaniment music here.
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What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks show, click here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day.
Fireworks begin at 9:30PM (weather permitting)
Where to watch: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also be viewed from any Lake Grapevine Lake park. Find a map of parks around the lake here.
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE Fishing Day in Texas (No License Needed)
Saturday, June 7, 2014
This Saturday, June 7, anyone in Texas can fish on public bodies of water without needing to purchase a state fishing license. This is a great way to “test the waters” with the family without making a big investment. P.S. Do note that in Texas fishing is free every day in state parks.
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What: For more information about Texas’ free fishing days, go here.
When: Saturday, June 7, 2014
Where: Go here to find a list of license-free locations in Texas.
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE Texas Master Naturalist Led Trail Hikes at
…River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington
…Saturday, June 7, 2014
River Legacy Living Science Center is hosting several FREE trail hikes during National Trails Day to be led by Texas Master Naturalists. 8:30 am will be an extended hike of 2 to 3 hours in River Legacy Parks. Other scheduled hikes lasting about 30 minutes to an hour will be at: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Space is limited, so please RSVP for one of the scheduled hike times by calling 817.860.6752.
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What: To find out more about the FREE seminar, go here.
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington.
When: Saturday, June 7, 2014 ~ 8:30 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled hike to check-in.
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated and space is limited.
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:: FREE Morning Boot Camp in Sundance Square
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Start your Saturday morning with a free Boot Camp exercise class at the Sundance Square Plaza. Classes will take place every other Saturday through July 19th and will be presented by . Classes are led by Ricky Chavez, a personal trainer and spin instructor. All levels are welcome!
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What: Learn more about the FREE Bootcamp Classes here.
When: Saturday, June 7, 2014 ~ 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Sundance Square Plaza in Fort Worth. Go here to find FREE parking options.
Cost: FREE!
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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science &
…History and the Perot Museum in Dallas
…Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2014
Bank of America’s 2014 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150+ participating museums throughout the country. In DFW, this FREE Admission program takes place this weekend at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and in Dallas at The Perot Museum of Nature & Science.
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What: To learn more about the Museums On Us program, go 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 is located at 1600 Gendy St. (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). The Perot Museum can be found at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas.
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2014
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders
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:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, June 7, 2014
The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays for families ~ bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month. Target First Saturdays are designed especially for children in preschool to elementary school and feature a lineup of activities that encourage creative thought through a monthly “Big Idea.” Children can engage in art projects and experience creativity in action through scavenger hunts, performances, storytime and more.
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What: For details, including a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, June 7, 2014 ~ FREE admission: 10 am – 5 pm
Family Tours: Hourly from 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, June 7, 2014
This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and build their very own toy riding lawnmower project to take home. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. All workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.
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What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here. When: Saturday, June 7, 2014 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
…Saturday, June 7, 2014
Join Williams-Sonoma’s weekly Junior Chef Class where they will show kids how fun and easy cooking can be. They’ll learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way. At this week’s class, kids will discover how to help mom and dad with creating delicious summer side dishes to go with bbq chicken, hamburgers and steak. Suitable for ages 8-12. Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
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What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday, June 7, 2014. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact time & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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:: FREE Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series at Sundance Square
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Stroll over to Sundance Square Plaza on Sunday for a FREE afternoon of live jazz by the Hale Baskin band. This performance is part of the Sundance Square Plaza Sunday Jazz Series that runs through June. See our picture from jazzy outing, here ~ we had a GREAT time!
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What: Learn about the Sundance Square Jazz series here.
When: Sunday, June 8, 2014 ~ 3:00 to 4:30PM
Where: Sundance Square Plaza in Fort Worth. Go here to find FREE parking options.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
…Sunday, June 8, 2014
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.
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What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 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!
…Sunday, June 8, 2014
Join Williams-Sonoma for a cooking technique class that shares grilling tips along with delicious recipes that you can enjoy all summer long. You’ll learn how to make to make the perfect steak – first from understanding different cuts of steak and how to prepare each to enjoy them at their best. 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.
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What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma technique classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, June 8, 2014. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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