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This weekend’s highlights include:
- FREE First Flight Day Celebration in Fort Worth
- FREE Adventures of Tintin Family Movie Showing
- FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Hike
- FREE Woodworking Skills Class for Kids at Lowes
- FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Technique Class
- FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Stockyards
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:: FREE ~ First Flight Day Celebration in Fort Worth
…Saturday, January 12, 2013
On a windy afternoon on Jan. 12, 1911, Roland Garros, memmber of a touring group of French and American pilots, took to the air and became the first person to perform a powered flight in Fort Worth. A crowd of nearly 17,000 people watched the event at the Fort Worth Driving Park near present-day Montgomery Plaza. To commemorate the event, the Veterans Memorial Air Park will host a First Flight Day celebration on Saturday. Learn more about Fort Worth’s aviation heritage at this FREE event.
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What: Go here to learn more about the First Flight Day celebration.
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013 ~ 10:00am to noon
Where: The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Air Park at the corner of Carroll and Mercedes streets.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Adventures of Tintin Family Movie Showing
…Saturday, January 12, 2013
Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the fun Steven Spielberg children’s movie The Adventures of Tintin on Saturday, January 12. This event is part of the Central Library’s Second Saturday Film Series which runs monthly family friendly movies through the end of the year.
About the movie: Filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson come together to bring to life Herge’s comic series based on a young reporter named Tintin. Tintin and his loyal dog embark on a journey to uncover secrets of a sunken ship that could lead to fortune or a curse. Rated PG. 107 minutes. Read movie reviews here.
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What: For more information about this movie event, click here.
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013 ~ 1:00PM
Where: The Fort Worth Central Library’s Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 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!
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:: FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
…Saturday, January 12, 2013
Explore the nature trails surrounding the River Legacy Living Science Center on an extended FREE family friendly (best suited for ages 10 and up) 3-hour nature hike, led by a Master Naturalist. The Living Science Center is the gateway to River Legacy Parks in Arlington.
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What: To find out more about the FREE nature walk and River Legacy Living Science Center, go here. RSVP to 817.860.6752
Where: Hike will begin and end at River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 9:00AM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.
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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Woodworking Clinic for Kids
…Saturday, January 12, 2013
This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home. All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.
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What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, January 12, 2013 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, January 13, 2013
Join Williams-Sonoma for the 2nd in a three-part series focusing on healthy cooking techniques, fresh flavors and inspiring ideas for great meals for the whole family. This weeks class focuses on using raw foods packed with vitamins and nutrients. Learn how to add more raw foods to your diet, including fruits, vegetables and nuts—from juicing to fresh takes on salads, soups and more. 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 Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, January 13. 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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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 13, 2013
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, January 13, 2013, 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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