Books & CDs Less Than $1 at Fort Worth Library’s Friends Big Book Sale

Posted on October 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Book bargain lovers: hurry over to the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Biannual Book Sale this weekend and you’ll be able to choose from thousands of books, CDs, audio books, and children’s books with most items priced under $1 (Friday & Saturday).  Sunday will feature “$10 a Box Day” when you can fill a box provided by the store with as many items as you like and pay $10 for everything. Admission to the sale is $1 (there is no charge for members or children).

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn more about the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book Sale
When:  Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 ~ 9:00am – 4:30pm.  Sunday, October 28 ~ Noon – 4:30pm
Where: 5332 Trail Lake Drive  ~ 3 doors North of the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Book store, In the Wedgwood Village Shopping Center (South on Trail Lake Drive, off Loop 820)

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Famous Footwear 30% OFF Coupon!

Posted on October 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Get 30% OFF all Shoes at Famous Footwear with the printable coupon you’ll find here.  Even sale shoes are included at Famous Footwear’s “Friends and Family” sale that runs October 24 to October 28, 2012.  This coupon is valid in the store ~ however, if you choose to shop online, use promo code  “FALLFF2012.″

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FREE Pumpkin Carving Stencils & Jack-O-Lantern Patterns (Over 100 FREE Downloads & Ideas)

Posted on October 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Pumpkin Carving

Don’t you love this weather?  It’s a welcome reminder that the beginning of the fall season is here (I don’t know about you, but I am soooo ready!!).  It is the perfect time to make a fun family memory by carving a jack-o-lantern to decorate your home. 

Pick up a couple of inexpensive pumpkins and try you hand at a fun design with one of  these FREE pumpkin stencils!  

  • The Texas Rangers fan club  has 4 FREE Texas Rangers and Texas themed FREE printable jack-o-lantern templates here.  Show your support for our favorite baseball team!
  • Kraft.com has 6 different pumpkin face patterns as well as an easy-to-follow guide for carving pumpkins, here.
  • Hesheys.com offers a wide variety of 30 different patterns from easy to advanced, with printable carving instructions.
  • Better Homes and Gardens provides 6 silly face patterns, here.  And even more creative ideas for decorating pumpkins here.
  • DisneyFamily.com has over 20 Disney character patterns that include Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, Tigger, Phineas and Ferb, and Goofy.
  • Nick Jr. offers favorite Nick Jr. TV show character patterns like Dora the Explorer and many others.
  • PumpkinLady.com provides a wide selection of clever design templates, most for less than $2. Click around the site for some great ideas.  You’ll also find 12 designs for FREE  here.  Follow the pumpkin lady’s Facebook or Twitter pages for other free designs and discounts, too.

I recommend a couple of great tools for making your pumpkin carving project easier:

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  • For the more serious pumpkin carving project, I recommend the Messermeister Pumpkin Carving Kit which includes a chef quality Pumpkin/Melon knife, scoop and carving tools in a storage case.  The special blades are designed to carve intricate designs beautifully (not for the kiddos, though)!   They’ll give a great grip when cutting and carving pumpkins and thick melons, too.
  • If you want one really good tool, I recommend getting a special Pumpkin/Melon Carving knife. We really like the Warren Pro Pumpkin Carving knife. It is well made with a walnut handle and comes with several sturdy replacement blades that have a fine saw like cutting action ~ they will not bend or break as with the cheaper versions.  Again, this is not safe for kids.

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$1.99 For 11 Anne of Green Gables Kindle Books

Posted on October 14, 2012 | Leave a comment

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For a limited time, you can get 11 Anne of Green Gables Kindle books for $1.99 (for all 11 books!). These include Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne’s House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside, Chronicles of Avonlea, and more.   Pop over here for details.

Do note that if you plan to get this offer, you might now want to wait, as we don’t know how long it will be available at this price (Amazon prices can change frequently). Also, even if you do not have a Kindle, you can still download this book and read it on your PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Blackberry and other devices (learn more below).

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*Free Kindle for iPhone/iPad/iTouch
This is the app I use to read my FREE books. Download, here (or download directly through the iTunes App Store on your device) to be able to read Kindle books on your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch.

*FREE Kindle for PC
Download a FREE application to read Kindle books on your PC.

*FREE Kindle Blackberry App
Get Amazon’s free Blackberry application to read Kindle books. Download yours for FREE here.

Find more Kindle apps for Mac, Android, and Windows Phone 7, here.

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October 12-14 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

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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 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 Friday on the Green Outdoor Evening Concert
  • FREE Celebrate Roanoke Family Fun Event
  • FREE Fall Arts Goggle Street Festival
  • FREE Sunset Concert in the Park in Grapevine
  • FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance 
  • FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Friday On The Green Outdoor Concert
…Friday, October 12, 2012

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series sponsored by Fort Worth South. Bring your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and enjoy an evening of live music from great bands in a relaxing setting.

Details, Details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind Friday on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, October 12, 2012 ~ 7:00-10:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb, between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village Homes row houses).
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Celebrate Roanoke Music and Family Fun Festival
…Saturday, October 13, 2012

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 13, 2012 ~ 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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:: FREE 2012 Fall Arts Goggle Street Festival ~ Near Southside
…Saturday, October 13, 2012

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.

Details, Details
What: Learn more about this fun community event and the participating artisans, here.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Where: Eighth Ave. and W. Magnolia Ave. area.
Cost: FREE Admission

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:: FREE Sunset Concert at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens
…Saturday, October 13, 2012

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).

Details, Details
What: Find out more information from Grapevine Parks and
Recreation, here.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball Street.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
…Saturday, October 13, 2012

Explore the nature trails surrounding the River Legacy Living Science Center on a FREE family friendly guided nature walk. The Living Science Center is the gateway to River Legacy Parks in Arlington.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the FREE nature walk and River Legacy Living Science Center, go here. RSVP to 817.860.6752
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, October 13, 2012, 2:00PM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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
    Sunday,  October 14, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for another fun cooking class! They’ll discuss hearty & healthy vegetarian dishes made with winter squashes, pumpkins and mushrooms (all easily replace meat in recipes and are healthy and delicious). You’ll learn how to select, store and prepare seasonal produce in vegetarian main dishes, too. 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, click here.
When: October 14, 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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LOVE THIS! FREE $40 OFF Credit at Paper Coterie

Posted on October 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

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There’s a really great promotion at Paper Coterie right now~ save $40 OFF a $40 or greater purchase! Once you claim the offer on Facebook (here), use the promotion code that will be emailed to you to get a customized photo book, journal, wall art, calendar, recipe book and more ~ FREE after the coupon code.   Shipping charges do apply and average about $7 an item ~ a fabulous but cheap custom gift. Note that this offer expires October 14, 2012.

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25% OFF Fall Boots for Men & Women at Amazon

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Oooo-la-la!  Get 25% OFF your next Women’s or Men’s fall boot purchase of $100 or more at Amazon’s fall boot sale.  To get the 25% OFF, go here, and then at checkout, be sure to enter the promo code FALLBOOT for eligible items through October 10, 2012.

:: For even more savings, check out our recent post that gives the inside scoop on getting 20% OFF your total shoe and handbag purchase at Amazon.

    

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SAVVY SHOPPER TIP: A New Way to Get an Online Bargain

Posted on October 9, 2012 | 1 comment

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Here’s a savvy online shopping tip worth passing along (finally, it pays to be indecisive!)…

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You know the “Everything is negotiable” saying? That’s often true, but with online shopping, trying to bargain over price is a bit more difficult.  For shoppers, there is a new way to try to “haggle” to get a better online deal ~ abandon your shopping cart. We have found that it pays to wait, as many online retailers will email discounts to those who fill up a shopping basket, but don’t complete their purchase.

The Chicago Tribune Reports:  “Every few seconds, thousands of online shoppers do something they would probably never do in real life — they walk away from their shopping carts.  …Retailers are trying to combat such massive lost opportunity with emails, reminding customers that they left merchandise unpurchased… Some offer discount codes to lure shoppers back to their carts, and therein lies an opportunity for wafflers.”

Do note that in order for the shopping cart abandonment discount strategy to work, you have to get far enough into the checkout process to enter your email address and create a customer account.

Not every online retailer will offer this type of discount (we’ve tried Amazon, but to not avail), but it’s worth a try if you want to get the best deal and aren’t in a hurry.  Those who we know are regularly using this tactic include Land’s End, Best Buy, Home Depot, Zappos, Lids.com, Overstock, Hanes.com, Crocs, and ProFlowers. 

Even Avis Car Rental has taken part in this “negotiation” tactic.  When members of their preferred program set up a reservation with them and do everything except finalize it, they’ll get a coupon for a free upgrade less than 8 hours later.

In the end,  abandoning your shopping online shopping cart is one of many ways to save on an online purchase.  As always, we continue to recommend that you shop around and compare and search out the best discount strategies to get the best deals.

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Have you had an experience with an online retailer that has sweetened the deal after you abandoned your cart?  
Tell us in a comment below and share with your fellow readers.
We’d all love to hear about your experience!

 

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Pei Wei ~ Buy One, Get One FREE Coupon

Posted on October 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Pei Wei has a nifty new Buy One Get One Free offer to try their new Sriracha Chicken.  Go here  and follow their instructions to get the BOGO coupon which will be sent to your email address within 24 hours.  Valid entrees include Lettuce Wraps, Salads, Signature Dishes, Noodle & Rice Bowls, and Pei Wei Combos.

Find a Pei Wei restaurant location near you, here.

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HOT! 52% OFF Texas Auto Inspection at Mac Churchill ($19 ~ Regular $39.75)

Posted on October 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Here’s a great deal (only $19!) to “put in your back pocket” and have on hand when your dreaded yearly state car inspection rolls around.  You can buy up to two of these Groupons as well.

Hot Deal ~ $19 Car Inspections at Mac Churchill!

Groupon has launched a savings offer for 50% OFF Car Inspections with Mac Churchill in Fort Worth   (3125 NE Loop 820). When you buy today’s Groupon for $19, you will get a gift certificate for a state inspection which normally costs $39.75. 

Do not that this is only a great deal if your inspection is due within the next 6 months (as the Groupon expires 180 days after purchase).  You can purchase up to two of these Groupons.

How to get the Offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF State Auto Inspection deal.
  2. Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City
    Click the “All Deals” menu bar at the top and navigate to the $19 Mac Churchill Texas State Auto Inspection deal (look for the picture above).                       
  3. Buy your Groupon before the end of the day.
    You do have 180 days to use your Groupon.  Since there is a limited quantity of these certificates available, we would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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City of Fort Worth Rain Barrel Promotion ~ It’s Back!

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Rain Barrel Promotion City of Fort Worth

In case you missed it the first time around ~ The City of Fort Worth is again partnering with Rain Water Solutions to offer 50-gallon, rain barrels for just $58 in November.  We double checked the average prices of similar rain barrels and found this to be a great deal (other versions start at about $100 and go up from there).

New to rain barrel water harvesting?
It’s a pretty simple concept. Water is conserved by capturing rainwater from your house rooftop (your home’s gutter downspout connects to the rain barrel) ~ the harvested water can be used for gardening, lawn irrigation and foundation protection.  It is important to note that rain barrel harvesting is not as much about saving on your water bill as it is about wisely saving and using our precious water resources.  Learn more about rain barrel usage and conservation, here.

Good news, while this is a City of Fort Worth initiative, the rain barrel sale is open to all.

Here’s how to take advantage of the city’s promotion:

  • Order and pre-pay for your rain barrels through the Rain Water Solutions website before November 2. Print the confirmation email you receive with the order number and bring it to the pick up event.
  • Pick up your rain barrel November 10, between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at  301 Northeast 6th Street, LaGrave Field Parking Lot (Fort Worth Cats baseball stadium). Get more details here.
  • Learn about the features of the Ivy 50-gallon rain barrel here.

Thanks Fort Worth for your efforts to save our water supply!

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THROUGH WEDNESDAY: 50% OFF Personalized Classic Photo Books From Picaboo

Posted on October 8, 2012 | 1 comment

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Save 50% With Today’s Picaboo Photo Book Deal

Just in time to preserve your summer vacation photos and memories in a coffee table quality photo book, Picaboo has launched a great offer of 50% OFF the regular price of any of their Classic photo books from their site!   To get the offer, use promo code OCT50.

Not familiar with Picaboo? Check out their collection of customizable photo products at their website here.

How to find and get the 50% OFF offer:

  1. Go here to sign up for a Picaboo account if you don’t already have one.
  2. Select and design a classic photo book (go here) before Wednesday, October 10, 2012.
  3. When you checkout, be sure and use promocode OCT50 to save  50% OFF your Classic Photo Book purchase.

Savings Tip:  If you miss this deal, be sure to check out Picaboo’s “Specials” section of their website.  They almost always have a coupon code for some sort of savings on their products. 

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FREE! RedBox DVD Rental Promo Codes ~ Monday and Wednesday

Posted on October 6, 2012 | 1 comment

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Here’s the inside scoop on how to enjoy a FREE  DVD movie rental from RedBox October 8th & 10th:

:: To get your FREE RedBox movie rental on Monday, October 8 ~ Sign up for the Redbox Text Club and you’ll get a promo code good for 1 FREE movie rental, valid Monday only. To sign up, text FREEBIES to 727272

:: To get a FREE RedBox rental on Wednesday, October 10 ~ use promo code BIRTHDAY.  Learn more details here.

Tips for using RedBox promo codes: You can only rent one time per promo code, per credit/debit card.  Also, these codes have to be used at the RedBox kiosk and can not be used online.

Where: To find a RedBox location and reserve your movie selection, go here.

 

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October 5 – 7 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup

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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:

  • Fun! Texas State Fair at a Discount
  • FREE Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
  • FREE Southlake Octoberfest Family Fun Event
  • FREE Fall Festival for Families at Calloway’s
  • 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 Cowtown Opry Performance 
  • FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: Enjoy a Day in Dallas at the Texas State Fair
…Now through October 21, 2012

This is the second weekend of the month-long State Fair of Texas entertainment extravaganza in Dallas, and you can attend for FREE or cheap (learn how here). The Texas State Fair runs now through October 21 and covers just about every area of interest. There are literally hundreds of entertainment choices and music performances throughout the month including many well-known names. There is something for everyone!

Details, details
What: Check out daily line up of concerts here,  the list of celebrity chef demonstrations here, and the full schedule of events here.
Where: Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd ~ Dallas, TX
When: Daily, now through October 21, 2012
Cost: Go here to learn how to get FREE or cheap discount tickets.

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:: FREE! Fort Worth’s Alliance Air Show, featuring the Thunderbirds
…Saturday and Sunday, October 6-7, 2012

Bring the family to Alliance Airport for a full-day of daring aerobatic maneuvers, static displays (including Warbirds, helicopters and jets), simulators, children’s activities, fun food and more.  An impressive list of performers will be featured including the jaw-dropping aerial performances of the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the Canadian Snowbirds.

Details, Details
What: For more details about the air show, click here.
Where: 2221 Alliance Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to Alliance, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 6 & 7, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: Admission is FREE, Parking is $20 per vehicle.

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:: FREE 11th Annual Octoberfest in Southlake
…Friday to Sunday, October 5-7, 2012

Spend the first weekend of October at Southlake Town Square enjoying some of the area’s greatest talents at the 11th Annual Octoberfest.  This 3-day event provides a lengthy list of entertainment, food and fun (see the event and entertainment schedule here).

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Southlake Octoberfest and the entertainment
line-up here.
When: Friday-Sunday, October 5-7, 2012
Where: Southlake Town Square – Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Calloway’s Nursery Fall Family Festival
…Saturday, October 6, 2012

Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a FREE Fall Harvest Festival for Families! There will be fun for all including free pumpkin decorating crafts for kids, a free fall container garden planting seminar for adults and more! Don’t forget to bring your camera, as this will be a great spot to take fall pictures of the kids.

Details, details
What: For more information about Calloway’s fall festival, go here.
When: Saturday, October 6, 2012, beginning at 9:00AM
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, October 6-7, 2012

Bank of America’s 2012 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE  admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating museums throughout the U.S.   This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (October 6 & 7) 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, October 6-7, 2012
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, October 6, 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 a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, October 6, 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, October 6, 2012

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and build their very own fire truck toy  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, October 6, 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 Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, October 7, 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, October 7, 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
 …Sunday, October 7, 2012

If a bowl of soup is a comforting sight in the fall and winter months, this class is for you!  Homemade soup is easier to make than you might imagine. The steps are simple and once you master them, you’ll be able to prepare hundreds of variations. 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, click here.
When: October 7, 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 ~
It should be a PERFECT weather weekend to get outside!

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50% OFF Fort Worth Area Kids & Family Activities, Groupon Daily Deal Roundup

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If you are looking for some fresh and fun ideas for family outings in the Fort Worth area, take a look at this list of limited time discount activities worth checking out at Groupon today.

Buying Tip: These deals will only be available to purchase for a short time (though the “good through” date to use them is much longer).  Groupon deals are often in limited in supply, so don’t wait, as they do sometimes sell out.

Let's Jump – Fort Worth Groupon

:: $19 for 10 general-admission open-jump visits . Visits may be shared by multiple children (Regular $50 value) in Keller.   To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Putt-Putt Fun Center Groupon

:: 50% OFF at the  Putt-Putt Fun Center  in Arlington, Hurst or Fort Worth. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Brunswick Bowling Groupon

:: $15 for one hour of bowling games and shoe rental for up to 4 people at Brunswick Bowling (Regular $41 value) in Fort Worth and Watauga. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Urban Air Trampoline Park – Southlake Groupon

:: $20 for 2 hours of Jumping for two people at Urban Air Trampoline Park (Regular, $40 Value) in Southlake. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Sigma Performance Swimming Lessons Groupon

:: $29 for a four-week swimming class at Sigma Performance Swimming   (Regular, $156 value) at Tarrant County College, Texas Wesleyan University, and Cleburne Splash Station. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Marble Slab Groupon

:: $5 for $10 worth of ice cream and gourmet frozen yogurt at Marble Slab Creamery  (Regular, $10 Value) valid at locations in Colleyville and Burleson. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

Mama's Pizza Groupon

:: $7 for $14 Worth of East Coast–Style Pizza, Sandwiches, and Salads at Mama’s Pizza (Regular, $14 Value) valid at locations in Fort Worth and Arlington. To find the offer: Go to Fort Worth Groupon’s “All Deals” menu at the top of the Groupon webpage, and navigate to the deal.

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