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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:
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:: FREE Brave Combo Concert & Family Fun Event in Keller
…Saturday, August 20, 2011
Relax under the big Texas sky (or a big shade tree), watch the sunset, and enjoy a fun outdoor concert featuring favorite local band, Brave Combo! Bring your blanket, lawn chair, or picnic and enjoy a fun night with the family.
Details, details
What: For more information about Keller’s concert in the park series,
click here. For more about Brave Combo, click here.
When: Saturday, August 20, 2011, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bear Creek Park in Keller, 400 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
…Friday, August 19, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)
Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.
Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: 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 Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.
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:: FREE Cabela’s Fall Great Outdoor Seminars & Classes
…Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21
This weekend, bring your family to Cabela’s FREE Outdoor weekend education event packed with a long list of FREE seminars that take place all day Saturday and Sunday. There will be demonstrations by the Cowtown Hunting Retriever Club, an introduction to archery class, a fly fishing/casting class including lessons, catfish fishing tips from a professional guide, a duck and goose calling techniques class, and many more great seminars!
Take a look at the full schedule of events and seminars here.
Details, details
What: For more information about Cabela’s FREE Fall classes, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday August 20-21, 2011
Go here to see the full schedule of events.
Where: Cabela’s ~ 12901 Cabela Drive (State Hwy 170 and I-35W)
Cost: FREE!
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:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive experiences including roping sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations, and more.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 20, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…Sunday, August 21, 2011
August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills. This week’s lesson will focus on time-saving techniques for weeknight cooking. They will teach you how to get multiple meals out of one (i.e. when you’re roasting a chicken or cooking a beef brisket, prepare extra so you can create more meals during the week). Learn to make a master recipe along with dishes that feature leftovers in inventive new ways. You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!
Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, August 21 ~ 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 Pottery Barn Class: Decorating Your Home for Autumn
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Get fresh ideas for decorating your home for the fall season!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for decorating your home for the fall!
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, August 21 ~ Times & dates differ by store ~ be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!
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We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family!
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For a limited time, when you join Rue La La for FREE, 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!), so you can potentially find something fantastic for FREE or really cheap. The $10 credit is offered only to NEW accounts through August 23 (credit expires Sept.18) and will be applied to your account within 48 hours of signing up.
Go here to sign up for free and get your $10 credit!
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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My personal experience: I bought this Picaboo offer the last time it was on Groupon to capture our Spring vacation memories (so glad to see it roll back around!). It is a GREAT deal for those of us who aren’t traditional scrapbookers. I love Picaboo’s coffee table quality products, easy layout designs, and the simplicity of using picture books to organize my photos.
I especially LOVE today’s Groupon price!
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Just in time to preserve your summer and back-to-school photos and memories, Picaboo and Groupon have launched a great “side-bar” savings offer of 65% OFF the regular price of any photo books, calendars and collage posters from Picaboo! There are two 65% OFF saving options: For $25 you get $75 worth of photo books, calendars, and collage posters, or you can choose $35 for $100 worth of products. Offer must be purchased today, but can be used through November 18, 2011.
Pass this along to your friends in other cities, too! This can be purchased and used from anywhere in the U.S (find at the Fort Worth Groupon site).
Not familiar with Picaboo? Check out their collection of customizable photo products at their website here.
How to find and get the offer:
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Happy news!! You can get a FREE meal at Chipotle this week!
Details, details
How: Purchase a burrito, salad, order of tacos or bowl on Tuesday or Wednesday (August 16-17). Bring your receipt from that day to any Texas-based Chipotle during tax-free weekend (August 19–21) and receive a FREE burrito, salad, order of tacos or bowl.
Where: All Texas Chipotle locations. To find one near you, click here.
When: Original purchase must be made August 16-17, 2011. FREE meal with valid receipt will be given anytime during business hours, August 19–21, 2011.
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All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to tune into the Third Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Fort Worth Jazz Society and hosted in the setting of the beautiful downtown library. This FREE monthly live concert series continues this month (runs through October) and features an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent.
Kristin Korb Trio ~ Featured Thursday, August 18.
The series continues Thursday, August 18, and features Kristin Korb, an acclaimed singer and bassist. This internationally known performer takes a fresh look at the great American songbook with swinging performances and innovative arrangements of jazz standards. Learn more about Kristin Korb here.
Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series, visit the
….Third Thursday Jazz Series website.
When: Thursday, August 18, 6:30pm. See the monthly lineup
….below for additional concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library.
….You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage.
….The parking garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have
….your parking ticket validated at the Central Library for up to
….2.5 hours on weekdays.
Cost: FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required.
Third Thursday Jazz Series Monthly Lineup
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Don’t forget that this weekend ushers in the 2011 back-to-school tax-free weekend ~ save on clothes, school supplies, and more!
Texas residents receive tax-free shopping benefits August 19-21, 2011 on the following categories:
To find out more, go to the Texas comptroller’s site, here.
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What: Print out an Ulta Beauty coupon for $3.50 OFF almost any $10 or more purchase, in-store or online (even valid on sale and clearance merchandise!). Go here to get the coupon.
When: Valid now through August 27, 2011
Where: All Ulta Retails Stores and Online.
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Be sure to pass this along to teachers you know (I love it when our community teachers receive special honor ~ so deserved!):
It’s teacher appreciation time at Talbots! Now through September 30, teachers receive 20% OFF their full price purchase with a valid ID (no coupon necessary).
Even if you’re not a teacher you can get a discount — sign up for the Talbots email list here and get a $5 coupon.
Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about the Talbot’s teacher’s discount.
When: Discount applies now through September 30, 2011
Where: Any Talbot’s retail store ~ pop over here to locate one near you.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): 20% off discount valid on multiple purchases now through 9/30/11 in Talbots stores only during normal store hours. Valid on full-priced, non-discounted merchandise only. Valid teacher identification must be presented at time of purchase to receive discount. Offer is not combinable with other offer(s), coupon(s) or discount(s) and cannot be utilized for prior purchases. Not valid in Talbots Outlet or Clearance stores.
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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:
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:: FREE Amon Carter Family Fun “50 Fest” ~ Live Music, Free
…Food, & More ~ Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Carter
…Saturday, August 13, 2011
Art. Bands. Food. Fun. Free. Find it all at 50 Fest, a free celebration of 50 years at the Amon Carter. Things to do at 50 Fest:
To help visitors stay cool at the event, they’ll have shaded areas, misters, bottled water and ice cream outdoors plus you can really cool off when you step inside the galleries that are kept at 70 degrees. All ages welcome. No reservations required. Please leave your alcohol, coolers, and pets at home.
Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s 50 Fest.
…Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or
…email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 – 5:30 – 9:00PM
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
…Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent
…collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!
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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
…Friday, August 12, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)
Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.
Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: 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 Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.
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:: FREE ~ Cosmic Show Tonight: FREE & Live From Your
…Backyard! (a.k.a. The Perseid Meteor Shower)
Take in the Perseid Meteor Shower that will sparkle the big Texas sky tonight, with a star-gazing party from the comfort of your own backyard (or for the best view, go to the edge of town to get away from the city lights). The Perseids Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60-100 meteors per hour at the peak which takes place Friday and Saturday during the predawn hours.
Details, details
What: You will be able to see the Perseids without aid of a telescope ~ but perhaps not without coffee since the peak viewing time takes place between 11pm and the wee hours of 4am. Look approximately half way up the sky facing northeast. Learn more about viewing the Perseids here.
Where: From the comfort of your own backyard OR even better, head to the outskirts of town, away from city lights for best Perseids viewing.
When: Friday and Saturday, August 12 & 13 between 11pm-4am is the peak of the meteor shower show. If interrupting your sleep tonight is not in the plans ~ not to worry ~ you should be able to see Perseids meteor activity from now until August 24.
More Info: To learn more about Perseid Meteor Showers, click here. And for the serous Perseid viewer, follow the Perseid Meteor shower on Twitter with a group of “intrepid stargazers” who will be holding a Twitter “meteor star gazing party”.
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:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive experiences including roping sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations, and more.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 13, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1
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:: Summer Reading Program Celebration with Mayor Becky Price, Deborah Ferguson (KXAS-TV) & Bob Ray Sanders (Star-Telegram)
…Sunday, August 14, 2011
Wrap up a wonderful summer of reading with Mayor Betsy Price and the Fort Worth Central Library’s Grand Celebration for families. They will have live music, storytellers, face painting, refreshments and lots of fun for families. There will be more than 30 grand prizes, including netbook computers, iPod shuffles and more. This fun event will be hosted by the program’s honorary co-chairs, Deborah Ferguson of KXAS-TV and Bob Ray Sanders of the Star-Telegram.
Details, details
What: To find out more about the Summer Reading Grand Celebration, go here.
Where: At the Fort Worth Central Library, downtown. You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage is FREE on weekends.
When: Sunday, August 14, 2011 1:00 to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a School
…House Photo Holder
…Saturday, August 13, 2011
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.
Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 ~ 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
…Sunday, August 14, 2011
August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills. This week’s lesson will focus on making lunch a nutritious and delicious part of the day while staying on budget! Pack your kids’ brown bags—and your own—with favorite foods-to-go, plus homemade snacks that will stave off midday hunger pangs. You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!
Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, August 14 ~ 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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We are kicking off a GREAT giveaway this week and giving 2 readers each a family 4-pack of tickets to the Circo Del Rey Circus including priority seating, breakfast with the stars and more!
Fun, fun!
Register to win a family 4-pack of tickets to Circo Del Rey, the “Circus of the King,” a high-energy spectacular that features incredible high-wire acts, the death-defying Motorcycle Cage of Death, astonishing illusions and much more. Circo Del Rey is not a traditional 3-ring circus. It is a story-oriented experience, much like Cirque du Soleil. In fact, many of the performers are Cirque du Soleil members, appearing in their off-time with Circo Del Rey!
There will be 3 Circo Del Rey performances and tickets are as low as $7 each ~ a cheap outing for the whole family. Performances will take place Friday, August 26, at 7pm, and Saturday, August 27, at 11am and 5pm ~ hosted at Northwood Church in Keller (go here for directions & a map). You can purchase tickets for your family (go here) and even save 30% with the “Friends and Neighbors” ticket package!
Be sure to register to win one of 2 family 4-packs of tickets to the Circo Del Rey Circus. It’s going to be a really fun event!
Two Frugal in Fort Worth readers will each win a family 4-pack of tickets which includes:
If you would like a chance to win one of the family 4-packs of tickets to Circo Del Rey, simply:
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2. Fill out and submit the entry form below. (Note, if you have trouble seeing the entry form, go here.)
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That’s it! Super simple right?!
Two winners will be selected. Each winner will receive four (4) Priority Seating Tickets to the 11AM August 27, 2011 Circo Del Rey performance, four (4) Tickets to the Chick-Fil-A Breakfast with the Stars, four (4) Circo Del Rey T-Shirts, and $40 in Food Vouchers to be used during Intermission. The prize package has no cash value. This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, August 22, 2011. Odds of winning depend on number of entries. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only, 18 years old or over. The winners will be chosen using Random.org to select the winning entry. The winner will be notified by email and will need to respond within 2 days so that we can send details about how to claim the prize.
It’s important to me that everything on this blog is handled with honesty and integrity. That said, I want to be sure you know that the folks at Circo Del Rey are sponsoring the ticket packages for this giveaway. The review and opinions above remain completely the thoughts of Frugal in Fort Worth.
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The much anticipated In-N-Out Burgers opened its doors for the first time in Fort Worth today (August 11). This incredibly popular California burger chain is expected to have such a serious impact on traffic, that the city of Fort Worth has even created special street plans for today’s grand opening hoopla (go here for details). For those who are already In-N-Out fans, I know you are excited about this day. And, for those who are new to In-N-Out, we give you the inside scoop on how to order a burger that you will love.
If you order your burgers off the regular In-N-Out menu they will come standard with a thousand island dressing type spread, a slice of tomato, lettuce, and sliced onions (chopped and grilled onions are available by request). The amount is consistent unless you ask for it to be customized. This is where the fun begins.
You may have heard that In-N-Out has a super secret custom menu that only those “in the know” can order from. So that you can start ordering like a pro, we are providing a list of the custom options that you might not otherwise know about:
Secret Burger Add-Ons & Subtractions:
Secret ways to customize your In-N-Out french fries:
Secret ways to order In-N-Out drinks:
Details, details
What: Learn more about In-N-Out Burgers here. Go here to see
the official In-N-Out secret menu (you won’t find a link to it anywhere
on their site).
When: In-N-Out Burgers opens August 11, 2011
Where: 2900 W. 7th Street in Fort Worth. View the city’s traffic plan for the grand opening, here. Find other locations here.
Thanks to DavisWiki for providing the comprehensive super-secret (now not so secret) In-N-Out menu list.
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A reminder for our college bound friends…
Amazon is offering college students FREE 2-day shipping
Find thousands of college textbook titles available ~ up to 30% OFF new bookstore prices and up to 90% OFF used textbooks ~ potentially saving hundreds of dollars on your book tab.Details, details
What: College students can sign up here
Student Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and more. Learn more here
When: FREE 2-Day shipping benefits will extend for 1 full year from
the sign up date.
Who is Eligible: Only students currently enrolled in a college or
university who have a valid .edu e-mail address to confirm their status
are eligible to take part in Amazon Student.
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Art. Bands. Food. Fun. Find it all at 50 Fest, a FREE celebration of 50 years at the Amon Carter Museum.
In honor of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art’s 5oth Anniversary, the entire community is invited to a fun-filled, free celebration called 50 Fest this Saturday, August 13 from 5:30–9PM at the museum. Outside on the plaza, guests will be treated to food, drinks and the toe-tapping music of two Austin-based bands. All ages are encouraged to join in and become a part of museum history.
“For an institution like the Amon Carter that has been a vibrant part of Fort Worth culture for five decades, throwing a party for the whole town seems a fitting tribute during our 50th year,” says Andrew Walker, director. “We invite all our neighbors to come and see our remarkable collection of American art, while enjoying a fun summer’s evening on the museum’s front porch.”
The Marshall Ford Swing Band kicks off 50 Fest with its upbeat western swing, guitar stylings and vocals. They will be followed by award-winning Del Castillo, a six-man band combining eclectic Latin rock, flamenco and blues with both Spanish and English vocals.
Picnic fare including hot dogs, chips and dessert from Curly’s Frozen Custard will be offered to guests. There will be hula hoops and bubbles for outdoor fun, along with photo booths where guests can pose for a souvenir of the celebration. No anniversary party is complete without cake; visitors will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite Amon Carter–themed confection designed by local pastry chefs.
The extended gallery hours for 50 Fest (until 9PM) will allow guests plenty of time to visit all their favorite Amon Carter artworks. Special art-exploration guides have been created for adults and children to use while inside the galleries, and docents will be stationed throughout the museum to enrich the experience.
To help visitors stay cool at the event, they’ll have shaded areas, misters, bottled water and ice cream outdoors plus you can really cool off when you step inside the galleries that are kept at 70 degrees. All ages welcome. No reservations required. Please leave your alcohol, coolers, and pets at home.
See you there!
Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s 50 Fest.
…Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or
…email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 – 5:30 – 9:00PM
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
…Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent
…collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!
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| About the “Community Spotlight” column
If you have been a reader of Frugal in Fort Worth for any length of time, you know that I *love* our city and the amazing variety of activities it offers. Few major cities are privileged to have such an abundance of major cultural institutions & world-class art museums, a rich heritage, AND a vibrant community life! In the spirit of giving a “hug” back to our community for all it does, we started a new “Community Spotlight” column to honor some of the great non-profit organizations who serve Fort Worth. We will sprinkle this column into our blog occasionally so you can get to know some of the great folks who help make our city the place that it is today. Enjoy and be sure to leave a comment (here) to let these organizations know how much you appreciate them! |
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:: FREE Tim Halperin (American Idol Semi-finalist)
…Outdoor Concert ~ First Friday On The Green
…Friday, August 5, 2011
Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at First Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series rolled out by Fort Worth South. This month brings fantastic local talent Tim Halperin, American Idol Semi-finalist and Soul Track Mind from Austin. 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
First Friday on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, August 5, 2011 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
Homes row houses).
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make
a donation of school supplies to Southside Church of Christ (to help
children in need).
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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
…Friday, August 5, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)
Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.
Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: 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 Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.
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:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
…Saturday, August 6, 2011
Join the Noble Planetarium staff for a FREE Star Gazing party Saturday night. Saturday’s party, Vesta Fiesta will be dedicated to celebrating NASA’s Dawn Missions adventures as the spacecraft orbits around the asteroid Vesta.You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts available to help you and your family navigate your way through the skies and honor this rare astronomical occurrence.
Details, details
What: For more information about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties,
click here. For more details about Vesta and viewing tips, go here.
When: Saturday, August 6 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting)
until 1:00AM. Prime Asteroid viewing will be from 11:00PM to 1:00AM,
but Vesta will be visible throughout the night.
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum
at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE
P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star
gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to
navigate the night sky, visit this link.
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:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
Saturday, August 5, 2011
Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive experiences including roping sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations, and more.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 5, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1
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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, 2011
Bank of America’s 2011 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 (August 6 & 7) in Fort Worth at the recently renovated Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
Science & History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
(corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 6 & 7 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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, August 6, 2011
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, August 6, 2011 ~ 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, August 6, 2011
This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE PencilBox ~ a perfect back-to-school project!
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, August 6, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot 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
…Sunday, August 7, 2011
August technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on honing your everyday family cooking skills. This week’s lesson will focus on the most important meal of the day, breakfast. This class will provide plenty of inspiration and easy recipes to energize your family, whether they’re heading out the door to school or to work. You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!
Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, August 7 ~ 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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