Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (September 25-27 Edition) ~ Texas State Fair, Fort Worth Day in the District and More!

Posted on September 25, 2009 | 1 comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Each Friday, we post ideas for free (or almost free) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Here are this weekend’s tips…

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In honor of the grand opening of the Texas State Fair this weekend, I’m kicking off this weekend’s edition with a “tip of the hat” towards Dallas!  We have a gorgeous weekend in store, so go forth and ENJOY!  :)
   

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Enjoy a day in Dallas at the Texas State Fair Grand Opening.
Plan ahead and you can save on admission, too!

This weekend kicks off the month-long Texas State Fair entertainment and fried foods extravaganza in Dallas. Be sure to check out our post from earlier this week for a comprehensive savings guide to the fair (click here), which includes some helpful info, as well as a long list of ways to save on admission every day of the week (some days you can even get in FREE!).

The Texas State Fair runs now through October 18 and covers just about every area of interest.  From the Nigerian Dwarf Goats Club Show (who knew there was such a club?) to Celebrity Chef cooking shows, to the always fascinating Birds of the World Show, there is something for everyone!  Jason Castro will be performing tonight (9/25, 8:30pm) and Edwin McCain will be performing Saturday night (9/26, 8:30pm).   Check out the line up of concerts here and the full schedule of events here. 

Details, details
What:  There is so much to see and do at the fair.  Click here for the schedule of events and other details.  The event schedule changes daily.
Where:  Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas, TX
When:  Daily, September 25-October 18, 2009
How much: 

   •  Discount Tickets: (Click here for FREE/discount ticket details) 
   •  General Admission: $15 
   •  Kids under 48” tall: $11 
   •  Seniors 60 and over: $11 
   •  Children 2 and under: Free

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Cheap Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Take In A Full Day of FREE Special Events at
Fort Worth’s Day in the District, Saturday Sept. 26
~ 7 Museums & Cultural District Destinations, all FREE!

  Day in the Cultural District Fort Worth logo

One of the many things we love most about Fort Worth is that it is a city where culture and heritage thrive side-by-side. Known widely for its legendary western roots, our city embraces the arts and is home to some of the most outstanding museum collections in the world.

Fort Worth’s Day in the District is part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum Day Celebration. 

On Saturday, September 26, Fort Worth’s cultural side will shine during its fourth annual Day in the District when 7 top destinations offer FREE admission AND FREE special events/performances all day.  Your whole family will enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities and live performances by some of Fort Worth’s favorite arts groups. FREE transportation within the Cultural District will be provided by The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T), making it easy to enjoy a slice of every venue!

Enjoy the rich cultural experiences that Fort Worth has to offer during this all day event.

More details
What:  There are lots of choices on how to spend your time at each venue.  You will need to pick and choose from all the great events.  Click here for the full schedule of programs and venue events.
Where:  The 7 participating locations include:
   •  Amon Carter Museum
   •  Kimbell Art Museum
   •  Fort Worth Botanic Garden
   •  National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
   •  Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
   •  Log Cabin Village
   •  Fort Worth Community Arts Center
For location details, go to this link. 
When:  Saturday, September 26, 2009
How much:  FREE ALL DAY

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FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #3

LAST WEEKEND – Preservation is the
Art of the City Art Show and Sale
Nonprofit Art Gallery Event Supporting
Historic Fort Worth Preservation Efforts

Fort Worth Historic Art Preservation

If you have not made it to “Preservation is the Art of the City,” be sure to take some time to visit this FREE Public Art Show and Sale featuring 49 jury-selected artists (this is the last weekend). Proceeds from this non-profit gallery promote historic preservation in Fort Worth as well as support local studio artists. To get acquainted with the artists highlighted and the Historic Fort Worth, Inc. organization, click here.

What: For more info, go to historicfortworth.org
When: Ongoing Show and Display Hours through September 26, 2009:

Monday-Friday, 9:00am — 5:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am — 5:00pm
Sundays: Closed

Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy

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FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #4

LAST WEEK!  Abraham Lincoln, 200th Birthday Travelling Exhibit

 
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This is the last week of the premier exhibit of “Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, a Man for All Times,” a national traveling exhibit that examines Abraham Lincoln’s life, accomplishments, and legacy. The Downtown, Central Library is the ONLY STOP in Texas for the collection.

Guests who visit this exhibit will be among the first to view the Abraham Lincoln Collection from the Dow Foundation as well as The Pate Lincoln Collection.

What: For more details, go to fortworthlibrary.org
When: Ongoing Exhibit, Through October 4 during normal library hours
Where: 500 West 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX
How Much: FREE and open to the public (FREE downtown parking, too).

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FRUGAL IN FORT WORTH REMINDER: FREE Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Tonight (Thursday)! :)

Posted on September 24, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Reminder:   Chick-Fil-A is providing a FREE sandwich to guests tonight at all DFW metroplex locations (sans the Cow costume). 

The details:  Thursday, Sept. 24, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich on a whole wheat bun

Enjoy!  :)

 

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•  Buy One Get One for $1, Jamba Juice Smoothies

•  American Girl Video DVDs, $5 Each

  

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Your Savings Guide to the Texas State Fair (a.k.a. It’s Time for Fried Butter & Fletcher’s Corny Dogs)

Posted on September 23, 2009 | Leave a comment

The end of September is almost here and there is a cool breeze in the air.  Yes, it is fall in Texas and that means it is time for the annual State Fair (and the “culinary” smells of every artery-clogging food known to mankind wafting through the air)!  

Texas State Fair Events Begin This Friday
(Runs September 25-October 18, 2009)
This year’s line up of events is as extensive as ever.  Free Concerts (with admission) include: Jason Castro, 38 Special, En Vogue, and 80’s favorite, the Commodores.  Even Oprah is going to be at the fair this year (do you think she is going to give away cars to everyone?).  There is so much to see and do.  Check out the line up of concerts here and the full schedule of events here. 

The Grease-O-Meter is Off the Charts this Year!
This year’s fried food extravaganza includes everything from Fried Butter (unbelievable, but true…that is not a typo) to the must-have-if-you-go-to-the-fair, famous Fletcher’s Corny Dog.  For a full review on the 2009 fair’s foodfest, read Gourmet Girl’s take, Deep-Fried Butter. Need I Say More?

Lots of Ways to Save
Tickets are normally $15/person.  Plan ahead, and you can purchase these at a discount with one of the many ways to save on your tickets below.  Thank you to Family E guide for finding all these great deals and putting together this list!

1. Kroger Grocery Store is the official site for advanced ticket purchases. Go here for more details or stop by Kroger’s service desk to purchase these discount tickets: 

  • DART/State Fair Combo Ticket: $16  (value of $19 and only available at Kroger Food Stores).  This ticket gets you admission into the Fair AND a convenient round-trip ride via DART’s new Greenline.  You’ll be delivered to the front gate of Fair Park ( plus you save on $10 fair parking and gas!).  Note, that this is not valid for service on TRE or Fort Worth T which would need to be purchased separately (TRE details here).
  • Advance General Admission: $13.50  (compared to $15 at gates).  Valid for any one-day admission.
  • Advance Season Pass: $29.95 (not sold at State Fair admission gates).   This is a great deal if you are going to make at least 2 visits during the fair.  This season pass includes: Unlimited visits for 2009, One free companion ticket, AND One free Cinemark Theater ticket.

2. Opening Day $4 Admission with a Food Donation to the North Texas Food Bank (September 25) – Bring an unopened 20 oz. (or more) Coca-Cola product to the admission gates and enter the State Fair for $4 per donation per person.

 

3. Tuesdays, Dr Pepper Day: $3 Admission – On Tuesdays, bring an empty Dr Pepper can to the admission gate and enter for $3.

 

4. After 5pm any day, Dr Pepper Day: $5 Admission – After 5pm, admission is $5  when you bring an empty Dr Pepper can to any State Fair admission gate.

 

5.  Wednesdays, Kroger Day: 3 Cans for $1 Admission  – When you bring 3 cans of food (per person) for area food banks, get admission for $1.

 

6.  Thursdays, Coke Day: $4 Admission – Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $4 admission.

 

7.  Thursdays, Seniors Day: FREE Admission– HealthSpring and Mature Texan Magazine sponsor FREE Thursdays for Senior Citizens 60 years and older.

 

8.  Thursdays, Cinemark: FREE Admission –Get FREE admission on Thursday by showing a Cinemark Theater ticket stub at the admissions gate.

 

9.  Fridays, KISS-FM: 50% Off admission and half-price rides after 5 p.m. on any Friday. – Must present coupon printed from KISS-FM website for admission offer. Half-price ride wristbands will be distributed from KISS booth outside MidwayArch from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Fridays only.

 

10.  Friday, October 16, Dickies: FREE Admission – Wear your Dickies logo clothing item to the staffed tent outside the gate and receive a FREE admission voucher for Friday, October 16 only.

 

11. Any Day, McDonald’s: $4 off General Admission/FREE Child’s Admission – Stop by McDonald’s to get a State Fair coupon, good for any day of the Fair.  Ticket provides $4 off general admission and a FREE child’s ticket (with purchase of general admission). Offer may not be combined with any other offer.

 

Details, details
What:  There is so much to see and do at the state fair,  Take a look at the full schedule of events here.
Where:  Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dallas, TX 75210
When:  Daily, September 25-October 18, 2009
How much:  (See Promotions above to save)

  • General Admission: $15
  • Kids under 48” tall: $11
  • Seniors 60 and over: $11
  • Children 2 and under: Free

  

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Frugal in Fort Worth Deal Alert: Borders Buy One, Get One FREE Drink

Posted on September 22, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Borders Books and Music has a nice little deal going in their Coffee Cafe this week. You can get a FREE drink, when you pop in to visit Borders (with the Buy one Get One coupon in hand, of course) between now and September 29.  

Click here to get your Borders Buy One Medium Beverage, Get One Free coupon.

  

 

 

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Frugal Link: 5 Rules for Safe Bargain Hunting Online

Posted on September 21, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Online Safety expert, iLookBothWays, recently posted a really helpful list of 5 Tips for Safe Online Bargain Shopping. These safety tips ring true for all internet exploration, so even if you don’t shop/buy over the internet, be sure and ask yourself if you are actively doing these things in your other internet dealings (and resolve to change your internet habits if you are falling short!) 

Below is a quick summary of the 5 tips:

  1. Secure your computer purchase transactions & data with a virus prevention software program (there are several good ones on the market, like Trend Micro Internet Security, McAfee AntiVirus Protection,or Norton Security).  If you haven’t updated your Antivirus software recently, you are at risk for a malicious attack (so be sure to get up-to-date…even if you don’t shop online regularly)!
  2. Make sure you have a secure computer connection and that your computer firewall is turned on and up-to-date. 
  3. Use “strong” Passwords when a password is created for sites.  A strong password is made up of a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (at least 8 characters, more is better).
  4. When searching for sites, make sure that the shopping site is legitimate. Do your research BEFORE giving anyone your credit card or other personal information!
  5. If the merchant is new to you, double check it against review sites like Epinions, BizRate, Better Business Bureau, and The National Fraud Information Center. I would also add a note of caution on auction sites like Ebay, Overstock, etc:  While these can be great places to get bargains, always double check the feedback of the seller to ensure that their feedback is overwhelmingly positive (with a long seller history) before purchasing. 

 If you actively search the internet for the “best” bargains and/or shop online (even if on occasion), please take a moment to read the full post here.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (September 18-20 Edition) ~ Choices, Choices!

Posted on September 18, 2009 | 2 comments

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Each Friday, we post ideas for free (or almost free) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Here are this weekend’s tips…

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 Are you ENJOYING this weather as much as me?!?!   Our friends at the Weather Channel tell us we should have beautiful fall weather in store for us this weekend, so be sure to include something fun to do outside! 

FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Enjoy a Walking Tour of the Cultural District,
Downtown, or Stockyards Area.

FW Cultural District Walking Map

The Fort Worth Visitors Bureau has published a clever collection of illustrated “points of interest” city maps, making it simple to customize your own self-guided walking or driving tour. For instance, the Cultural District’s map points out the district’s many museum locations, the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens…even outdoor sculptures are easy to find.  Map choices include:

  • DFW Area Map
  • Cultural District Walking Map
  • Downtown Walking Map
  • Stockyards District Walking Map

Click here to get to the FREE downloadable maps.

 

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 FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Preservation is the Art of the City Art Show and Sale 
Nonprofit Art Gallery Event Supporting
Historic Fort Worth Preservation Efforts

Fort Worth Historic Art Preservation

If you did not make it to “Preservation is the Art of the City” for the Gallery night opening last weekend, be sure to take some time to visit this FREE Public Art Show and Sale featuring 49 jury-selected artists (extends through next week). Proceeds from this non-profit gallery promote historic preservation in Fort Worth as well as support local studio artists.  To get acquainted with the artists highlighted and the Historic Fort Worth, Inc. organization, click here.

What:  For more info, go to historicfortworth.org
When:   Ongoing Show and Display Hours through September 26, 2009:

      Monday-Friday, 9:00am — 5:00pm
      Saturdays: 10:00am — 5:00pm
      Sundays: Closed

Where:  Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy 

 

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 FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #3

Abraham Lincoln, 200th Birthday Travelling Exhibit

 
Lincoln FestivalJPG

This week, the FW Public Library Foundation is premiering “Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, a Man for All Times,” a national traveling exhibit that examines Abraham Lincoln’s life, accomplishments, and legacy. The Downtown, Central Library is the ONLY STOP in Texas for the collection. 

Guests who visit this exhibit will be among the first to view the Abraham Lincoln Collection from the Dow Foundation as well as The Pate Lincoln Collection.

What:  For more details, go to fortworthlibrary.org
When:  Ongoing Exhibit, Through October 4 during normal library hours
Where:  500 West 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX
Cost:  FREE and open to the public (FREE downtown parking, too).  

 

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FRUGAL IN FORT WORTH REMINDER: FREE Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Tonight! :)

Posted on September 17, 2009 | Leave a comment

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REMINDER:  Chick-Fil-A is providing a FREE sandwich to guests tonight at all DFW metroplex locations. Put it on the calendar for next Thursday night too!   The scoop:

Sept. 17, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich with lettuce & tomato

Sept. 24, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich on a whole wheat bun

 

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BUY ONE GET ONE FOR $1, JAMBA JUICE SMOOTHIES! YUM!!!

Posted on September 15, 2009 | Leave a comment


A Bit of Smoothie Savings Bliss…

What:  Jamba Juice is offering BUY ONE GET ONE FOR $1 Jamba Juice Smoothies through September 27

How:  Print the Coupon (click here) 

Where:  Find a Jamba Juice Location (click here).

Enjoy!  :)

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Frugal Deal Alert: American Girl Video DVDs for $5 Each (75% OFF) ~ Books, BUY 3 GET 4th FREE

Posted on September 15, 2009 | Leave a comment

I love the American Girl line (great toy concept, attention to detail/quality…not to mention my niece loves this line!). 

A year ago, we took my niece to the AG store and soda shop in Dallas (what a treat, and what an amazing store!).  I think I was as wide-eyed as my niece…two floors full of dolls and all the accessories to match for any occasion.  Their product team has thought of everything it seems (yet they keep coming out with more)!   

I just discovered THREE GREAT SALES (limited time) for American Girl.  These are such GREAT deals (and rare to find this many AG items on sale)!  This is a good time for some early Birthday/Christmas shopping for that special little girl on your list!  The discoveries:

  

Sale #1:  Up to 50% OFF American Girl BOOKS & DOLLS, at Amazon.com (Over 500 American Girl products on Sale)!   Check it out here.  Not only that, but…

Sale #2:  Amazon is also running a BUY 3 GET THE 4TH FREE American Girl Book Sale on a select group of books.  Go here for the sale.  

Sale #3:  And last but not least: The American Girl Store has DVD Videos on Sale for $5/each (ends Sept. 30)!   Click here for the link.

DVD Titles on sale include:

  • Kit Kittredge: An American Girl DVD & Book
  • Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front
  • Felicity: An American Girl Adventure DVD
  • Samantha: An American Girl Holiday DVD

PASS IT ON!  Share this post & discovery with friends, parents, and grandparents who would benefit.

 

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (September 11-13 Edition) ~ It’s Going to Be Hard to Choose!

Posted on September 11, 2009 | 1 comment

ABOUT FRUGAL FUN IN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Each Friday, we post ideas for free (or almost free) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Here are this weekend’s tips…

Special Note:   Many of this weekend’s “Frugal & Fun” events branch off of Fort Worth’s annual “Fall Gallery Night.”  The next couple of days are PACKED with great selections (most free) at a wide range of favorite Fort Worth venues.

A few of this weekend’s highlights:

  • Jazz by the Boulevard ~ Live Jazz all weekend. Blind Boys of Alabama, George Clinton, and Chris Botti headling.
  • Premier of the Abraham Lincoln Collection & traveling exhibit ~ Opens to the tunes of an 18-member brass band playing era music on period musical instruments.
  • Gallery Night ~ Almost 50 participating locations (galleries, museums, restaurants, etc.) this year! 
  • ZestFest Food Fest~ Celebrating all things Chile Pepper including food tastings, chef demos and more hot stuff. Aayyy-eeee!
  • Art in the Garden ~ Art + The FW Botanic Garden = Beautiful!
  • Preservation is the Art of the City ~ A fun Gallery Night event supporting historic preservation in Fort Worth.
  • Diez y Seis Celebration!  Live Conjunto music, folkórico dancing, food and more.

Choices, Choices…there is a fun weekend in store!  Read on for additional scoop on these events.

Free Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Fort Worth’s Fall Gallery Night

 

Ft. Worth’s Gallery Night is an “Open House” FREE event, across almost 50 venues, all celebrating the visual arts and the community’s cultural richness in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.  Participating art venues include all types, from the legendary Fort Worth galleries of the west side to the chic showrooms of the trendy, up and coming south side. 

Take a stroll through participating galleries, museums, retail businesses, and area restaurants, and mingle with the many artists featured during this community event.  Many locations are hosting live music and light h’ors d’oeuvres. Hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (FWADA).

When: Saturday, September 12, 2009, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What and Where:  Download the program and map here to get more info on all 49 participating locations.
More Info:  Most Events are FREE. Visit fwada.org.  

 

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Free Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Art in the Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden Art Show and Sale

Botanic Gardens

Enjoy the beauty of the FW Botanic Gardens while taking in works from regional artists at Art in the Garden. This Annual Art Show and Sale is held in conjunction with Fall Gallery Night, 2009.  Art will be displayed in the Deborah Beggs Moncrief Garden Center close to the main entrance to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.

When: September 11- 13, 2009

      Friday, September 11, 2009 : 8 a.m. – 10.pm.
      Saturday, September 12, 2009 : 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
      Sunday, September 13, 2009 : 1:00pm — 7:00pm
      
Where:  Floral Clock entrance on University Drive, just north of I-30.
For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.

 

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 Free Weekend Entertainment Option #3

 Jazz By The Boulevard

With two stages of continuous jazz music serving up national headliners such as Chris Botti, The Blind Boys of Alabama and George Clinton,  this year’s lineup is sure to please even the most discriminating jazz fan. Also featuring a Cooking Carnivalè pavilion with chef-taught seminars and samplings by top area chefs. A juried art show and activities for kids complete the event!

What:  For performance schedule, visit fortworthjazz.com.
When: September 11- 13, 2009

      Friday, September 11, 2009 : 5:00pm — 11:00pm
      Saturday, September 12, 2009 : 12:00pm — 11:00pm
      Sunday, September 13, 2009 : 2:00pm — 8:00pm

Where:  Nestled on the tree-lined lawn of the Will Rogers Memorial Center at 3401 West Lancaster
Cost: $5 per person, per day for general festival admission & lawn seating — FREE for children 12 & under!

 

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 Free Weekend Entertainment Option #4

ZestFest 2009 by Chile Pepper Magazine

Zest Fest 2009

Combine this extravaganza with the Jazz festival (both at Will Rogers this weekend) and take in more of Fort Worth!  ZestFest 2009 is the ultimate event for bold and flavorful food enthusiasts. Hosted by Chile Pepper Magazine, ZestFest will be packed with cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests and thousands of bold food samples.  Bring on the heat!

What:  For the full schedule, check out zestfest2009.com
When: September 11- 13, 2009

      Friday, September 11, 2009 : 3:00pm — 7:00pm
      Saturday, September 12, 2009 : 10:00am — 6:00pm
      Sunday, September 13, 2009 : 10:00am — 4:00pm

Where:  Will Rogers Memorial Center 3401 W Lancaster.  Directions are here.

 

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 Free Weekend Entertainment Option #5

Preservation is the Art of the City 

Fort Worth Historic Art Preservation

“Preservation is the Art of the City” is a FREE Public Art Show and Sale featuring 49 jury-selected artists. This non-profit gallery promotes and supports local studio artists as well as historic preservation in Fort Worth.  To get acquainted with the artists highlighted or the Historic Fort Worth, Inc. organization, click here.

What:  For the full schedule, go to www.historicfortworth.org
When:   Open for Gallery Night festivities, September 12, 5:00- 9:00 p.m.

Ongoing Show and Display Hours through September 26, 2009:

      Monday-Friday, 9:00am — 5:00pm
      Saturdays: 10:00am — 5:00pm
      Sundays: Closed

Where:  Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy 

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 Free Weekend Entertainment Option #6

Gallery Night at the Downtown Library
& Grand Opening Abraham Lincoln Travelling Exhibit

 
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The FW Public Library Foundation brings a new perspective to Gallery Night by making it the grand opening of “Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, a Man for All Times,” a national traveling exhibit that examines Abraham Lincoln’s life, accomplishments, and legacy. The Downtown, Central Library is the ONLY STOP in Texas for the exciting collection. 

Guests during Gallery Night will be the first to view the Abraham Lincoln Collection from the Dow Foundation as well as The Pate Lincoln Collection. Gallery night will also feature the Frontier Brigade Band, an 18-member band that celebrates the Mid-Nineteenth Century American Brass Band Movement by utilizing period musical instruments and sporting authentic period dress.  Refreshments will be served throughout the evening.

What:  For more details, go to fortworthlibrary.org
When:     Gallery Night Event, Saturday September 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
      Ongoing Exhibit, September 12 to October 4 during normal library hours
Where:  500 West 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX
Cost:  FREE and open to the public (FREE downtown parking, too).  

 

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 Free Weekend Entertainment Option #7

Diez y Seis Celebration!
Honor Mexico’s Independence Day with live Conjunto/Norteño music, folkórico dancing, face painting & local artisans selling their work along with local Northside restaurants. Fun for the entire family!

What:  For more details, go to rosemarinetheater.com
When:   September 12, 2009, 7:30PM
Where:  Rose Marine Theater 1440 N. Main St.
Cost: FREE

 

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FRUGAL IN FORT WORTH TIP: FREE Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Tonight ~ Hooray! :)

Posted on September 10, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Wow…Chick-Fil-A has been running a lot of great promotions lately! 

They’ve just added another FREE sandwich offering to their portfolio of freebies for DFW metroplex locations. Put it on the calendar for Thursday nights in September.  The scoop:

Sept. 10, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich with cheese
Sept. 17, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich with lettuce & tomato
Sept. 24, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich on a whole wheat bun

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Creative Escape, Part 2: Enjoy 50% OFF At Michael’s This Week!

Posted on September 9, 2009 | Leave a comment

Art PaletteMichael’s has been generous with the coupons the last 2 weeks (Thanks, Michael’s!).  
Their latest 50% Off Coupon is a great savings if you are in need of a creative interlude or still have some back-to-school art supplies on the shopping list. 

 Note:  Feel free to email, print and share these coupons as many times as you want, but only one coupon can be used per store visit.  

 

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Staples Coupon: $10 OFF $50 (Great for those Last Minute Back-to-School Supplies) – Expires 9/12

Posted on September 8, 2009 | Leave a comment

 

Click here for a Staples $10 OFF $50 Coupon
Coupon expires September 12, 2009. 

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Posted on September 7, 2009 | Leave a comment
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Frugal Reminder: Get a FREE Chic-Fil-A Sandwich Today! :)

Posted on September 7, 2009 | 1 comment

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A couple of weeks ago we posted TWO ways to get a free Chic-Fil-A Sandwich.  Click here for the original post.

Today Only:  Wear your favorite sports team logo apparel to Chick-fil-A and get a free  sandwich. Qualifying apparel can be from any team (from your favorite Texas Rangers hat to your old YMCA Pink Panthers Soccer Mom team shirt…any logo’d team will work).

When:  September 7, Labor Day Only. 10:30am to close.

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