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TODAY ONLY: Dyson Ball for $299 Shipped at Amazon (40% Off)

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TODAY ONLY:  Amazon continues their Cyber Deals week with  another doorbuster deal ~ the Dyson DC25 Ball Upright Vacuum Cleaner for $299  – a savings of 40% OFF the list price of $499, and it will ship free!

:: Learn more about the $299 Dyson Vacuum Cleaner deal here.

 

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Up to 60% OFF Select Panasonic 3D HDTVs ~ Cyber Monday Deal

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Amazon has a bunch of fantastic Cyber Monday deals worth checking out (see more here).  This one caught our eye…

TODAY ONLY:  Get up to 60% off select Panasonic smart 3D 1080p LED-LCD HDTVs. Cyber Monday specials include 3 TV options:

All three models feature the VIERA Connect cloud service so that you can access apps such as Amazon Instant Video, Hulu, Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, and more. These TVs also have other nice features including a 178-degree viewing angle for clear images from just about every seat in the room.

:: Learn more about the 1-day Panasonic TV deals here.

 

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TODAY ONLY: $30 OFF Kindle Fire at Amazon’s Cyber Monday Sale ~ One Per Person

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If a Kindle is on your wish list, don’t miss this hot one day sale…

TODAY ONLY:  Amazon is offering a GREAT deal on their best selling Kindle Fire ~ $129 (that is $30 OFF the regular price of $159).   Do note that you will need to enter the promotional code FIREDEAL at checkout to get the special price.   Limit one discount per customer and price good November 26, 2012 only.

:: Learn more about the Kindle Fire 1-day $129 deal here.

 

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The Polar Express Movie in 3D or Blu-ray ~ $9.99

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This is a great deal ~ for a limited time, Amazon is offering The Polar Express in 3D or on Blu-Ray for $9.99Be sure and check the price before buying, as Amazon’s prices can change quickly.

:: Go here for the 3D version
:: Go here for the Blu-Ray Version

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Buy One Get One FREE Starbucks Holiday Drinks

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Starbucks is running a buy one get one FREE offer on their holiday drinks starting Thursday and running through the weekend (love!!!).  The drink choices include Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, or Gingerbread Latte.

Details, details
How: Stop by your local Starbucks from November 15-18 (Thursday to Sunday), from 2-5PM and you can get a FREE Holiday drink when you buy one.  No coupon is necessary.

Where: Offer good at any participating Starbucks location.  Find a store close to you by following this link.

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HOT! Up to 50% OFF LEGO Sets ~ Today Only!

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Today, Amazon is offering several really great deals on Lego sets ~ up to 50% OFF ~ through their Pre-Black Friday Lightning Deals!

Buying tip:  These are selling out FAST and change every hour ~ so if you want to grab one of these sets, you will want to be ready at this link when the hour changes. 

:: Get a preview of the Lego sets available here.

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill $7 OFF Printable Coupon

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill has a nifty $7 OFF coupon that you can snag to save on your next meal.  The coupon is valid through November 21st and is good for any entrée.  Plus, there is no minimum purchase needed (yay!). 

Details, details
How:  Print the $7 OFF coupon you will find here and present it when you place your order.
When:  Coupon is valid through November 21, 2012.
Where:  Valid at participating Romano’s Macaroni Grill locations only.  Find a location near you, here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger):  Coupon required. Dine-in or To Go. One coupon valid per party, per table. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Coupon has no cash value, may be used one time only and applied to one check only. Taxes & gratuity not included. Excludes international locations, Puerto Rico, Montana, Hawaii, & McAllen, TX.

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45% OFF Princess Bride 25th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray $10.99 & More Movie Deals

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Find of the Day:  Amazon is running a nice sale on many of their “Anniversary Edition” Blu-Ray & DVD classic titles.  Some of the movie deals that caught our attention include:

Princess Bride Blu-Ray

Sale Price is $10.99 (Retail is: $19.99) ~ The Princess Bride, 25th Anniversary Edition

The Muppet Christmas Carol (20th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]

Sale Price is $17.99 (Retail is: $26.50) ~ The Muppet Christmas Carol, 20th Anniversary Edition on Blu-Ray

Mary Poppins (Two-Disc 45th Anniversary Special Edition)

Sale Price is $15.96 (Retail is: $29.99) Mary Poppins Special Two-Disc 45th Anniversary Edition

Singin in the Rain (60th Anniversary) [Blu-ray]

Sale Price is $13.86 (Retail is: $19.98) ~ Singin’ in the Rain, 60th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray

:: Go here for a list of other Anniversary movie titles on sale.

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SNEAK PREVIEW: Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Clothing Sale ~ Starts November 15

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A little reminder: our favorite Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale starts the next week! This huge, direct from the designer warehouse clothing sale only happens 4 times a year and runs for 3 days (Thursday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 17). Everything in the sale will be marked down 50% to 75% OFF retail. They have sizes to fit just about anyone ~ from Petite to Women’s sizes and everything in between.

Here’s a sneak preview of our visit…

A few days ago, I jaunted to Dallas to get a peek at the sale and take some pictures for our readers. The fall warehouse sale is packed full of rows and rows of gorgeous fall and transition-to-winter fashion bargains.  I love the texture and colors featured throughout this year’s collection ~ bright, but definitely fall season. 

Some of my favorite finds were the “Texas-weight” jackets (for those crisp, but not-cold-enough-for-gloves days),  Tru Luxe Jeans at 50% off retail, and the oh-so-fashionable (and figure forgiving) ponchos in lots of styles.  I especially love all the attention to detail in these high-end department store quality fashions.

Check out the fabulous button details on the tailored blue jean
jacket sleeves above (love!).  The finishing on the inside with the
plaid piping on the seams adds fun pizzazz, too.

The November 15-17 sale will feature thousands of discounted items from Sharon Young, Multiples, City Girl, Tru Luxe, and more  designer brands at big discounts. Prices start at $20 and the most expensive items (dresses and jackets) are $60.

In a nutshell, here’s what you will find at the sale:

  • Over 18,000 gorgeous ladies clothing pieces, 50 to 75% OFF retail.  There is a huge selection that covers a wide variety of styles from trendy to traditional and from casual to dressy.  These are gorgeous top designer quality collections carried in high-end department stores and fashion boutiques ~ you’ll find them at this designer warehouse sale at a fabulous discount.
  • Ladies, Petite and Plus Sizes ~ something for everyone! Sizes range from Ladies & Petites 2-18 to Women’s Plus 14W-24W.
  • Half price designer fashions from: Sharon Young, City Girl, Multiples, A La Carte, Vicente, Tru Luxe and more. You will find rack after rack of beautiful clothes and everything to complete an outfit including tops, skirts, pants, and jackets.

   

Details, details
When: November 15-17, 2012 ~ Thursday & Friday, 8:00AM to 8:00PM
and Saturday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas.  You’ll see signs directing you where to go (or just follow all the ladies you will see!).
Do note: There is a large dressing room provided for trying on all your finds, but typical of women’s fashion warehouse sales, it is ladies only and not private. Since this is a women only event, husbands, guy-friends and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home. 

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this post. All opinions stated in this post are entirely my opinion (as always).

Starts Today: 50% OFF Half Price Bookstore (and More) Printable Coupons

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Half Price Books is getting a head start on “Black Friday” savings and has put together a nice set of printable coupons that offer up to 50% OFF extra savings.   Do note that the coupons change every couple of days:

  • 40% OFF one single item – November 5-6
  • 30% OFF one single item – November 7-8
  • 20% OFF one single item – November 9-10
  • 50% OFF one single item –  November 11

Details, details
What: Click here
to print your weeks worth of Half Price Books coupons. Limit one coupon per customer per visit.
When: Coupon discounts are different each day and are valid November 5-11.
Where:  Find a Half Price Books Store near you, here

 

                                                   

Special Savings Tip For Teachers, Educators, and Librarians:
Did you know that teachers, librarians, and other educators can get a year-round 10% discount on everything at Half Price Books? Just fill out an Educator Discount application form at any Half Price Books store or apply online. Click here for more info (found under the Educators Discount link).

Please be sure to pass this along to any teachers you know who might benefit from the extra savings.

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November 2 – 4 FREE Fort Worth Weekend Entertainment & Events Roundup

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ABOUT THE WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS EDITION ~ Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates, and each Friday, you’ll receive this 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:

  • FREE Friday on the Green Outdoor Evening Concert
  • FREE American Art from The Phillips Collection Exhibit At The Carter Museum
  • FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth Science and History Museum
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
  • FREE Holiday Decorating Class & Open House at Pottery Barn
  • FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance 
  • FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Friday On The Green Outdoor Concert
Friday, November 2, 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, November 2, 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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:: Visit the Phillips Collection Exhibit At The Carter Museum
Now through January 6, 2013

Georgia O’Keeffe Pattern of Leaves Amon Carter Museum

The Amon Carter museum is hosting a landmark show featuring about 100 masterworks by over sixty-three artists from the The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.  This FREE exhibit traces American art from the 19th century through the mid 20th century and features work from familiar names such as Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, and Georgia O’Keeffe. The Amon Carter is one of only three U.S. museums to host the exhibition; previous touring cities include Madrid, Tokyo and Rovereto, Italy.

Details, details
What: To learn about the American Art from The Phillips Collection exhibit, go here.
When
: Now through January 6, 2013. Regular museum hours.
Where: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Get directions and parking details by clicking here.
Cost: Entrance to this exhibit and the Amon Carter Museum is
always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History

Saturday and Sunday, November 3-4, 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 (November 3 and 4) 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, November 3-4, 2012
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

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:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.

Saturday, November 3, 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, November 3, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost:
FREE

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:: FREE Decorating Demos & Open House at Pottery Barn
Saturday, November 3, 2012

Be among the first to see Pottery Barn’s new holiday collection along with interactive demonstrations for accessorizing your home! Pop by the store Saturday morning for their holiday open house, where they will share helpful tips for simple and affordable ways to refresh your home and entertain.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When:
Saturday, November 3, 2012, 9:00-11:00AM.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost:
FREE!

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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
Saturday, November 3, 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 Thanksgiving Turkey project 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, November 3, 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 Stockyards
Sunday, November 4, 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, November 4, 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, November 4, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a FREE cooking class where they will provide a comprehensive turkey tutorial and help you discover the keys to roasting a juicy, flavorful bird that will leave your guests begging for the leftovers.  If turkey seems tricky, this is the class for you.  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:
November 4, 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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SniqueAway San Antonio Staycation Bargain: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort at $119/night ~ Hurry!

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Worth passing along ~ SniqueAway has a fantastic $119/night hotel deal for a fabulous San Antonio/Hill Country area getaway at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country ResortThis beautiful  location is known for its impeccable service, 4-acre waterpark with lazy river, man-made beach and poolside cabanas.  It’s within a few minutes of Sea World and Fiesta Texas and about 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio and the Riverwalk.

You likely know that we are BIG fans of TripAdvisor’s travel bargain site SniqueAway (you can read our review here), as we personally used them to save a bundle on our last two vacations and our experience was EXCELLENT.  Backed by the credibility of our favorite travel review site, TripAdvisor.com, SniqueAway offers limited-time sales and deep discounts on some fantastic 4 & 5-Star rated hotels around the world, with savings typically from 40-60% OFF.

Through SniqueAway’s sale, hotel rates at The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa start at $119 a night and there are dates available now through early March (perfect if you are looking for a holiday get-away or want to see the famous Riverwalk Christmas lights in San Antonio or the Hill Country Christmas Lighting Trail).

To Get The Deal:

Go here to sign-in to SniqueAway (or become a member for FREE), then navigate to The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort deal.  Tip:  Be sure to look for a diamond-shaped icon on the dates when you peruse the available options on the calendar ~ the diamond icon means those dates feature the lowest sale price.

Popular dates often sell out quick.  If you intend to take advantage of this deal, you won’t want to wait too long as it’s only available on SniqueAway for 4 more days and popular dates tend to sell out fast (offers are on a first come, first serve basis).

Learn more about SniqueAway, here or go here for a longer review of our experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much!).

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

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How SniqueAway Works

1.  Sign up with this invitation. There is no cost to join the members-only service, but an invitation is required.  As a reader of Frugal in Fort Worth, you are officially invited (Go here)!

2.  Check out the weekly hotel deals. Once you’re a member, there are always deals available on SniqueAway, with 10-15 new sales added weekly.

  • Members are notified via email of each week’s hotel deals, with offers on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out. Members can preview future hotel deals seven days in advance and can set up a reminder for alerts when sales start.
  • After members receive and accept the invitation, they can check out photos and property overviews of the hotel offers. Inside every SniqueAway Escape there are TripAdvisor reviews, hotel amenities, room details—even local hot spots and location maps.
  • All hotels featured on SniqueAway have earned at least a four-star rating classification and four out of five review ratings on TripAdvisor.

3. Select and book your room.  Enter room type, check-in/check-out dates and click “Select.” Enter traveler information and any special requests for the hotel. From the time dates are selected, members have 15 minutes to click “Book it!” or the room(s) will be returned to inventory. All taxes and fees are included unless otherwise noted in the policies.

4.  Confirm, pack your toothbrush, and enjoy!  Upon booking, members receive a confirmation email from SniqueAway. All guests need at check-in is the hotel confirmation number and a credit card for any hotel purchase not included within the SniqueAway escape.

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

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SAVE THE DATE: November 15-17 ~ Sharon Young & Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Clothing Sale

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Woo-hoo! It’s almost time for our favorite clothing warehouse sale…

 

Need to update or add a few new pieces to your wardrobe? 
Be sure to mark the next Sharon Young and Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse sale (November 15-17) on your calendar. The sale will feature 1000s of items from their fall clothing collection at big discounts ~ definitely worth the drive to Dallas!

If you have followed the blog for a while, you likely already know what big fans we are of this sale.  Personally, I have saved a bundle off retail prices (50 to 75% OFF) and brought home some gorgeous outfits at below wholesale ~ much of my wardrobe has come from this sale’s clothes racks. Prices start at $20 and the most expensive items (dresses and jackets) are $60!

   

We will be popping over to Dallas to capture some sneak preview pictures of the goodies this week, so stay tuned for a future post and more info in the coming days. Until then, you can take a peek at the company websites to get a glimpse of some of the clothing brands you will find:

Details, details
When: November 15-17, 2012 ~ Thursday & Friday, 8:00AM to 8:00PM and Saturday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: 10367 Brockwood Rd ~ Dallas.  You’ll see signs directing you where to go (or just follow all the ladies you will see!)
Do note: There is a large dressing room provided for trying on all your finds, but typical of women’s fashion warehouse sales, it is ladies only and not private. Since this is a women only event, husbands, guy-friends and kiddos under 12, please stay comfortable at home. 

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October 26-28 FREE Fort Worth Weekend Events & Entertainment

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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 the weekly Fort Worth entertainment 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 Trick or Treat and Fall Festival Family Events
  • FREE Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering Events at The Fort Worth Stockyards
  • FREE Denton Food Truck Festival
  • Fort Worth’s Annual Boo at the Zoo Event
  • FREE Guitar Concert Featuring Lynn McGrath
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance 
  • FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams Sonoma

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It’s that time of year ~ crisp air, pumpkins decorating front porches, kids dressed up as their favorite characters, and enough candy to keep every dentist in business! I do love the sights, sounds and tastes of fall.

:: Lots of FREE Trick or Treat and Fall Festival Community Events

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Are you looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate the weekend’s fall festivities with your family? Lots of churches, schools, and businesses in the community have put together fun festivals with safe places to trick or treat and play games.

There are an abundance of choices, but here are a few FREE suggestions for alternatives to traditional Halloween trick-or-treating to get you started:

• Harvest Moon Celebration in Granbury ~ Saturday and Sunday
Granbury Town Square (Pearl and Crockett streets) • October 27 & 28
Enjoy fall festivities at the annual Harvest Moon Festival in Granbury’s historic town square.  Highlights include contests,  parades, live music, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, lots of entertainment, and much more.  Get more details here.

• Bass Pro Shops Charlie Brown Pumpkin Event ~ Daily
Grapevine Location (2501 Bass Pro Drive)  • Daily through October 31
FREE daily events vary and include trick or treating throughout the store, kids’ costume parade, crafts, scavenger hunt, studio quality photos, and more. Get more details and a daily event schedule here.

• Central Market Stores Fall Carnival ~ Saturday
Fort Worth Location (4651 West Freeway) • October 27, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Start out at the main entrance to Central Market, grab a map, then wind your way through the store, stopping at each Scavenger Hunt station to get a treat! Once you have scavenged all there is to hunt, make your way out to the patio for games, cookie decorating, cake walk and a costume parade. They’ll have prizes galore and tons of fun for the kids! More details here.

• Treat Street in the Fort Worth Stockyards ~ Wednesday
Fort Worth Stockyards Station • October 31, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Join Historic Fort Worth’s Stockyards Station and RADIO DISNEY for a safe, family friendly family party that’s FREE and FUN! Event includes trick or treating at Stockyards Station shops, FREE hay rides, costume contest, pumpkin decorating, games, prizes and more. More details here.

• Trunk or Treat at the Met Church ~ Sunday
Met Church in Ft. Worth, 11301 Old Denton Rd • October 28, 2-4:30 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a great time! Trick-or-Treat while enjoying a variety of carnival games and fun family activities. There will be lots of candy, prizes and safe fun for everyone. More details here.

Other local carnivals and festivals (lots of family friendly choices)
Click here for a terrific line-up 
of family safe, Halloween alternatives and fall festivals put on by churches, businesses and schools throughout Fort Worth, Dallas and surrounding areas. Thanks to radio station KLTY 94.9 for putting together this lengthy and helpful list.

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:: Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering & Western Festival
Friday to Sunday, October 26-28, 2012

Join the Red Steagall Cowboy gathering in the Fort Worth Stockyards to celebrate the 22nd year of this première celebration of the West. Weekend activities include chuck wagon camp and competition, horsemanship clinics, cowboy music, Cutting Horse Association Rodeo Finals, fiddle contest, cowboy church, and lots more! Voted Best Gathering and Best Family Event by the readers of American Cowboy Magazine.

Details, Details
What:
Get more event info at the Red Steagall website, here.
When: Friday to Sunday, October 26-28. See the full schedule, here.
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards. Find a map & directions here.
Cost:
Most outdoor street events on the schedule are FREE to the public. To get access to indoor events (like the rodeo), get tickets here Children under 12 are FREE to most events.

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:: Friday Nite Bites, Foodie Truck Festival in Denton
Friday, October 26, 2012

Friday Nite Bites, the Denton Food Truck Festival brings together gourmet food trucks, FREE live music, and entertainment!

Details, Details
When:  Friday, October 26, 2012 ~ 5:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Downtown Denton Transit Center, 604 E Hickory St.
Cost: FREE to attend the festival.  All food is extra.

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:: Annual Fort Worth Boo at the Zoo Event
    Friday to Sunday ~ October 26-28

This year’s annual Boo at the Zoo fun family event will feature events, games, trick-or-treating, and the most popular attraction: Zoo animals! Daytime event hours will make the entire Zoo open to Boo at the Zoo guests, allowing keepers to incorporate themed activities into the animal exhibits throughout the entire park. Children are invited to wear their favorite costumes.

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What:
For more details about Boo in the Zoo, click here.
Where:
1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth.
When:
October 26-28, 2012 ~ Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Boo at the Zoo is $3, after paying zoo admission. Regular zoo
admission prices: $12 for adults, $9 for children ages 3-12, $9 for seniors ages 65 and up, and free for toddlers 2 and under.  Tickets may be purchased at the Zoo ticket window. Plan ahead and get Fort Worth Zoo discount tickets at Albertsons or Keller Parks & Recreation.

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:: FREE Fort Worth Guitar Guild Concert ~
Featuring Lynn McGrath – “Platero y yo”

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Spend an afternoon listening to amazing classical guitar performed by Lynn McGrath. She has played at such prominent venues as the Troy Savings Hall (Troy, NY), the National Hispanic Cultural Center (Albuquerque), and the Skirball Cultural Center (Los Angeles).  Abroad she has been featured in festivals in Mexico, Peru, Italy, Montenegro and has presented at University of Veracruz and the Victoria Conservatory of Music.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 2:30PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall of the Fort Worth Central Library.  You can park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking garage and parking meters are FREE on weekends.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Stockyards
Sunday, October 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2012

Learn a new cooking technique! 
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this is a great time to polish up on your cooking skills! During this free class, Williams-Sonoma will teach you how to start your Thanksgiving off right with the perfect nibbles and a delectable first course. Learn how to make tasty appetizers that will satisfy hungry diners yet won’t spoil appetites for the feast to come. 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, October 28 ~ 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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Chipotle: $2 Burritos, Bowls, Tacos, and Salads ~ October 31

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         Chipotle Halloween Boo-rito $2 night

Head to Chipotle on October 31st dressed in a costume and for $2, you get your choice of a  burrito, bowl, salad, or an order of tacos.  Proceeds from this event go to help raise $1 Million dollars for  The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.

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What:  For more info about Chipotle’s Boo-Rito event, click here.
Where: For Chipotle restaurant locations, click here.
When: October 31, 2012, 4:00PM until closing 

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