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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
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This weekend’s highlights include:

• FREE Self-guided Walking Tour of Fort Worth
• FREE Nash Farm Family Fun & Kite Flying Event
• FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams Sonoma
• FREE Flower Arrangement Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Enjoy a FREE Self-guided Tour of Fort Worth

With this weekend taunting us with promising perfect spring weather :), this is a great time to get outside and enjoy all that our city has to offer! 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.  Map choices include:

• DFW Area Map
• Cultural District Walking Map (even includes outdoor sculpture locations)
• Downtown Walking Map
• Stockyards District Walking Map

Click here to get to the FREE downloadable maps and enjoy our wonderful city!

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:: FREE! Nash Farm Family Kite Flying Event in Grapevine
    Saturday, April 30, 2011

Historic Nash Farm in Grapevine is hosting a FREE Family Fun & Kite flying event! There will be a full day of activities for all, including tractor rides, sack races, kite flying and more. Get a taste of farm life just steps away from the heart of the city.

Details, details
What: For more information about the 110 acre Nash Farm and the
family fun and kite flying event, go here.
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Where: Nash Farm ~ 626 Ball Street ~ near Historic Downtown Grapevine
Free Parking 1 Block west of Nash Farm at Cannon Elementary or
at the Botanical Gardens and Homestead Dr.
Cost: FREE! Donations are appreciated and benefit Heritage Education
Programs at Nash Farm. Tractor rides $1 per person, kites $2.

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Sunday, May 1, 2011

Improve your knife skills!
Join Williams-Sonoma as they teach basic knife skills to practice at home. During this technique class, William’s Sonoma will cover correct grip, proper food placement, slicing, dicing, and chopping as well as more advanced cuts such as chiffonade, juilienne and more! Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 1, 2011 ~ 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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:: Learn How to Arrange Flowers at a FREE Pottery Barn Class
   Sunday, May 1, 2011

Get new ideas for freshening up your home with flowers!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for arranging artful botanicals.  You’ll also customize your own display for a perfect Mother’s Day gift!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 1 ~ 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!