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FREE Kids Audio Book by Dave Ramsey ~ The Super Red Racer

Posted on April 19, 2012 | 1 comment

Dave Ramsey is making one of his kids audio books available for FREE through Sunday, April 22, 2012. In The Super Red Racer, Junior learns about earning money to buy a new bike ~ a fun and entertaining story that teaches an important life lesson about saving.

Download the MP3 audio book now and save it to play during your next trek in the car. It’s a great way to teach kids how to use money responsibly and keep them entertained at the same time!

Go here to get the free audio book download.

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50% OFF Hidden Valley Miniature Golf – Lakeside

Posted on April 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here’s a great deal to have in your back pocket for an outing with the kids this summer or a fun date night…

You might want to check out today’s Groupon Offer for 50% OFF a Miniature Golf Outing at Hidden Valley Miniature Gold in Lakeside ( 8621 Jacksboro Hwy).

Today’s offer includes 2 options:

$14 for four 18-hole rounds of mini golf (up to a $28 value).
$35 for ten 18-hole rounds of mini golf (up to a $70 value).

How to get the offer:

Go here to sign up for today’s 50% OFF deal.
Select Fort Worth as Your Groupon City. If this is not on the main page, find this offer in the “All Deals” menu at the top of the page.
Buy your Groupon before the end of the day, Thursday. You do have until October 17, 2012 to use your Groupon. Since there are always a limited quantity of these certificates available, I would recommend not waiting too long to make your purchase.

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April 13-15 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on April 13, 2012 | Leave a comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment for you and your family. Subscribe to our blog updates and you’ll receive this weekly 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 Tornado Benefit Concert Featuring Melissa Lawson and Betty Buckley in Arlington
FREE Saturday Events at the BRIT
FREE The Secret Garden Classic Family Movie Showing
FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop for Kids
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class
FREE Flower Arranging Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Tornado Disaster Relief Benefit Concert Featuring Melissa
…Lawson and Betty Buckley ~ Levitt Pavilion in Arlington …
...Saturday, April 14, 2012

Join your family and friends at Saturday’s Tornado victim relief benefit concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington. The concert is free, but cash donations will be collected to be dispersed through the local Salvation Army for those in need. The entertainment schedule includes Betty Buckley, Tony Award-winning actress and recording artist, followed by Melissa Lawson, Arlington country music artist who won NBC’s Nashville Star.

Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the benefit concert, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of
Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall).
View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 ~ 7:30PM
Cost: FREE Admission, but cash donations are appreciated.

:: FREE Guided Plant Walk and More Events at the BRIT
..Saturday, April 14, 2012

Enjoy a family friendly tour of BRIT (Botanical Research Institute of Texas) and learn something new about plants! Saturday you can choose from a 1-hour docent-led tour (2 choices: 10:30AM or 12:30PM) or a 30-minute guided plant walk with BRIT’s very own Sam Kieschnick (11:45am)!

Other Saturday activities include:
• Meet a BRIT botanist at the Plant Preservation Studio and learn about BRIT’s unique plant collection.
• Self-guided tours of the LEED Platinum building, BRIT’s pocket prairie, geology wall, braided gardens, and the wetland area.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday April 14, 2012 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Where: 1700 University Drive ~ Fort Worth (Next to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, click here for a map)
Cost: FREE

:: FREE The Secret Garden Family Movie Showing
…Saturday, April 14, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the classic children’s movie The Secret Garden on Saturday, April 14. This movie showing is part of the Central Library’s Second Saturday Film Series which runs monthly family friendly movies through the end of the year.

About the movie: An orphan girl living in her uncle’s British dreary mansion discovers a long-neglected garden. With the help of her cousin, she sets about to restore the garden and, in the process, change their lives. A wonderful film adapted from the timeless book. Rated G. 101 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this movie event and future showings, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 ~ 1:00PM
Where: The Fort Worth Central Library’s Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 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!

:: FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
…Saturday, April 14, 2012

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

Details, details
What: To find out more about the FREE nature walk and River Legacy Living Science Center, go here. RSVP to 817.860.6752
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 2:00PM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Chip Drop Game
…Saturday, April 14, 2012

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, April 14, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, April 15, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a class on how to make fresh, light meals, gently flavored with herbs. Learn how to select, store and cook with herbs to get the best flavor in your cooking. 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 and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, April 15, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

:: FREE Pottery Barn “Art of Botanical Arranging” Class
…Sunday, April 15, 2012

Learn how to artfully arrange botanicals and customize your very own display for your home or to give as a gift at this fun and interactive class.

Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, April 15, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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April 6-8 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Easter Edition

Posted on April 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Family Easter Egg Hunts (Lots of Locations: North Richland Hills, Fort Worth Stockyards and More!)
FREE Kids Cow Camp at the Fort Worth Stockyards
FREE Admission to Fort Worth Science and History Museum
FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
FREE Container Gardening Seminar at Calloway’s Nursery
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE Family Fun Easter Egg Hunts
…Friday & Saturday, April 6-7, 2012

There are lots of terrific (and FREE) Easter Egg Hunts sponsored throughout the metroplex this weekend. Here is a quick roundup from which to pick:

• North Richland Hills, Eggstravaganza: This fun family event will include an egg hunt, food, prizes, candy, bounce houses, games, a petting zoo and more! There will be 5 different egg hunts scheduled by age group. Learn more here.
Saturday, April 7, 2:00pm – 4:00pm on the Front Lawn of North Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6955 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills.

• Fort Worth Stockyards Station Hosts a Texas Sized Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt ~ Texas-style! Easter egg hunt for all ages begins at noon, and afterwards there will be an Easter bunny, face painting, a balloon animal maker and more fun for the family. Learn more here.
Saturday, April 7, Starts at 12:00 on the lawn of the Historic Livestock Exchange Building and Fort Worth Stock Yards Visitors Center, East Exchange Ave, (817) 625-9715.

• Fort Worth Community Centers: Fort Worth Community Centers have planned some fun Easter activities for this weekend including Easter egg hunts, bounce houses, crafts egg decorating. Learn more here. Activities and dates vary by community center which include:
Friday, April 6 ~ Greenbriar Community Center: 6:00-7:00pm
Saturday, April 7 ~ RD Evans Community Center: 10:00am
Saturday, April 7 ~ Thomas Place Community Center: 11:00am -1:30pm
Saturday, April 7 ~ Fire Station Community Center: 11:00am -1:00pm

:: Fun! Fort Worth Cow Camp for Kids at the Stockyards
…Saturday, April 7, 2012

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, April 7, 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: FREE (Donations appreciated)

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

Bank of America’s 2012 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150 participating museums, zoos, botanical gardens and more throughout the United States. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend in Fort Worth at the 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, April 7 & 8, 2012
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, April 7, 2012

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 art related activities for the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE Calloway’s Container Gardening Seminar
…Saturday, April 7, 2012

Learn how to create a unique collection of beautiful flowering plants for any area that needs a pop of color. The information in this workshop teaches ways to design your own container garden with Texas proven foliage and blooms. Helpful tips and tricks will be provided to make your plant project easy and fun!

Details, details
What: For more information about Calloway’s plant seminar, go here.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012 ~ 10:15am.
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
…Saturday, April 7, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a fun class where you will learn new ideas for making festive side dishes to serve for your next Spring entertaining event.

Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday, April 7, 2012. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful
weekend celebrating Easter Sunday!

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March 30 – April 1 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Lots of Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend!

Posted on March 30, 2012 | 1 comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Family Easter Egg Hunts (Lots of Locations: Grapevine, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills, and more!)
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
FREE Home Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE Family Fun Easter Egg Hunts
…Saturday, March 31, 2012

There are lots of terrific (and FREE) Easter Egg Hunts sponsored throughout the metroplex this Saturday, March 31. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Richland Hills, Special Bunnies Easter Egg Hunt: This special Easter Egg Hunt is for children with any disability and their families ~ all are welcome to attend at no cost. The event will include family fun like face painting, clowns, games, food, prizes and more. There will be ‘beeping eggs’ for visually impaired children and large-size eggs for children in wheelchairs.
Saturday, March 31, 10:00am – 12:00pm at Creek Trail Park, 3925 Airline Drive, Richland Hills. Learn more here.

• Grapevine, 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Nash Farms: Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will be hiding thousands of eggs at Nash Farm for a hopping good time. Special prize eggs will be hidden in each age division. Kids will love the face painting and other fun activities such as bounce-houses, petting zoo, hay rides and more.
Saturday, March 31, 9:30am – 12:30pm at Nash Farm in Grapevine, 626 Ball Street (near Historic Downtown Grapevine). Get more details here.

• North Richland Hills, Easter in the Park: Family activities will include an Easter egg hunt with over 25,000 eggs and prizes, a visit by the Easter bunny, bounce houses, train rides, a petting zoo, and live entertainment.
Saturday, March 31, 10:00am – Noon at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road, North Richland Hills. Learn more here.

• Keller, Tree-Mendous Spring Easter Egg Scramble: Keller is hosting their largest Easter egg hunt and family fun event to date. There will be lots of free activities like bounce houses, slides, pony rides and a petting zoo, as well as an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. The City of Keller will also be giving away FREE trees to Keller residents while supplies last.
Saturday, March 31, 9:00am – 11:30AM at Bear Creek Park Pond, 400 Bear Creek Park in Keller. Learn more here.

• Hurst, Easter Eggstravaganza: Along with a fun Easter egg hunt for kids 10 and under, this family event will have crafts, a visit by Mr. Easter bunny, clowns, free refreshments and more.
Saturday, March 31, Activities start at 1:00pm, at Hurst Community Park, 601 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Learn more here.

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, April 2, 2012

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, April 2, 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!

:: FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Demonstrations and Open House
…Saturday, March 31, 2012

Be among the first to see Pottery Barn’s new summer collection along with interactive demonstrations for accessorizing your home! Pop by the store Saturday morning for their summer 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: Classes take place March 31, 2012, 9:00-11:00AM.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, April 1, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a class on satisfying and healthy ways to enjoy spring produce. Learn how to select and prepare what’s in season now – your spring grocery shopping will be more interesting and your meals, more delicious (not to mention this is a great way to save money on produce!). 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 and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, April 1, 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.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend

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March 23-25 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on March 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Fort Worth’s 2012 Spring Gallery Night
FREE Wild West Fest in Watauga
FREE Western Movie Double Feature at the Carter
FREE Artist’s Eye Lecture Series at the Kimbell
FREE Disney Kids Craft & Storytelling Event
FREE Decorating & Entertaining Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
FREE Cooking Classes at Williams Sonoma

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:: FREE! Fort Worth’s Spring Gallery Night ~ 2012
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

Ft. Worth’s Annual Spring Gallery Night is a FREE open-house event celebrating the visual arts and the community’s cultural richness in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Take a stroll through participating galleries and museums, plus mingle with the many artists featured during this community event. Many locations are hosting live music and light h’ors d’oeuvres.

Details, details
What: Download the 2012 Spring Gallery Night program and map here to get more info on all participating locations. Hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (more info at fwada.org).
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 ~ Event times vary by venue. Go here to find the schedule for each location.
Where: Go here to print out a map of each participating venue.
Cost: Most events are FREE.

:: FREE! Wild West Fest in Watauga
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

Take a step back in time to the days of the Wild West! Enjoy live music from The Bright, The Matt Kimbrow Band, The Crawfish Band and more! Stroll through the Watauga Depot where you will find lots of arts, crafts, and food vendors. Kids can take a train or stagecoach ride, tackle the mechanical bull, conquer the climbing wall, jump on the inflatables, and more. An egg hunt for kids 0-10 years old will begin at 11:30AM. Armadillo races will start at noon.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 ~ 10:00AM-7:00PM
Where: Watauga Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road
Cost: FREE

:: FREE! Wild West Double Feature Film Screening at
…the Amon Carter Museum
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

Enjoy America’s depiction of the West through cinema while watching the Academy Award-winning family film Rango (PG; 2011), followed by the spaghetti western classic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (NR; 1966). Come for one of the films or stay for both! Refreshments will be served between movies.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: March 24, 2012. Rango 10:30AM-12:30PM, Refreshments 12:30–1:00PM, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 1:00–4:15PM.
Where: The Amon Carter Museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE. Because seating is limited, reservations are required. Call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to register.

:: FREE Artist’s Eye Lecture Series at the Kimbell
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

What does the art of the past mean to the artist of the present? In this ongoing lecture series, artist Annette Lawrence will discuss works in the Kimbell’s collection, share special insights, and relate older art to contemporary artistic concerns. This program is free and requires no reservations.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Artist’s Eye lecture series, go here.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00AM.
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. For directions to the Kimbell, click here.
Cost: FREE admission to the lecture and the permanent exhibit.

:: FREE Stickermania Craft & Storytelling Event at the Disney Store
…Saturday, March 24, 2012

You’re invited to a 25^th Anniversary Disney celebration Stickermania & Storytelling event at the Disney Store! Young guests will get the chance to use their imaginations and creativity as they make their very own party story using Disney character stickers. Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Crafts projects will be available for free while supplies last.

Details, details
What: To find out more about this Disney event, click here.
Where: Click here to get directions to your closest store.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:30AM to 1:00PM
Cost: FREE

:: Learn New Entertaining Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Class
…Sunday, March 25, 2012

Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for Spring and Easter entertaining with style. This week’s class covers the basics of having a fun party ~ from formal dinners to a casual buffet.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place March 25, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, March 25, 2012

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, March 25, 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!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two cooking classes this weekend. Saturday features an in-store class on creative “Easter Egg Decorating”. Join them on Sunday for a class on cooking healthy for kids. In this class, you’ll learn to prepare fruits and vegetables that will appeal to kids, plus ways they can help make these family friendly, kid-tested dishes at home. Children are invited to attend this class with an adult. 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 and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 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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FREE Movie Screening for Blue Like Jazz ~ March 21st in Fort Worth and Dallas

Posted on March 12, 2012 | 1 comment

Go here to RSVP to a FREE screening of the upcoming movie Blue Like Jazz ~ PG-13, based on the Donald Miller book that spent almost a year on the New York Times best-seller list. The film releases to the public April 13th.

There are two FREE showings in DFW on March 21:

AMC Theater, Downtown Fort Worth at 6:00PM
AMC Northpark in Dallas at 1:00PM

Feel free to pass this along to friends in other cities. Screenings are also available in Oklahoma City, Austin, Houston, Methuen/Boston, Grand Rapids, Chicago (Schaumburg and Naperville), St. Paul, Minneapolis, St Louis, Colorado Springs, Irvine, and Los Angeles/Pasadena.

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Spring Break Idea: Save 30% with Dallas/Fort Worth Attractions Pass (Six Flags, Fort Worth Science & History Museum, South Fork Ranch & More)

Posted on March 12, 2012 | 2 comments

Looking for a way to enjoy our local attractions over spring break at a nice savings? You might want to check out DFW Attractions Passes. This was put together for visitors to our area, but locals can take advantage of this too!

Here’s the scoop:

There are four specialty pass theme choices with each creating a savings of up to 30% OFF general admission to several popular venues like Six Flags, Children’s Aquarium in Dallas, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, and the Fort Worth Science and History Museum.
You have 180 days to use the pass once it is activated, so even if you don’t get to all the venues this week, you can save it to use for a fun family weekend or summer activity. Each pass is activated the first time it’s used.

The attractions savings passes include:

All About Kids Pass – Includes the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards Experience, Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas Zoo, and SpeedZone. Prices are $71 for adults and $54 for children ages 3-12.
Art Attack Pass – Includes a bevy of museums, sculptures and artistic experiences, including the Dallas Museum of Art, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Nasher Sculpture Center. Prices are $21 for adults and FREE for children ages 3-12.
DFW Sampler Pass – Includes admission to the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Zoo, Fort Worth Historic Stockyards Experience, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Southfork Ranch and the International Bowling Museum. Prices are $58 for adults and $28 for children ages 3-12.
Thrillseeker Pass – Offers discounted admission to Zero Gravity, SpeedZone, Six Flags Over Texas, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Price is $139 per person.

To view all participating attractions in each pass, go here.

Savings Tip: These passes are a great deal if you are going to make it to all the venues on the pass before it expires. However, if you aren’t sure you’ll be able to take advantage of visiting all the spots, you might be better off looking for coupons and discounts for each venue.

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Great Spring Break Idea: FREE Amon Carter Museum Family Fun Week

Posted on March 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

The Amon Carter museum is offering four days of fun with their Spend Spring Break at the Amon Carter ~ FREE Family Fun Week event. This week of art and creativity starts tomorrow, March 13 and runs daily through Friday (10:30 a.m. to noon). Bring the whole family to get to know four amazing American artists through art exploration and art-making. Each day will feature a different artist, artworks, and activities. Free refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday’s featured artist – Georgia O’Keeffe
Wednesday’s featured artist – John Singer Sargent
Thursday’s featured artist – Stuart Davis
Friday’s featured artist – Ben Shahn

No reservations are required.

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Week. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Tuesday-Friday, March 13-16, 2012 ~ 10:30AM – noon
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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March 9-11 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on March 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Events and Exhibit Entrance to The Kimbell’s Age of Impressionism Opening
Live Theater: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
FREE Wizard of Oz Classic Family Movie Showing
FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE Inaugural Events and Exhibit Entrance to The Kimbell’s
…Age of Impressionism: Great French Paintings from the Clark
…Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11 (Exhibit through June 17)

This weekend, visitors are invited to a series of FREE inaugural events as part of the opening of the Kimbell Art Museum’s special exhibition of The Age of Impressionism: Great French Paintings from the Clark.

Saturday features three free lectures from leading art scholars. No reservations are required, but seating is limited.
Sunday’s official opening to the public will offer FREE ADMISSION for the first 101 visitors and an afternoon of FREE 19th century music and ballet performances.

About the Exhibit: The Kimbell Art Museum is the sole American venue for this international touring exhibition of the renowned Impressionist collection of the Clark Art Institute. The 73 paintings in the exhibition include some of the most familiar masterpieces of the Impressionist era and features 21 Renoirs and six Monets, along with works by Degas, Manet, Pissarro, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and other prominent French painters of the period.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Age of Impression Exhibit, go here. To learn more about this weekend’s free inaugural events and admission, go here.
When: Go here to see the schedule of all inaugural exhibit activities. Lecture series takes place Saturday, March 10, 2012 ~ 10:00AM – 2:30PM. Opportunity for free exhibit admission (for the first 101 visitors) starts Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 12:00PM. Exhibit runs daily through June 17, 2012.
Where: The Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth. For directions to the Kimbell, click here. The lecture series will take place in the Darnell Street auditorium, across Van Cliburn Way from the museum.
Cost: FREE admission to the lecture. Go here to learn about ticket prices and admission discounts.

:: Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn at Artisans Theater
Enjoy the classic story of Huckleberry Finn brought to life onstage at Artisan Theater. Do note that the show will be performed in Sign Language on Monday nights and Saturday matinees. For more info about this live theater production, click here.

Details, details
When: Performances through March 17
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
Cost: Varies depending on performance. Go here to learn more.

:: FREE Wizard of Oz Classic Family Movie Showing
…Saturday, March 10, 2012

Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the classic film The Wizard of Oz featuring Judy Garland on Saturday, March 10. This movie showing is part of the Second Saturday Family Film Series which runs monthly family-friendly movies through the end of the year.

About the movie: One of the most popular films of all time ~ A tornado whisks Dorothy and her dog Toto into the magical land of Oz, where she encounters the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, a Cowardly Lion and a wicked witch. Adapted from L. Frank Baum’s classic novel. Rated G; 102 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information about this movie event and future showings, click here. Learn more about the movie here.
When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 ~ 1:00PM
Where: The Fort Worth Central Library’s Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 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!

:: FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
…Saturday, March 10, 2012

Explore the nature trails surrounding the River Legacy Living Science Center on a FREE family friendly naturalist-led Nature Walk. The Living Science Center is the gateway to River Legacy Parks in Arlington.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the FREE Nature Walk and River Legacy Living Science Center, go here. RSVP to 817.860.6752
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center,703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard (at the intersection of N. Cooper Street and Green Oaks) in Arlington
When: Saturday March 10, 2012, 2:00PM
Cost:FREE, but donations are appreciated.

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Basketball Game
…Saturday, March 10, 2012

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, March 11, 2012

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, March 11, 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!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, March 11, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a class on how to make cakes that will have everyone wanting a second slice. There’s a different type of cake to suit every taste – this class focuses on some of the most popular. You will learn the fundamentals to making great cakes, from creaming, folding and sifting, to proper baking, and show-stopping presentations. 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 and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, March 11, 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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Fuel Your Spring Break with FREE Audio Books for Children!

Posted on March 8, 2012 | 1 comment

Books Should Be Free provides FREE access to hundreds of classic audio books for children (go here) ~ completely FREE to download as an mp3 or iPod audio file. There are lots of great titles including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Secret Garden, Aesop’s Fables, The Wizard of Oz, Pinocchio, and The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter. Navigate through their menus and you’ll find other classic titles for older kids and adults as well.

This is a great way to keep little minds entertained for a road trip (save to your iPod or a CD to make it portable). At home, use these free downloads as a reading-skill helper (have your child read along with the actual book) or simply use them to listen to a great story at home and engage the “theater of the mind.”

To peruse their complete list of FREE audio books, click here.

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March 2-4 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

Posted on March 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Star Gazing Party ~ Fort Worth Science & History Museum/Noble Planetarium
Inexpensive Live Theater Options: The Elephant Man, Shakespeare’s Richard III, Miss Nelson is Missing!, or Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
FREE Read Across America & Dr. Seuss Family Event
FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth Science and History Museum
FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas)
FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
FREE Home Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
…Saturday, March 3, 2012

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for their FREE Star Gazing party Saturday night. 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.

Details, details
What: For more information about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties, click here.
When: Saturday, March 3 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting) until 10:30PM
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.

:: Inexpensive Live Theater Options For the Weekend

• Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn at Artisans Theater
What: The classic story of Huckleberry Finn is brought to life onstage at Artisan Theater. Do note that the show will be performed in Sign Language on Monday nights and Saturday matinees. For more info about this live theater production, click here.
When: Performances through March 17
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
Cost: Varies depending on performance. Go here to learn more.

• The Elephant Man at TCU
What: Learn more about this performance here.
When: March 2-4 ~ Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2:30pm and 7:30pm,
and Sunday 2:30pm
Where: TCU Campus, Buschman Theatre
Cost: $10 General Admission, $5 Members

• Richard III by William Shakespeare at TCC Northeast
What: Go here to learn more about this and future performances.
When: March 2-3 ~ Friday & Saturday 7:00PM, Also Saturday 2:00PM
Where: Tarrant County College Northeast Campus Playhouse.
Cost: $6 General Admission. Free for TCC students, faculty, and staff.

• Miss Nelson is Missing! at TCC Northwest
What: Go here to learn more about this and future performances.
When: March 2-4 ~ Friday 10:00AM, Saturday 7:30PM, and Sunday 2:00PM
Where: Theater Northwest at the NW Tarrant County College Campus
Cost: $6 General Admission. Free for TCC students, faculty, and staff.

:: FREE Dr. Seuss Reading and Read Across America Family Event
…Saturday March 3, 2012

Enjoy a reading of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, as well as crafts, refreshments and a chance to win some great door prizes as part of Read Across America Day! This special event promotes reading, particularly for children and young adults and is co-sponsored by Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc and Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. As part of this event, The Tail Waggin’ Tutors program will take place in the Reading Pavilion at 1:00PM.

Details, details
What: For more information go here.
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 ~ 12:00-5:00PM
Where: 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!

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2012

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, March 3 & 4, 2012
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, March 3, 2012

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, March 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 race car 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, March 3, 2012 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, March 4, 2012

Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, March 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!

:: FREE How to Accessorize Your Home Class ~ At Pottery Barn
…Sunday, March 4, 2012

Get new ideas for accessorizing your home! Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for simple and affordable ways to refresh your home with accessories.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Classes take place March 4, 2012. Times differ by store so be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Go here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, March 4, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a class on cooking with nutrient-rich citrus fruits in savory and sweet dishes. In this class, they’ll show you new ways to cook with oranges, lemons and other citrus, adding their juice or zest to vinaigrettes, pan sauces or the dish itself. You will learn how to properly zest, segment and juice the fruits, as well. 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 and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, March 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.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend

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FREE Art Programs at the Amon Carter Museum in January

Posted on January 10, 2012 | 1 comment

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is excited to present two FREE programs at the end of January ~ a fun drawing workshop for adults and a tour for moms with stroller-aged children offer something for everyone.

Here are the details:

Draw ‘til Dusk ~ Thursday, January 26 from 6–7:30 p.m.
Try your hand at still-life drawing, and discuss still-life paintings and drawings from the Amon Carter’s collection. This adult workshop will be led by local art professor, Brett Dyer. Drawing boards, pencils, and paper will be provided; you are also welcome to bring your own sketchbooks. No drawing experience necessary and no reservations are required. Learn more here.

New Parents Tour ~ Friday, January 27 from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Bring your baby, and enjoy an interactive tour designed to introduce parents and grandparents to a variety of artworks at the Amon Carter. The tour begins at the Information Desk. Learn more here.

Details, details
What: Get more details about these and other great programs at the Amon Carter Museum, here.
Where: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Get directions and parking details by clicking here.
Cost: Entrance to this event and Amon Carter’s Museum is
always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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December 16-18 Cheap & FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup: Frugal & Fun Weekend Events

Posted on December 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

• FREE Visit Santa at Sundance Square
• FREE Christmas on Main Street Family Event in Grapevine
• CHEAP Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village
• FREE Dickens of a Holiday Christmas Family Fun Event
• FREE Santa Photos & Family Fun at Mrs Baird’s Bakery
• FREE Picture With Santa and Kids Event At Bass Pro Shops
• FREE Harp Essence Quintet Christmas Music Concert
• FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s

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:: Visit the 55′ Christmas Tree & Get Your Picture Taken with
…Santa at Sundance Square in Downtown Fort Worth

Visit Santa at Sundance Square ~ the jolly old elf will be waiting to hear Christmas wishes at his home near the towering 55 foot Sundance Square Christmas tree, adorned with thousands of lights, colorful balls and sparkling snowflakes. Kids can get their picture taken with Santa too! Free entertainment and live Christmas music will be performed throughout the day and evening (see the entertainment schedule here).

Details, details
What: To learn more about visiting Santa at Sundance Square, click here.
When: Go here for dates and times you can visit Santa at his home by the Sundance Square Tree (now through December 21, 2011).
Where: Santa will be at his Gingerbread House by the 55′ tree at Sundance Square, On Main Street (between 3rd and 4th streets)
Cost: FREE. Photos with Santa are $7, with the proceeds to benefit the
Fort Worth Sister Cities’ Youth Scholarships

:: Christmas on Main Street Event ~ Grapevine
…Friday to Sunday, December 16-18, 2011

The annual event, held on Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine, features Santa, jolly Christmas characters, complimentary hay rides, decorations adorning the mile-long stretch of Main Street, and much more!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 16-18. Go here to view times for hay rides and kids games with Santa and his reindeer.
Where: Events center around the 300 block of Main Street in Grapevine. Go here for FREE parking details.
Cost: FREE (Hay Rides cost $1/person)

:: Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village With The
…Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band and Old Fashioned
…Christmas Family Event
…Saturday, December 17, 2011

Celebrate the holidays Texas Pioneer Village style and enjoy the delightful sounds of Buttermilk Junction, an Old-Time & Anglo-Celtic band. You’ll feel like you’ve walked back in time, as you listen to historical tunes and songs from 1800s era frontier Texas. Families can also enjoy old-fashioned crafts and games including stringing popcorn and cranberries, making pomander balls, tamales, paper chains, embossed cards, ornaments, and more! You can even have your photo taken with historic St. Nick. No reservations required. Learn more here.

Details, details
When: Saturday, December 17, 2011 ~ 1:00-4:00PM
Where: Historic Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth
2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. Get directions by clicking here.
Cost: Cost is regular $4.50 admission (optional $2 Craft & $5 Photo fee)

:: FREE Pictures With a Live Reindeer & More Fun at the
…Dickens of a Holiday Christmas Family Fun Event
…Saturday, December 17, 2011

Join the Central Library in Downtown Fort Worth for a wonderful afternoon of Victorian style family activities! Kids can have their photos taken with a LIVE reindeer, and they’ll have craft tables, face-painting, games, holiday music, and more. It’s all FREE and open to the public.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, December 17, 2011 ~ 2:00-4:00PM
Where: In the Youth Center 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.

:: FREE EVENT: Santa Photos & Family Fun at Mrs Baird’s Bakery!
…Friday to Sunday, December 16-18, 2011

Santa Claus is landing his sleigh at Mrs Baird’s in Fort Worth again this year. This annual Christmas event (which started in 1939), includes professional color photos with Santa, sweet treats provided by Mrs. Baird’s, and fun crafts for the kids. Additionally, Santa and Mrs Baird’s invite you to bring a gift to donate to Toys for Tots.

Details, details
What: For more information go here.
When: Friday – Sunday, December 16-18, 2011. Times vary by day,
go here for the schedule.
Where: Mrs Baird’s Bakery at 7301 South Freeway in Fort Worth
Cost: FREE!

:: Santa’s Wonderland Event & FREE Santa Photos ~ Bass Pro Shops
Daily, Now through December 24, 2011

Bass Pro Shops is hosting fun daily events for kids, at their Santa’s Wonderland. The festive events include FREE games and activities, FREE crafts and a FREE photo with Santa. Activities vary by day.

Details, details
What: To see the list of activities and events, click here.
When: Daily, now through December 24. For schedule of photos with santa, craft activities, and game, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!

:: Harp Essence Quintet Christmas Music Concert
Sunday, December 18, 2011

The harp quintet, Harp Essence, will bring the musical sounds of the Christmas season to life with its concert, “Holiday Cheer.” The five members of Harp Essence will feature a variety of selections from their repertoire in the beautiful Gallery of the Central Library in Fort Worth

Details, details
What: For more information, visit the website.
When: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 2:00PM.
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 on weekends.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Train Engine
…Saturday, December 17, 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, December 17, 2011~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: December 9-11 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on December 9, 2011 | 1 comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

• FREE Live Nativity & Petting Zoo in Keller
• FREE Littlest Wiseman Christmas Pageant
• FREE Visit Santa at Sundance Square
• FREE Christmas on Main Street Family Event in Grapevine
• CHEAP Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village
• FREE Santa Photos & Family Fun at Mrs Baird’s Bakery
• FREE Picture With Santa and Kids Event At Bass Pro Shops
• FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams-Sonoma
• FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s

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:: FREE Journey to the Manger: Live Nativity & Petting Zoo in Keller
…Friday, December 9, 2011

Bring your family and friends and join in for some FREE family Christmas fun Friday, December 9. The Journey to the Manger live nativity (at Northwood Church Parking Lot in Keller) will allow you to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of that first Christmas when Jesus was born in the stable. Journey to the Manger features a live petting zoo for kids, FREE hot chocolate and snacks. Fire pits will keep everyone one warm and toasty.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Journey to the Manger family event here.
When: Friday, December 9, 2011 ~ 6:00-8:30PM.
Where: Northwood Church, Keller ~ 1870 Rufe Snow Drive
Cost: FREE to everyone. Hot cocoa & snacks are FREE too!

:: FREE! 51st Anniversary ~ Littlest Wiseman Christmas Pageant
…December 9-11, 2011

The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts performs The Littlest Wiseman, a pageant of the Nativity and presented as a Christmas gift to the community by the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and through a grant from the Walsh Foundation. This gift to Fort Worth has been in production for over 50 years and is an annual tradition for many families. Tickets are FREE, but it is recommended that you make reservations in advance.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: December 9-11, 2011. Go here to view performance schedule.
Where: William Edrington Scott Theater ~ 1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth
Cost: FREE. Go here for advance online ticket reservations or call 817.924.3640. Do note that children under the age of 4 will not be admitted. Note: Some reservations dates may be on a waiting list basis, but we are assured that you should still be able to get seated.

:: Visit Santa at Sundance Square ~ Downtown Fort Worth

Visit Santa at Sundance Square. The jolly old elf will be waiting to hear Christmas wishes at his home near the towering Sundance Square Christmas tree, adorned with thousands of lights, colorful balls and sparkling snowflakes. Kids can get their picture taken with Santa too! Free entertainment and live Christmas music will be performed throughout the day and evening (see the entertainment schedule here).

:: Christmas on Main Street Event ~ Grapevine
…Weekends through December 18, 2011

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas. Go here to view times for
hay rides and kids games with Santa and his reindeer.
Where: Events center around the 300 block of Main Street in Grapevine. Go here for FREE parking details.
Cost: FREE (Hay Rides cost $1/person)

:: Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village With The
… Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band
…December 11 & 17, 2011

Details, details
When: December 11 and December 17, 2011 ~ 1:00-4:00PM
Where: Historic Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth
2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. Get directions by clicking here.
Cost: Cost is regular $4.50 admission

:: FREE EVENT: Santa Photos & Family Fun at Mrs Baird’s Bakery!
…Friday-Sunday, December 9-11 and 16-18, 2011

Details, details
What: For more information go here.
When: Friday – Sunday, December 9-11 and 16-18, 2011. Times vary by day,
go here for the schedule.
Where: Mrs Baird’s Bakery at 7301 South Freeway in Fort Worth
Cost: FREE!

:: Santa’s Wonderland Event & FREE Santa Photos ~ Bass Pro Shops
Daily, Now through December 24, 2011

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…& Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
Sunday, December 11, 2011

In this weekend’s class you’ll learn to make delicious dishes to share with your friends during this month of gatherings and celebration. Williams-Sonoma will also offer party-planning tips and inspiration to make your home warm and welcoming, your party special and stress-free, and your holiday one to remember. Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from the store.

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

Details, details
What: For more information and to see the schedule for future Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, go here.
When: Sunday, December 11, 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.

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Train Car
…Saturday, December 3, 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, December 10, 2011~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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