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Fun Promo of the Week: Dress Like a Cow & Get a FREE Chick-Fil-A Meal

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Pop by Chick-Fil-A in your best bovine gear and get a FREE meal!
Friday, July 8th, is customer appreciation day at Chick-fil-A. Dress up like a cow and you can get a FREE Chick-fil-a meal! Even if you don’t have a cow costume lying around the house (Really? You don’t?), you can download a printable costume here.  Check out cow costumes from previous years on flickr here.

Details, details
What: Get more info at  cowappreciationday.com.
When: Friday, July 8th, during normal operating hours (generally 6am–10pm)
Where: All Chick-fil-a locations nationwide.  Find one near you here.

 

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FREE DVD Movie Rental Codes For BlockBuster Express ~ Through Monday, June 13

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Enjoy a FREE night at the movies in the comfort of your home from BlockBuster Express!

How: Use these 5 promo codes to get a FREE Blockbuster Express rental:

  • 22JMEB4 (Valid through June 8)
  • 25ASJA9 (Valid through June 13)
  • 29BACC2 (Valid through June 13)
  • 25JBHS7 (Valid through June 13)
  • 26RRAP8 (Valid through June 13)

These codes will work with any $1 rental. Just be sure to return the movie by 9PM the next day, (otherwise you get charged an extra day). Note: Each rental code can only be used once per credit/debit card.

When: Codes are good at any BlockBuster Express through June 13, 2011.

Where: To find a BlockBuster Express location near you, click here. BlockBuster Express locations can be found in DFW at most Quick Trip, Race Trac, Tom Thumb, Brookshire, and 7-11 convenience stores.

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2011 Cheap Summer Family Movies Roundup – Beat the Heat AND High Movie Prices!

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Get out of the summer heat and have some fun with the kids with these cheap (or FREE!) Fort Worth area summer movie series.
There are lots of family friendly movies to choose from including Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything, Charlotte’s Web, Despicable Me, and many more! Following is a roundup of local kids movies series to check out:

:: HARKINS SUMMER MOVIE FUN
Harkins Theatres in Southlake is bringing back its 10-week Summer Movie Fun Program, Monday Through Friday, from June 6 through August 12, 9:45AM. It’s as low as 50 cents a movie ($5 for 10 movies or $2 for individual tickets). Find details and a list of scheduled movies at harkinstheatres.com.

:: CINEMARK/TINSELTOWN SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE
The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is back for summer 2011! The weekly morning movies start in June, but you can purchase your pass in advance ($5 for 10 movies or $1 at the door). Find details and a list of participating theaters at Cinemark’s website (here).

:: REGAL THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS
Regal theatres is offering nine weeks (June 7 to August 3) of fun-filled movies for kids and parents, for $1/person! There are 18 movies to choose from, showing at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets are available at the box office on the day of the show and are first-come, first-served seating. In Fort Worth, you’ll find the Summer Movie Express Family Film Festival at: Fossil Creek Stadium 11 and Eastchase Stadium 9. Learn more here.

:: STUDIO MOVIE GRILL IN ARLINGTON
Studio Movie Grill’s
Summer Children’s Series will run from May 30 through Aug. 19 and will feature 11 different movies. Children’s tickets are $1 and adults are $2 at the theaters in Arlington, Dallas, Lewisville and Plano. In addition, the theater will continue its occasional free screenings for kids with special needs, sponsored by Variety the Children’s Charity (love that they do this!!). Learn more at studiomoviegrill.com (click on “Family Fun” at the bottom for dates and details about the special free screenings).

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (April 8-10) ~ FREE NASCAR Events, FREE Family Fun Museum Event, Creative Classes, & More!

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family.
Subscribe to our blog updates, here (also FREE!).

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  •  FREE NASCAR Events ~ Meet Jeff Gordon and other drivers. Experience the energy of the biggest NASCAR weekend in Texas for free!
  • 4th Annual Old Town Keller Crawfish Krawl ~ Enjoy Old Town Keller, great live music, and some fantastic Cajun food.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Kids Craft Event at Michael’s ~ Have fun trying out Crayola’s newest products or decorating an Easter pail to take home.
  • FREE Family Fun Day at the Amon Carter ~ Creative entertainment for the family in a world-class museum!
  • Williams Sonoma Cooking Technique Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demo highlights how to make different kinds of pasta from scratch.
  • FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class ~ Learn how to create a beautiful and inviting living room environment.

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:: Zoom Over to NASCAR Weekend’s FREE Events!
All Weekend, April 8-10, 2011 

                 

Want to take part in NASCAR race weekend events without all the expense (and need for earplugs)? Take in one of the many FREE related events happening around the area including NASCAR driver appearances (including Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart), FREE giveaways and more.

Details, details
What: Go here, to learn more about FREE NASCAR weekend
    events and see an updated list of driver appearances.
When: All weekend, April 8-10 ~ go here for schedule details.

 Where: Locations vary by event, but mainly take place in North
    Fort Worth venues.  Link here for location details.

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:: FREE Admission to Old Town Keller Crawfish Krawl!
    Saturday, April 9th 

Stroll through Historic Old Town Keller at the 4th annual Crawfish Krawl!  Enjoy a day filled with great Cajun food like jambalaya, etoufee and of course, don’t miss the crawfish!  This fun event will include live music, activities for the kids, and more.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Keller Crawfish Krawl, here.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2011 ~ Noon to 9:00PM
Where: Old Town Keller, Olive and Pecan Streets
Cost: Entrance to this event is FREE.  Food and some activities
are extra.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Sports Pinball Game
    Saturday, April 9th

                       

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 ensure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where:
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Craft Events
    Saturday, April 9th & Sunday April 1oth

                    

If your child loves to be creative, pop by Michael’s this weekend for a couple of fun craft events. On Saturday, kids will get to try their hand at Crayola’s new Neon Explosion markers.  And on Sunday, they will be able to make their own hand-decorated Easter Pail to keep or give as a gift. For ages 3 and up.  This craft event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to
insure you have craft supplies for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Crayola event is Saturday, April 9 – 10:00AM-1:00PM.  The
Easter Pail event is Sunday, April 10 – 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Where:
All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE with purchase of wooden frame

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:: Enjoy a FREE Family Fun day at the Amon Carter Museum!
    Sunday, April 10th

                                  

Head to the Amon Carter for their free Family Fun day on Sunday afternoon. Kids will get to explore artworks of plants and flowers in the galleries. Your family will be entertained by related fun activities and art projects. Refreshments are provided, and no reservations are required.

Details, details
When: Sunday, April 10, 2011 ~ 1:00 to 4:00PM
Where: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Get directions and parking details by clicking here.
Cost: Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s Museum is
always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Sunday, April 10th

                           

Learn How to Make Pasta From Scratch! 
During this technique class, William’s Sonoma will walk you through the basic ingredients and equipment needed for making authentic Italian style pasta.  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, April 10, 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 New Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
    Sunday, April 10th

                            

Get new ideas for freshening up your living room!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for designing a relaxing and stylish spot for friends and family to gather.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When:
Classes take place now through April 10th. Times & dates
differ by store ~ be sure to call your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost:
FREE!

 

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FREE DVD Movie Rental From BlockBuster Express ~ Tonight!

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Enjoy a FREE night at the movies in the comfort
of your home
from BlockBuster Express!

How: Just today, use code: FREEMONDAY to get
a free movie rental at Blockbuster Express.
Note: there is only one free rental per credit/debit card.

When: This code is good at any BlockBuster Express through March 28th.

Where: To find a BlockBuster Express location near you, click here.
BlockBuster Express locations can be found in DFW at most
Quick Trips, Tom Thumbs, and Pilot Travel Centers.

 

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Mar. 4-6) ~ FREE Museum Admission, FREE Guitar Concert, FREE Classes & More Family Fun!

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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, here (also FREE!).

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Classical Guitar Concert at the Kimbell ~ Enjoy beautiful music surrounded by beautiful art.
  •  FREE Historical Fort Worth Exhibit ~ Learn something new about our city with a rare look at Fort Worth’s historic archives.
  • FREE Fort Worth Science & History Museum Admission ~ Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us.  
  • FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day ~ Head to Dallas for a fun day of family art activities 
  • Wizard of Oz Live & Onstage ~ See Dorothy, the Tinman, and the Lion at this inexpensive and fun, family friendly production.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demo highlights steak house appetizers.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Home Depot ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.

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:: FREE! Guitar Fort Worth Concert at the Kimbell
    Saturday, March 5, 2011

            

The Kimbell Art Museum has collaborated with Guitar Fort Worth in presenting the best and brightest young musicians in Fort Worth.  Enjoy a free classical guitar concert featuring artists Froylan Cepeda and Steve Gottlieb in the beautiful setting of the Kimbell Museum.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell’s Guitar Fort Worth Community
Artist Series
, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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:: FREE! Historical Fort Worth Exhibit at the Central Library
Now through March 22, 2011

    

In the archives of the Fort Worth Central Library are more than 10,000 items pertaining to the history of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. This sprawling exhibit allows the public to get a rare look at some of these materials. Items on display include historic photos, posters and maps, video footage, rare books and other historic materials.

Details, details
What: For more information,click here.
When: Available for viewing during normal library hours through
March 22, 2011.
Where: On display in the Gallery and East Wing at 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

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

    Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2011

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Bank of America continues its national program, Museums On Us and offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to over 150 participating museums throughout the U.S.

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (March 5-6) in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
    program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
    Science & History, click here.
How:
Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE
admission for each Bank of America Card Holder.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
(corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When:
Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

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:: Take an Art Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, March 5, 2011

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 complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, March 5, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where:
 For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Wizard of Oz ~ Live and Onstage at Artisans Theater
    Now through March 12, 2011

The classic story of Wizard of Oz is brought to life onstage at Artisan Theater. Spunky Dorothy finds herself over the rainbow and in plenty of trouble as she tries to find her way back home to Kansas. As Munchkins, children in the audience are invited to oil the Tin Man, stuff the Scarecrow and hide Dorothy and her dog, Toto, from the Wicked Witch of the West!

Details, details
What: For more info about the live theater production, click here.
When: Tuesdays and Saturdays, now through March 12
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
 Cost: $5, all ages

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
& Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
    Sunday, March 6, 2011 
 

                     

Learn to cook steakhouse style appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, French Onion Soup, a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing and more. Williams Sonoma will share great ideas for cooking with ease. 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. See the March schedule
for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, here.
When: Sunday, March 6, 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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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
Saturday, March 5, 2011

                                    

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE 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 5, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (August 27-29) ~ FREE Ansel Adams Exhibit, FREE Fireworks & Family Event, FREE Kids Classes, and Lots More!

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. If you would like to subscribe to our blog updates,
click here (also FREE!). This weekend’s tips include:

• FREE Ansel Adams Exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum
FREE
Grapevine Lake Fireworks & Family Fun Event
FREE Kids Cow Camp at the Fort Worth Stockyards
• FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
• FREE Family Craft Event at Michael’s Stores
• FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s

:: Visit the Amon Carter Museum’s Ansel Adams Exhibit
Now through November 7, 2010


The Amon Carter museum has composed a limited time exhibition of 40
works by renowned photographer/artist, Ansel Adams. This collection
captures the incredible brilliance and beauty of the American landscape
through the keen eye of one of the most famous photographers in history.

Details, details
What: To learn about the Ansel Adams Exhibit, go here.
When
:  Now through November 7, 2010. 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)!

::

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
Family Event at the Gaylord Texan

Friday, August 27, 2010


Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular
firework shows each Friday, now through Labor day. If you want to
add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks
from the Gaylord Texan Hotel.

Led by the majestic Queen of Hearts, the cast of characters from Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland parade through the Gaylord hotel atrium, to
the roof of the resort garage, and to a grand finale family event featuring
the Grapevine lake fireworks display and family fun & games.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages and will have a DJ, games for kids, and
food and beverages for purchase. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When:
Friday, August 27, 2010
8:30-10:00PM ~ Family friendly parade, games and events
9:30PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Parade starts in the Lone Star Atrium at the Gaylord Texan
Resort. View the fireworks on level 5 of the Resort Garage.
Click here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort.
Fireworks can also be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:30PM.
Find a map of viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

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:: FREE ~ Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Fort Worth’s Cow Camp will present a fun and educational demonstration
about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era
of the late 1800′s.

Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on experiences
including roping, sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations and more.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 28, 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!

::

:: FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
PLUS FREE Knife Sharpening

Saturday and Sunday, August 28-29, 2010

Improve your kitchen skills!
This week’s technique lesson at Williams Sonoma will demonstrate the
essential components of good knife skills. Learn how to correctly slice,
dice, chop, juilienne, and chiffonade. Bring a knife from home, and you
can even receive a complimentary knife sharpening (limit one sharpening
FREE per person).

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

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 28-29 ~ Note: 1 hour class times
vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact time & date.

Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

::

:: FREE ~ Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Family Craft Event
Saturday, August 28, 2010

If your kiddos love crafts, you won’t want to miss this FREE creative
event. On Saturday morning, all Michael’s Arts and Crafts stores will
feature a fun family craft time where little one’s can capture their
handprints in clay ~ a perfect keepsake for Grandparent’s Day!

Details, details
What:
For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, August 28  ~ 10:00AM-2:00PM
Where:
All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a School Bus Box
Saturday, August 28, 2010

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to
help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to
take home.

All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure
you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where:
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

::

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Oh I Love A Parade! Don’t Miss the FREE Elephant Walk ~ Tuesday, August 10th

                                  

The Circus is in town ~ time for an elephant parade!
Join the crowds in Sundance Square tomorrow, August 10th for a FREE
elephant circus party
to celebrate the opening of the Barnum and Bailey
Circus in Fort Worth. The parade will begin with the arrival of the
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus clowns.  Radio Disney
will also be on-site to add to the family fun and excitement! 

Details, Details
Where:
  The parade route starts at Tarrant County Convention
    Center in Downtown Fort Worth on Main Street and ends at Sundance
    Square  (between 3rd and 4th streets). Click here to find available
    FREE parking options.  
When: Tuesday, August 10, 2010. Festivities start at 7:00PM
and
    the elephant parade begins at 7:30PM.  The elephants will arrive
    at Sundance Square for a feeding at 7:40PM.
Cost:  FREE!
Circus Details: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus opens on
    Wednesday, August 11 and runs through Sunday, August 18.  For
    circus ticket information, visit Ringling.com 

  

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (May 14-15 Edition) ~ Baseball, Big Band Music, Bueller (Ferris Bueller that is), and More!

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:
    

• FREE Downtown Burnett Park Family Event
• FREE Movie in the Park ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
• Fort Worth Cats Season Opening Events
• FREE Casey James American Idol Concert & Parade
• Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s – Herb Society Festival
    


:: FREE ~ Burnett Park Grand Opening Activities
Friday-Saturday ~ May 14-15, 2010    

     

Bring the family for a weekend full of fun activities at the re-opening Celebration
of Burnett Park (more widely known as the downtown park with the giant man
cutout sculpture).  

Weekend event highlights:    

  • Friday, 8:30pm ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off  movies under the sky.
  • Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm ~ Kid’s Party in the Park with face
    painting, live entertainment, make & take pottery, interactive buskers
    from the Science & History Museum, FW Nature Center reptiles, obstacle
    course and much more! 
  • Saturday, 6:30PM-10:00PM ~ Big Band Concert featuring Big
    Daddy Alright and a Frank Sinatra Tribute Show with Ricki Derek
    and his 16-piece band.
  • Food will be available to purchase, including Kincaid’s burgers on
    Saturday (now that is Fort Worth bliss!).

 Details, details
What: For more details about the newly renovated Burnett park, along with
    a schedule of weekend events & activities, click here.
Where: Burnett Park ~ 7th St. Downtown. Click here for parking options.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 14-15.  See hourly schedule, here.
Cost: FREE  (food is extra)    

::   

 :: Casey James, American Idol Welcome Home Parade
Friday, May 14, 2010     

                                

Kudos go out to local home town American Idol favorite, Casey James, for
making it to the top 3 this week!  To celebrate, Casey has a whole day of
meet and greet and other publicity activities around town that will
culminate with a late afternoon welcome home parade and performance
in the Fort Worth Stockyards.   

Details, details
What: For more information about Casey’s visit home, click here.
When: Friday, May 14, 4:00PM
Where: At the Fort Worth Stockyards ~ 130 East Exchange Ave.
    For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE   

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:: Fort Worth Cats Baseball, Season Opening & Fireworks 
Friday, May 14, 2010      

                      

The 2010 Fort Worth Cats baseball season gets underway tonight as they
take on Shreveport-Bossier.  There will be an abundance of Opening Day
festivities, including:     

  • Guests of honor ~ National Baseball Hall of Famer, Ferguson Jenkins
    and former National League MVP Maury Wills
  • Military flyover before the game
  • Fireworks show after the Cats beat Shreveport-Bossier

 Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, May 14, 7:00 PM
Where: LaGrave Field, 301 NE 6th Street. For directions, click here.
Cost: $4-$14, Go here for tickets.      

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 :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden ~ Herb Society Festival
Saturday, May 15, 2010
       

Botanic Gardens     

Enjoy the beauty of the FW Botanic Gardens while learning something new
at the 25th Annual Fort Worth Herb Society Festival. This educational event
and sale will feature classes by meteorologist Rebecca Miller, Judy Barrett
(publisher of Homegrown Magazine), and Ann McCormick (author and
columnist for The Herb Quarterly). Other activities include a silent auction
and festival store.      

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.  Box Lunches from the
    Blue Bonnet Bakery will be available for purchase in limited supplies.
When: Saturday, May 15, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
    Festival events will take place in the Deborah Beggs Moncrief Garden
    Center, close to the main entrance to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.
    For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.   
Cost: $2   

     

Have a wonderful (and hopefully not TOO wet & rainy) weekend!   

     

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Take advantage of 50% OFF ADMISSION to the FW Museum of Science and History: Thursday, April 22

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 The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is celebrating Earth Day
tomorrow, April 22, by giving 50% OFF admission when you bring a used
plastic water, cola, laundry or milk bottle to the museum ticket office.  

You and your child will be able to take part in building a plastic boat with
the bottle too!   

Details, details
What:  To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of Science
   & History, and the 50% OFF Earth Day program,
click here.
How:
 Bring one cleaned bottle per person in your group, as there is a limit
   of one half-price admission per bottle.  This special cannot be combined
   with other offers.   
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
   (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy).
Click here for directions.
When: April 22, 2010, only, 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: 50% OFF admission when you bring a used (but rinsed & cleaned) 
   plastic water, cola, laundry or milk bottle to the Museum Ticket Office
   (Regular Price Tickets: $14 Adults, $10 Children)
  

Thanks Melody H. for this tip!! :) 

   

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FREE VeggieTales Movie Premier and Family Fun: Pistachio, The Little Boy that Wouldn’t ~ Keller, Saturday, February 20.

  

Come One, Come All ~ FREE Family Event!  
Bring your friends and family to the premier of the newest Veggie Tales
movie, Pistachio:  The Little Boy that Woodn’t.   

Northwood Church in Keller is hosting a pre-release showing of “Pistachio
on Saturday, February 20th. The event is FREE and everyone is welcome
at this family friendly community event. Take a look at the trailer: 

Details, Details
What: This new VeggieTales adventure teaches the importance of
family and obeying parents. Learn more about the movie and premier
at 817.431.2088, x129 or 
click here.
When: Saturday, February 20 ~ 6:30-7:30pm
Where:  Northwood Church in Keller, 1870 Rufe Snow Dr. 
(Rufe Snow & N. Tarrant Pkwy).  
For directions, click here.
Cost:  FREE!  

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FRUGAL ALERT: Get a FREE VeggieTales DVD!

  

I have to admit, as an adult, I have always loved VeggieTales.   

 The wit and goofy humor, is right up my alley, plus VeggieTales’ stories always
end with a terrific, applicable lesson and truth. So, with that confession, I am
glad to share this offer of a
FREE VeggieTales DVD from Big Idea online.    

Details, Details
What:
  The FREE VeggieTales DVD offer includes a choice of a few different 
     titles ($2.99 shipping applies to order).
Click here to get the scoop.
When: If interested, don’t delay as the offer is for a limited time and
    while supplies last.
  

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (November 20-22 edition) ~ Lots of FREE Family Fun this Weekend!

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

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Kick off your Christmas festivities with Southlake Town
Square’s 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration.
Saturday, November 21

Southlake’s Christmas Tree Lighting festivities will begin at 5:30pm with live entertainment from local choirs and groups, strolling carolers, children’s crafts, and holiday refreshments.  The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:30pm with the arrival of Old St. Nick who will switch on the lights and turn the square into a winter wonderland!  Festivities also include free photos with Santa, Carriage Rides, and Polar Express Train rides.

Savings Tip:  While you are there, stop by the Southlake Town Square tent (or the management office during business hours) to receive your free Holiday Coupon Book for Southlake Retailers and Restaurants.

Details, details
When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 ~ 5:30PM
Where: Southlake Town Square
    1256 Main Street Suite 244
Cost: Entrance to event is FREE.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Absolutely Worth the Trip to Plano!
David Nevue, Solo Pianist and Composer in Concert
Sunday, November 22

  

I normally try to “stay” in Fort Worth for my frugal entertainment recommendations. However, the David Nevue concert is going to be amazing, so I must make mention (can’t believe it is FREE!). 

If you have never heard of award-winning solo pianist, David Nevue, his piano style is similar to George Winston or Jim Brickman — beautiful, touching, and with an appeal to all ages (hear samples of his music here).   

You will not want to miss this Thanksgiving concert Sunday night.  It will be a great evening and a true gift and treat to all who listen!

Details, details
What:
  To learn more about David Nevue, go here.
When
: Sunday, November 22, 2009 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Collin Creek Community Church
3701 W. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano
Cost: The concert is open and FREE to EVERYONE.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

Polar Express Storybook Reading and Party at Borders
Saturday, November 21

                             

How Fun!  Borders Books and Music is hosting a Polar Express Pajama Party for the kids!  Activities include storytime with The Polar Express, Christmas Carol sing-a-long, fun activities and giveaways.

Details, details
When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 ~ 11:00AM
Where: Borders Books and Music, in the Children’s Area
Directions to your local borders can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE!

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Now through December 24 

                 

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 (with most happening on the weekends).

While you are there:  Bring a new toy to donate to Toys for the Kids drive.  Toys will be collected in the grand entrance of each store and then distributed to local children’s charities to help bring a little Christmas to children in need.

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

Enjoy! :)

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Oct. 2-4) ~ Texas State Fair, Miniature Horses, and More!

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

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Enjoy a day in Dallas at the Texas State Fair – Week #2
Plan ahead and you can save on admission, too!

This is the 2nd weekend of the month-long Texas State Fair in Dallas. Be sure to check out our post from last week for a comprehensive savings guide to the fair (click here), which includes some helpful info, as well as a long list of ways to save on admission every day of the week (some days you can even get in FREE!).

The Texas State Fair runs now through October 18 and covers just about every area of interest. This weekend’s line up runs the gamut from Lebanese Folk dancers to Celebrity Chef cooking shows, to the Pirates of the Caribbean Diving Show.  There is something for everyone!  There are literally hundreds of music performances throughout the month.  Joey + Rory will be performing tonight (10/2, 8:30pm), the Casey Donahew Band will be performing Saturday night (10/3, 5:30pm), with Little Big Town closing (10/3, 8:30pm). Check out the line up of concerts here and the full schedule of events here.

Details, details
What: There is so much to see and do at the fair. Click here for the schedule of events and other details. The event schedule changes daily.
Where: Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd, Dallas, TX
When: Daily, Now through October 18, 2009
How much:
 
Discount Tickets: (Click here for FREE/discount ticket details) 
  • General Admission:
$15
  • Kids under 48” tall: $11
  • Seniors 60 and over: $11
  • Children 2 and under: Free

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FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Abraham Lincoln, 200th Birthday Travelling Exhibit
LAST WEEKEND!

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

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

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

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FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #3

American Miniature Horse Association World Championship Show

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Attend the American Miniature Horse Association’s World Championship Show,  and get a “small” :) taste of Fort Worth’s Western Heritage.

What: For more details, go to www.amha.org
     Or for the show program, click here.
When: Now through October 4, Judging events begin at 8:00am each day.
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center – John Justin Arena, Fort Worth
How Much: FREE and open to the public

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FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #4

Lake Worth Fall Family Bash

Fort Worth Nature Center Hay Ride

Take a short trek out to the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge at Lake Worth for Saturday’s Fall Festival for the Family.  Enjoy hay rides, bison feeding, canoe tours, vendors, festival, guided hikes & storytelling. Live Music will be performed by the Skip Pullig Band.

What: For more details, go to www.fwnc.org
When: October 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge ~ 9601 Fossil Ridge Road
How Much: $4 (adults), $3 (3-17 years old), FREE (under 3)  – Some Activities like canoe rentals are extra.

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Frugal Travel Alert: FREE DAY AT DISNEY!

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Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.

 I love this!  Hands On Volunteer Network  and Disney Parks are partnering to recognize community volunteers by giving them a FREE One-day ticket to a Disney theme park!

If you are not already plugged into regular service for your community, this is a great way to start.  You and your family will be blessed beyond the one-day ticket to Disney, I promise!

How does it work? 
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, when you sign up  to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization, you’ll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World Resort® in Lake Buena Vista, Florida or Disneyland Resort® in Anaheim, California theme park, FREE!     

3 Steps to qualify for your ticket:

  1. Search and sign up for a volunteer opportunity from a participating organization (beginning January 1, 2010, sign up here).
  2. Complete your service for the volunteer opportunity you selected.
  3. Celebrate :)  Once your service is verified, receive a voucher to redeem your Disney theme park ticket!

Where do I get more details and sign up?
Go to www.disneyparks.com, follow the links to search for volunteer opportunities made available through Hands On Volunteer Network, and sign up for a day of volunteer service (beginning January 1). Many of the opportunities will be projects that entire families can participate in together!  As the nation’s largest volunteer network, you’ll have lots of service choices through the Hands On Network which connects volunteers to more than 70,000 nonprofit agencies across the country.

Though the offer from Disney doesn’t begin until January 201o, you don’t have to wait until then to serve.  There are service needs all around you…check with your local food pantry, church, Meals on Wheels, etc.  There are plenty of ways to get plugged in!

Enjoy!  :)

  

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