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This weekend’s highlights include:
- FREE Friday on the Green Outdoor Evening Concert
- FREE Friday Night Fireworks over Grapevine Lake
- FREE Empty Pockets Outdoor Concert in Southlake
- FREE Disney Holes Family Movie Showing
- FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
- FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Skills Workshop for Kids
- FREE Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell Art Museum
- FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
- FREE Grill Master Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
- FREE Summer Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
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:: FREE Friday On The Green Outdoor Concert
…Friday, July 13, 2012
Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series sponsored by Fort Worth South. Bring your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and enjoy an evening of live music from great bands in a relaxing setting.
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What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind Friday on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, July 13, 2012 ~ 7:00-10:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb, between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village Homes row houses).
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
…Friday, July 13, 2012 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)
Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular fireworks each Friday through the summer, 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 Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform. They will have a music DJ, games for kids, giveaways, and food and beverages for purchase.
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What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:30PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine (weather permitting)
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ 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 9:00PM. Find a map of fireworks viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.
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:: FREE Empty Pockets Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 14, 2012
Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun classic and top 40 country music hits from Empty Pockets. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast.
Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
At Main St. and Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Holes Family Movie Showing
…Saturday, July 14, 2012
Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the fun children’s movie Holes on Saturday, July 14. This event 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: A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a detention camp, where the boys are required to dig holes. Slowly, he realizes there is something very wrong with the camp, and starts his own digging – for the truth. Based on the award-winning novel. Rated PG. 118 minutes.
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What: For more information about this movie event, click here.
When: Saturday, July 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!
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:: FREE River Legacy Living Science Center Nature Walk
…Saturday, July 14, 2012
Explore the nature trails surrounding the River Legacy Living Science Center on a FREE family friendly guided 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, July 14, 2012, 10:00AM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.
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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Kung Fu Panda Toy
…Saturday, July 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, July 14, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE! Blue Bell Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell
…Sunday July 15, 2012
The Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell Ice Cream present “Ice Cream Sunday,” a free event at the museum to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Visitors will enjoy an afternoon escape from the Texas heat to explore the galleries and savor a free scoop of ice cream. Docent-Guided tours for families, as well as children’s movies are scheduled from Noon to 3PM. Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always FREE.
Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell and their ice cream social, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Sunday, July 15, 2012 ~ Noon to 3:00PM
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, July 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, July 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!
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Join Williams-Sonoma for a fun class on growing and cooking tomatoes. They’ll discuss heirloom tomatoes and popular homegrown varieties, along with myriad ways to use this summer favorite in time-honored dishes as well as creative new recipes. You’ll also learn the basics of selecting, storing, peeling and seeding tomatoes, plus easy ways to cut and serve them.
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: July 15, 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 Pottery Barn Class ~ How to Add Color To Your Home
…Sunday, July 15, 2012
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class where you will get expert advice on choosing a color scheme and bringing colors and patterns together in your home.
Details, details
What: For more information, go to Pottery Barn Store Events.
When: Classes take place Sunday, July 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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