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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Special July 4th Edition) ~ FREE Fireworks Shows, FREE Outdoor Concerts, and More Family Fun!

Posted on July 1, 2011 | 3 comments

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Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or really cheap) weekend entertainment
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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks Shows
FREE Outdoor Concert Series in Arlington Featuring: The Killdares, Mingo Fishtrap and Radney Foster
FREE Concert in the Park ~ Near Southside
FREE Ft. Worth Stockyards 4th of July Events
FREE Museum Admission and Family Activities
FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot
FREE Family Event at the Keller Pointe Pool

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:: FREE Fourth Of July Fireworks Shows & Celebrations in
Fort Worth & Dallas ~ It’s Kaboom Time!
….Friday to Monday, July 1-4, 2011

Grab the picnic basket and lawn chairs and head to one of the many FREE July 4th holiday celebrations for Fort Worth, Dallas and the surrounding areas. We’ve compiled ist of 15 of the best FREE fireworks shows and DFW community family events including dates, times, and other details you might like to know, here.

A few of our favorites include:

Stars & Stripes Southlake Fireworks Show (July 3)
If fireworks Sunday evening fits into your plans, pop by Southlake’s family event on the Square. They’ll have live Big Band and other live music, face painting, and even an F-16 Flyover! Don’t miss out on our favorite local ice cream ~ Milwaukee Joe’s Ice Cream while you are there (yum!!!)!
City of Fort Worth’s Fourth Of July Fireworks (July 4)
Features an evening of live music, family activities, jet ski performances on the Trinity River, and of course an amazing
fireworks show! You’ll also have the opportunity to float down the Trinity River (free tubes and kayaks provided).
Granbury Old-Fashioned 4th of July (July 1-4)
The whole city gets involved with an all weekend celebration
including, live Big Band music and a dance, vintage car show,
fireworks over the lake and lots more. Voted one of the top 5 Best
Fireworks shows in Texas.
To see the full list of all 15 FREE DFW Fourth of July Events, click here.

:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
Friday to Sunday, July 1-3, 2011

The Friday evening concert (July 1) features one of our favorite local bands The Killdares – a fantastic blend of rock, pop, and celtic sound. Saturday’s concert (July 2) brings to the stage bluesy-soulsy favorite Mingo Fishtrap (previously performed with performed with such artists as Sting and Blues Traveler). Lyrical country musician, Radney Foster (July 3) rounds out the concert weekend of music. Sunday’s concert will also feature the Light Up Arlington fireworks at 9:45 p.m. (concert will continue after the fireworks).

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s 50 day of concerts,
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: Concerts start at 8PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

:: FREE Outdoor Concert Event ~ First Friday On The Green
Friday, July 1, 2011

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends with First Friday on the Green, a FREE monthly live music series rolled out by Fort Worth South. Bring your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and enjoy an evening of live music from great bands in a relaxing setting.

Details, Details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind the
First Fridays on the Green. Get more info here.
When: Friday, July 1, 2011 ~ 7:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
Homes row houses).
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make a
donation to Cenikor in the form of cash or laundry detergent.

:: FREE ~ Celebrate Independence Day at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
…Saturday, July 2, 2011

Celebrate the Fourth with your family, cowboy style at Fort Worth’s stockyards! A fun day of activities is in store including:

Live Music 2:00– 5:00PM
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive 11:30AM and 4:00PM
Petting Zoo 11:00AM–4:00PM
Gunfight Shows 11:45AM and 4:15PM
Face painter 12:00–4:00PM
Fort Worth Herd Cowcamp 1:30–2:30PM

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, July 2, 11:00AM- 5:00PM
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Avenue.
For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE. Fort Worth Herd Cowcamp is $1 per person.

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Saturday and Sunday, July 2 & 3, 2011

Bank of America’s 2010 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE
admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating museums throughout the U.S. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (July 2 & 3) 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, July 2 and 3 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:

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, July 2, 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 July 2, 2011 ~ 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, July 2, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Drink Coaster Set 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, July 2 ~ 9:00AM- noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating
location, click here.
Cost:FREE!

:: Fourth of July Family Event at The Keller Pointe
Monday, July 4, 2011

Take part in Keller’s annual “Fourth of July Spectacular” by making a big splash at The Keller Pointe Outdoor Pool. The afternoon will be filled with fun games, music, and lots of prizes for the little ones.Details, details
What: Get more information, here.
When: Monday, July 4 ~ 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Outdoor Pool Hours: 12:00PM to 7:00PM
Where: The Keller Pointe. 405 Rufe Snow Drive
Cost: FREE for members. Non-members will pay the regular daily fee
for admittance.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful 4th of July!

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (June 17-19 Edition) ~ Check out These Great FREE Events!

Posted on June 17, 2011 | 5 comments

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Texas Monthly’s 10 Best Texas Movies Roadshow, Showing Red River at the FW Stockyards
FREE Outdoor Evening Concert Series in Arlington ~ Featuring Rick Trevino (Fri.) and Blame Sally (Sat.)
FREE Films Under the Stars (Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore) in Keller
CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the FW Stockyards
FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot
FREE Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Movie Release Party at Borders

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:: FREE ~ Texas Monthly Rolling Roadshow’s 10 Best Texas Films,
….Showing Red River, Starring John Wayne
….Friday, June 17, 2011

Alamo Drafthouse and Texas Monthly Magazine join forces to celebrate the 10 best films in the Lone Star State and screen them in the iconic locations where they were filmed. Red River, the John Wayne flick that tells the story of Texas cattle drivers as they make the treacherous journey up the Chisholm Trail, will be shown in the Stockyards Friday evening as part of this travelling movie series.

Before the film starts, Legends of Texas, Ft. Worth’s award-winning gunfighters and historical reinactors will perform a show plus there will be a special Q&A with “The Duke.” Be sure bring your own seating and arrive early for good spot. Admission is free and first come, first serve.

Details, details
What: For more information about the Texas Monthly Roadshow and
Red River movie, click here.
When: Friday, June 17 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: At the Fort Worth Stockyards, 130 East Exchange Avenue
For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
Friday and Saturday, June 17-18, 2011

The Friday evening concert (June 17) features Rick Trevino – Grammy-winning classic country artist, and Saturday’s concert (June 18) brings to the stage Blame Sally, the all female rock band from the San Francisco Bay area. 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.

:: FREE Family Fun Film with Movies Under The Stars in Keller
…Featuring Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG)
Friday, June 17, 2011

Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore on the big screen, under the stars at Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller. The movie will begin at 9:00PM (or as soon as the sun goes down). Get there by 8:00PM to find a good spot and enjoy a variety of family games and activities.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, June 17. Family games and activities begin at
8:00PM. Movie starts at 9:00PM.
Where: Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller.
Get directions to 640 Johnson Road, here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE ~ Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
…Saturday, June 17, 2011

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, June 17, 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: $1

:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, June 18, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a toolbox to take home ~ a perfect gift for Father’s Day!

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, June 18, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Release Party at Borders.
…Saturday, June 18, 2011

How Fun! Borders Books and Music is hosting a special Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Release Party and kids event! Activities include storytime, games
and more. This special kids event is ideal for kids aged 3-8.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 18 ~ 2:00PM
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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Great Deal! FREE Smashburger With Purchase

Posted on June 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

Drop by Smashburger in Fort Worth through Tuesday, June 21, with the coupon you’ll find here, to get a FREE regular Smashburger or 1/3lb Smashburger with any entrée or kids meal purchase.

Details, details
How: Print and use the coupon you’ll find here.
When: Now through June 21, 2011
Where: All participating Smashburger locations. Find one near you here.
The Small Print (Only Made Larger): Limit one per person. May not be combined with any other offer. No Cash Value.

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Heading to Dallas for the Mavericks Championship Victory Parade on Thursday? Read These Tips.

Posted on June 15, 2011 | 2 comments

250,000 people are expected to descend on Dallas on Thursday to pay tribute to the Dallas Mavericks after their NBA championship win over the Miami Heat.

If you are one of the dedicated Mavs fans who are willing to fight the crowds and cheer on the home team at the championship parade, check out this round-up of helpful information:

Parade Start time: Crowds are expected to start gathering several hours before the official start time of 10AM (Thursday, June 16) ~ if you want a good viewing spot along the parade route, you’ll want to get there early. The parade is expected to last an hour and will end in a pep rally at Victory Plaza (only 10,000 will be allowed into the plaza). Visit dallascityhall.com for more event details.
Parade Route: Streets close at 8AM on Thursday along the parade path and fans can line up behind the barricades beginning at 7AM. Festivities begin at the Dallas Convention Center (at Young and Griffin streets downtown), head west on Young Street to Union Station, goes North on Houston Street (past Dealey Plaza), and then to Continental and Victory avenues to end at American Airlines Center. Check out this handy Google Map which shows the route as well as the public transportation train stops along the way.
Getting there by train: Police are urging parade-goers to use public transportation to get to the parade. The Trinity Railway Express is easy to catch from Fort Worth and has two stations along the parade route ~ Victory Station (drops off close to the American Airlines Center) and Union Station, near the parade route start. Do leave yourself some extra time to get to your stop, as the trains are expected to be crowded tomorrow. Go here to get more info on the Trinity Railway Express.
Driving & Parking: Driving into downtown will likely take a great deal of patience, but there is expected to be plenty of parking available once you arrive. Dallas Mayor, Dwaine Caraway says, “We cannot stress enough how important it is for people to come downtown early….we encourage you to take the public transportation, but we also encourage all of you that are coming to carpool.” Go here to see a map of downtown Dallas public parking.
Cost: FREE (Thank you Mark Cuban for footing the bill!)

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FREE Disney Family Fun Magazine Subscription!

Posted on June 14, 2011 | Leave a comment

LivingSocial has a great offer for Disney Family Fun Magazine (valid for the next few days)!

Here are the easy steps for getting the 1-Year Subscription FREE:

If you are new to Living Social, be sure to first sign up for FREE here. You’ll get $5 in “Deal Bucks” (like a $5 OFF coupon) to use towards any offer immediately. Then after you’ve signed up, click the link in step #2 to go directly to the deal and get it free.
Signed up with LivingSocial already? Go to this link which then takes you to the Family Fun Magazine offer to make your purchase.
While you are on the Family Fun Magazine offer page (it should look similar to above picture), look at the top banner ad for Windows 7 From Microsoft. When you click on this and watch their 30 second promo video, you’ll get $5 in “Deal Bucks” put in your Living Social account, usable towards another offer (that’s a total of $10 in free goodies, if you completed step #1 and are a new Living Social subscriber)! Use this credit to apply to one of the other offers, here (or save it for later if you wish).

Easy-breezy, right?

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Kids Eat FREE Today at Chili’s (June 13th)!

Posted on June 13, 2011 | 3 comments

Bring your kids to Chili’s today to get a FREE Kids’ Meal with an Adult entrée purchase! Print the coupon and use it any time today (Monday, June 13th).

Plus: Go here to sign up for Chili’s Email Newsletter and they will instantly send you a coupon for a FREE chips & queso.

*Update: While the small print says this coupon is for California and Utah, I have been told by the folks at Chili’s that this is valid and will be honored at all DFW Chili’s restaurants.

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REMINDER: FREE Fort Worth Sundance Square 2011 Outdoor Movie Thursday ~ Julie & Julia

Posted on June 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square’s 2011 FREE outdoor movie series, Stars under the Stars, continues tomorrow evening (June 9) with Julie and Julia. Each Thursday evening in June, the Chisholm Trail Parking Lot will convert to an outdoor movie theatre and will feature classic box-office hits on a giant 40′ x 20′ Airscreen. Be sure to bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Or if you like, folding chairs will also be available for a $2 rental fee. Gates open at 8pm with kids activities including a rock-climbing wall.

Weekly Movie Night Schedule:

June 9 Julie & Julia
June 16 Despicable Me
June 23 The Bucket List
June 30 Seabiscuit

Snack food will be available for purchase. Do note that pets, outside food, drinks and coolers are not allowed. Remember, too, parking is FREE after 5 p.m. at all Sundance Square parking lots and garages.

Details, details
What: Learn more about Sundance Square’s FREE outdoor Movie Series,
Stars Under the Stars, here.
Where: Chisholm Trail Parking Lot at Sundance Square (Main Street
between 3rd and 4th streets). Click here to find available FREE
parking options.
When: Movies take place every Thursday in June around dusk (about 9pm).
See movie schedule, here. Kids activities available at 8pm.
Cost: FREE. Food is extra and you can rent a chair for $2 if you wish.

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Worth Checking Out: SniqueAway $25 Secret Sale on 4.5 Star Hotel!

Posted on June 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

**TOP RATED HOTELS + FANTASTIC BARGAINS + FREE MEMBERSHIP = SNIQUEAWAY TRAVEL SITE**

Earlier this year, I wrote an independent review on SniqueAway, Trip Advisor’s free travel bargain site (go here to read). Since we are on the fringes of the busy travel season, I want to pop these folks back on your radar as you make your vacation plans. They have been offering lots of deep discounts on some great 4 & 5-Star rated hotels around the world. In fact, two of the hotels this week are right here in Texas: Austin’s Barton Creek Resort & Spa (40% OFF) and the Grand Hotel in McKinney (35% OFF).

Membership to SniqueAway is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!) :)

Secret Sale: $25 A Night At A 4.5 Star Hotel

This week, SniqueAway launched a new “secret sale” that has my interest piqued. When you share this sale with 5 friends, you get access to a 4.5 Star Hotel for $25 a night! I have no idea where this hotel will be located (we are so very curious!), but on Friday, June 10, SniqueAway will reveal the destination and booking availability at this cheap rate. If you are planning a family vacation, but are still choosing a location, this is worth considering as an option.

If you haven’t already signed up for SniqueAway, you can sign up & join here (FREE)!

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

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End of School Reminder: Good Grades = A FREE Rental from Blockbuster!

Posted on June 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

Get a FREE Rental From Blockbuster with Good Grades!
Blockbuster is rewarding your student’s hard work with a FREE movie rental from their stores. Qualifying students can get 1 free rental per grading period. Go here to learn more.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (June 3-5 Edition) ~ Lots of Great End of School Family Fun!

Posted on June 3, 2011 | 1 comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Outdoor Evening Concert Series ~ Featuring Soul Track Mind
FREE Film Under the Stars (Shrek Forever After) in Keller
FREE Star Gazing Party ~ Fort Worth Science & History Museum/Noble Planetarium
CHEAP Kids Cow Camp at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
FREE Entrance to Fort Worth Science & History Museum
FREE Family Event at the Nasher Sculpture Center – Dallas
FREE Outdoor BBQ Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
Friday, June 3, 2011

Join your family and friends at this weekends FREE concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of Levitt Pavilion’s 50 nights of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The entertainment schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, pop, latin, country and even special events just for kids. The Friday evening concert (June 3) features Soul Track Mind – ‘60s and ‘70s era soul and R&B with flares of jazz, blues, funk and dance rhythms

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.

:: Catch a FREE Family Fun Film with Movies Under The Stars
in Keller ~ Featuring Shrek Forever After (PG)
Friday, June 3, 2011

Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy Shrek Forever After on the big screen, under the stars at Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller. The movie will begin at 9:00PM (or as soon as the sun goes down). Get there by 8:00PM to find a good spot and enjoy a variety of family games and activities.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, June 3. Family Games and Activities begin at
8:00PM. Movie starts at 9:00PM.
Where: Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller.
Get directions to 640 Johnson Road, here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
Saturday, June 4, 2011

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, June 4 ~ 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.

:: FREE ~ Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
Saturday, June 4, 2011

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 4, 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: $1

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Saturday and Sunday, June 4 & 5, 2011

Bank of America’s 2011 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating museums throughout the U.S. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (June 4 & 5) in Fort Worth at the recently renovated 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.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 4 & 5 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:

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, June 4, 2011

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, June 4, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, June 5, 2011

Learn a new BBQ Cooking Technique!
June’s technique lessons at Williams-Sonoma will focus on the outdoor barbecue cooking styles of 4 regions–the Carolinas, Memphis, Kansas City and Texas (yeah!). This series of classes will feature recipes for regional food and drinks, along with tips for setting an outdoor table. You’ll also get an opportunity to try delicious samples, and save 10% off on purchases made the same day!

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, June 5~ 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.

Congratulations to all the kids (and teachers) who finished school this week ~ Let the summer fun begin!

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FREE! Fort Worth Sundance Square 2011 Outdoor Movie Series Starts Tomorrow ~ Thursday, June 2

Posted on June 1, 2011 | 1 comment

Downtown Fort Worth Sundance Square’s 2011 FREE outdoor movie series, Stars under the Stars, kicks off tomorrow evening (June 2) with Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Each Thursday evening in June, the Chisholm Trail Parking Lot will convert to an outdoor movie theatre and will feature classic box-office hits on a giant 40′ x 20′ Airscreen. Be sure to bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Or if you like, folding chairs will also be available for a $2 rental fee. Gates open at 8pm with kids activities including a rock-climbing wall.

Weekly Movie Night Schedule:

June 2 Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark
June 9 Julie & Julia
June 16 Despicable Me
June 23 The Bucket List
June 30 Seabiscuit

Details, details
What: Learn more about Sundance Square’s FREE outdoor Movie Series,
    Stars Under the Stars, here.
Where: Chisholm Trail Parking Lot at Sundance Square  (Main Street
    between 3rd and 4th streets). Click here to find available FREE
    parking options.
When: Movies take place every Thursday in June around dusk (about 9pm).
    See movie schedule, here. Kids activities available at 8pm.
Cost: FREE. Food is extra and you can rent a chair for $2 if you wish.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Memorial Day Weekend Events ~ May 27-30, 2011

Posted on May 27, 2011 | 2 comments

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Outdoor Evening Concert Series ~ Featuring 70s Pop Stars, Ambrosia and Western Group The Quebe Sisters
FREE Friday Night Fireworks over Grapevine Lake
FREE Memorial Day Weekend at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
FREE Old Fashioned Memorial Day Veteran’s Celebration and Parade in Historic Granbury
FREE Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Lowes

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
Featuring Ambrosia and the Quebe Sisters Band
Friday and Saturday, May 27 & 28, 2011

Join your family and friends to celebrate the kick off of 50 days of FREE concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington. Friday night, they will be launching their 50 nights of free music, dance and performing arts – under the stars! The performance schedule includes a wide span of music genres including jazz, pop, latin, country and even special events just for kids. This weekends concert launch includes:

• Friday, May 27 – Ambrosia – 70s Era Pop Music Band
• Saturday, May 28 – The Quebe Sisters Band – Western swing, vintage country, bluegrass, and jazz.

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 Levitt Pavilion’s 50 day of concerts, 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: Concerts start at 8PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, May 27, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows 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, and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
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
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
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 viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

:: FREE ~ Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the Ft. Worth Stockyards
Saturday, May 28, 2011

Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend with your family, cowboy style at Fort Worth’s
stockyards! A fun day of activities is in store including:

Live Music 2:00– 5:00PM
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive 11:30AM and 4:00PM
Gunfight Shows 11:45AM and 4:15PM
Horsemanship Training Class 9:00AM–6:00PM
Fort Worth Herd Cow Camp 1:30–2:30PM

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, May 28, 2011. Go here for a complete schedule of events.
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Avenue.
For directions and parking, click here.
Cost: Generally FREE. Admission fees apply to some events: Cow Camp is $1, Admission to the Horsemanship Training Class is $5.

:: Old Fashioned Memorial Day Veteran’s Celebration and
Parade in Historic Granbury
Saturday to Monday, May 28 to 30 , 2011

Extend a well-deserved “thank you” to America’s veterans by joining the city of Granbury for their Memorial Day Veteran’s Celebration. This 3-day event will include a variety of foods from local restaurants, a cook-off, arts and crafts for purchase, games and an old-fashioned Memorial Day parade around Granbury Square.

Details, details
What: For more information about the Memorial Day Weekend Veteran’s Celebration in Granbury, click here.
When: Daily, May 28-30, 2011. See schedule details here.
Memorial Day Veterans Parade ~ Monday, May 30 – 11:00AM
Where: Downtown Granbury Historical Square (Shanley Park)
Cost: Attendance is FREE!

:: FREE ~ Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
Saturday and Sunday, May 28 to 29, 2011

This weekend, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Outdoor Family
Fun Weekend Event. There will be FREE Family Photos, several FREE seminars offered, kids crafts, games, outdoor activities, and more!

Take a look at the full schedule of events here.

Details, details
What: For more details on activities and events, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 28 & 29
For schedule of seminars and activities, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Biplane Project
Saturday, May 28, 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 make sure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, May 28, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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Kids Summer Reading Programs = FREE Books & More Great Rewards

Posted on May 25, 2011 | 2 comments

As the end of school approaches, you may be wondering how you can fill
the summer days with fun activities for the kids. One idea ~ incorporate a
regular reading program! Not only do you help your children learn to enjoy
reading and sharpen their skills, they can earn lots of FREE books and prizes, too (like Texas Rangers Tickets)!

Following are several summer programs that will reward your kids with GREAT FREEBIES for their reading efforts:

:: Borders Double Dog Dare Summer Reading Program
What: Take part in Border’s reading program and get 1 FREE Book from Border’s Bookstores! Go here for more details.
How: To get the free book, read any 10 books this summer (these can even be from the library). Print and fill out this form, and then bring the completed form into any Borders, Borders Express, or Waldenbooks.
Who: Border’s Summer reading program is for kids aged 12 and under.
When: June 1 through September 5, 2011 or until supplies run out.

:: Barnes & Noble Imagination Destination Reading Program
What: Earn a FREE Book from Barnes & Noble this summer!
Learn more here.
How: To get the free book, read any 8 books this summer (again, they can be from anywhere). Print and fill out the B&N reading journal, and then
bring the completed form into any Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Who: B&N’s summer reading program is for kids through 6th grade.
When: May 24 through September 6, 2011 or until supplies run out.

:: Half Price Books Feed Your Brain Reading Program
What: Earn a FREE $5 Back to School Bucks Gift Certificate from Half Price Books. Go here for more details.
How: To get the free gift card, read a total of 600 minutes (they suggest breaking it into 15 minute reading sessions each day). Print and fill out the reading log, and then bring the completed log to any Half Price Books Store.
Who: For kids aged 14 and under.
When: Read June 1 to July 31, 2011 and redeem July 25 through August 7, 2011.

:: H.E.Buddy Summer Reading Club
What: Earn a FREE t-shirt from H.E.B. when your child reads 10 books. Learn more here.
How: To get the free prize, read any 10 books this summer. Print and fill out the reading journal, and then mail it to the address on the form.
Who: The program does not specify the age, but t-shirts available are sized youth extra small (2-4) to youth extra large (18-20).
When: Form must be postmarked by October 1.

:: City Library Reading Programs
Fort Worth library system, as well as several surrounding community libraries have reading programs that also offer great prizes ~ from FREE Rangers tickets (Arlington) to a Netbook Computer (Fort Worth). In Denton, adults can even win prizes for their reading efforts. Most of these summer library programs have a fun list of events and other reading activities worth checking out as well. Take a look at these city library reading programs:

Fort Worth: Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge
Arlington: Summer Reading Club for Kids
Southlake: Summer Reading Club
Denton: Library Summer Reading Program
Euless: Catch the Reader Express

If you can think of a reading program that should be included, please let me know and I’ll add them in. :)

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

Posted on May 19, 2011 | 3 comments

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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