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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (April 1-3) ~ FREE Museum Admission, FREE Outdoor Concert, FREE Classes & More Family Fun!

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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:

  •  First Friday On The Green, Outdoor Concert Event in S. Fort Worth ~ Enjoy a fun park setting and some great live music. 
  •  FREE Swingband Outdoor Patio Concert in Keller ~ Take in some great 40s era big band music at this toe-tapping music event!
  • FREE Plant Swap Event at Calloway’s ~ Meet fellow gardeners and enjoy the fun of trading plants for your garden.
  • 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 great day of family art activities.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demonstration highlights how to make homemade sausage.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Home Depot ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.

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:: First Friday On The Green, Outdoor Concert Event 
    Friday, April 1, 2011

                     

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends at 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 a great band in a relaxing setting.

Details, details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind the
    concert in the park series as well as the revitalization of Near
    Southside Fort Worth. Get more info here.
When: Friday, April 1, 2011 ~ 6:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
    between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
    Homes rowhouses)
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make
    a donation of pet food to the Pet Food Bank.

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:: FREE! Outdoor Patio Concert Featuring Swing Band Music
    Saturday, April 2, 2011

    

The Keller Public Arts Program will be hosting an outdoor patio event featuring the Southlake Swing Band on Saturday, April 2. The 40’s era Big Band sound will fill the Spring evening air for the enjoyment of all ages and is FREE for all.

Details, details
What: For more info about the outdoor music event, click here.
When: Saturday, April 2 ~ 5:00PM
Where: Keller ~ Back patio of the Library at 640 Johnson Road 
Cost: FREE! For all ages.

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:: Get FREE Garden Plants at Calloway’s Plant Swap
    Saturday,  April 2, 2011

                                                    

This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a perennial plant swap at two stores: Hurst/Grapevine and Plano.  This is a great way to expand your garden with shared plants, seedlings, and bulbs, as well as trade tips with other local gardeners.   The event is FREE and open to the public.    

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When:  Plant Swap is Saturday, April 2, 2011, 9:00am – 11:00am  
Where:  Perennial Swap events take place at 2 DFW Calloway’s
    Nursery  locations ~ Hurst/Grapevine at 760 Grapevine Hwy
    and Plano Calloway’s Nursery at 1000 Preston Rd. 
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, April 2-3, 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 (April 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, April 2-3, 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, April 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, April 2, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    & Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
    Sunday, April 3, 2011

                   

Roll up your sleeves up and learn how to make your own sausage at home! At this free techinque class, you will learn the how to make delicious sausage blends for everything from breakfast sausage to classic Italian sausage for dinner. 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: See the April schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes
     and demonstrations, here.
When: Sunday, April 3, 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, April 6, 2011

                                        

This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help
them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE Planter 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, April 2, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
    To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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Want to Expand Your Garden for Almost FREE? Join the Plant Trading Fun at Calloway’s on Saturday!

Posted on March 30, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Trade snippings, seedlings and rootings with fellow gardeners at Calloway’s Annual Plant Swap this Saturday, April 2nd! It’s a  fun way to add some new selections to your garden and will help you save money on your spring plantings!

                                          

The dirt on how to Get FREE Plants: This Saturday, April 2nd, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting a perennial plant swap at two DFW stores: Hurst/Grapevine and Plano. This is a great way to expand your garden with shared plants, seedlings, and bulbs, as well as trade tips with other local gardeners. I love sharing my survivors plants with others and am really looking forward to this event!

The spring Perennial Swap is the fourth event of this typed hosted by Calloway’s locations and is FREE to the public. Additionally, there will be free bottled water for participants.

Calloway’s directions for how the swap works:

Step 1: Post what you have and what you want at the links below. If you have extra bulbs, roots or divided perennials list them to share. If you’re looking for something specific, post it at these links:

:: Go here to chat with Hurst/Grapevine Perennial Swap Participants
:: Go here to chat with Plano/Preston Rd. Perennial Swap Participants

Step 2: Browse the Perennial Swap blog and create your shopping list. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, post a note to inquire if someone has what you want. Invite your friends, neighbors and family members to join in the fun. The more gardeners who come the more plants to trade!

Step 3: Come to the Perennial Swap and meet up to exchange and trade. Agree to meet at the swap and exchange plants. Arrive at the swap, get a free bottle of water and start shopping. Visit and trade plants.

Step 4: Take your new plants home, plant them up, enjoy them and SAVE money!

Details, Details
What: To learn more about Calloway’s plant swap, go here. Use the
    links above to chat with Spring Perennial Swap participants and
    post your plant “haves” and “wants.”
When: Saturday, April 2, 2011, 9 am – 11 am
Where: Perennial Swap events take place at 2 DFW Calloway’s
    Nursery  locations ~ Hurst/Grapevine at 760 Grapevine Hwy
    and Plano Calloway’s Nursery at 1000 Preston Rd. 

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Kids Eat FREE Tonight at Chili’s (March 29th)!

Posted on March 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Bring your kids (age 12 and under) to Chili’s tonight to get a FREE Kids’ Meal with an Adult entrée purchase!  Print this coupon and use it tonight (Tuesday, March 29th) to get up to 2 FREE kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée! 

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

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Mar. 25-27) ~ FREE FW Gallery Night, FREE Family Movie, FREE Classes & More Family Fun!

Posted on March 25, 2011 | Leave a comment

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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 Fort Worth’s 2011 Spring Gallery Night ~ A visual arts open house with lots of participating art galleries, museums, and more!
  •  FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Movie ~ Enjoy a fun afternoon with the kids at the beautiful Central Library.
  • FREE Disney Tangled Kids Event ~ Tangled movie theme activities for kids, hosted at the Disney Store.
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ~ Get fresh ideas for cooking new dishes at home. This weeks demo highlights cooking with grains and legumes.
  • FREE Michael’s Scrapbook Demo and Make-it Take-it Craft Event ~ Learn how to preserve your memories with a stylish scrapbook shadow box.

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:: FREE! Fort Worth’s Spring Gallery Night ~ 2011
    Saturday, March 26, 2011

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 2011 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 26, 2011 ~ 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.

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:: FREE! Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Family Movie
    Saturday, March 26, 2011

                 

Join the Fort Worth Central Library and other families for a free screening
of the film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on Saturday, March 26th.

About the movie:  Based on the book by Judi Barrett, this animated adventure follows a young scientist who comes up with a way to solve world hunger, only to see things go awry as food comes raining down from the skies.  Rated PG; 90 minutes.

Details, details
What: For more information, go here.
When: Saturday, March 26, 2011 ~ 2:00PM
Where: In the Discovery Theater 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.  

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:: Tangled Adventure at Disney Store!
Saturday, March 26, 2011

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You’re Invited to a Tangled Adventure at the Disney Store! Let your hair down and get tangled up in a fun, exciting adventure including a FREE activity sheet, games and fun!  Minimum age for participation is 3 years.  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 26, 2011
Cost: FREE

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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
& Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
    Sunday, March 27, 2011

                    

Take the mystery out of cooking grains and legumes with this FREE techniques class from Williams Sonoma. They will share great ideas for cooking these nutritional powerhouses. 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 27, 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 Michael’s Scrapbooking Craft Event for Adults
    Saturday, March 26, 2011

                            

Michaels is hosting a FREE Shawdowbox “Make-it take-it” scrapbook craft event.  While this event is FREE, you should probably show up early to insure you have supplies, as they are limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, March 26th ~ 10:00AM-Noon
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE

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A Happy and Restful 2011 Spring Break to You! :)

Posted on March 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

We are taking a spring break “blog-cation” and electronics sabbatical over the coming days.  We will be back in full gear with more from Frugal in Fort Worth in a week.

In the mean time, if you are looking for some fun Fort Worth area things to do with your family over Spring Break, check out these two links full of fun and free activities from my blog friend Keri Houchin at the Fort Worth Examiner: 

 Have a wonderful, blessed week! :)

 

Thanks to photographer Mary R. Vogt for use of her fantastic photo!

  

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FREE $20 Target Gift Card for Referring 4 Friends ~ Today March 10th Only!

Posted on March 10, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Today, March 10th Only: Pop over to Plum District (another local daily deal site) and get a FREE $20 Target gift card when you refer four friends.  I just signed up (here) and it didn’t require me to make a purchase ~I just had to give a valid email address. The Target gift card will be mailed within 10 days and there is a 1 per person limit. 

Go here to sign up or learn more.

Thanks Faithful Provisions!

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Tonight! FREE Art Gallery Walk in Keller ~ Thursday, March 10, 2011

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Join Keller Town Center as it comes alive with the Keller Gallery Walk. Keller art galleries will open their doors to feature artwork of all genres and participants will enjoy art exhibits, music, and refreshments. Come and mingle with fellow art lovers and enjoy the many varieties of art that Keller has to offer. 

Details, details
What:  Go here to learn more. This FREE event is sponsored by the 
    Keller Public Arts Program.
When:  Thursday, March 10, 2011 ~ 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Keller Town Center and the Gallery at Keller Town Hall
Cost:  FREE!
 

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Mmmmm! FREE Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Treat.

Posted on March 9, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Pop over to Haagen-Dazs and “like” them on Facebook and you’ll get a coupon for a FREE Midnight Dazzler ice cream treat.

Details, details
How: Visit the Häagen-Dazs Shops Facebook page (go here) to sign up
    to receive a coupon for the new Midnight Dazzler, a rich ice cream treat
    that combines Häagen-Dazs Midnight Cookies and Cream ice cream
    with layers of hot fudge and cookie pieces.
When: Now through March 31, 2011
Where: Go here to find a Haagen Dazs store near you.

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Get a FREE One Day Pass to Sam’s Wholesale Club

Posted on March 8, 2011 | 1 comment

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If you aren’t a member of Sam’s Wholesale Club, you can get a
FREE one-day pass to shop there, now through January 2012.

Do note that a 10% Service fee applies on all purchases made with the pass,
so take this into account when comparing prices and buying. Also, Sam’s
requires that purchases be made with cash, a debit card, MasterCard,
Discover card, or Wal-Mart credit card (they do not accept checks).

Details, details
How: To get the FREE one-day pass or to learn more, click here.
Where: To find the nearest Sam’s Store, click here.
When: Pass is good for one visit now through January 31, 2012.

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Good Grades = A FREE Rental from Blockbuster!

Posted on March 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

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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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FREEBIE ALERT: Get a FREE Meal at Panda Express Wednesday (March 9th) ~ Lunch or Dinner!

Posted on March 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Hi frugal friends! We have another terrific dining freebie to
pass along for you to use next Wednesday…


If you pop by Panda Express Wednesday, March 9th, you
can try their Golden Treasure Shrimp entrée for FREE! No
purchase is necessary, but do note that this is a single serving
meal (no sides, etc. are included).

Details, details
What: This is a no strings attached offer. You’ll just need to print
    out the coupon you’ll find here and present it to the cashier.
   Click here for more info about Panda Express.
When: The free entrée offer is available all day Wednesday,
    March 9, 2011, during regular store hours and
    while supplies last.
Where: All participating Panda Express locations. Find one
    near you here.

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

Posted on March 4, 2011 | 1 comment

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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:

::

:: 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.

::

:: 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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FREE Music Downloads from Family Christian Stores

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For a limited time, you can pop over to Family Christian Stores on Facebook  and “like” them to get 10 FREE music downloads from the following great artists:

  • 33 Miles
  • Addison Road
  • Todd Agnew
  • Chasen
  • Phillilps, Craig & Dean
  • Phil Wickham
  • Sara Groves
  • Stellar Kart
  • The Afters
  • Catalyst Worship

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Friday is FREE Waffle Fry-Day at Chick-Fil-A!

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Enjoy FREE Waffle Fries at Chick-fil-A this Friday, March 4th!

Details, details

What: On Friday, March 4, 2011, get one free medium order of Waffle
    Potato Fries™ when you mention you’re there to try the new
    Heinz Dip & Squeeze Ketchup. One per customer. No purchase is
    necessary. Go here to learn more.
When: Friday, March 4, 2011, from 2 to 4pm
Where: Find a participating Chic-Fil-A location, here .

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Feb 25-27) ~ FREE Garden, Cooking, and Craft Workshops, Cowtown Marathon, and More!

Posted on February 25, 2011 | 1 comment

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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 Gardenfest Workshops at Calloway’s ~ Join Calloway’s for a day of garden design talks presented by local and national experts.
  • FREE Cowtown Marathon ~ Cheer on runners from all over the world at Fort Worth’s premier running event.
  •  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 hearty soups.
  • FREE Woodworking Kids Clinic at Lowe’s ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
  • FREE Science Craft Event at Michael’s ~ Your kids will have fun learning about science!

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 :: FREE! Gain New Garden Skills at Calloway’s Gardenfest!
    Saturday, February 26th

                          

Calloway’s is offering a FREE all day workshop at 4 of their store locations.  Hear from local and national garden experts who will share gardening tips, show you how to use color effectively in the garden, teach you about some of the best trees and shrubs to plant in Texas, explain how to grow delicious herbs, fruits and berries in your garden, and more!

Featured speakers include: Mariana Greene from The Dallas Morning News,  Chris Wiesinger, The Bulb Hunter, and many more (See the full line up of Garden speakers, here). Get there early, as workshops and materials are offered on a first come, first serve basis.  Learn more, here.

While at Calloway’s on Saturday, use this 30% Off Coupon, valid all day!

Details, details
When: Saturday, February 26, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to 5:00PM.  See the full
schedule of speakers, here (varies by location).
Where:  Takes place at the following Calloway’s locations in DFW
~ Fort Worth Calloway’s Nursery, 2651 S. Hulen
~ Southlake Calloway’s Nursery, 291 E. Southlake Blvd.
~ North Plano Calloway’s Nursery, 2460 St. Hwy 121
~ Plano Calloway’s Nursery, 1000 Preston Road
Cost:  FREE

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:: FREE! Cheer on the Runners at the Cowtown Marathon
   Saturday and Sunday, February 26 & 27, 2011

 
The Cowtown Marathon, Fort Worth’s most well-known running event, takes place this weekend and includes a marathon, half marathon, ultra marathon, 10K, adult 5K and a kids’ 5K. You can watch and cheer on the runners at the starting line, located at Will Rogers Memorial Center (or for the more ambitious, you can still register in person).

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday and Sunday, February 26 and 27, 7:00AM.
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. Go to
the cowtownmarathon.org website for more recommended spots
to view the race.
Cost:  FREE for spectators! Park for free at the UNT Health Science
Center on Camp Bowie Blvd.

::

:: 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

::

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Saturday and Sunday, February 26 & 27, 2011 

Learn New Cooking Techniques!
Williams-Sonoma will show how to prepare hearty soup dishes as well as prepare simple sandwiches that satisfy. 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: Saturday & Sunday, February 26 & 27, 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: Build a Race Car
    Saturday, February 26, 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, February 26, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

::

:: FREE Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Event for Kids
     Saturday, February 26th

                              

If your child loves to be creative and is interested in science, pop by Michael’s this weekend for a fun event and demonstration from “My First Science Kit.” For ages 3 and up.

This event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have supplies for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, February 26th ~ 10:00AM-Noon
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE

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