We hope you’ve had a great Christmas break and start to your New Year! We wish you the very best in 2014 and are looking forward to the year ahead with our wonderful readers.
Here are some FREE & fun things to do to kick off the first weekend of the year in our fabulous Fort Worth…
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This weekend’s FREE Fort Worth entertainment roundup includes:
- FREE Drawing Classes for Kids & Adults at The Modern
- FREE Animal Exploration Program at River
Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington - FREE Museum Admission at Fort Worth
Science and History Museum & Perot Museum
- FREE Nasher Sculpture Center’s First
Saturdays Family Fun Day (In Dallas) - FREE Kids Woodworking Workshop at Home Depot
- FREE Movie at the First Sunday Film Club,
On Valentines Day (With Matthew Broderick) - FREE Cowtown Opry Performance
- FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
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:: FREE Drawing Classes for Kids & Adults at The Modern
…Sunday, January 5, 2014
FREE Drawing From the Collection classes for kids: Two sessions of this free program for children are offered, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Each session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises that relate to works in the Modern’s galleries. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Attendance is limited; early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk.
FREE Drawing From the Collection class for adults: Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This class is open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but a sign-in sheet is available at the information desk
Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the the Modern’s event website.
When: Sunday, January 5, 2014 ~ 2:00PM.
Where: The Modern in Fort Worth ~
3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Animal Exploration Program at River Legacy
…Living Science Center in Arlington
…Saturday, January 4, 2014
Discover the habits and adaptations of one of River Legacy’s native animals during a live animal observation with a Naturalist at River Legacy Living Science Center. RSVP to 817.860.6752.
Details, details
What: To find out more about the FREE seminar, go here.
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, January 4, 2014 ~ 2:00pm
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated and space is limited.
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:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science &
…History and the Perot Museum in Dallas
…Saturday and Sunday, January 4 & 5, 2014
Bank of America’s 2014 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 150+ participating museums throughout the country. In DFW, this FREE Admission program takes place this weekend at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and in Dallas at The Perot Museum of Nature & Science.
Details, details
What: To learn more about the Museums On Us program, go 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 is located at 1600 Gendy St. (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). The Perot Museum can be found at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas.
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 4-5, 2014
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders
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:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
…Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, January 4, 2014
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 a complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, January 4, 2014 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE
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:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, January 4, 2014
This Saturday, bring your child to Home Depot’s Kids Workshop to help them learn a new woodworking skill and build their very own 2014 calendar project to take home. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. All workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure you have a kit for your little ones.
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What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here. When: Saturday, January 4, 2014 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE On Valentines Day (With Matthew Broderick)
…First Sunday Film Club Movie Showing
…Sunday, January 5, 2014
Join the Fort Worth Central Library for a free showing of the film On Valentines Day featuring Matthew Broderick on Sunday, January 5th. This monthly event is part of the First Sunday Film Series which presents award-winning movies in a wide range of genres, including drama, action, comedy and science fiction. Films will be shown on the large screen of the library’s movie theater.
About the movie: Elizabeth defies her wealthy parents by running off and marrying a young man of humble prospects, and her parents have not spoken to her since – even though the couple lives in a rooming house nearby, they are struggling financially, and she is pregnant. The story of unselfish love between a man and a woman and the abiding love within a family, this American classic explores the enduring themes of human existence. PG, 106 mins.
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What: For more information about this event, click here. Read reviews of the movie here.
When: Sunday, January 5, 2014 ~ 2:00PM
Where: In the movie 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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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
…Sunday, January 5, 2014
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, January 5, 2014, 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
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Saturday and Sunday, January 4 & 5, 2014
Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes: Saturday’s class is for kids and will teach blender basics, and Sunday’s adult class will focus on fresh ideas for using a Vitamix in your everyday cooking. You’ll Learn how to create new recipes that will impress your guests as well as healthy and delicious recipes using in-season produce to create perfect fruit smoothies and vegetable soups
Plus, if you attend this class, you can enjoy 10% OFF savings on same-day purchases from their stores.
Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday & Sunday, January 4 & 5, 2014. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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