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June 21-23 FREE & Cheap Fort Worth Weekend Events Roundup | Frugal & Fun Edition

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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 Music Under the Stars Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion
  • FREE Friday Night Fireworks & Family Fun event at Lake Grapevine
  • FREE Nash Farm, Family Fun & Dairy Day Event
  • FREE Vegetable Garden Seminar at River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington
  • FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop for Kids
  • FREE Summer Lawn Seminar at Calloway’s Nursery
  • FREE Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance 
  • FREE Williams-Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE Music Under the Stars Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington ~ Sara Hickman, The Light Crust Dough Boys & More
   Free Concerts 5 days a week through July 14th

Join your family and friends at this weekend’s FREE concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their packed summer series of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The Friday evening concert (June 21) headlines Texas country music favorite, Sara Hickman, and Saturday’s concert features Texas Radio Hall of Fame legends and eight-time Grammy nominees, The Light Crust Doughboys.

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 summer concert series and weekly artist line-up, 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: Most concerts start at 8PM.  See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE admission (food is extra).

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

Friday, June 21, 2013 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights over Lake Grapevine 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, and they will have a music DJ, games for kids, giveaways, 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
9:30PM ~ 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 Lake Grapevine park at 9:00PM. Find a map of sites for viewing the fireworks around Lake Grapevine here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.  Please note that parking at the hotel is extra (4 hours for $12).

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:: FREE! Nash Farm in Grapevine, Family Fun & Dairy Day Event
Saturday, June 22, 2013

Historic Nash Farm in Grapevine is hosting a FREE family fun event to celebrate National Dairy Month. Learn where milk comes from, watch a cow get milked, churn butter and more. Get a taste of farm life just steps away from the heart of the city.

Details, details
What:
For more information about the 110 acre Nash Farm and the
Dairy Day family fun event, go here.
When:
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:00am to 12:00PM
Where: Nash Farm ~ 626 Ball Street ~ near Historic Downtown Grapevine. Free Parking 1 Block west of Nash Farm at Cannon Elementary or at the Botanical Gardens and Homestead Dr.
Cost: FREE! Donations are appreciated and benefit Heritage Education Programs at Nash Farm. Hay rides at Dairy Day are $1 per person.

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:: FREE Vegetable Garden Seminar at River Legacy
Living Science Center in Arlington
Saturday, June 22, 2013

Learn the basics of planning, planting and maintaining a vegetable garden during this adult workshop led by the Arlington Men’s Garden Club. Do not that recommendations will be made specifically for the Arlington area. Best suited for ages 10 and up. Free, but space is limited.

Details, details
What:
To find out more about the FREE Vegetable Gardening seminar, 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, June 22, 2013, 10:00AM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Monsters University Project
Saturday, June 22, 2013

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, June 22, 2013~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Summer Lawn Care Landscape Seminar
Saturday, June 22, 2013

If visions of running barefoot through thick green lawns are in your thoughts, learn how to make that dream a reality at Calloway’s FREE gardening clinic! Their experts will teach you how to bring your lawn back to that Springtime lushness. Fertilizing plus disease and insect control will all be addressed.

Details, details
What: 
Learn more about Calloway’s “Summer Lawn care”  seminar, here.
When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 ~ 10:15am.
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Family Fun ~ Outdoor & Camping Event at Bass Pro Shops
  Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. through July 14
, 2013

This weekend, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Family Camping and Outdoor Fun Weekend Event. There will be FREE carousel rides, crafts,  games, workshops, family photos, outdoor activities, contests and even homemade ice cream on Saturdays (5-6pm)!

Take a look at the full schedule of events here.

Details, details
What:
For more details on activities and events, click here.
When:  Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 14, 2013. For a schedule of activities, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
Sunday, June 23, 2013

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, June 23, 2013, 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,  June 23, 2013

Join Williams-Sonoma for a cooking technique class on make-ahead summer sides.  They will teach you how to prepare time-honored favorites like a layered salad, along with dishes that feature summer’s bountiful produce. Whether you’re cooking for a large group or just your family, incorporating make-ahead side dishes into your menu is a smart strategy.

Plus, if you attend Sunday’s 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: 
June 23, 2013 ~ 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.

Have a terrific weekend!

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June 29 – July 1 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

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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 and you’ll receive this weekly weekend guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Red White & Sousa Patriotic Concert in Colleyville
  • FREE Friday Night Fireworks over Grapevine Lake
  • FREE Shakespeare in the Square at Southlake
  • FREE Dale Watson Concert at Levitt Pavilion
  • FREE Kids Cow Camp at the Fort Worth Stockyards
  • FREE Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance 
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE Red White & Sousa Patriotic Concert in Colleyville
Friday, June 29, 2012

The songs of America will come to life, 100-voices strong when the city of Colleyville presents Red, White & Sousa. The free patriotic concert, performed by internationally acclaimed a cappella men’s chorus The Vocal Majority, will also feature the opening of Colleyville’s first gourmet food park at the Village at Colleyville.  Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

Details, details
What:  Learn more about the The Vocal Majority’s a cappella performance of  Red, White & Sousa, here.
When:
  Friday, June 29, 2012. The free patriotic concert begins at 8:00PM; the gourmet food park, the first in Colleyville, opens at 6:30PM.
Where:  The Village at Colleyville located on Main Street and Colleyville Blvd. Free parking is available in the Village and at City Park (located off Bransford Road, west of City Hall).
Cost: FREE!

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

Friday, June 29, 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.

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
9:30PM ~ 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 Shakespeare in the Square at Southlake Town Center
Saturday, June 30, 2012

Spend Friday evening at Southlake Town Square enjoying the Texas Creative Arts Academy production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream ~ presented FREE to the community in the Southlake Town Square gazebo. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family.

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the production and TCCA  here.
When: Saturday, June 30, 2012.  The “gates” will open at 7pm with a pre-show of entertainment. A Midsummer Night’s Dream will begin at 8pm
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion (Southlake Town Square gazebo located on Main St. and Southlake Blvd.
Cost: FREE!

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:: FREE Dale Watson Concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
Saturday June 30, 2012

Join your family and friends at this weekend’s FREE concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their packed summer series of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The Saturday evening concert headlines a country music favorite, Dale Watson. Known for hardscrabble honky-tonk that has won him an international following, Dale Watson’s recording career spans two decades and earned him a spot in the Austin Music Hall of Fame. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy your evening. Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, details
What: To learn more about Dale Watson and the Levitt Pavilion’s summer concert series, 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: June 30, 2012 8:008PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

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:: FREE Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
Saturday, June 30, 2012

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 1800s 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 30, 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. You will see the Texas longhorns and authentic Drovers and know you are in the right spot!
Cost: FREE, but Donations are appreciated.

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:: FREE Family Fun ~ Outdoor & Camping Event at Bass Pro Shops
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays through July 15

This weekend, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Family Camping and Outdoor Fun Weekend Event. There will be FREE carousel rides, games, family photos, outdoor activities, contests 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: 1:00 to 5:00PM ~ Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 15, 2012. For a schedule of activities, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE

::

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
Sunday, July 1, 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 1, 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!

::

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Sunday, July 1, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for a fun Fourth of July BBQ themed technique class. Sunday’s class will teach you how to create delicious side dishes and desserts to accompany your Fourth of July celebration.  Featured recipes include  grilled sauté of greens with smoked bacon, cast-iron skillet corn bread with strawberry butter, Roger Mooking’s BBQ baked bean bruschetta and more.  Plus, if you attend Sunday’s 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 1, 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.

::

Have a terrific weekend!

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June 22-24 Cheap and FREE Fort Worth Entertainment Roundup | Frugal & Fun Weekend Events Edition

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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!).

—————————————————————————–
This weekend’s highlights include:

  • FREE Ballet Concerto’s Summer Dance Concert Series
  • FREE Outdoor Evening Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion
  • FREE Movie Under the Stars (Dolphin Tale) in Keller
  • FREE Friday Night Fireworks over Grapevine Lake
  • FREE Nash Farm, Family Fun & Dairy Day Event
  • FREE Star Gazing Party ~ Fort Worth Science & History Museum/Noble Planetarium
  • FREE Hummingbird Garden Seminar at River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington
  • FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop for Kids
  • FREE Landscape Seminar at Calloway’s Nursery
  • FREE Outdoor Family Event at Bass Pro Shops
  • FREE Cowtown Opry Performance 
  • FREE Williams Sonoma Cooking Techniques Class

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:: FREE Ballet Concerto’s Summer Dance Concert Series
June 22-24, 2012

Ballet Concerto’s free summer dance concert in Trinity Park, recognized by Fort Worth Weekly as Fort Worth’s “Best Outdoor Cultural Event,” brings ballet and other forms of dance to North Texas. Featured dancers come from well-known ballet companies such as New York City Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater,  and Ballet Arizona.

During the performance, concession stands will be available or bring your own picnic and snacks.  Free seating is located on the lawn ~ be sure to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment!

Details, details
What: To learn more about Ballet Concerto’s Summer Dance Concert series, click here.
Where: 2300 West 7th Street in Trinity Park, Fort Worth.
Go here for directions.
When: June 22-24 ~ Concerts start at 8:30PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission for lawn seats.  Reserved table seating is also  available (go here for details and ticket prices).

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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
   Friday, June 22, 2012

Join your family and friends at this weekend’s FREE concert at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their packed summer series of free music, dance and performing arts under the stars. The Friday evening concert (June 22) headlines a Texas country music favorite, Two Tons of Steel.  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 summer concert series and weekly artist line-up, 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).

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:: FREE Family Fun with Movies Under The Stars
    in Keller ~ Featuring the Film, Dolphin Tale (PG)
     Friday, June 22, 2012

Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy Dolphin Tale 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 22. 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 Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
Family Event at the Gaylord Texan

Friday, June 22, 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, and they will have a music DJ, games for kids, giveaways, 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
9:30PM ~ 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! Nash Farm in Grapevine, Family Fun & Dairy Day Event
Saturday, June 23, 2012

Historic Nash Farm in Grapevine is hosting a FREE family fun event to celebrate National Dairy Month. Learn where milk comes from, milk a cow, churn butter and more. Get a taste of farm life just steps away from the heart of the city.

Details, details
What:
For more information about the 110 acre Nash Farm and the
Dairy Day family fun event, go here.
When:
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 12:00 to 2:00PM
Where: Nash Farm ~ 626 Ball Street ~ near Historic Downtown Grapevine
Free Parking 1 Block west of Nash Farm at Cannon Elementary or
at the Botanical Gardens and Homestead Dr.
Cost: FREE! Donations are appreciated and benefit Heritage Education
Programs at Nash Farm. Hay rides at Dairy Day are $1 per person.

::

:: FREE ~ Star Gazing Party at the Noble Planetarium
Saturday, June 23, 2012

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 info about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties, click here.
When: Saturday, June 23 ~ 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.

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:: Hummingbird Garden Seminar at River Legacy
Living Science Center in Arlington
Saturday, June 23, 2012

Steve Woodward, avid birder and owner of Wild Bird Center, will teach you how to attract hummingbirds with plants and feeders to your yards and gardens. Also learn about common Texas hummingbirds and their habits during this workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center. Best suited for ages 10 and up. RSVP to 817.860.6752

Details, details
What:
To find out more about the FREE Hummingbird Gardening seminar, 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, June 23, 2012, 10:00AM
Cost: FREE, but donations are appreciated.

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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Make a Madagascar Vehicle
Saturday, June 23, 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, June 23, 2012 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores. To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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:: FREE Summer Friendly Plants and Landscape Seminar
Saturday, June 23, 2012

Learn how to  plan your landscape with drought tolerant shrubs and flowers to ease your water bill, beautify your garden and bring peace of mind. This informational workshop provides tips on how to prepare for the Summer months and guides you to heat-loving plants that thrive in our Texas sun.

Details, details
What: 
Learn more about Calloway’s “Flame Proof” plant seminar, here.
When: Saturday, June 23, 2012 ~ 10:15am.
Where: All Calloway’s locations. Click here to find one near you.
Cost: FREE!

::

:: FREE Family Fun ~ Outdoor & Camping Event at Bass Pro Shops
  Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 15
, 2012

This weekend, bring your family to Bass Pro Shops’ FREE Family Camping and Outdoor Fun Weekend Event. There will be FREE carousel rides, games, family photos, outdoor activities, contests 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: 1:00 to 5:00PM ~ Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 15, 2012. For a schedule of activities, click here.
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE

::

:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at the Fort Worth Stockyards
Sunday, June 24, 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, June 24, 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!

::

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
    Saturday & Sunday,  June 23 & 24, 2012

Join Williams-Sonoma for two classes: Saturday’s class will provide all you need to know about cooking corn on the cob to perfection, and Sunday’s seminar will help you discover the secrets to cooking scrumptious fish and seafood on the grill. They will demonstrate how to prepare and season seafood so that it emerges perfectly done and delicious. Plus, they’ll share some favorite recipes for  seafood accompaniments.

Plus, if you attend Sunday’s 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: 
June 23 & 24, 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.

Have a terrific weekend!

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$5 OFF Gaylord Texan ICE: Adults & Kids Tickets Discount Coupon Codes

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Planning to see ICE at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine?
Order your tickets online and get $5 OFF ADULTS & $3 OFF KIDS
at this fun Charlie Brown Christmas themed family event.  If you have
never been to ICE, you are in for a fun surprise at this bigger than life
winter wonderland ~ all hand-carved from 2 million pounds of ice!

Here’s the inside scoop on how to save…

Details, details
What: 
Find out more about ICE at the Gaylord Texan, here.
How: 
Go here to order your tickets online. After selecting the  date
and time for your tickets, use promotional codes CORPCON for $5 OFF
adult tickets and CLIPCH for $3 OFF kids (you can use both
codes). 
 The per ticket cost will be applied to each of your tickets.  Find
the newly discounted adult tickets, under the “Vendor-Conceirge”
heading and select the desired # of adult tickets.  Coupon discount is
limited to 8 ticket purchases.
When:  Coupon codes are valid Monday through Thursday.
Find the Ice Event Schedule here.
Where: Click here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort.
Cost:  The list of regular ticket prices is here. The tickets
are normally $4 cheaper on Monday-Thursday, so you can save up to
$9 per ticket  (off weekend prices) if you use the promo code AND
choose to go on one of these days.

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FREE Pumpkin Carving Patterns, PLUS a List of Dallas/Fort Worth Pumpkin Patch Locations with FREE ADMISSION

               Pumpkin Carving

Make a fun fall family memory by creating unique carved jack-o-lanterns with these pumpkin stencils…all FREE!

  • Kraft.com has 6 different pumpkin face patterns.
  • Hesheys.com offers a wide variety of 30 different patterns from easy to advanced, with printable carving instructions.
  • Better Homes and Gardens provides 6 silly face patterns.
  • DisneyFamily.com has 6 Disney character patterns that include Mickey Mouse, Tigger and Goofy. There are 10 more Disney patterns (including Cinderella’s Castle & Sleeping Beauty) from huggies.com, click here.
  • Nick Jr. offers favorite Nick Jr. TV show character patterns.
  • PumpkinLady.com provides a great collection of clever designs, most for a nominal charge. Click around the site, and you will find a few designs for FREE (most of the free patterns are located at the bottom of each category).  Follow the pumpkin lady’s blog for her latest designs:  http://thepumpkinlady.blogspot.com/

 

I recommend a couple of great tools for making your Pumpkin Carving Project easier…

 

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I like Pumpkin Masters’ 4-in-1 Carving Tool Kit for intricate detailing of the Jack-O-lantern, plus it’s much safer than a kitchen knife (check out Hobby Lobby or get it for  $6.99 at Amazon).  The Van Vacter Pumpkin Melon Knife  gives you a really great grip when cutting through pumpkins and melons; its special blade carves designs beautifully.  I found it at Target last year (haven’t looked this year, but you can definitely get it at Amazon for about $14)!   

 

Pumpkin Patch Locations around DFW with FREE Admission 
(Open through 10/31)

Pumpkin Patch

Hall’s Pumpkin Farm in Grapevine
What:  Pumpkin Patch, fun Corn Maze, hay rides and other fun activities            
Where: Grapevine, Click here for directions
When
:  Mon-Thurs 3:00-8:00pm, Fri 3:00-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 1:00-8:00pm         
Cost:  FREE. Corn Maze $5, Hayrides $2 (under 3 free)

Pumpkin Farm & Village in Flower Mound
What:
  Pick out the perfect pumpkin, enjoy free hayrides, a petting zoo, Ferris wheel, barrel train, bounce houses and more family fun.             
Where: Flower Mound, Click here for Directions
When:  Daily, 9:00am-dusk      
Cost:  FREE                         

The Pumpkin Patch in Flower Mound
What:  Large Pumpkin patch, hayrides, face painting, mazes built from hay bales and more fun activities!             
Where: Flower Mound, Click here for Directions
When:
  Daily, 9:00am-dusk         
Cost:  FREE

Pumpkins on the Prairie in Frisco
What
:  Lots of pumpkins to choose from as well as a bounce house, hay maze and play games in a “Kid’s Patch.” There are plenty of picture taking opportunities with fall settings and hayrides, too! 
Where:  Frisco at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church. Click here for Directions
When:  Mon-Fri 1:00-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm.            
Cost:  FREE including parking & games

Ridge Road Shopping Center Pumpkin Patch in Rockwall
What:  Lots of pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales, and other fall harvest decorative items are available for purchase. This is a great spot for a family fall photo. Check the website for special family activities on Saturdays.
Where: Rockwall, Ridge Road Shopping Center  located near the historic downtown square, Click here for Directions
When:  Daily, 9:00am-7:00pm
Cost:  FREE

For a list of other Pumpkin Patches in the Dallas/Fort Worth area (many charge a small admission), click here.

 

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GREAT DEAL! Save $350 On a New 40″ LDC HDTV ~ Amazon Daily Deal!

With all the recent TV signal changes from analog to digital, you might be in the market for a new TV.  If so, Amazon has a great ONE-DAY “Deal of the Day” to definitely consider!

TODAY ONLY, SAVE $350 PLUS FREE SHIPPING on a  Viore 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV and Soundbar with iPod Dock Bundle from Amazon. 

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 I double checked this deal against other online bargain sites, and this is a REALLY GREAT deal (almost all the other sites were at least $150 higher & most didn’t offer free shipping!)

Here’s the scoop from Amazon (NOTE:  This offer is good today only):

The Viore 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV brings you 1080p full HD resolution for clear, lifelike images. A built-in ATSC digital tuner gives you access to HDTV broadcast reception. Plus, the Viore 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV comes with a 2.1 Channel Soundbar with iPod dock and video output.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Oct. 16-18) ~ Botanic Gardens Paint Out, Grapevine Butterfly Festival, Texas State Fair, 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

Plein Air Paint Out, Family Fun at The Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
All Weekend, Through Sunday, October 18, 2009

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You have a treat in store this weekend at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens (one of my favorite, always-free DFW venues): Beautiful fall weather, beautiful surroundings, and…

The 2nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out, a unique outdoor painting event, will be held at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens all weekend long.

FREE to the public, visitors can enjoy watching over 30 professional artists from across the state as they create their paintings in the garden from 8:00 am to dusk. On Sunday morning, beginning at 9:00 am, all Artists will be challenged to a Quick Draw event, where each artist will have 2 ½ hours to create a new painting.

‘Plein air painting’ is a term derived from the French phrase en plein air, which literally means ‘in the open air” and comes from the late 1800s when revolutionary Impressionist artists ventured out of their studios to investigate and capture the effects of sunlight and different times of days on an outdoor subject.

Funds raised support Camp Fire USA youth development programs in Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Johnson, Hood and Wise Counties.

Details, details
What: For a preview of all the Botanic gardens, click here. 
     For details about the Plein Air event, click here.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth
    For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
When: All weekend, October 16-18, 2009, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Butterfly Flutterby Festival in Grapevine
Great Fun for the Kids!

Grapevi butterfly Festival

Calling all kids!   Visit Grapevine to celebrate the migration of the Monarch Butterfly from Canada to Mexico. 

It’s time for the annual monarch butterfly migration, as butterflies are in the midst of relocating from Canada to Mexico.  Grapevine is directly in the migration path and is celebrating with its Butterfly Flutterby family event!

This fun-for-all festival includes releases of butterflies and a Gossamer Parade. Join the fun!  You’ll enjoy butterfly exhibits, gardening seminars and all sorts of interactive butterfly arts & crafts and entertainment. The Parade will line up at 9:30 AM at Liberty Park (corner of East Wall and Main Street) and proceed down Main Street to the Cotton Belt Railroad District.  More details are here.

Schedule of Events
8:45 a.m. – Parade Registration (at the intersection of Wall St. and Jenkins St.)
9:30 a.m. – Parade Line-up
10:00 a.m. – Parade starts toward the Cotton Belt Depot
10:45 a.m. – First Butterfly Release
11:15 a.m. – Costume Contest Awards
11:45 a.m. – Second Butterfly Release
12:30 p.m. – Final Butterfly Release

Details, details
Where: At the Historic Cotton Belt Railroad District,
      701 South Main Street, Grapevine.
      The Parade will line up at 9:30 AM at Liberty Park

When: Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM 
Cost: FREE

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

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

This is the LAST weekend of the month-long Texas State Fair in Dallas. Be sure to check out our 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.

The Texas State Fair runs through Sunday, October 18 and covers just about every area of interest. There are plenty of daily shows and literally hundreds of music performances throughout the month.  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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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4

Learn About the Kimbell’s Latest Important Acquisition,
Michelangelo’s Earliest Painting: The Torment of Saint Anthony
Panel Discussion/Kimbell Lecture Series, Saturday October 17

Kimbell Lecture

Before its acquisition by Fort Worth’s Kimbell Museum, Michelangelo’s The Torment of Saint Anthony underwent construction and technical studies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, where it was featured as a summer focus exhibition. Curators and conservators whose research helped to confirm its authorship will make illustrated presentations and discuss Michelangelo’s earliest known painting.

This program is FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited.

Panel Participants
Moderator, Eric McCauley Lee, director, Kimbell Art Museum
Keith Christiansen, John-Pope Hennessy Chairman of European Paintings, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Everett Fahy, curator emeritus of European paintings, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Michael Gallagher, conservator in charge of paintings conservation, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Museum Lecture series, click here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
    For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:00 AM – Noon
Cost: FREE

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #5

Texas Wesleyan Music Concert at The Modern Art Museum
Saturday ~ October 17, 2:00 PM

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Visit the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth for a concert featuring vocal and instrumental performances from Texas Wesleyan University’s Music faculty and students, as well as the Wesleyan Chamber Choir, Brass Quartet and Jazz Quintet.

At this concert, audiences will have the opportunity to hear pianists Keith Critcher and Jessica Koebbe, bass trombonist Bryan English, soprano Julie McCoy, classical guitarist Michael Dailey, and cellist Hsinyi Wang, among others. 

Performance in the Modern Art Museum’s auditorium at 2pm.  

Details, details
What: To learn more about Texas Wesleyan Music Series, click here.
Where: The
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Auditorium
      3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 2:00 PM
Cost: FREE

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FRUGAL IN FORT WORTH TIP: FREE Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Tonight ~ Hooray! :)

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Wow…Chick-Fil-A has been running a lot of great promotions lately! 

They’ve just added another FREE sandwich offering to their portfolio of freebies for DFW metroplex locations. Put it on the calendar for Thursday nights in September.  The scoop:

Sept. 10, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich with cheese
Sept. 17, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich with lettuce & tomato
Sept. 24, 6pm-7pm ~ FREE Chick-Fil-A sandwich on a whole wheat bun

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Frugal Reminder: Get a FREE Chic-Fil-A Sandwich Today! :)

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A couple of weeks ago we posted TWO ways to get a free Chic-Fil-A Sandwich.  Click here for the original post.

Today Only:  Wear your favorite sports team logo apparel to Chick-fil-A and get a free  sandwich. Qualifying apparel can be from any team (from your favorite Texas Rangers hat to your old YMCA Pink Panthers Soccer Mom team shirt…any logo’d team will work).

When:  September 7, Labor Day Only. 10:30am to close.

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FABULOUS, FUN & FRUGAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS! ~ 5 Great Choices for Fort Worth & Dallas!

LABOR DAY SPECIAL EDITION ~ FRUGAL FUN IN FORT WORTH ~ 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

Bedford Bluesfest, Labor Day and BBQ Festival (Sat & Sun)


Music lovers with an appetite for rich “blues” and mouth-watering barbecue will find the 2009 City of Bedford Labor Day Blues & BBQ Festival a feast for the senses. This two-day event returns Sept. 5-6 with an entertaining lineup that features some of the biggest names in blues.  Schedule highlights include legends Buddy Guy and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. For more details, click here.

Dates and Times: Gates open at 2pm, September 5 & 6
Event Schedule: For the full music line-up, click here
Location & Cost:  1615 Hospital Parkway, Bedford. Lawn Admission $5

 

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FRUGAL (& FREE!) WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT OPTION #2

 Gaylord Texan Resort’s Labor Day Weekend of FREE Family Fun
(Join the fun ~ it is not necessary to be an overnight guest to take part!)

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The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine invites visitors to experience a fun outing, at the grandest hotel in the area. Thursdays through Sundays, until September 6, they will feature a variety of festive events and entertainment. 

Some of the resort’s family fun events include:

Strolling Entertainment ~ Friday to Sunday
Discover a variety of strolling entertainment throughout the hotel grounds, including magicians, balloon artists, guitar players, caricature artists, the Gold Cowboy, jugglers, Miki the Monkey, the Texas Roper, and face painters!
Dates and Times
Friday, 4:00-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, 4:00-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location & Cost: Throughout Gaylord Texan’s indoor atriums.  FREE!

“Summer Blast” City of Grapevine Fireworks ~ Friday
Summer nights at the Gaylord Texan will sparkle with spectacular firework shows presented by the City of Grapevine. Fireworks can be viewed on top of Gaylord Texan’s garage or on their outdoor grounds.  The garage viewing area is for all ages and will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverage for purchase. Both local and hotel guests can attend. 
Date and Times: Family Friendly games and events, Friday 8:30-10:00 p.m., Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Location & Cost: Level 5 of the Resort Garage.  FREE!

Texan Rocks! ~ Saturday
Texas musical trio, “3 Fools on 3 Stools” will entertain visitors on top of the hotel’s large canyon rocks with their music, savvy wit, and audience interaction! All ages welcome.
Dates and Times: Saturday, 9:00-9:30 p.m.
Location & Cost Lone Star Atrium at Gaylord Texan. FREE!

Texas-sized Electric Train Exhibit ~ Friday to Monday
Gaylord Texan’s train exhibit, sponsored by Lionel, is sure to impress train enthusiasts of all ages!
Dates and Times: Available for viewing day and night until Sept. 6.
Location & Cost: Riverwalk Atrium at Gaylord Texan.  FREE!

Click here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort.

 

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FRUGAL WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT OPTION #3

Take an Art-FULL Trek to Dallas

 

Activity 1: Nasher Sculpture Center ~ Saturday Morning Free Admission for Families (Sept. 5).  The Nasher Sculpture Center presents First Saturdays for families.  Held the first Saturday of every month, this special event features free admission from 10 am to 2 pm and a fun schedule of activities for the kids.  For details, including complete schedule and directions to the Nasher, click here.

Activity 2: Saturday Morning Walking Tour Through the Dallas Arts District (Sept. 5).  Listen to experienced docents share the area’s history and architecture while strolling by the Crow Collection of Asian Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Meyerson Symphony Center, historic Belo Mansion and more. Get a close up view of the Winspear Opera House and Wyly Theatre under construction (set to open fall 2009).  Tour starts in front of the Crow Collection of Asian Art (2010 Flora Street, Dallas)  at 10:30am on Saturday (Sept. 5). RSVP by email to artsinfo@downtowndallas.org or call 214-744-6642.  Click here for more information about the Crow collection. 

Activity 3: Saturday Night In The City: Nasher Sculpture Garden Concert Series, presenting Cary Pierce.  Bring your friends, grab a blanket, and experience music in downtown Dallas’ only Garden oasis.   Concert featuring, Cary Pierce, begins at 7:30 (for more information on Cary Pierce, please click here).   Al Fresco Dining options include Wolfgang Puck’s signature Pizza or a reservations only dinner (Click here for dining details).  Members attend for free. For non-members, the concert is included with the cost of museum admission.

                                                                       

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FRUGAL WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT OPTION #4

Man of La Mancha ~ Onstage in Bedford

Based on the classic story of Don Quixote in 16th century Spain, this beautiful and uplifting musical recounts the fable of an ailing gentleman who spends his last days in the quest for “The Impossible Dream.”  A quality stage production, performed by Onstage in Bedford(voted Best Community Theatre in the DFW area by WFAA-Channel 8).

Dates and Times: September 4-5 (Fri./Sat. 8pm & Sat. 2pm)
Location & Cost:  Onstage in Bedford, 2819 Forest Ridge Drive. $12-$15.
For More Info and Tickets: 817-354-6444 or www.onstageinbedford.com.

                                                                       

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FRUGAL WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT OPTION #5

 Take a FREE Ride on Fort Worth’s New Molly the Trolley
~ Routes: Downtown, Sundance Square, Stockyards, and more ~
 

Don your favorite Cowboy hat and boots, and tour some of Fort Worth’s favorite locations!  Enjoy a free trolley ride around Sundance Square and other parts of downtown (or take the trip to The Stockyards for a small fee). Fort Worth’s new “Molly The Trolley” is a vintage-style streetcar and a great way to visit key sites, dining, and other locations.  

MOLLY THE TROLLEY DETAILS

What: Use the Trolley to get to Bass Hall, Fort Worth Water Gardens, the Stockyards, Convention Center, and more.  Click here for complete route details.

When: Monday-Sunday 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM  (through Nov. 28, 2009) 

Where:Park for free at Sundance Square or the parking garage next to the Bass Hall or one of the many other parking spaces close to the routes. 

 

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The Hulen Mall $10 Mall Gift Card Giveaway! Limited & First Come, First Served

 

Hulen Mall in Fort Worth (plus many other malls around the country) are giving away $10 Gift Certificates…no strings attached!  But you need to hurry, as there is a limited supply of gift cards available (and there were only 80 left at the time of this writing).

Go to this link to get yours…

The GGP $10 Mall Gift Card Giveaway!

FABULOUS, FUN & FRUGAL WEEKEND EVENTS! (Weekend of August 28) ~ 3 CHOICES

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

 FREE WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT OPTION #1
Enjoy a Free and Fun Family Time at the Gaylord Texan Resort

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The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine invites visitors to experience a fun outing, at the grandest hotel in the area. Thursdays through Sundays, until September 6, they will feature a variety of festive events and entertainment. 

Some of the resort’s family fun events include:

Texas-sized Electric Train Exhibit
Gaylord Texan’s train exhibit, sponsored by Lionel, is sure to impress train enthusiasts of all ages!
Dates and Times: Available for viewing day and night until Sept. 6.
Location & Cost: Riverwalk Atrium at Gaylord Texan.  FREE!

“Summer Blast” City of Grapevine Firework Fridays
Summer nights at the Gaylord Texan will sparkle with spectacular firework shows presented by the City of Grapevine. Fireworks can be viewed on top of Gaylord Texan’s garage or on their outdoor grounds.  The garage viewing area is for all ages and will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverage for purchase. Both local and hotel guests can attend. 
Date and Times:Family Friendly games and events, Friday from 8:30-10:00 p.m., Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Location & Cost: Level 5 of the Resort Garage.  FREE!

Strolling Entertainment
Discover a variety of strolling entertainment throughout the hotel grounds, including magicians, balloon artists, guitar players, caricature artists, the Gold Cowboy, jugglers, Miki the Monkey, the Texas Roper, and face painters!
Dates and Times
Friday, 4:00-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, 4:00-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location & Cost: Throughout Gaylord Texan’s indoor atriums.  FREE!

Texan Rocks!
Texas musical trio, “3 Fools on 3 Stools” will entertain visitors on top of the hotel’s large canyon rocks with their music, savvy wit, and audience interaction! All ages welcome.
Dates and Times: Saturdays, 9:00-9:30 p.m.
Location & Cost Lone Star Atrium at Gaylord Texan. FREE!

Click here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort.

                                                                       

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FREE WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT OPTION #2

Pick one of the Free Weekend Concerts sponsored
by the University of North Texas

 

Take advantage of the top notch musical offerings from the University of North Texas Music School, one of the nation’s finest comprehensive music schools.  This weekend’s schedule, a series of musical events on Argentine chamber song, includes:

Argentine Romantic Songs, Lost and Found Music
by Juan Pedro Esnaola
Concert Featuring Patricia González, soprano; Elvia Puccinelli, piano; Dawn De Rycke, guitar; Jaymee Haefner, harp
Date and Time: Friday, August 28, 8:00 p.m.
Location & Cost UNT, College of Music Building, Recital Hall. FREE!

Far more than tango, A song recital
Featuring Patricia González, soprano 

Date and Time: Sunday, August 30, 6:30 p.m.
Location & Cost UNT, College of Music Building, Recital Hall. FREE!
  

 

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FREE WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT OPTION #3

 Take a FREE Ride on Fort Worth’s New Molly the Trolley
~ Routes: Downtown, Sundance Square, Stockyards, and more ~
 

Don your favorite Cowboy hat and boots, and play tourist!  Enjoy a free trolley ride around Sundance Square and other parts of downtown (or take the trip to The Stockyards for a small fee). Fort Worth’s new “Molly The Trolley” is a vintage-style streetcar and a great way to visit key sites, dining, and other locations.  

MOLLY THE TROLLEY DETAILS

What: Use the Trolley to get to Bass Hall, Fort Worth Water Gardens, the Stockyards, Convention Center, and more.  Click here for complete route details.

When: Monday-Sunday 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM  (through Nov. 28, 2009) 

Where: Park for free at Sundance Square or the parking garage next to the Bass Hall or one of the many other parking spaces close to the routes. 

 

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