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FREE Amon Carter Museum Family Storytime ~ Fun Summer Idea!

Posted on May 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

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Here is another fun and FREE event to add to your summer calendar ~ The Amon Carter Museum will be hosting Storytime, a free public program for young children and their families on Wednesdays in June and July (except July 4), from 10:30–11:30 a.m.

This interactive event will bring the museum’s artworks to life through engaging children’s stories and related activities that focus on exploring a different color each week. After the story reading, kids will be able to create their own work of art while enjoying cookies and lemonade! Families are even encouraged to come dressed in that day’s featured color for even more fun.

 

The dates and themes are:

  • June 6 – Rockin’ Red
  • June 13 – Outrageous Orange
  • June 20 – Hello Yellow
  • June 27 – Going Green
  • July 11 – True Blue
  • July 18 – Incredible Indigo
  • July 25 – Very, Very Violet

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Week. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Storytime is held every Wednesday, June 6 through July 25 (excluding July 4), from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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Great Spring Break Idea: FREE Amon Carter Museum Family Fun Week

Posted on March 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

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The Amon Carter museum is offering four days of fun with their Spend Spring Break at the Amon Carter ~ FREE Family Fun Week event.  This week of art and creativity starts tomorrow, March 13 and runs daily through Friday (10:30 a.m. to noon).  Bring the whole family to get to know four amazing American artists through art exploration and art-making. Each day will feature a different artist, artworks, and activities. Free refreshments will be provided.

  • Tuesday’s featured artist  – Georgia O’Keeffe
  • Wednesday’s featured artist – John Singer Sargent
  • Thursday’s featured artist – Stuart Davis
  • Friday’s featured artist – Ben Shahn

No reservations are required.

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Amon Carter’s Family Fun Week. Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful information.
When: Tuesday-Friday, March 13-16, 2012 ~  10:30AM – noon
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to this event and the Amon Carter’s permanent collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

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FREE Fine Art Program for New Parents at the Amon Carter Museum ~ Friday, February 25th

Posted on February 22, 2011 | 1 comment

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This is a fun activity to pass along to parents and grandparents of stroller
aged children ~ they probably could use a nice break from the house! :)

                                        

Want to learn a something new about fine art?
There is a great opportunity on Friday, February 25th at The Amon Carter
Museum for parents and grandparents of stroller aged children to take an
interactive tour of the museum (and meet other new parents)!  

Be sure and also save the date for future New Parents Tours at the Amon
Carter Museum which are offered on the last Friday of each month and
feature new art on each tour.  Upcoming dates are: February 25, March 25,
April 29, May 27, and June 24.

                                       

Details, details
What: The Amon Carter museum is offering a FREE art education event
    for new parents. Bring your baby and enjoy an interactive tour designed
    to introduce parents to a variety of artworks at the Amon Carter.
    Reservations are not required, but you can call 817.989.5030 or email
     education@cartermuseum.org to receive helpful instructions.
When: Friday, February 25, 2011 – 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
    Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.
    The tour begins at the information desk.
Parking: FREE parking is available in the museum’s lot, which is east of
    the museum off Camp Bowie Boulevard. Parents are encouraged to park
    in this lot and follow the sidewalk along the north side of the museum,
   where an accessible lift is available for your stroller. A museum
    representative will be there to help you.
Cost: FREE! Entrance to the Amon Carter’s Permanent Collection is
    always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

 P.S. Be sure and check out the other Amon Carter FREE programs
and schedule (click here).There is something for all ages ~ story
time for kids, family fun days, and a variety of lectures by visiting
artists and scholars.

 Enjoy and Share! :)

 

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Frugal Creative Escape: Enjoy 50% OFF At Michael’s, 40% OFF At Hobby Lobby & 40% OFF At JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores

Posted on February 3, 2010 | Leave a comment

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Feeling a little creative this week?  Need to replenish your
art supplies? These coupons just might come in handy!

  • Michael’s 50% OFF coupon: click here.
  • Hobby Lobby 40% OFF coupon: click here.
  • JoAnn Fabric & Craft Stores 40% OFF coupon: click here
    PLUS get a 20% OFF entire purchase (even includes sale
    items!) coupon: click here.


Note: You can print and share these coupons as many times as you
want, but in most instances, only one coupon can be used per store
visit or transaction.

Enjoy! :)


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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (January 29-31 Edition) ~ Girls Night Out, Stock Show and Rodeo, FREE Museum Event and More!

Posted on January 29, 2010 | Leave a comment

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. This weekend’s tips include:

• Ladies Night Out Fun (with Comedian Chonda Pierce)
• FREE Day at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas
• 2010 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
• FREE Decorate a Valentines Craft Event at Michael’s
• FREE Disney Princess Party
• FREE Fun Day for Kids at Lifeway Stores
(plus a link to a 25% Off Coupon)

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

For the Ladies:  Enjoy a Fun Girls Night Out at the Movies
Friday, January 30

Laugh out Loud with Popcorn, Movie & Snacks.

Leave the kiddos and hubby at home and bring all your girl friends to this
fun event. You will laugh until your side hurts watching Christian comedian
Chonda Pierce. The event includes Chonda on DVD, popcorn, snacks, soda and
a whole lot of fun for the ladies. To get a taste of the fun in store, watch the
Chonda Pierce youtube video here.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, January 29 ~ 7:30-10:30pm
Where: Keller at NorthWood Church (Rufe Snow & N. Tarrant Pkwy).
1870 Rufe Snow Dr. Keller, TX.  For directions, click here.
Cost: $5

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Take in some traditional Western fun at the legendary
2010 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Now through February 7, 2010

Kick up your heels and enjoy acres of excitement and western
heritage at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Events include
pulse-pounding rodeo action (extra ticket required), free musical
entertainment, petting zoo, family friendly exhibits, premier livestock
shows, and more.

There are lots of special activities to enjoy and the schedule
of events is fresh each day. Some of my favorites include:

Friday, January 29
50% OFF, Senior Citizens Day: Senior citizens will be admitted to the
Stock Show grounds every Friday throughout the show (Jan 29 and Feb 5)
for a discounted admission price of $4.

FREE Admission Boy Scout Day: In celebration of the 100th
Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, all scouts in uniform
receive complimentary Stock Show Grounds Admission.

Cowtown Cattle Drive Charolais Sale: Cattle Sale Arena, 6:00pm

Saturday , January 30
Palomino Horse Performance Classes: Justin Arena 8:00am

Miniature Horse Costume and Halter Stallions Classes:
Justin Arena 6:00pm

Sunday, January 31
Cowboy Church: Everyone is welcome and dress is “come as you are.”
Service by Shepherd’s Valley Church – West Arena, 10:00am

Monday, February 1
FREE Admission for Military Families: All active and retired military
personnel and their immediate families will receive complimentary Stock
Show grounds admission and rodeo tickets

Details, details
What: The 2010 Stock Show and Rodeo schedule of events changes daily.
• To get the schedule of daily events, click here.
• For the schedule of special activities, click here.
• To find out more about the entertainment schedule, click here.
• For daily coverage of stock show events, check out The Hog Blog.
When: Now through February 7, 2010
Where: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Dr. Click here for driving directions.
How: A Special Park & Ride shuttle will be available Saturdays and Sundays
during the Stock Show. It will take you directly to the front gate, pick you
up, and return you to your vehicle parking lot for only $1.00 each way.
To find out more, click here.
Cost:
• For opportunities to attend the Stock Show for FREE, click here.
• Otherwise, General Admission is:
Adults ~$8, Children 6 – 16 ~ $4, Children 5 & Under ~ FREE.
• Buy One Get One FREE rodeo ticket coupons are available from
 Dickies and Lone Star Ag Credit.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

Take a Family Art-Trek to Dallas’s Nasher Sculpture Center and
Get FREE Admission to the Jaume Plensa Exhibition Opening
Day Celebration and Family Event
Saturday, January 30

Enjoy the FREE one-day Nasher Sculpture Center event in celebration of
the opening of Jaume Plensa: Genus and Species. Visitors will gain
complimentary access to the exhibition and enjoy a full day of artistic
activities.  Event includes, guided tours, art demonstrations, family art
activities, artist’s lecture,  and more.

Details, details
What: For more details on activities and events, click here.
When: Saturday, January 30 ~ 11:00am-5:00pm.
For schedule of seminars and activities, click here.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, 2001 Flora St
For driving directions, click here.
Cost: FREE!
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Many thanks to reader CShone for this tip!

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #4

Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Family Valentines Craft Event
Saturday, January 30

If your kiddos love crafts, you won’t want to  miss this (almost) FREE
Family Event!  On Saturday January 30, at all Michael’s Arts and Crafts
stores, each child can make a decorated valentines picture frame for
loved ones and friends.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, January 30 ~ 10:00-1:00pm
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores.
Click here to find a store near you.
Cost: Purchase a frame in store (for $1) and decorate it for
FREE at this fun event.

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #5

FREE Perfect Princess Party at the Hulen Disney Store
Saturday, January 30


This Saturday at the Hulen Disney Store, your little one can wear her
favorite princess gown and learn how to become a “perfect princess.”
This FREE event for the Princess-in-training will include 4 lessons:

  • The perfect curtsey
  • Princess posture
  • The princess wave
  • Proper tea

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, January 30

  • Session 1: 11:00am – 11:45am
  • Session 2: 1:00pm – 1:45pm

Where: 4800 South Hulen.  To get directions to the Disney
Store, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #6

FREE LifeWay Kids Fun Day Event
Saturday, January 30


This Saturday, bring your child to LifeWay Stores for a Day of Fun.
There will be crafts, snacks, special discounts and more!  Select children’s
items will be 50% Off too!

Click here to print a coupon for 25% OFF one regularly priced item
good on this day (1/30/10), too.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here. Then click on “Back Cover.”
When: Saturday, January 30 ~ 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: To find a LifeWay Store, click here.
Cost: FREE!

Enjoy! :)



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Need a Creative Escape? Enjoy 50% OFF At Michael’s and 40% OFF At Hobby Lobby

Posted on September 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

Art PaletteFeeling a little Monet-ish this week? Have some final
back-to-school art supplies to purchase?  

These might come in handy:

Michael’s 50% Off Coupon:  Click here.

Hobby Lobby 40% Off Coupon:  Click here.

Note:  You can print and share these coupons as many times as you want, but only one coupon can be used per store visit.

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REMINDER: FREE Family Funday at the Amon Carter Sunday Afternoon

Posted on August 8, 2009 | Leave a comment

The Amon Carter museum, a local jewel of a spot, is offering a fun afternoon for the whole family with their program, “What a Wonderful World.” 

What: The Carter’s “Funday” program will offer FREE art-making and other fun activities for kids.  Discover how artwork is used to share stories, connect communities, and inspire our imaginations!

When:  Sunday, August 9, 2009 ~ 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Where:  The museum is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.  Directions and parking details can be found by clicking here.

Entrance to the Amon Carter’s Permanent Collection is always FREE (but donations are appreciated)!

 

Enjoy!  :)

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Something Fun For the Little Ones…Get a FREE Autographed Picture of a Disney Character (Plus More FREE Goodies)

Posted on August 5, 2009 | Leave a comment

Surprise your Disney fan with a FREE autographed 
photo of their favorite Disney Character.

Ordering Your Free Autographed Picture Is Easy…

1.  Write a request for a photo.  Be sure to include:

  • The name of the character’s photo you would like (name of the princess, animal, fish, bug, car, etc.).
  • Your shipping address details (US only).

2.   Send your request to:

Walt Disney Company
Attn: Fan Mail Department
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521

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…plus enjoy FREE Disney activities online for kids

Disney website

At  disney.go.com/magicartist, you will find bunches of fun games, coloring and art activities, customizable greeting cards, and even some special tools for school teachers and homeschool educators. 

So many great things to choose from…too fun!!!

Enjoy! :)

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