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Reminder: 2011 Tax Exemption Holiday/Tax-Free Weekend for Texas Residents ~ August 19-21!

Posted on August 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

Don’t forget that this weekend ushers in the 2011 back-to-school tax-free weekend ~ save on clothes, school supplies, and more!

Texas residents receive tax-free shopping benefits August 19-21, 2011 on the following categories:

Clothing (under $100)
Shoes (under $100)
School Supplies (under $100)
Backpacks and messenger/book bags for elementary
and secondary students (under $100 )
School supplies under $100 such as binders, crayons,
paper, and more (see complete list of qualifying school
supplies here)

To find out more, go to the Texas comptroller’s site, here.

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Frugal and Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events: July 29-31 Cheap & FREE Entertainment Roundup

Posted on July 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

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 Family Festival at the Kimbell Art Museum
National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Indie Pop Outdoor Concert in Southlake
FREE Jazz Concert in Downtown Fort Worth

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:: FREE! Family Festival: Art Spark At the Kimbell
…Saturday, July 30, 2011

Enjoy an afternoon of free family fun for all ages at the Kimbell Art Museum on Saturday. This event will feature creative art-making activities that will help you discover where the world’s greatest artists find inspiration and ignite your own original art-making ideas. Admission to the Picasso and Braque special exhibitions is also FREE (normally $8/person) during the event.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Kimbell Art Spark family event, click here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell, click here.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 1:00 – 4:00PM
Cost: FREE!

:: National Cutting Horse Association Competition Finals
….Now through Saturday July 30, 2011

Spend the weekend at the National Cutting Horse Finals! Experience quintessential Fort Worth with a Cowboy riding event that dates back to the 1800s. This year’s competition features some of the finest cutting horses and rider talents in the country.

Details, details
What: To find out more about the Cutting Horse competition, click here.
When: Now through Saturday, July 30, 2011. To view the weekend’s schedule and event list, click here.
Where: Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth. Get directions here and
go here and enter promo code “WRMC” to save $1 on parking.
Cost: General Admission is $8

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 29, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform ~ and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

:: FREE Indie Rock Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 30, 2011

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun indie pop/rock music from The Bright. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast. Light refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE! Mariah Picot Jazz Concert ~ Downtown Fort Worth
…Sunday, July 31, 2011

Singer and songwriter Mariah Picot takes you on a journey of sound and sight, performing a selection of jazz-influced music combined with a visual presentation of intriguing art.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the jazz concert event, click here. Read about the jazz talent of Mariah Picot here.
When: Sunday, July 31, 2011 ~ 2:00PM
Where: In the Tandy Lecture Hall 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 & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (July 22-24 Edition) ~ From Cowboys to Dancers, Summer Fun for Everyone!

Posted on July 22, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE National Day of the American Cowboy Event at the Fort Worth Stockyards
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert in Southlake
FREE Dance Festival at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
FREE Decorating Class at Pottery Barn
FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Lowes

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:: FREE! National Day of the American Cowboy Family Fun Event
Saturday, July 23, 2011

Mosey on down to the 5th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy celebration. This Fort Worth Stockyards event (FREE) has been named the “Best Event of its kind in the nation” by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. Don’t miss out on a day dedicated to celebrating the cowboy with lots of fun for the whole family!

Details, details
What: For more information about Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Day Of The American Cowboy, click here.
When: Saddle up on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Activities will take place along East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 22, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

:: FREE Dixieland Jazz Outdoor Concert ~ Southlake Town Square
… Saturday, July 23, 2011

Spend Saturday evening at Southlake Town Square listening to some fun Dixieland Jazz from RazzMaJazz. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening with your family. You’ll be treated to an entertaining show brought to you by the Arts Council Northeast. Light refreshments will be sold (but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed).

Details, Details
What: Learn more about the Arts Council music series here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Southlake Town Square – Rustin Pavilion
Main St. @ Southlake Blvd. (F.M. 1709)
Cost: FREE!

:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011

This weekend marks the final days of the 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. A variety of festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, dance performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival , click here.
When: Events take place daily through July 24th. View the full schedule of festival events here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures. Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24, 2011

Farmers’ markets across the country are in full swing, providing the perfect inspiration for a fresh meal at home. In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will discuss fruits and vegetables commonly found at the market, how to select and store them, plus creative ways to transform the season’s bounty into simple yet delicious summer meals. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

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, July 23-24 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

:: Learn New Decor Tips at a FREE Pottery Barn Decorating Class
Sunday, July 24, 2011

Get new ideas for freshening up your living space with color!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for choosing a palette and mixing colors and patterns in your home with confidence.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Demonstrations take place, July 24. Class times vary by store, so call for exact times for your favorite store location.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Toy Binoculars
Saturday, July 23, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home. All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to make sure
you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (July 15-17 Edition) ~ Summer Fun For Everyone!

Posted on July 15, 2011 | 3 comments

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Family Friendly Outdoor “Beatles” Concert in Keller
FREE Fireworks and Family Fun Event in Grapevine
FREE Cowtown Farmers Market Summer Festival
FREE Dance Festival at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
FREE Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell Art Museum
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma

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:: Keller Concert in the Park ~ Featuring, Me and My Monkey
(Beatles Tribute band)
Saturday, July 16, 2011

Relax under the big Texas sky, watch the sunset, and listen to the retro tunes of Me and My Monkey, a fantastic Beatles tribute band. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, or picnic and enjoy a fun night with the family.

Details, details
What: For more information about Keller’s concert in the park series,
click here. For more on Me and My Monkey, click here
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bear Creek Park in Keller, 400 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 15, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show,click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click
here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also
be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of
viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

:: Cowtown Farmers Market Annual Summer Festival
Saturday, July 16, 2011

Cowtown Farmers Market, Fort Worth’s producer-only farmers market, puts local food (grown within 150 miles of Fort Worth) in the spotlight at its annual festival held on Saturday. Besides fresh produce, you can score lots of other goodies like fresh bread, goat milk cheese, hot tamales and more. Insiders Tip: Get there early for best choices.

Festivities will include cooking demos by the Culinary School of Fort Worth, Cookbook signing by Chef Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s restaurant, tasting booths, prize drawings, live music, balloons for the kids, and more.

Details, Details
What: Get more info about the Cowtown Summer Festival here.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon.
Where: West Fort Worth on the traffic circle.
Click here for a map and main location details.
Cost: FREE!

:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…Now Through July 24, 2011

The 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth continues with Aerial dance company Project IN Motion (Las Cruces, New Mexico). They will perform The Palace at Night near the reflecting pond at the museum. Palace at Night is a vignette of five aerial and terrestrial dance pieces choreographed using an elaborate sculptural apparatus where dancers will climb and twist in bungees and hammocks.

A variety of other festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, site-specific performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival ,click here.
When: 3 Palace at Night performances ~ Friday July 15, 7:30pm,
Saturday July 16, 1pm and Sunday July 17, 1pm. Other events take
place through July 24th. View full schedule of festival events here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures. Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

:: FREE! Blue Bell Ice Cream Social at the Kimbell
Sunday July 17, 2011

The Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell Ice Cream present “Ice Cream Sunday,” a free event at the Museum to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Visitors will enjoy an afternoon escape from the Texas heat to explore the galleries and savor a free scoop of ice cream. Docent-Guided tours for families, as well as children’s movies are scheduled from 1PM to 3PM. Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always FREE.

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Kimbell Art Museum and Blue Bell
Ice Cream Social, here.
Where: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth
For directions to the Kimbell and other details, click here.
When: Sunday, July 17, 2011 ~ Noon to 3:00PM
Cost: FREE!

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, 2011

Learn to make the most of salads!
In this hour-long free class, Williams-Sonoma will deconstruct the salad, discussing the types of greens available and how to pair them with other ingredients to produce starters, side dishes and even main courses. You’ll learn to prepare a variety of dressings, along with make-ahead salads that are great for picnics and barbecues. As a bonus, participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

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, July 16-17 ~ 1 hour class times vary
from store to store, so call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (July 8-10 Edition) ~ Local Fun For The Whole Family

Posted on July 8, 2011 | 1 comment

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, here (also FREE!).

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Friday Night Fireworks over Grapevine Lake
Parker County Peach Festival in Weatherford
FREE Dance Festival at the Modern Art Museum
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma – From Scratch Ice Cream!
FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Lowes

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:: FREE Grapevine Lake Fireworks Show & Summer Blast
…Family Event at the Gaylord Texan
Friday, July 8, 2011 (and Every Friday through Labor Day)

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform, and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

:: Parker County/Weatherford Peach Festival
Saturday, July 9, 2011

The Parker County Peach Festival, hosted in Weatherford Texas, is a local tradition that has been fun for families for many years. With over 200 arts and crafts booths, food, and activities for the kiddos, this is a great spot for the whole family to have some fun. You will have the opportunity to sample all kinds of delectable peach goodies too ~ like peach cobbler, peach ice cream, peach jam, and the list goes on! Live music will feature American Idol finalist Tim Halperin.

Details, Details
What: Get more info about the Parker County Peach festival, here.
When: Saturday, July 9, 2011 ~ 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: Historic Downtown Weatherford. Click here for directions.
Cost: $5.00 for adults and children 12 and under are FREE!

:: 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern
…July 8 to 24, 2011

The 8th annual Modern Dance Festival at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth kicks off Friday, July 8 with a Choreographers Showcase at 8pm
in the Grand Lobby. A variety of festival events are scheduled through July 24 and include lectures, site-specific performances, and films from the Dance On Camera festival of New York City.

Details, details
What: This modern dance event is for all ages. For more information
about the 8th Annual Modern Dance Festival , click here.
When: The Choreographers Showcase kick off event is Friday, July 8
at 8:00PM. Other events take place between July 8-24. View full
schedule here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE for live performances and lectures. Paid admission
is required for the Let’s Dance! Modern Film Fest.

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10, 2011

Learn to make homemade ice cream!
Summer time is a perfect time to learn new cooking techniques ~ especially when it comes to ice cream from scratch! This week’s lesson at Williams-
Sonoma will show how to create tempting flavor combinations, along with other irresistible frozen favorites like sorbet and ice pops. You’ll get an opportunity to try delicious samples, too (my mouth is already watering)!

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, July 9-10~ 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! Be sure to call your local store to RSVP.

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Tow Truck Project
Saturday, July 9, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.

All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to make sure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, July 9, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location & RSVP, click here.
Cost: FREE

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

Posted on June 17, 2011 | 5 comments

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This weekend’s highlights include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Friday evening concert (June 17) features Rick Trevino – Grammy-winning classic country artist, and Saturday’s concert (June 18) brings to the stage Blame Sally, the all female rock band from the San Francisco Bay area. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s 50 day of concerts,
click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of
Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall).
View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Concerts start at 8PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

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

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

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

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

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp. Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive experiences including roping sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations, and more.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 17, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1

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

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

Each Kids Workshop participant will receive a kid-sized orange apron
(similar to a Home Depot associate apron) and an achievement pin. All
workshops are free, but you should probably show up early to insure
you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, June 18, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!

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

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

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 18 ~ 2:00PM
Where: Borders Books and Music, in the Children’s Area.
Directions to your local Borders can be found by clicking here.
Cost: FREE!

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

Posted on June 3, 2011 | 1 comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

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

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

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

Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

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

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

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

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

Join the Noble Planetarium staff for their FREE Star Gazing party Saturday
night. You will find plenty of telescopes for viewing and lots of experts
available to help you and your family navigate your way through
the skies.

Details, details
What: For more information about Noble Planetarium’s Star Parties,
    click here.
When: Saturday, June 4 ~ begins at dusk (weather permitting)
    until 10:30PM
Where: In the parking lot, just south of the Science & History Museum
    at the corner of Montgomery and Harley. Click here for directions.
Cost: FREE

P.S. Noble Planetarium recommends a wonderful & FREE resource for star
gazing from the comfort of your backyard. If you would like a fun way to
navigate the night sky, visit this link.

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

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 4, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: $1

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

Bank of America’s 2011 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating museums throughout the U.S. This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (June 4 & 5) in Fort Worth at the recently renovated Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
    program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
    Science & History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 4 & 5 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, June 4, 2011

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, June 4, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

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

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

Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, June 5~ Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to
store, so be sure to call for exact times & date.
Where: Click here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.

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

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On This Memorial Day, We Thank You

Posted on May 30, 2011 | 1 comment

This Memorial Day, we take a pause in our regular blog posts to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Words are not enough to thank those who have defended our freedom ~ the cost of giving their lives on behalf of their country and the loss to their families is painful and great.

Join me today as we pray for our men and women who serve/served our country, as well as their families. If you have a little bit of time (about half an hour), also listen to this special Memorial Day Broadcast from Family Life Today. Warning ~ you’ll want your kleenex box beside you.

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

Posted on May 27, 2011 | 2 comments

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This weekend’s highlights include:

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

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

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

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

Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor entertainment! Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.

Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s 50 day of concerts, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall). View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Concerts start at 8PM. See complete schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).

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

Friday nights over Grapevine Lake will sparkle with spectacular firework shows each Friday through the summer, now through Labor day. If you want to add some extra fun to your family evening, plan to view the fireworks from the Gaylord Texan Resort parking garage roof ~ a great viewing platform, and they will have a DJ, games for kids, and food and beverages for purchase.

Details, details
What: This event is for all ages. For more information about the fireworks
show, click here. For more about the Gaylord Texan event, go here.
When: Every Friday through Labor Day
• 8:00-10:00PM ~ Family friendly games and activities
• 9:00PM ~ Fireworks over Lake Grapevine
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort ~ Level 5 of the Resort Garage. Click here for directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort. Fireworks can also be viewed from any Grapevine Lake park at 9:00PM. Find a map of viewing sites around Grapevine Lake here.
Cost: FREE for both local and hotel guests to attend.

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

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

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

Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive
experiences including roping, sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations
and more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Take a look at the full schedule of events here.

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

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Biplane Project
Saturday, May 28, 2011

This Saturday, bring your child to a Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic to help them learn a new woodworking skill and make a FREE project to take home.

All workshops are FREE, but you should probably show up early to make sure you have a kit for your little ones.

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

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ENERGY STAR Appliance & Home Improvement Tax Exemption Holiday for Texas ~ May 28-30

Posted on May 24, 2011 | Leave a comment

Please pass along to anyone in the home improvement market…

Good News! During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from
sales tax on purchases of some appliances and energy-efficient products like refrigerators and clothes washers ~ even lightbulbs! This is a great way to get an extra “discount” and save on future energy costs if you are in the market for any of these items.

The products qualifying for the tax exemption are:

Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less (college dorm-sized refrigerators even qualify)!
Ceiling fans
Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
Clothes washers
Dishwashers
Dehumidifiers
Energy Star Labeled Programmable thermostats
Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less

The 2011 sales tax holiday begins on Saturday, May 28, and ends
on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day Weekend).

Qualifying products will need to display the ENERGY STAR logo. The discount can also apply to delivery and installation fees and there is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday.

To find out more, go to the Texas comptroller’s site, here.

P.S. Be sure to check out this extra savings tip: Pop over to Amazon’s Energy Star Appliance Rebate finder page (go here & look for the Energy Star Logo link in the left column). They have an easy to search database of Energy Star rebates on qualified products, as well as recycling incentives for the proper disposal of old products.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (May 13-15 Edition) ~ FREE Brave Combo Concert, FREE Outdoor Festivals, FREE Classes and More!

Posted on May 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Brave Combo Outdoor Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O in North Richland Hills
FREE Grapevine’s Main Street Days Outdoor Festival
FREE Ft.Worth Stockyards 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days
FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams Sonoma
FREE Outdoor Decorating Class at Pottery Barn

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:: FREE Brave Combo Concert & Family Fun Event at NRH2O
Friday, May 13, 2011

With this evening promising perfect spring weather (finally!), this is a great time to get outside and enjoy a fun concert featuring favorite local band, Brave Combo! Part of NRH2O’s “Sounds of Spring” outdoor concert series, this free family event also includes games and crafts for the kids.

Details, details
What: For more information about this City of North Richland Hills sponsored
music event, go here or to see a quick video, go here.
When: Friday, May 13, 2011 ~ Gates open at 6:00pm
Where: The Sounds of Spring Concert series takes place on the grounds of
NRH2O Family Water Park, 9001 Boulevard 26.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE ~ Grapevine’s Main Street Days Outdoor Festival
Friday-Sunday, May 13-15, 2011

Bring the family to downtown Grapevine for a weekend festival full of fun
family activities, live entertainment, food and more. Festival guests will
have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment on four stages featuring a variety of music from rock and R&B to bluegrass and country, enjoy festival foods, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and mini excursions on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

Details, details
What: For more details about the festival, click here.
Where: The festival takes place in historic Downtown Grapevine. For
directions and parking details, go here.
When: Friday to Sunday, May 13-15, 2011
Friday & Saturday ~ 9:30AM-Midnight
Sunday ~ 10:30AM – 6:30PM
Cost: Friday 10am-5pm, get FREE Admission (food & rides are extra).
Go here for ticket pricing for other days.

:: Ft.Worth Stockyards ~ 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days ~ FREE
Friday and Saturday ~ May 13-14, 2011

Bring the family to the 11th Annual Frontier Fort Days Texas heritage event
at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards will be lined
with encampments of historic fort sites from the Texas Forts Trail and elsewhere
in Texas. During this FREE event, you will get to experience an authentic representation of life on the Texas frontier including authentic wagons, music, and more. Hourly events include infantry demonstrations, native american dance, military parades and more.

Details, details
What: For more details about Frontier Fort Days, along with a schedule of
events & activities, click here.
Where: At the Stockyards Station ~ 130 East Exchange Ave.
For directions, click here.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Improve your grill skills!
Join Williams-Sonoma as they teach basic grill skills for cooking more than just meat & chicken. During this technique class, William’s Sonoma will show you how to grill vegetables to crisp-tender perfection, make an impressive grilled
romaine salad, and prepare flavorful sauces and relishes to serve with your meal. 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: Sunday, May 13, 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 Class: Learn to Design An Outdoor Space at Pottery Barn
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Get new ideas for livening up your outdoor space.
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store decorating class, where they will share helpful tips for creating an outdoor space you will love!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 15 ~ Times & dates differ by store ~ be sure to call
your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (May 6-8) ~ Mayfest, FREE Museum Admission, FREE Creative Classes & More Family Fun!

Posted on May 6, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This weekend’s highlights include:

Fort Worth Mayfest ~ Take in some great family fun, music and food at this annual Fort Worth event!
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 Container Garden Design Clinic & FREE Mother’s Day Planting Station at Calloway’s Nursery ~ Two fun gardening events!
FREE Woodworking Kids Clinics at Home Depot & Lowes ~ Help your kids learn a new woodworking skill.
FREE Make it/Take it Scrapbook Mom’s Day Craft Event at Michael’s ~ Have fun making a special scrapbook page for Mom!

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:: 39th Annual Fort Worth May Fest Event
Now through May 8, 2011

Enjoy a fun time with your family and friends at the 39th annual May Fest event. This Fort Worth festival is packed with live entertainment (7 stages of music and performing arts), children’s activities, festival food, and more attractions.

Details, details
What: Get more details and a full schedule at the Mayfest website,  here.
When: May 5-8, 2011
Where: Mayfest is held in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park (along the banks
of the Trinity River).   Go here for directions.
Cost: $8.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 6-12, Children 5 and under are
FREE. All profits from Mayfest, Inc. are returned to the Fort
Worth community.

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
…ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
…Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 2011

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 (May 7-8) 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). Go here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8, 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:

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Nature and Science

:: Take an Art Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
…Saturday, May 7, 2011

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays
for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special
event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for
the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE!

:: Attend a FREE Container Garden Design Class & Mother’s
….Day Event at Calloway’s Nursery
….Saturday, May 7, 2011

This Saturday, Calloway’s Nursery is hosting some great events just in time for Mother’s Day:

FREE Container Garden Design Class. This is a great way to expand your garden design knowledge, and learn container garden design tips from the experts! The event is FREE and open to the public. Learn more, here.

FREE Plant a Flower for Mom Event. Visit Calloway’s throughout the day on Saturday or Sunday and help your child plant a flower for Mother’s Day. Go here for more info.

Details, details
What: For more info about Calloway’s and these events, click here.
When: The Container Garden Design Class is Saturday,
May 7, 2011, 10:15am. For the Plant a Flower for Mom Event, pop
by during store hours, Saturday-Sunday, May 7 & 8 (while supplies last).
Where: Any Calloway’s store location in DFW. Find a store near you, here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE ~ Home Depot ~ Build. Learn. Create. Kids Workshop
…Saturday, May 7, 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 ~ a perfect gift for Mom’s Day!

Details, details
What: For ages 5-12. Get more information about the workshop, here.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 ~ 9:00AM to Noon
Where: Home Depot Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost:FREE!

:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: Mother’s Day Vase
Saturday, May 7, 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 ensure you have a kit for your little ones.

Details, details
What: For more information and to register, click here.
When: Saturday, May 7, 2011 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Mother’s Day Craft Event
Saturday, May 7, 2011

Celebrate National Scrapbook Day by creating a custom scrapbook page for Mother’s Day. This craft event is FREE, but you should probably show up early to insure you have craft supplies since this is a “while supplies last” event. Ages 14 and up.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, May 7 – 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (April 29 – May 1 Edition) ~ Lots of FREE Fun In Store!

Posted on April 29, 2011 | 2 comments

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This weekend’s highlights include:

FREE Self-guided Walking Tour of Fort Worth
FREE Nash Farm Family Fun & Kite Flying Event
FREE Cooking Techniques Class at Williams Sonoma
FREE Flower Arrangement Class at Pottery Barn

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:: Enjoy a FREE Self-guided Tour of Fort Worth

With this weekend ~~taunting us with~~ promising perfect spring weather :), this is a great time to get outside and enjoy all that our city has to offer! Fort Worth Visitors Bureau has published a clever collection of illustrated “points of interest” city maps, making it simple to customize your own self-guided walking or driving tour. Map choices include:

DFW Area Map
Cultural District Walking Map (even includes outdoor sculpture locations)
Downtown Walking Map
Stockyards District Walking Map

Click here to get to the FREE downloadable maps and enjoy our wonderful city!

:: FREE! Nash Farm Family Kite Flying Event in Grapevine
Saturday, April 30, 2011

Historic Nash Farm in Grapevine is hosting a FREE Family Fun & Kite flying event! There will be a full day of activities for all, including tractor rides, sack races, kite flying 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
family fun and kite flying event, go here.
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 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. Tractor rides $1 per person, kites $2.

:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
Sunday, May 1, 2011

Improve your knife skills!
Join Williams-Sonoma as they teach basic knife skills to practice at home. During this technique class, William’s Sonoma will cover correct grip, proper food placement, slicing, dicing, and chopping as well as more advanced cuts such as chiffonade, juilienne and more! 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: Sunday, May 1, 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.

:: Learn How to Arrange Flowers at a FREE Pottery Barn Class
Sunday, May 1, 2011

Get new ideas for freshening up your home with flowers!
Join Pottery Barn for a fun in-store class, where they will share helpful tips for arranging artful botanicals. You’ll also customize your own display for a perfect Mother’s Day gift!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Sunday, May 1 ~ Times & dates differ by store ~ be sure to call
your local store to verify class time.
Where: Click here to find a Pottery Barn store near you.
Cost: FREE!

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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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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.

:: 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.

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

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

:: 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.

:: 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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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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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

:: 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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