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2011 Guide to FREE Christmas Events in Fort Worth (Special Frugal & Fun December Edition)

Posted on November 25, 2011 | 2 comments

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ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FT. WORTH ENTERTAINMENT 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 entertainment guide along with more budget stretching ideas and tips throughout the week! Subscribe for FREE (here)!

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The 2011 FREE Christmas Event Roundup includes:

  • FREE Fort Worth Christmas Parade of Lights and Visit to Santa at Sundance Square
  • FREE Christmas on Main Street Family Event in Grapevine
  • FREE Littlest Wiseman Christmas Pageant
  • FREE Christmas at Southwestern Christmas Concert
  • FREE Live Nativity & Petting Zoo in Keller
  • FREE Camp Bowie Christmas Family Fun Event
  • CHEAP Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village

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This week we are featuring several of our favorite Christmas events happening around Fort Worth over the coming weeks ~ some old, some brand new, but all worthy of a fun time celebrating with family and friends. 

:: 29th Annual Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights and Visit
…With Santa at Sundance Square ~ Downtown Fort Worth

Head Downtown for the 29th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights
Downtown Fort Worth’s skyline will provide a stunning background for the lights and sounds of the 29th Annual Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights Friday evening, November 25. Join the thousands of spectators as they line the sidewalks to see more than 100 brilliantly colored floats, beautiful antique cars, marching bands, equestrian units, horse-drawn carriages, and a cast of delightful holiday characters including the most lovable pair of all – Mrs. Claus and Santa!

Visit Santa at Sundance Square
The jolly old elf will be waiting to hear Christmas wishes at his home near the towering Sundance Square Christmas tree, adorned with thousands of lights, colorful balls and sparkling snowflakes. Kids can get their picture taken with Santa too! Free entertainment and live Christmas music will be performed
throughout the day and evening (see the entertainment schedule here).

Details, details
What: For more information about the Parade of Lights, click here. To learn more about visiting Santa at Sundance Square, click here.
When: Parade takes place November 25, 2011 at 6:00PM. Santa will be at his home by the Sundance Square Tree following the parade of lights ceremony Friday night. Go here for other dates and time you can visit Santa at the Sundance Square Tree (now through December 21, 2011).
Where: Go here for Parade Route details. Santa will be at Sundance Square, On Main Street (between 3rd and 4th streets)
Cost: FREE. Photos with Santa are $7, with the proceeds to benefit the
Fort Worth Sister Cities’ Youth Scholarships

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:: Christmas on Main Street Event ~ Grapevine
…Weekends through December 18, 2011

The annual event, held on Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine, features Santa, jolly Christmas characters, complimentary hay rides, decorations adorning the mile-long stretch of Main Street, and much more!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, Saturda and Sunday until Christmas. Go here to view times for
hay rides and kids games with Santa and his reindeer.
Where: Events center around the 300 block of Main Street in Grapevine. Go here for FREE parking details.
Cost: FREE (Hay Rides cost $1/person)

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:: FREE! 51st Anniversary ~ Littlest Wiseman Christmas Pageant
    December 3-11, 2011

The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts performs The Littlest Wiseman, a pageant of the Nativity and presented as a Christmas gift to the community by the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir and through a grant from the Walsh Foundation. This gift to Fort Worth has been in production for over 50 years and is an annual tradition for many families. Tickets are FREE, but it is recommended that you make reservations in advance.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: December 3-11, 2011. Go here to view performance schedule.
Where: William Edrington Scott Theater ~ 1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth
Cost: FREE. Go here for advance online ticket reservations or call 817.924.3640.  Do note that children under the age of 4 will not be admitted. Note: Some reservations dates may be on a waiting list basis, but we are assured that you should still be able to get seated.

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:: Christmas at Southwestern Christmas Concert
..Thursday, December 1, 2011

The Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, Southwestern Singers and Orchestra will present the First Annual Christmas at Southwestern on Thursday, December 1.  The concert will feature Christmas carols, John Rutter’s Magnificat and G.F. Handel’s Messiah. This is the same Master Chorale that performs with the Fort Worth Symphony at the Bass a few days later.

Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about Christmas at Southwestern.
When: Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Where: J.W. “Jack” MacGorman Chapel ~ Find directions here.
Cost: FREE! Admission is free, but tickets are required for the event.

Special thanks to fabulous reader C. Shone for this tip!

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:: FREE Journey to the Manger: Live Nativity & Petting Zoo in Keller
   Friday, December 9, 2011

Bring your family and friends and join in for some FREE family Christmas fun Friday, December 9. The Journey to the Manger live nativity (at Northwood Church Parking Lot  in Keller) will allow you to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of that first Christmas when Jesus was born in the stable.  Journey to the Manger features a live petting zoo for kids, FREE hot chocolate and snacks.  Fire pits will keep everyone one warm and toasty. 

Details, details
What: Learn more about the Journey to the Manger family event here.
When: Friday, December 9, 2011 ~ 6:00-8:30PM.
Where: Northwood Church, Keller ~ 1870 Rufe Snow Drive
Cost: FREE to everyone. Hot cocoa & snacks are FREE too!

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:: FREE Second Annual Camp Bowie Christmas
   Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 2011

Enjoy an afternoon on the Boulevard during Camp Bowie Christmas. Adults and children alike will have a jolly good time at this family friendly event, complete with Santa and his “Reinsteer,” carolers and holiday cheer!  Admission is free for all, but an unwrapped toy donation for Toys for Tots is encouraged. Family friendly activities will include: a gingerbread house competition between DFW’s celebrity chefs (including Food Network regular, Chef Catherine Ruehle), side-street performers and live entertainment, face painting, delectable holiday treats, and many more merrymaking festivities for the family.

Details, details
What: For more information about Camp Bowie Christmas, go here.
When: Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 2011 ~ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Festivities will take place in the 6323 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth
Cost: FREE!  However, a toy donation for Toys for Tots is encouraged to help spread the holiday cheer

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:: Enjoy a Fun Day at the Historic Log Cabin Village With The
… Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band
…December 11 & 17, 2011

Celebrate the holidays Texas Pioneer Village style and enjoy the delightful sounds of Buttermilk Junction, an Old-Time & Anglo-Celtic band. You’ll feel like you’ve walked back in time, as you listen to historical tunes and songs from 1800s era frontier Texas. Learn more here.

Details, details
When: December 11 and December 17, 2011 ~ 1:00-4:00PM
Where: Historic Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth
2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. Get directions by clicking here.
Cost: Cost is regular $4.50 admission

Is there a Christmas event you’d like to have added to the list?  Please submit your event and related details in the comments section.

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Beware Fake Travel Freebies in Your Email

Posted on November 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

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An advisory worth passing along:

“Just in case you’re tempted, here’s the word on some familiar email scams making the rounds again in new guises.

Delta customers, particularly SkyMiles members, should pay attention to this advisory. The phisher baits the hook with what purports to be an email notification that the receipt for tickets you supposedly purchased is attached to the email. Well, if you haven’t bought tickets, don’t let curiousity get the better of you. Do what Delta says: Don’t click on the attachment. If you do, you’re basically saying, “Hello, virus, come on in.” The Delta advisory makes it clear the airline isn’t the source for these emails, and even recommends changing your SkyMiles PIN and keeping an eye your account.”

Read the full article here (thanks to SmarterTravel.com).

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Rare Southwest Airlines Christmas & New Year Travel Sale: $59 One-Way to Lots of Destinations ~ ENDS TODAY!

Posted on October 17, 2011 | Leave a comment
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Great Airfare Deals on Thousands of Routes!
If you are looking to travel around Christmas or New Years, today is a great day to book!  Southwest has put over 1,000 routes on sale, starting as low as $59 One-Way, but it ends today!  Of course, not to be outdone (but more quietly), AirTran , American, Continental and several other carriers have all matched the sale with almost identical fares of their own (some even lower).

These special fares are valid for travel between December 13 and January 5. When comparing airlines, be sure to compare relevant fees to make sure you are getting the best deal (see price comparison tip below).

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Today ~ Monday, October 17, 2011.

Details, Details
How: Go to Southwest’s sale and compare prices for the destination and dates of interest. Seats and availability are limited, so being flexible with your travel dates and times will likely help you find the lowest fares as you comparison shop.

When: Special fares are good for travel for flights 12/13/2011-1/5/2012 with black out dates of December 23, 26, & 30 and January 2 & 3. You must book by Monday, October 17, 2011, 11:59 PST to get the special fare. Book as soon as possible for best travel dates and options.

Price comparison tip:  When comparing different carriers, be sure to add in relevant fees when trying to get the lowest overall cost. Airline fees like checked baggage and food can quickly add-up if you aren’t careful! Download the FREE & handy Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees from Smarter Travel which quickly compares the various added fees of most U.S. carriers.

P.S.  If you haven’t already taken advantage of the FREE invitation to join SniqueAway, be sure to check them out (read about our personal experience here to learn more!).  Combining a deeply discounted 4-5 star Hotel Deal through them with one of the low airline fares could make for a luxurious, but cheap family Christmas vacation get-away!

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REMINDER: Get $25 Credit from SniqueAway (Offer Expires TOMORROW)!

Posted on September 26, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This is such a great offer ~ don’t forget it ends tomorrow!

Don’t forget to sign up to get your FREE $25 Credit To Use For a Future Hotel Stay

SniqueAway is giving a $25 Credit to members old and new to use towards a vacation now or in the future!!  I got mine last week (it’s so nice to have $25 waiting in our account for our next hotel stay!).   This could make for a really cheap stay, as I’ve seen a boutique hotel in Miami go for as low as $25 a night (so if another deal like this pops up, this could get you a FREE night)!

To get the credit, you have to log-in to your current account or create an account here for FREE by tomorrow, September 27.

Go here to learn more.

Not familiar with SniqueAway? 

Pop over to our independent review  and learn about our personal experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much for finding great savings on hotels!). They have been offering lots of deep discounts on some dreamy 4 & 5-Star rated hotels. Be sure to grab the $25 credit by tomorrow to make for a luxurious, but cheap vacation get-away!

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Get FREE Admission to All National Parks ~ September 24

Posted on September 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

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This Saturday celebrates National Parks’ Public Land Day (Saturday, September 24), so you can enjoy any of our almost 400 National Parks for FREE . There is a long list of participating locations within a drivable distance of Fort Worth, too:

Details, Details
What: Find out more about Public Lands Day, here.
When:  September 24, 2011 ~ times vary by location
Where: A list of almost 400 participating parks around the U.S.
can be found here.
Cost: FREE! Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees,
and transportation entrance fees.

Need a little more time to plan? Take note of these additional
FREE National Parks Entrance Dates:

  • November 11-13, 2011 ~ Veterans Day weekend
  • January 13-15, 2012 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
  • April 14-22, 2012 ~ National Park Week

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HURRY ~ FREE $25 Credit from SniqueAway (a.k.a. Fun Things In The In-box)!

Posted on September 20, 2011 | Leave a comment

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I love getting fun surprises in my email in-box.  Today’s favorite inbox “present” led to a nifty $25 credit from SniqueAway, one of our favorite hotel bargain sites (thanks Rachael!).

Here’s the scoop on how you can get a $25 credit from SniqueAway too:

FREE $25 Credit ~ SniqueAway Bargain Hotel Site

To celebrate its first anniversary, SniqueAway is giving $25 Credit to members old and new. To receive the $25 in credit, simply log into your account this week (if you don’t already have one, you can create an account here for FREE). I just logged-in to see how it worked and the $25 Credit was already posted to my account (easy-breezy!).

Tip:  Be sure to log into your SniqueAway account (or sign up for an account) THIS WEEK, since they are only giving the $25 credit away to members through September 27! 

Not familiar with SniqueAway? 

Pop over to our independent review  and learn about our personal experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much!). They have been offering lots of deep discounts on some dreamy 4 & 5-Star rated hotels (this week’s line-up of sales include up to 50% OFF some beautiful spots ranging from Santa Monica, CA to Aspen, CO to a castle in Italy!).  Be sure to grab the $25 credit this week to make for a luxurious, but cheap fall/winter vacation get-away!

Enjoy and Share (and pack me in your bags)!    :)
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American Airlines, Southwest & More are Cutting Travel Fares ~ As Low as $39 One-Way!

Posted on August 23, 2011 | 2 comments
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Great Airfare Deals on Lots of Routes from DFW and Love Field!
If you are looking to travel in the coming months, today is a great day to book! American Airlines and Southwest Airlines just announced they are putting over 1,000 routes on sale through Thursday, August 25. Of course, as usual, airlines like United, Continental and other carriers are expected to get in the price-match competition with identical promotions of their own.

Fares are starting at $39 one-way and rates are valid for travel September 6 through December 14. When comparing airline fares, be sure to add in relevant fees to make sure you are getting the best overall deal (see price comparison tip below).

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Thursday, August 25, 2011 for flights through December 14, 2011.

Details, Details
How: Go to American, Southwest, or your other prefered carrier and compare prices for the destination and dates of interest. Seats and availability are limited, so being flexible with your travel dates and times will likely help you find the lowest fares as you comparison shop.
When: Special fares are good for travel through December 14, 2011 with
some black out dates around Thanksgiving time. You must book by Thursday, August 25, 2011 to get the special fare. Book as soon as possible for best travel dates  and options.

Price comparison tip: When comparing different carriers, be sure to add in relevant fees when trying to get the lowest overall cost. Airline fees like checked baggage and food can quickly add-up if you  aren’t careful! Download the FREE & handy Ultimate Guide to  Airline Fees from Smarter Travel which quickly compares the various added fees of most U.S. carriers.

P.S. If you haven’t already taken advantage of the FREE invitation to join SniqueAway, be sure to check them out (read about our personal experience here to learn more!). Combining a cheap 4-5 star Hotel Deal through them with one of the low airline fares could make for a luxurious, but cheap winter vacation get-away!

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Worth Checking Out: SniqueAway $25 Secret Sale on 4.5 Star Hotel!

Posted on June 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

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TOP RATED HOTELS + FANTASTIC BARGAINS + FREE MEMBERSHIP = SNIQUEAWAY TRAVEL SITE

Earlier this year, I wrote an independent review on SniqueAway, Trip Advisor’s free travel bargain site (go here to read).  Since we are on the fringes of the busy travel season, I want to pop these folks back on your radar as you make your vacation plans.  They have been offering lots of deep discounts on some great 4 & 5-Star rated hotels around the world. In fact, two of the hotels this week are right here in Texas:  Austin’s Barton Creek Resort & Spa (40% OFF) and the Grand Hotel in McKinney (35% OFF).

Membership to SniqueAway is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!) :)

Secret Sale: $25 A Night At A 4.5 Star Hotel

This week, SniqueAway launched a new “secret sale” that has my interest piqued.  When you share this sale with 5 friends, you get access to a 4.5 Star Hotel for $25 a night!  I have no idea where this hotel will be located (we are so very curious!), but on Friday, June 10, SniqueAway will reveal the destination and booking availability at this cheap rate.  If you are planning a family vacation, but are still choosing a location, this is worth considering as an option. 

If you haven’t already signed up for SniqueAway, you can sign up & join here (FREE)!

Learn more about SniqueAway here or go here for our review of our experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much!).

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FREE! A Special Invitation to Join SniqueAway Travel Bargain Site (FREE Membership, By Invitation Only)

Posted on February 9, 2011 | 1 comment

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TOP RATED HOTELS + FANTASTIC BARGAINS + FREE MEMBERSHIP = SNIQUEAWAY TRAVEL SITE

I love a great deal, and I love to travel ~ So, I’m excited to pass-along an invitation to you from Frugal in Fort Worth and Trip Advisor to become a member (FREE) of Snique Away, Trip Advisor’s NEW travel bargain site (and I do mean bargain!!!).

Backed by the credibility of TripAdvisor.com, SniqueAway offers limited-time sales and deep discounts on some fantastic 4 & 5-Star rated hotels around the world, with savings typically from 40-60% OFF.  The hotel sales change weekly and span a wide range of travel tastes and budgets.  Membership to Snique Away is FREE, but you have to be invited to join (and you are officially invited by Frugal in Fort Worth!)

What kinds of bargains should you expect? This week Snique Away features sales for top-rated hotels in Whistler ~ Canada, New York ~ NY, Bagshot ~ England (pack me in your bags, please), and Summerville ~ South Carolina. If you want to plan a little “stay-cation”, they even have a great special this week for the historic Adolphus in Dallas ~ $89 for their Deluxe Room through SniqueAway (I looked at Adolphus’ website and this same room is going for $174 there, today). 

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

Learn more about SniqueAway, here or keep reading for a longer review of our experience with SniqueAway (and why we like it so much!). 

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My personal experience with SniqueAway. 

A few months ago, I was sent a private invitation to join SniqueAway.  To be candid, when I received this invitation, I was a bit sceptical about what it was. I didn’t want to unknowingly sign up as a target for one of those annoying time-share deals with all the high-pressure sales riff-raff (pretty much like gum on the shoe).  Plus, the austere pre-member-sign-in web design and invitation-only aspect made it impossible to preview & peruse the website to make sure this was something I was truly interested in (hopefully this review will make it much easier for you). 

After doing quite a bit of research and watching and comparing various travel offers, I am happy to say that I am very comfortable recommending SniqueAway to my readers. It is an easy, easy way to find unheard of deals on some of the best hotels in the world.  It turns out it is part of one of my favorite travel opinion sites, Trip Advisor (read here and here for a nice overview).  In fact, the only hotels featured on SniqueAway are ones that have been highly rated by readers like you and me on TripAdvisor.com ~ ratings from folks who have actually stayed at these hotels and share their opinions, both pros & cons. 

This got my attention. For the last few years, Trip Advisor has been the first site I go to and one of the most credible opinion-sites when I’m selecting hotels, restaurants, and travel activities for new places (not to mention it has been great for fresh entertainment & restaurant ideas for Fort Worth).  I’m officially a fan of SniqueAway, and wanted to make sure my readers had a chance to take advantage of their free membership & travel bargains, too! 

What to expect when you sign up with SniqueAway ~

Once I signed up, I started receiving 1 email per week featuring about 5 hotel bargain deals from around the U.S. and across the world (plus a sneak preview at hotel deals that would be offered the following week). The offers are on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out.

Since you will not be able to view these bargains until you sign up, I’m adding a screen capture below so you can get an idea of what you’ll see on a typical hotel bargain offer (you can see from the example below on the Dallas Adolphus, the price range goes from a pretty affordable deluxe room to luxurious suite options).

You’ll also notice that there is a Trip Advisor review tab (found on every hotel deal listing) where you can link to and read corresponding hotel reviews, providing quick insight into the experiences of other travelers and how they view the hotel.

HOW IT WORKS

1.  Sign up with this invitation. There is no cost to join the members-only service, but a private invitation is required.  As a reader of Frugal in Fort Worth, you are officially invited (Go here)!

2.  Check out the weekly hotel deals. Once you’re a member, there are always deals available on SniqueAway, with 3-5 new sales added Mondays at 1PM CST.

  • Members are notified via email of each week’s hotel deals, with offers on a first come, first serve basis, lasting up to seven days or until sold out. Members can preview future hotel deals seven days in advance and can set up a reminder for alerts when sales start.
  • After members receive and accept the invitation, they can check out photos and property overviews of the hotel offers. Inside every SniqueAway Escape there are TripAdvisor reviews, hotel amenities, room details—even local hot spots and location maps.
  • All hotels featured on SniqueAway have earned at least a four-star rating classification and four out of five review ratings on TripAdvisor.

3. Select and book your room.  Enter room type, check-in/check-out dates and click “Select.” Enter traveler information and any special requests for the hotel. From the time dates are selected, members have 15 minutes to click “Book it!” or the room(s) will be returned to inventory. All taxes and fees are included unless otherwise noted in the policies.

4.  Confirm, pack your toothbrush, and enjoy!  Upon booking, members receive a confirmation email from SniqueAway. All guests need at check-in is the hotel confirmation number and a credit card for any hotel purchase not included within the SniqueAway escape.

Sign up & join here (FREE)!

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Flying Somewhere Soon? Get 10% OFF American Airlines Flights!

Posted on January 28, 2011 | Leave a comment

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Go to Kayak.com to get 10% OFF when you book your American Airlines
or American Eagle flight now and travel before March 9th. 

Why are they doing this? American Airlines is in a battle with several
online travel services.  Some are not allowed to sell American’s tickets
and others, out of protest are refusing to sell them.  Regardless of the
reason, I love it when, in the end, the customer wins and gets to save.  :)

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The Airfare Wars Are On! American, Southwest, & United Offer $48 One-Way to Lots of Destinations!

Posted on December 9, 2010 | 3 comments
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Great Deals on Airfare To Over 5,000 Routes!
If you watched even a little bit of  TV this week, you probably saw
one of Southwest’s commercials for its big new sale. Not to be
outdone, United, American, and a handful of other carriers have all
matched that sale with almost identical promotions of their own.

All promotions combined, more than 5,000 routes have been discounted
with fares starting at $48 one-way. AirTran, Alaska, Continental, Delta,
Frontier, JetBlue, and US Airways are also in the price-war mix with
unannounced (but similar) fares on their sale routes.

Note: To get the special pricing, you will need to book by
Monday, December 13, 2010 , for January 4- March 9  flights.

Details, Details
How: Go to American‘s, Southwest‘s, and United‘s sale and
    compare prices for the destination and dates of interest. Seats
    and availability are limited, so being flexible with your travel
    dates and times will likely help you find the lowest fares as you
    comparison shop.
When: Special fares are good for travel Jan. 4 to Mar. 9, 2011. 
    You must book by Monday, December 13, 2010 to get the
    special fare. Book as soon as possible for best travel dates
    and options.

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) ~ Fall Festivals, FREE Burrito’s at Chipotle, Seussical Musical, and More ~ Have Fun!

Posted on October 30, 2009 | 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. Here are this weekend’s tips…

Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #1

It’s Fall Festival Time!  Have a Safe and Fun Halloween!

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It’s that time of year…hay rides, kids dressed up as their favorite characters, and enough candy to keep every dentist in business! I love fall.

Are you looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate the weekend’s fall festivities with your family?  Lots of churches, schools, and businesses in the community have put together fun festivals with safe places to trick or treat and play games.

A few FREE suggestions:

Central Market Stores, Saturday ~ October 31 
Fort Worth Location • 2-5 p.m. (4651 West Freeway)
South Lake Location • 3-5:30 p.m. (1425 E. Southlake Blvd)
Start out at the main entrance and grab a map, then wind your way through the store, stopping at each Scavenger Hunt station to get a treat! Once you’ve scavenged all there is to hunt, make your way out to the patio for the Bean Bag Toss, Cookie Decorating, Cake Walk and Costume Parade. They’ll have prizes galore and tons of fun for the kids!  More details here.

Bass Pro Shops, Saturday, Friday & Saturday ~ October 30-31
Grapevine Location (2501 Bass Pro Drive)
Friday, October 30 • 4-7:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat throughout the store.  Kid’s costume parade at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 • Noon-4:00 p.m.
Mask Decorating, Marshmallow Roasting, Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler
More details here.

Other local carnivals and festivals (lots of choices)
Click here for a nice list of family-safe, harvest and fall festivals put on by churches and schools throughout Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Thanks to radio station KCBI 90.9 for putting together this great list.    Also, take a look at our previous post  FREE Pumpkin Carving Patterns & DFW Pumpkin Patch Locations for more ideas.

 

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Dress Up Like a Burrito & Get a FREE Burrito from Chipotle!
Saturday, October 31, 6pm to closing

 

         Chipotle boorito

This makes me laugh.  If you will dress like a burrito (OR taco bowl OR salad) and head to Chipotle, you’ll get a free Burrito on October 31st.  I think the real entertainment will be “people watching” at Chipotle!

I’m still trying to figure out how you dress like a burrito/taco bowl/salad.  If you have any ideas, please share in the comments section of this blog post! 

Details, details
What:  For more info about the FREE event, click here.
Where: For restaurant locations, click here.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2009, 6:00PM to Closing

 

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Frugal Weekend Entertainment Option #3

Seussical Jr. Musical at Artisan Theater
Now through November 7, 2009

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This fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza brings all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life onstage, including the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all the Whos of Whoville! So, let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild for “Oh, the thinks you can think, When you think about Seuss!” 

Details, details
What:  For more info about the musical, click here.
Where: Artisan Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst
When: Now through November 7
     Monday to Friday (closed Wed.) — 7:30 pm
     Saturday — 3:00 & 7:30 pm
Cost:  $5, all ages

Enjoy! :)

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GREAT DEAL! Get 2009-2010 Six Flags Arlington SEASON PASSES For the Same as 1-day Price! ~ Good at Fiesta Texas San Antonio, too!

Posted on October 15, 2009 | 1 comment

 
Six Flags amusement park in Dallas / Fort Worth has its 2010 Best Season Passes on sale for $49.99 for a limited time (this is the same price as a regular, 1-day admission ticket price)!  This is the best price I’ve seen on Six Flags Season Passes and a great way to stretch your entertainment budget all year long.

With the 2010 pass you get: 

 •   FREE visits through the 2010 season to all Six Flags Theme Parks including Fiesta Texas in San Antonio
•   Unlimited FREE Admission for the rest of 2009 including Fall and Christmas Park Events like Holiday in the Park and Halloween Fright Fest
•   FREE Admission to all 6 Flags Vacation Theme Parks throughout the world including locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Louisville, Washington DC, even Montreal and Mexico City.

The offer does end soon.  Click here to find out more and to get your passes.

Enjoy!  :)

  

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Frugal Travel Alert: FREE DAY AT DISNEY!

Posted on September 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.

 I love this!  Hands On Volunteer Network  and Disney Parks are partnering to recognize community volunteers by giving them a FREE One-day ticket to a Disney theme park!

If you are not already plugged into regular service for your community, this is a great way to start.  You and your family will be blessed beyond the one-day ticket to Disney, I promise!

How does it work? 
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, when you sign up  to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization, you’ll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World Resort® in Lake Buena Vista, Florida or Disneyland Resort® in Anaheim, California theme park, FREE!     

3 Steps to qualify for your ticket:

  1. Search and sign up for a volunteer opportunity from a participating organization (beginning January 1, 2010, sign up here).
  2. Complete your service for the volunteer opportunity you selected.
  3. Celebrate :)  Once your service is verified, receive a voucher to redeem your Disney theme park ticket!

Where do I get more details and sign up?
Go to www.disneyparks.com, follow the links to search for volunteer opportunities made available through Hands On Volunteer Network, and sign up for a day of volunteer service (beginning January 1). Many of the opportunities will be projects that entire families can participate in together!  As the nation’s largest volunteer network, you’ll have lots of service choices through the Hands On Network which connects volunteers to more than 70,000 nonprofit agencies across the country.

Though the offer from Disney doesn’t begin until January 201o, you don’t have to wait until then to serve.  There are service needs all around you…check with your local food pantry, church, Meals on Wheels, etc.  There are plenty of ways to get plugged in!

Enjoy!  :)

  

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Frugal & Fun Fort Worth Weekend Events (September 18-20 Edition) ~ Choices, Choices!

Posted on September 18, 2009 | 2 comments

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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 Are you ENJOYING this weather as much as me?!?!   Our friends at the Weather Channel tell us we should have beautiful fall weather in store for us this weekend, so be sure to include something fun to do outside! 

FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #1

Enjoy a Walking Tour of the Cultural District,
Downtown, or Stockyards Area.

FW Cultural District Walking Map

The 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. For instance, the Cultural District’s map points out the district’s many museum locations, the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens…even outdoor sculptures are easy to find.  Map choices include:

  • DFW Area Map
  • Cultural District Walking Map
  • Downtown Walking Map
  • Stockyards District Walking Map

Click here to get to the FREE downloadable maps.

 

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 FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #2

Preservation is the Art of the City Art Show and Sale 
Nonprofit Art Gallery Event Supporting
Historic Fort Worth Preservation Efforts

Fort Worth Historic Art Preservation

If you did not make it to “Preservation is the Art of the City” for the Gallery night opening last weekend, be sure to take some time to visit this FREE Public Art Show and Sale featuring 49 jury-selected artists (extends through next week). Proceeds from this non-profit gallery promote historic preservation in Fort Worth as well as support local studio artists.  To get acquainted with the artists highlighted and the Historic Fort Worth, Inc. organization, click here.

What:  For more info, go to historicfortworth.org
When:   Ongoing Show and Display Hours through September 26, 2009:

      Monday-Friday, 9:00am — 5:00pm
      Saturdays: 10:00am — 5:00pm
      Sundays: Closed

Where:  Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy 

 

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 FREE Weekend Entertainment Option #3

Abraham Lincoln, 200th Birthday Travelling Exhibit

 
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This week, the FW Public Library Foundation is premiering “Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, a Man for All Times,” a national traveling exhibit that examines Abraham Lincoln’s life, accomplishments, and legacy. The Downtown, Central Library is the ONLY STOP in Texas for the collection. 

Guests who visit this exhibit will be among the first to view the Abraham Lincoln Collection from the Dow Foundation as well as The Pate Lincoln Collection.

What:  For more details, go to fortworthlibrary.org
When:  Ongoing Exhibit, Through October 4 during normal library hours
Where:  500 West 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX
Cost:  FREE and open to the public (FREE downtown parking, too).  

 

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