This weekend’s FREE & Cheap Fort Worth area entertainment roundup includes:
FREE Entrance to Fort Worth’s Top Museums & Cultural Spots at Day in the District
FREE Party on the Porch ~ Amon Carter Museum
FREE Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live ~ 2 FREE Tickets to 100s of Museums in DFW & Beyond
Fun! Texas State Fair at a Discount
FREE Admission to All National Parks
FREE South St. Art Festival in Arlington
FREE Rock the Park Concert & Family Event ~ Keller
FREE Music Under the Stars Fall Concert Series at
Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
FREE Preservation is the Art of the City
FREE Saturday Morning Yoga at Sundance Square
FREE Monarch Release & Hike ~ Southlake
FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
FREE Lowe’s Woodworking Workshop for Kids
FREE Fishing Seminars at Bass Pro in Grapevine
FREE Admission to The Modern Art Museum
FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
:: FREE Admission To Fort Worth Museums and
…Cultural District Destinations At Day In The District
…Saturday, September 26, 2015
Fort Worth’s cultural side will shine during its annual Day in the District open-house event. Ten museum and cultural district destinations will offer FREE admission and FREE family friendly performances, activities, and other special events throughout the day. Visitors can park their cars and enjoy events and venues all day, as the district is pedestrian friendly with a free bus circulator to move you between locations.
Free event destinations include:
Amon Carter Museum
Kimbell Art Museum
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Fort Worth Community Arts Center
Cattle Raisers Museum
The Art Galleries at TCU
Sid Richardson Museum
Details, details
What: Learn more about the event here. For a complete schedule of special programs and events at each location, click here .
Where: For venue location details, go here.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 ~ 10:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: FREE all day. Go here to learn about free parking and the bus circulator.
Tip: Up the fun and use bike share to hop between the museums for Day in the District on Saturday! Enter promo code092615 at any B-cycle station for a $4 B-cycle 24-Hour Membership (usage fees apply). They’ll even have a temporary station at the Farrington Field parking lot, so you can park-and-ride!
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:: FREE Party on the Porch Family Event at the Amon Carter
…Saturday, September 26, 2015
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is offering a fun and FREE event packed with family activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome to experience the Amon Carter at night with art, local food, hometown music, and the best view of Fort Worth—all at the Amon Carter! This FREE event marks the completion of the museum’s renovation project.
Details, details
What: Learn more about the Amon Carter Party on the Porch and the schedule of events here.
Where: Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Get directions and parking details here. For helpful information about Party on the Porch parking and accessibility, call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 ~ 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Entrance to Local Museums and Cultural Centers
…Saturday, September 26, 2015
Get 2 free museum tickets, valid at 100s of Museums across the country as part of Museum Day Live (an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine). During the event, participating museums open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. You do need to sign up to get your tickets ahead of time, here.
DFW museums offering FREE tickets include:
American Airlines C.R Smith Museum ~ Fort Worth
Log Cabin Village ~ Fort Worth
Arlington Museum of Art ~ Arlington
Holocaust Museum ~ Dallas
Frontiers of Flight Museum ~ Dallas
Heritage Farmstead Museum ~ Plano
Irving Arts Center ~ Irving
Chestnut Square Historic Village ~ McKinney
Details, details
What: Learn more about Smithsonian’s National Museum Day, and get your free tickets (limited to 2 tickets), here.
Where: Find participating locations around the country, here.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015
Cost: FREE with museum tickets.
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:: Enjoy a Day in Dallas at the Texas State Fair
…Daily, Now through October 18, 2015
This is the grand opening weekend of the month-long State Fair of Texas entertainment extravaganza in Dallas, and you can attend for FREE or cheap (learn how here)! The Texas State Fair runs now through October 18th and covers just about every area of interest. There are literally hundreds of entertainment choices and music performances throughout the month including many well-known names. There is something for everyone!
Details, details
What: Get links to entertainment schedules, discount ticket details and more State Fair of Texas scoop here.
Where: Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd ~ Dallas, TX
When: Daily, now through October 18, 2015
Cost: Go here to learn how to get FREE or cheap discount tickets.
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:: FREE Admission to All National Parks
…Saturday, September 26, 2015
The National Parks Service is offering FREE entrance to all parks on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 26th. As part of the celebration, you can enjoy over 400 National Parks for FREE. Do note that not all national parks charge fees, but those that do will waive their costs these days (for example, $25 a car at Big Bend or $20 a car at Rocky Mountain National Park). There is a long list of participating locations within a drivable distance of DFW, here.
Details, details
What: Go here to learn more about this national event.
Where: For a list of participating national parks in Texas, go here.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015
Cost: FREE at all locations!
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:: FREE South St. Art Festival in Downtown Arlington
…Friday to Sunday, September 25-27, 2015
This weekend, enjoy the 3rd Annual South St. Art Festival in Downtown Arlington which showcases 75 artists at this juried fine art show. You’ll also find savory food, live concerts, performance artists, and more!
Details, details
What: Learn more about South St. Art Festival here.
Where: East South St. in Downtown Arlington. The main entrance to this festival is on Mesquite St.
When: September 25-27, 2015. See the full schedule here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Keller Rock the Park Outdoor Festival
…Saturday, September 26, 2015
The City of Keller is hosting a fun family friendly celebration this Saturday at Bear Creek Park. There will be plenty of live music and entertainment for all ages including bounce houses, arts & crafts, climbing wall, food trucks, and much more. Make sure to bring your blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy your favorite music. Event is FREE until 3pm (see info below).
Details, details
What: For more info, go to the Keller Rock the Park website.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 ~ View the schedule of events here.
Where: Keller ~ Bear Creek Park, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway
Cost: Entry into the event is FREE from 11-3pm. Concert admission (starting at 3pm) is $10 for adults; kids 12 and under are free.
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:: FREE Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington
…Friday to Sunday ~ September 25-27, 2015
Join your family and friends for an evening of FREE music at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington – part of their fall series of free music and performing arts under the stars. Be sure to bring along a lawn chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the outdoor entertainment. Snacks or a picnic dinner, and beverages are allowed, but no glass containers, please.
Details, details
What: To learn more about the Levitt Pavilion’s summer concert series and weekly artist line-up, click here.
Where: Founders Plaza in Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. (Corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall). View the parking map for free parking options.
When: Concerts start at 8PM. See the schedule of concerts, here.
Cost: FREE Admission (food is extra).
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:: Preservation is the Art of the City
…Through Saturday, September 26, 2015
Preservation is the Art of the City is a multi-week public art show and sale featuring jury-selected artists. This non-profit gallery promotes and supports local studio artists as well as historic preservation in Fort Worth.
Details, details
What: Learn more at Preservation is the Art of the City.
When: Now through September 26, 2015
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street
Cost: FREE to attend
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:: FREE Saturday Morning Yoga in Sundance Square
…Saturday, September 26, 2015
Start your Saturday morning with a free Yoga class at the Sundance Square Plaza! Classes will take place every other Saturday, through September 26 and will be presented by Sundance Square and Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA. All levels are welcome!
Details, details
What: Learn more about free Yoga at Sundance Square, here.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 ~ 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Sundance Square Plaza in Fort Worth. Go here to find FREE parking options.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Monarch Release & Hike at Bob Jones Nature Center
… Saturday, September 26, 2015
You are invited to celebrate the grand migration of the Monarchs with a family-friendly Monarch butterfly release event, guided nature hike, and hummingbird presentation at the Bob Jones Nature Center in Southlake!
Details, details
What: For more info about the event, click here.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 ~ 9:00-11:00 am
..9:00 am: Monarch Butterfly Release
..9:30 am: Guided Nature Hike
..10:15 am: Hummingbirds family-friendly presentation
Where: Bob Jones Nature Center, Bob Jones Road in Southlake
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Junior Chef Cooking Class at Williams-Sonoma
….Saturday, September 26, 2015
Join Williams-Sonoma’s weekly Junior Chef Class where they will show kids how fun and easy cooking can be. They’ll learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way. At this week’s class, children will learn to make dinner for the whole family — everything from salad to dessert. Kids will emerge from the class with such great recipe ideas, you’ll ask them for a repeat performance! Suitable for ages 8–13. Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited.
Details, details
What: For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Cooking classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact time & date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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:: FREE Lowes Build and Grow Kids Woodworking Clinic
...Saturday, September 26, 2015
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 build-your-own Fire Truck with Safety Cards project to take home. Your child will even get a free apron, goggles, and more! 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, September 26, 2015 ~ 10:00-11:00AM
Where: Lowes Home Improvement Stores.
To find a participating location, click here.
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Fishing Seminars at Bass Pro in Grapevine
…Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27, 2015
Head over to Bass Pro to sharpen your fishing skills at their free seminars: Learn to prepare fish for freezing, how to maintain your rod & reel, fishing techniques for the most active fall fishing species in our area and more.
Details, details
What: For more info about Bass Pro’s Fishing Seminars, click here.
When: September 26-27, 2015, 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Admission to the Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth
…Sunday, September 27, 2015
Visitors to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth can now receive free admission to the museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions on all Sundays in 2015!
Details, details
What: Learn more about free Admission at The Modern here.
When: Sundays in 2015
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street
Cost: FREE!
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:: FREE Cowtown Opry Performance at The Stockyards
…Sunday, September 27, 2015
Hear classic western music come to life as Cowtown Opry members perform a free music exhibition on the steps of the Livestock Exchange building. This live family friendly music event will take place every Sunday and will feature a different theme each week ~ Western Gospel music will be featured on the 5th Sunday of the month.
Details, Details
What: For more information, visit the Cowtown Opry website.
When: Sunday, September 27, 2015, 2:00PM.
See the complete performance schedule here.
Where: The live performance will take place on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange building ~ 131 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
Cost: FREE!
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:: Take a FREE Cooking Technique Class at Williams-Sonoma
…And, Get 10% OFF Your In-store Purchase!
…Sunday, September 27, 2015
Master the art of chopping, slicing and dicing like a professional chef. In this hands-on class, William’s Sonoma will cover the basic knife skills you need for everyday cooking. You’ll learn about the differences between German and Japanese knives, and how to keep your knives and skills sharp. Note: You’ll want to call to reserve your spot since class size is limited. 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: Hour-long technique classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes. For more information and to view the current month’s schedule for Williams-Sonoma technique classes and demonstrations, click here.
When: Sunday, September 27, 2015. Note: 1 hour class times vary from store to store, so be sure to call for exact times and date.
Where: Go here to find a Williams-Sonoma store near you.
Cost: FREE! Call your local store to RSVP.
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