enjoying Cowtown without a lot of cash
Free Dessert at Jack in the Box Print a coupon to receive a free dessert with any purchase at Jack in the Box. This coupon is good through May 23. I think I'll be heading here with this coupon one afternoon to buy a coffee and get something...
Half Off Pizza + More Delicious Deals Head over to Groupon today and pick up this deal: $7 for $15 at Xena Pizza. This restaurant in North Richland Hills offers up salads and "Seattle-style" pizzas in almost any combination you can think of....
ArtsGoggle on Fort Worth's Near Southside This Saturday, May 18 is the next installment of ArtsGoggle, a celebration of art, artists and music on Fort Worth's near Southside. Come out to the neighborhood between 4-10 p.m. and stroll around while...
Half Off NRH20 Tickets It's back! The deal site AdPages has an offer that was very popular last year: $13 for a single-day admission to NRH20 Water Park. This water park in North Richland Hills features over 20 water slides,...
Prairie Day at BRIT On Saturday, May 18, the Botanical Research Institute of Texas will hold Prairie Day, a celebration of Fort Worth's prairie heritage. At this free festival, which lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors...
Here’s a reason to enjoy the switch back to Daylight Savings Time! Stop into a participating Krispy Kreme shop on Sunday, March 10 and receive a free Original Glazed Doughnut just for asking. No purchase is necessary to receive this offer.
Find your local Krispy Kreme here. There are locations in Arlington and Grapevine.
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School’s out! Here’s a list of some fun spring break activities, from free to mid-priced, to keep the kiddos occupied:
Kimbell Art Museum Spring Break Art Extravaganza: Tuesday through Friday, March 12-15; free kids’ films, kids can create art with clay and watercolors; free.
Free Trolley Tours: On Tuesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 14, tour the 100-year-old Interurban Trolley from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will be able to climb aboard, ring the bell and view first-hand the original Interurban Trolley that ran the rails between Fort Worth and Dallas from 1913 to 1934. At the Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center.
Pump It Up Fort Worth Open Jump: Spring Break open jump Monday-Tuesday (3/11-3/12) and Thursday-Friday (3/14-15). Ages 2-8 from 10 a.m. to noon, 9 and older from 12:30 p..m to 2:30 p.m.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Attend their Spring Break Employee Craft Demonstrations Tuesday-Friday, March 12-15. Educational activities for kids, demonstrations and more. See this flyer for more info.
Pi Fest: At Fort Worth Museum of Science and History on Thursday, March 14. On 3/14, gather for some fun pi-themed activities and enjoy a slice of pizza “pi” at 1:59 p.m. Cost is regular museum admission.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame: Open during Spring Break; stop by Tuesday-Thursday (March 12-14) for special educational crafts and activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum will also host a variety of other events during the week; see details here.
Fort Worth Zoo: Come on Wednesdays and get half-price admission. (Beware, it’s a zoo just trying to get into the parking lot – take a shuttle for easier access.)
Log Cabin Village: On Saturday, March 16, the village will hold an “It’s All Fun and Games” day from 1-4 p.m. Cap off your spring break by playing with old-time toys and games, listening to Celtic tunes from Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band, plowing the field, scattering wildflower seed balls, and learning from the Lone Star Leather Crafters. You can even make your own frontier toy to take home! Cost is regular Village admission plus $2 craft fee to make the toy.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center: Will hold a “Spring Brick” event from March 11-15 with building competitions 4 times a day. Cost is regular admission.
SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium: Will hold a “Scuba Bunny” event on March 13, 16, 20 and 23; divers will hunt Easter eggs, and kids can color a picture of an Easter egg in the Touch Pool area. Cost is regular admission.
Fort Worth Stockyards: Plenty of family-friendly activities are available every day in the Stockyards, including the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Museum, Cowtown Cattlepen Maze and more. See here for details.
ICE At the Parks: In Arlington. On Sunday, March 10, from 10 p.m. to midnight, attend their Spring Break Neon Skate Night for just $5 per person, including skate rental. Free glow items for the first 100 skaters. Or attend during their open skate hours; use this deal from Groupon to get in for half price.
Half Off Area Museums: Get discounts on admission to the C.R. Smith Museum, UT Arlington Planetarium and more; see this post for details.
Nash Farm: Attend their “Tales at Twilight” event from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 15. Representatives from the Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers will weave fascinating tales. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and food/drink if you wish. Free.
Irving St. Patrick’s Day Party - on Friday, March 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Georgia Farrow Recreation Center. Children ages 3–6 will celebrate the Irish legend with refreshments and crafts. Register by March 13. Cost is $5.
Kids’ Camp: at Central Market Fort Worth, March 12-15, 2-4 p.m. Travel across America with the Central Market Cooking School! Each day kids will enjoy food, fun and facts from a different state. Cost is $45 per child per class; buy 3 and get one free (use code KIDS2013). For kids 5-17. Register here.
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, make it a museum day! The deal site SweetJack has two great deals on admission to two local museums:
$6 for two tickets to the Texas Civil War Museum ($12 value)
$5 for two tickets to the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum ($10 value)
Located on the west side of Fort Worth, the Texas Civil War Museum has the most comprehensive collection of Civil War artifacts west of the Mississippi River, including a Confederate collection and an impressive display of Civil War-era dresses. Meanwhile, the C.R. Smith Museum, near DFW airport, boasts historic aircraft artifacts, photographs, airplane engines and even a Douglas DC-3 airliner. Kids will enjoy the museum’s “Zula Patrol” exhibit, focusing on weather and meteorology.
If you buy these deals, you’ll have until Nov. 13 to use the Texas Civil War Museum tickets, and until Aug. 1 to use the C.R. Smith Museum admissions.
Don’t like these deals? Check out other offers from SweetJack:
$6 for two adult tickets to the planetarium at UT-Arlington - catch a star show at half price
$10 for $20 at The Bottom Bar & Grill – sandwiches, wraps, brunch and more near TCU
$10 for $20 at Bad Azz Burrito – Mexican favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Saginaw
$27 for a Segway tour of downtown Fort Worth – cruise around Fort Worth on this guided tour; great for out-of-town guests
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$7 for $15 at Yogi’s Bagel Cafe – half off breakfast and lunch fare on Hulen St. in Fort Worth
$10 for an introductory wine-making or beer-brewing class at Stubby’s Texas Brewing – in Haltom City; learn how to make your own brews and vino at home
$10 for $20 at Mercado Juarez – half off Tex-Mex in your choice of 4 locations around DFW
$10 for $20 at Big Shots Sports Cafe - half off pub fare like burgers and cheesesteak sandwiches in Bedford
$12 for a vineyard tour and wine education class for two at Arche – have fun and learn about wine at this winery in Montague County
$15 for an all-day rock-climbing pass for two at Dyno-Rock Climbing Center – in Arlington; includes shoe rental; pay $30 for the same deal for 4
$16 for 12 chocolate-covered strawberries at Schakolad – indulge with these sweet gourmet treats from this boutique chocolate shop in Sundance Square
$20 for admission to an FC Dallas game + on-field experience - attend a pro soccer game in Frisco on March 2 or 17; includes sideline or endline seating, watch players warm up on field close by; also receive a cooler bag or mini ball while supplies last
$20 for a mother-daughter tea party at Let’s Pretend Tea Parties – have some decidedly feminine fun in Grapevine; includes tea, cupcakes, mini manicures and updos for both mom and daughter; pay $39 for the same deal for 2 mom-daughter pairs
$20 for a spring photo shoot for 2 kids from Life Shots Photography – celebrate spring with a fun photo session that includes live bunnies; includes prints; pick a slot from March 11-30
$20 for five all-day jump passes to Royal Jump - located in Arlington; includes toddler-friendly area for little ones
$35 for two custom airbrush-tanning sessions at Sunless Shore Tan – summer weather is almost here; get bronzed without damaging UV rays in Watauga
$40 for a BYOB painting session for two at Texas U Can Paint – enjoy a night of painting and fun with a friend in Southlake
$99 for three LaserLipo sessions at Fort Worth Laser Center – help reduce the appearance of cellulite and increase circulation with these non-invasive treatments; pay $189 for 6 sessions or $269 for nine sessions
$99 for a 4-week weight-loss program from Physicians Weight Loss Centers – get those pounds off in time for a spring vacation! Package includes weekly B-12 injections, weekly counseling visits and more; pay $149 for a 16-week-long program
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The only thing better than fresh, sustainable, organic food is … fresh, sustainable organic food delivered to your doorstep! Get it on the cheap with today’s deal from Groupon: $25 for $50 in organic grocery delivery from Greenling. You’ll get half off fresh produce, prepared meals, meats and more, plus free delivery of your order! Now eating healthy and being busy don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Before you buy this deal, check the Greenling website to make sure that they deliver to your zip code. Once that’s settled, simply grab your voucher and place your order! You will have 180 days to redeem the voucher.
You might also like these deals:
$10 for $20 at Mercado Juarez Cafe – half off Mexican cuisine in FW, Dallas or Arlington
$15 for $30 at Simply Fondue – save on upscale fondue-style dinners in downtown FW
$16 for 12 chocolate-covered strawberries from Schakolad- indulge at this gourmet chocolate shop on Sundance Square
$26 for one ticket to a PBR Professional Bull Riding event -March 2 at Cowboys Stadium; you can also choose seats at the $39 level
$37 for 1 month of swim lessons from SafeSplash Swim School – sharpen your child’s swim skills before summer with once a week lessons in Keller, Lewisville or Murphy
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The weather’s unusually chilly today, so this deal from Groupon seems appropriate: $15 for 5 pop-in playtime passes at Pump It Up Fort Worth. With this deal, you’ll receive 5 visits to the Pump It Up near Ridgmar Mall, where your kids can jump and play to their heart’s content – all in a climate-controlled environment. This is only good for open jump hours, so check their schedule before you plan a visit (it’s usually 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. most weekdays). Want more playtime? You can also pay $25 for 10 passes, which is an even bigger savings.
If you buy this deal, you’ll have until Aug. 14 to use it (so this could be saved for those hot summer days, too!). You must wear socks and sign a waiver when you play. Check out the complete details here.
Pump It Up is at 1500 Mall Circle.
Here are some other great DFW deals:
$10 for $20 in Italian food at Palio’s Pizza Cafe – half off pizza, pasta and more at 5 locations (Fort Worth, Mansfield, Irving and more)
$15 for $30 at Jamaica Gates Caribbean Cuisine – enjoy half off tropical cuisine in Arlington
$33 for a custom facial at Ogle School of Skin, Hair and Nails – moisturize skin and stimulate collagen growth with this facial, which includes a customized peel and firming mask (located in Fort Worth)
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Sidestep the high cost of going to the movies with today’s offer from Groupon: $5 for a movie ticket and soda at Studio Movie Grill. This deal is available at five Studio Movie Grill locations, including their theaters in Arlington and Lewisville. If you buy this deal, you’ll receive one ticket to a show, plus a soda to quench your thirst. A couple of caveats: The Groupon can only be redeemed online, where you’ll choose your seat’s location ahead of time; a $1.50 service fee applies to do this.
You will have until April 11 to redeem your deal once purchased. It can’t be used for 3D movies. Check out the full details here.
Not interested in this deal? Check out these others:
$10 for $20 in Southern diner fare at Ol’ South Pancake House – save half on breakfast and more on University Drive
$10 for 12 cupcakes from Cakes by Kennedi – perfect for Valentine’s Day; pick from vanilla, chocolate or strawberry cake with buttercream icing; $21 value
$25 for $50 in children’s clothing and accessories from Arlington Ella Bella – save half on superb clothes for kids in Arlington; girls and boys clothing available
$45 for a co-op membership + fresh produce from Urban Acres Market – this is a $94 value; you’ll receive a 1-year membership to this organic produce co-op, plus a half-share of produce (15 lbs) and bin rental fee; 12 DFW pickup locations, including Fort Worth
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Valentine’s Day is coming up! Start making plans now with this deal from Tippr: $24 for two movie tickets and a $50 dining certificate. This deal is great for a night on the town. Valued at $50, it includes two tickets to major movie theaters across the country, including Loews, Regal, AMC and more. As a bonus, you’ll receive a $50 credit to spend on Restaurant.com for discount dining certificates – there are plenty of local restaurants that participate in the program, including Tres Jose’s Tex-Mex Kitchen, BlackFinn American Saloon in Arlington, and Wild Rooster Bar on West 7th.
If you buy this deal, you’ll have until April 24 to redeem your movie tickets and dining certificate. Check out the full details here.
Is your Valentine’s Day already spoken for? Check out these deals, too:
$10 for $20 at Elk’s Diner – hearty breakfasts at this Burleson spot
$10 for $22 in reusable bags from Re-Pac Bags – reduce waste and cost with these reusable sandwich/snack bags; great for kids’ lunchboxes
$15 for $30 in bouquets and gifts from 1-800-FLOWERS – redeem online; another handy Valentine’s deal
$30 for a VIP brewery tour and beer-education class at Rahr Brewing – on select Tuesday nights; includes 6 beer and food pairing samples, keepsake pint glasses, Q&A, and tour of brewing facility
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Today seems to be the day for food-oriented offers on DFW’s various daily-deal sites. First up, we have Groupon, which has a $10 for $20 deal on Italian lunch cuisine at Birraporretti’s. This eatery in Arlington offers hand-tossed pizzas, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, pasta dishes and more. They also offer delivery, if you live within a 5-mile radius of the restaurant. Want to feed a larger crowd? You can also buy a $15 for $30 deal (for takeout or delivery), or a $20 for $40 deal (dine-in only).
Next up is LivingSocial, which has a $10 for $20 deal at Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant in Hurst. Whether you’re looking for quesadillas, enchiladas, nachos or some other Tex-Mex dish, they’re bound to have it.
Still not satisfied? Check out these other deals, too:
$10 for $20 in olive oils and vinegars from The Virgin Olive Oiler- save half on gourmet oils and vinegars in Fort Worth; or, pay $69 for a private olive-oil tasting for up to 10 people with wine and appetizers included
$15 for $30 at Jersey Mike’s Subs - this is valid at their Fort Worth location on Trinity Blvd.; select “Tarrant County” as your location to see this offer
Half off spa services at Ageless Perfection Skin Care – get glowing and gorgeous with your choice of beauty treatments at this spot in FW; $22 for a foot treatment, $32 for a back facial, $42 for an anti-aging black mud facial, or $89 for all three together
$69 for a housecleaning session from Blessed2Help – give yourself (or someone you like!) a break from housework; this price is valid for a 3-bedroom home – you’ll pay less for a 1 or 2-bedroom residence
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If you’ve never subscribed to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram before – or if it’s been a while – now is your chance to get it on the cheap. Today, Groupon has a great offer: $25 for a 26-week subscription to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. This subscription includes home delivery of their Wednesday and Sunday editions, so you can get local news, as well as the weekly coupons and grocery flyers. This is an $84 value. If you’d prefer a longer-term subscription, you can also pay $49 for a 52-week subscription to the Wednesday and Sunday editions. This option also entitles you to a Press Pass, a Star Telegram-sponsored card that gets you discounts all over Fort Worth and beyond.
To be eligible for this deal, you must not have subscribed to the S-T within the past 30 days. Subscribers must live within these zip codes to receive home delivery. Check out the full deal details here.
Not interested? Check these out, too:
$7 for $15 at BoomerJack’s Grill and Bar – save on burgers, wings and more at 8 DFW locations (including one in FW’s Montgomery Plaza)
$9 for an iPhone wall dock – redeem online; never worry about cords again with this cordless wall charger for iPod, iPhone 3, 3G, 4 and 4S
$37 for a closet reorganization session and wardrobe consultation from Rediscover Your Closet – make over your closet space and get recs about what to put in it from an award-winning organizer
$65 for a haircut and partial highlights or full all-over color from Haute Hair – in Fort Worth
$129 for a 3-course dinner and sightseeing flight for 2 from Delta Charlie’s Bar and Grill – make a perfect romantic date night with a full dinner for two and a half-hour private flight over Dallas
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