Getting the opportunity to blow out birthday candles year after year is a real treat in itself if you ask us, but getting a free coffee or cookie doesn’t hurt one bit.
Today, we’ve rounded up (almost) everything you can get for free on your birthday. Heads up — most spots require downloading an app, so free up that storage on your phone and get ready to hit up these 15 spots.
CAVA offers a free drink, dessert, or classic pita chip for signing up for CAVA rewards.
Local pick: Flower Child offers a free dessert of your choice. Download the app.
Nothing Bundt Cake gives away a free bundtlet (mini cake) for joining their eClub.
Local pick: La La Land Kind Cafe will give you a free signature drink through the app.
Sephora offers a free birthday gift set on any day of your birthday month when Beauty Insiders spend $25+ online.
The Sorting Shop: “Harry Potter” Themed | 6-10:30 p.m. | Birdie’s Social Club | Cost of purchase | Calling all witches and wizards (perhaps muggles), dress in your house colors and shop the Potter-themed night market, which includes handmade goods, potion-inspired treats + magical merch.
Roger Creager | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $18+ | The Corpus Christi-born singer makes his way to Cowtown — don’t miss a photo opp with your friends at the photo-bull.
Saturday, Aug. 2
“The Pirates of Penzance” | 2-2:45 p.m. | St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church | $15+ | Wedgewood Arts presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta — set sail with Frederic as he battles between love and loyalty, pirates and policemen, in one of the most hilarious musical works.
The Murder Mystery at Thompson’s Experience | 7-10 p.m. | Thompson’s Bookstore Speakeasy | $105 | Dress in your best 1920s evening wear and uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the crime before the night is over.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Bloom Within. A Self Healing Floral Experience | 3-5 p.m. | CUP O’ VIBES, Arlington | $55+ | There’s a reason it’s called flower power — immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and learn the art of self-healing through floral arrangements.
Guided Tour: Richard Avedon | 3-4 p.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | Reservations are recommended to celebrate 40 years of Richard Avedon’s “In the American West” — experience a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit with a Carter docent.
Monday, Aug. 4
Koe Wetzel and Friends Benefit Concert | 6:30 p.m. | The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving | $35+ | The “Stronger Together” benefit concert will help those affected by the Central Texas floods, featuring musical guests such as Colby Kooper and Casey Donahew.
Texas Rangers | Monday, Aug. 4-Wednesday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $27+ | Watch the Rangers try to strike out the New York Yankees during America’s favorite pastime.
Today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., head to the Ciquio Vasquez Park — formerly Echo Lake Park — at the Worth Heights Community Center and help artist J. Muzacz create a new mosaic mural. “Echoes” will honor Ciquio Vasquez, a prominent member of Worth Heights til his death in 2012.
Plan Ahead
Hear an update on the Heritage & Paddock Parks project at a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Head to the Rose Hall Room at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the design of park amenities, the restoration of Heritage Park Plaza + addition of new paths.
Shop
Wallets at the ready. Best Buy and IKEA will be partnering beginning later this year to showcase home furnishings with high-tech appliances. Soon, the Best Buy Hulen will contain a 1,000-sqft IKEA mini-store, where customers can discover home planning services, new electronics, and more. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Cause
Flipstone Vintage & Thrift is helping out residents of Cooper Apartments after being displaced by an apartment fire. The second-hand shop has donated glasses, dishware, clothing, shoes, and more. Read more about one of our favorite stores. (CBS Texas)
Kids
A high school student in Denton has been accepted into Juilliard, one of the most selective music schools in the world. The young saxophonist who made All-State his junior year will continue to keep it jazzy at the school’s Master of Music program in NYC starting this fall. (CBS Texas)
Feel Good
What’s the secret to a long, happy marriage? Singing. Pause and take a minute to read about a 92-year-old North Richland Hills couple who are each other’s sunshine. The pair has been married since 1952, and sing to each other every day. WFAA storyteller Sean Giggy made us sob. (WFAA)
Sports
A Maine farm near Cooper Flagg’s hometown is honoring the Dallas Mavericks rookie with a corn maze. No literally — the design etched into a corn field features Flagg mid-shot. Here’s your reminder to keep up with Dallas Mavericks updates from local experts on the Locked On podcast network.
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The Buy
There are just a few days left to shop Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Don’t miss these five deals before they disappear on Monday, Aug. 4.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
As I head into my birthday weekend, I’m reflecting on my favorite birthday memories (umm, all of them?). The first one that I spent living in Fort Worth remains pretty special to me. I had dinner at Branch and Bird (I had to have it on a rooftop even though it was 100°) with some friends and my sister. It’s hard to believe that was four years ago already. Leo season is in full swing — and I’m living for it.
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