Magic Etc.

Halloween is right around the corner.. three days to be exact.

Do you have your Halloween costume yet? Or are you missing a few pieces to your costume? Maybe shoes or a wig? Well Magic Etc. has everything you could possibly need. 

The great thing about this shop is that it isn't one of those chain Halloween shops that have those cheap looking, over priced costumes. This shop is opened all year round and it has just about ever costume you could ever possibly want. 

Magic Etc. is located off of I-30 on Forest Park. People of all ages come to this shop and are certain to find just what they are looking for. It really is your one stop shop. Magic Etc. Ft. Worth Costume is DFW's one-stop-shop for magic supplies, costumes and accessories, make up, DJ gear, lighting and sound equipment and everything in between. They also rent costumes and lighting and sound equipment in addition to the vast array of retail products they offer. It does't look that big from the outside but I assure you you will be amazed. You will probably get lost in there because it is so big and they have everything. 

Costumes:

Stop by and check out the 1000's of costumes that they have for rent and for sale. Pirates, Super Heros, Villains, T.V. Stars, Movie Stars, Clowns, 1920's, 50's, 60's, 70' and 80's costumes and accessories. Hundred's of hats & wigs, face painting supplies, professional make up and supplies. Fog machines, strobe lights, black lights and lasers and of course a full line of magic tricks. 

Since Halloween is coming up, the shop has special hours. Monday through Saturday they are opened from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays it is opened from noon to 6 p.m.

Make sure to check out all of the props while there such as Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger but be warned, they might try to reach out and grab you.

Also, make sure to check out my twitter to see my live tweets from Magic Etc.

Have you picked out your Halloween costume yet? What are you going to be?

Friday on the Green

Friday Night Fun

A few weekends ago my boyfriend, Travis, and I went to a fun local event called Friday on the Green. This event happens between the months of April and November but it is just one Friday out of each month. It takes place in a park off of Magnolia and includes different food trucks and local businesses.

People from all over Fort Worth come out to see friends and family. The event features live music, food and drinks from local restaurants and has a fun atmosphere of a big neighborhood picnic. The evening that we went there were probably around 1,000 people there.

Our night was definitely filled with fun and good company. Travis and I met our friends, Emma and Gilbert, at the show. We all brought our own lawn chairs, bought drinks and enjoyed the live music. About have way into the show we ran into my brother and a group of his friends.

This is such a fun event because you are very likely to run into someone you know. It is a very happy place to kick back and enjoy the night. It was expected to rain that night but it was holding off just long enough. The sky looked beautiful with the lighting of the sun setting and the clouds. It turned out to be a great evening even though we were all waiting for the rain.

The show did start a bit early so we missed some of it. It also ended a bit early so we didn't get to hang out as long as I would have liked to. But I must say, if you live in the DFW area, you have to stop by some Friday night. Who can pass up a free event?

Would you be interested in going to the last Friday on the Green of 2014?

Fall Markets and Flea Markets

One of my favorite weekend activities to do is go to yard sales, antique malls, flea markets, craft shows or anything related to that type of shopping event. The Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, always seems to have events going on. The Will Rogers Memorial Center is a multi-purpose entertainment complex under 45 acres of roof, spread over 85 acres in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District.

Fall Market

This past weekend, the center was having a Fall Market shopping event. There were around 50 different vendors selling a variety of things such as candles, paintings, jewelry, dessert, home decor, body products, clothes and so much more. The entry fee for this event was $10 but sometimes if you buy your ticket in advance online, you can get a discount. This event, along with my other events that take place at Will Rogers, are kid friendly. The Fall Market had a kids area called the Kids Korner which included a bounce house, sidewalk chalk, balloon animals and a firetruck to tour.

Flea Market

After hanging out at the Fall Market for a while, my boyfriend, Travis, and I walked over to Flea Market in the Cattle Barn. This is a free event and takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is really a hidden treasure in Fort Worth. There is literally everything you could think of, for a steal. The only downside to this fun, free event, is the Texas heat. The flea market is in a cattle barn so, yes, you may feel a little bit country and there isn't an AC, just a few oversized fans throughout the building. Don't let this scary you away though, maybe just wait to go for another few weeks. Make sure to find Belinda, if you "like" the Cattle Barn Flea Market on Facebook, she will give you some free water. *So thoughtful*

I have to take a minute to take about a really fun guy we met. We bought a really old Tootsie Pop lunch box from him. As a kid, Tootsie Pops were my favorite suckers and I remember always loving the "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop" commercials. Well, while purchasing this item, he told us how he would get together with a few friends. They would all throw in some money, buy some beer and a storage unit and spend the day going through junk. He said he has done this for so long that he was able to make a whole store out of some of the goods he would find. His stories of the things he found in these units was so entertaining.

Upcoming Events

One of my favorite events that takes place every year in October is Christmas in Cowtown. This year it is taking place October 9 - 11. It is hosted by the Junior League of Fort Worth. The event is usually about $10 but all the money goes to different local charities. 

One of the biggest events that takes place at the Will Rogers Memorial Center each year is the Stock Show and Rodeo. This event always takes place around January each year. Check out the link for more information.

There are so many other events as well such as, Etsy Conventions, Indie Bazaar, Funky Finds and the Show of Antiques and Art. Check out the calendar of events.

Which events would you be interested in going to?