Midway Rides, Professional Hockey, and Live Comedy
The weekend brings a mix of thunderstorms and major events, helping this schedule earn a label of Epic. High temperatures will settle near 80 degrees, and those looking for outdoor windows should target early Sunday morning. Between the return of the state fair and a full roster of arena sports, there are plenty of reasons to get out.
Expect showers and thunderstorms likely through Saturday, with high temperatures averaging 80 degrees and lows near 69. The best time to be outside is early Sunday morning, which features the weekend's coolest overnight low of 65 degrees.
⚠ Flood Watch in effect until Friday 7:00 AM (National Weather Service)
If you only do one thing
State Fair of Texas [Adults $25, kids $10 (Fri-Sun gate)] · Through Oct 18 · Fair Park (Dallas)
State Fair of Texas is at Fair Park in Dallas. On the published calendar for this weekend. The listing puts you in the room at Fair Park. The strongest listed alternative is Ian Fidance at Addison Improv in Addison, listed from $27.69; its details are in the shortlist below.
Know before you go: Official parking $25/day; online tickets add a $2 fee; adults/seniors $20 (kids $10) after 5pm Fri-Sun.
The Shortlist
Fri 7:30 PM · Addison Improv · $27.69-$237.81
Comedian Ian Fidance performs a set at the Addison Improv.
Pro move: Admission prices are stated from $27.69 to $237.81.
Fri 8:00 PM · American Airlines Center (Dallas)
The Dallas Stars host the St. Louis Blues for professional hockey at the American Airlines Center.
Pro move: The match is listed to start at Friday 8:00 PM in Dallas.
Fri 7:45 PM · Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)
Professional bull riding tour stop featuring the Rattler Days series at Dickies Arena.
Pro move: Event takes place in Fort Worth with a Friday 7:45 PM start time.
Fri 8:00 PM · Bass Performance Hall (Fort Worth)
A production of Casanova at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.
Pro move: The performance is listed for Friday 8:00 PM.
Fri 7:00 PM · Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium (Fort Worth)
Collegiate women's soccer as the TCU Horned Frogs take on the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Pro move: Match begins at Friday 7:00 PM at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium in Fort Worth.
Fri 1:00 PM · Fort Worth Convention Center
Jurassic Quest brings life-sized dinosaur exhibits to the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Pro move: The exhibit is open this weekend starting at Friday 1:00 PM.
Fri 9:30 PM · Punch Line Irving
Comedian Phylicia Dshea performs a live set in Irving.
Pro move: Showtime is Friday 9:30 PM at Punch Line Irving.
Plan Ahead
Boz Scaggs (Tickets available for the performance at Majestic Theatre Dallas.)
At the Movies
Ghost in the Cell · Enemy gangs and guards in a prison must unite when an invisible force begins a brutal killing spree. Digger · A powerful man goes on a mission to prove he is a savior before a disaster he caused destroys everything. Verity · A writer is hired to finish the series of a bestselling author who was injured in an accident.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: Season 1 [Netflix] · A new seasonal look at the Lizzie Borden story on Netflix.
#2 Jo Koy: Blue in the Face [Netflix] · A fresh comedy special featuring Jo Koy.
#3 Gabby's Dollhouse: Season 14 [Netflix] · New episodes for children featuring Gabby and her dollhouse.
Keep an eye on the sky while you enjoy the fair food and the games. We will be back next week with a fresh look at your local weekend.
