Irving, TX · Weekend of 2026-10-16
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Weekend Game
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| Irving, TX | Oct 16-18 |
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FRI
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71F
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SAT
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70F
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SUN
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76F
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State Fair Finale, Mavericks Hoops, and Irving Theatre Sets
The weather this weekend is great for being outside, especially during the cool early morning hours when temperatures dip to 52 degrees. The State Fair of Texas reaches its final dates at Fair Park, highlighting a weekend that also features Mavericks preseason basketball and live podcast tapings. It is a fantastic time to explore the region under sunny skies.
Highs will range from 70 to 76 degrees with sunny to partly sunny skies and very low chances of rain. The best time for outdoor activities is early Friday morning, which brings the weekend's coolest overnight low of 52 degrees.
If you only do one thing
State Fair of Texas is at Fair Park in Dallas. The final weekend of this run: State Fair of Texas closes Sunday, Oct 18. The listing puts you in the room at Fair Park. The strongest listed alternative is Carlos Mencia at Addison Improv in Addison, listed from $31.40; its details are in the shortlist below. The strongest one-night alternative in this edition is Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven and Strauss with Daniel Hawkins at Morton Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas; this pick's case against it is that its run ends after this weekend.
Know before you go: Official parking $25/day; online tickets add a $2 fee; adults/seniors $20 (kids $10) after 5pm Fri-Sun; food and ride coupons are $1 each. · Runs rain or shine; coupon sales are final. · Open 10am-10pm Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm Sun-Thu; last entry 9pm; free same-day re-entry with a hand stamp on your way out; bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks (no glass).
The Shortlist
Fri 7:00 PM · American Airlines Center (Dallas)
A preseason basketball game featuring the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Atlanta Hawks in Dallas.
Pro move: The game is listed at Friday 7:00 PM at the American Airlines Center.
Fri 7:30 PM · Addison Improv · $31.40-$260.06
Comedian Carlos Mencia performs a series of stand-up comedy sets in Addison.
Pro move: Tickets range from $31.40 to $260.06 for various sessions including Friday 7:30 PM.
Fri 7:00 PM · Punch Line Irving
A live podcast taping with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and a special guest at Punch Line Irving.
Pro move: The session is listed at Friday 7:00 PM in Irving.
Fri 8:00 PM · Bruton Theatre (Dallas)
A miscellaneous theatre and music performance at the Bruton Theatre in Dallas.
Pro move: The performance is listed for Friday 8:00 PM.
Sat · Gerald Ford Stadium (Dallas)
A college football matchup as the SMU Mustangs host the Virginia Cavaliers at Gerald Ford Stadium.
Pro move: Showtimes were unconfirmed at press time for this Dallas game.
Sat 12:00 PM · Arlington Improv
A family magic and comedy show designed for all ages at the Arlington Improv.
Pro move: The performance is listed at Saturday 12:00 PM in Arlington.
Choose Your Mode
Sporty
SMU Mustangs Womens Volleyball vs. Miami Hurricanes Womens Volleyball · Watch a competitive collegiate volleyball match as SMU hosts the Miami Hurricanes.
TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Texas Tech Red Raider Womens Volleyball · TCU takes on Texas Tech in a women's volleyball matchup in Fort Worth.
Night Out
Comedy Allstars · An evening of stand-up featuring a lineup of comedy performers in Irving.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven and Strauss with Daniel Hawkins · The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Strauss in Dallas.
Family Fun
Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends · A themed outing in Grapevine featuring Thomas the Tank Engine.
Barnes & Noble Storytime Free [Toddler/Preschool/Elementary] · This free session is suitable for toddlers, preschool, and elementary kids.
Outdoors
State Fair of Texas · The final weekend of the state fair includes outdoor midway rides and livestock shows.
Weekend at a Glance
Fri 7:30 PM · Stockyards Championship Rodeo [Sports]
Sat 1:30 PM · Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo [Sports]
Plan Ahead
Dying Fetus w/ Sanguisugabogg (Check for tickets at The Bomb Factory.)
Music of John Denver (Consider booking for this Casa Manana performance.)
At the Movies
Street Fighter · Estranged fighters Ryu and Ken are recruited by Chun-Li for a new combat mission.
Whalefall · A diver searching for his father's remains off the California coast is swallowed by a whale.
You Can See Everything · A documentary crew follows Elizabeth Holmes in the weeks leading up to her prison sentence.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 A Different World: Season 1 [Netflix] · The first season of this classic series continues its run in the trending list.
#2 East of Eden: Limited Series [Netflix] · A new limited series adaptation of the classic Steinbeck novel.
#3 The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14 [Netflix] · The long-running baking competition returns with its 14th collection.
Enjoy the final days of the fair and the crisp autumn mornings. We will see you back here next week.
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