Dallas, TX · Weekend of 2026-10-09
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Fair Park Traditions and Stand-up Comedy Across Dallas
A great weekend for outdoor plans awaits with clear skies and 113 events across the region. The opening days of the state fair join a significant slate of comedy and college football for a busy three-day window.
Expect sunny skies all weekend with highs reaching 86 degrees and lows near 67. The best time for outdoor activities is early Friday morning during the coolest low of the weekend.
⚠ Air Quality Alert in effect until Wednesday 6:15 PM (National Weather Service)
If you only do one thing
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 Michael Yo at Addison Improv in Addison, listed from $31.40; 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 · $31.40-$260.06
The comedian Michael Yo performs his stand-up set in Addison for multiple sets starting at 7:30 PM.
Pro move: The venue in Addison lists tickets starting at $31.40.
Fri 7:30 PM · Will Rogers Auditorium (Fort Worth)
John Mulaney brings his Mister Whatever comedy tour to the Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth for a 7:30 PM performance.
Pro move: Check for available seating at the Fort Worth box office before heading west.
Sat 2:30 PM · Cotton Bowl Stadium
The Red River Rivalry returns to the Cotton Bowl Stadium for the annual NCAA football matchup between Oklahoma and Texas.
Pro move: The game is listed for a 2:30 PM start in Dallas.
Sat 2:00 PM · Addison Improv · $12.86-$74.66
A magic and illusion performance designed for a comedy audience of all ages at the Addison Improv.
Pro move: The matinee starts at 2:00 PM on Saturday with tickets from $12.86.
Fri 6:30 PM · Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena (Fort Worth)
TCU women's volleyball hosts the Arizona Wildcats at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth.
Pro move: The match is listed for 6:30 PM on Friday.
Choose Your Mode
Family Fun
Day Out With Thomas (TM) · This festival event in Grapevine features interactive railroad experiences.
Outdoors
State Fair of Texas · It provides a massive fairground experience with midway rides, livestock shows, and concerts.
Sporty
Stockyards Championship Rodeo · The championship rodeo runs at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.
Weekend at a Glance
Fri 7:00 AM · Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets [Sports]
Fri 9:15 PM · Winston Hodges [Arts]
Sat 1:30 PM · Stockyards Championship Rodeo [Sports]
Plan Ahead
Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour (Check for tickets ahead of the upcoming tour stop at the American Airlines Center.)
Music of John Denver (Tickets are available for this performance at Casa Manana.)
At the Movies
Other Mommy · A young girl forms a terrifying relationship with a sinister entity that mimics her mother.
The Social Reckoning · An engineer and a reporter embark on a high-stakes journey to hold a social media giant accountable.
Vampire Carnival · A traveling carnival lures a grieving woman into a dangerous world of seduction.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: Season 1 [Netflix] · The first season of this true-crime anthology series continues its run in the top ten.
#2 A Different World: Season 1 [Netflix] · The debut season of this classic series finds a new audience on Netflix.
#3 The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14 [Netflix] · New challenges await in the tent with the latest collection of this popular baking competition.
Make the most of the dark skies and the excellent outdoor conditions while navigating the city this weekend.
A fair is a world within a world.
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