Dallas, TX · Weekend of 2026-10-16
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Weekend Game
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| Dallas, TX | Oct 16-18 |
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70F
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SAT
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69F
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SUN
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75F
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Final Midway Rides and Preseason Hoops in Dallas
A great weekend for outdoor plans begins with sunny skies and highs reaching 75 degrees. The State Fair of Texas reaches its final dates at Fair Park, while professional basketball and theatre tapings round out the schedule.
High temperatures will range from 69 to 75 degrees under mostly sunny skies with a negligible chance of rain. Early Saturday morning will provide the weekend's coolest overnight low of 51 degrees for those planning early outdoor starts.
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 Dallas Mavericks v Atlanta Hawks: Preseason at American Airlines Center in Dallas; 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
A preseason professional basketball matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks at the American Airlines Center.
Pro move: The game is listed at Friday 7:00 PM in downtown Dallas.
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Fri 7:00 PM · Punch Line Irving
A live podcast taping of Funjelah featuring Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and a special guest at Punch Line Irving.
Pro move: The performance is at Punch Line Irving in Irving and is listed at Friday 7:00 PM.
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Fri 7:30 PM · Addison Improv · $31.40-$260.06
Comedian Carlos Mencia performs a series of stand-up sets at the Addison Improv.
Pro move: Tickets for this run in Addison range from $31.40 to $260.06.
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Fri 7:30 PM · Cowtown Coliseum (Fort Worth)
The Stockyards Championship Rodeo brings bull riding and barrel racing to the historic Cowtown Coliseum.
Pro move: The event is located in Fort Worth and is listed at Friday 7:30 PM.
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Fri 8:00 PM · Bruton Theatre
A combined evening of theatre and music performances at the Bruton Theatre.
Pro move: The start time is listed at Friday 8:00 PM at the venue in Dallas.
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Choose Your Mode
Night Out
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven and Strauss with Daniel Hawkins · The Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents classical works by Beethoven and Strauss in a refined setting.
Family Fun
Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends · Day Out With Thomas provides a dedicated experience for fans of the train series with rides and activities.
Outdoors
State Fair of Texas · The fair offers outdoor concerts, livestock shows, and midway rides across Fair Park.
Weekend at a Glance
Sat 12:00 PM · Family Magic & Comedy for All Ages [Family]
Sat 1:30 PM · Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo [Family]
Sun 1:30 PM · Stockyards Championship Rodeo [Family]
Plan Ahead
Dying Fetus w/ Sanguisugabogg (Tickets are available for this performance at The Bomb Factory.)
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour (Booking is open for this tour stop at the American Airlines Center.)
At the Movies
Street Fighter · Estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters return to combat when Chun-Li recruits them for a mysterious new conflict.
Whalefall · A diver searching for his father's remains off the California coast faces a terrifying struggle for survival after being swallowed by a whale.
You Can See Everything · This documentary follows Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes as she invites a film crew to document her life shortly before her prison sentence begins.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 A Different World: Season 1 [Netflix] · Venture back to the campus of Hillman College in this classic series following the lives of students at an HBCU.
#2 East of Eden: Limited Series [Netflix] · A limited series adaptation of the classic drama where intertwined lives confront legacy and desire.
#3 The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14 [Netflix] · The latest collection of the popular baking competition returns with new challenges in the signature tent.
Make the most of the cool morning temperatures while exploring the city. Stay safe and enjoy the clear conditions.
Texas's state fair runs at Fair Park for 24 days.
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