Dallas, TX · Weekend of 2026-10-02
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Fairground Food, Pro Hockey, and Fort Worth Rodeo
The Metroplex enters an epic weekend with the return of an annual fair tradition. While showers and thunderstorms are likely on Friday and Saturday, the rain gives way to an excellent outdoor window on Sunday morning. There are over 100 local events to navigate this October start.
Expect showers and thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday with highs near 82 degrees. The best time to be outside is early Sunday morning, which features the weekend's coolest overnight low of 64 degrees.
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 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
The comedian Ian Fidance brings a live comedy set to the Addison Improv in Addison.
Fri 8:00 PM · American Airlines Center
The Dallas Stars take the ice against the St. Louis Blues for professional hockey at the American Airlines Center.
Pro move: The game is listed for Friday at 8:00 PM.
Fri 8:00 PM · Bass Performance Hall (Fort Worth)
Casanova is a live arts and theatre performance at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.
Pro move: The performance is listed for Friday at 8:00 PM.
Fri 7:45 PM · Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)
Rattler Days features professional rodeo competition as part of the PBR Teams Series at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
Pro move: The action is listed for Friday at 7:45 PM.
Fri 7:00 PM · Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium (Fort Worth)
The TCU Horned Frogs women's soccer team faces the Cincinnati Bearcats at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium in Fort Worth.
Pro move: The match is listed for Friday at 7:00 PM.
Choose Your Mode
Family Fun
Family Magic & Comedy for All Ages · Family Magic and Comedy at the Arlington Improv provides a midday comedy performance suitable for all ages.
Weekend at a Glance
Fri 1:00 PM · Jurassic Quest | Fort Worth Convention Center | Fort Worth, TX 2026 [Family]
Fri 9:00 PM · Downtown Dallas Comedy - Featuring Jay Lamont [Arts]
Dallas Farmers Market [Food]
Sat 1:30 PM · Stockyards Championship Rodeo [Sports]
Plan Ahead
Boz Scaggs (Tickets available for the performance at the Majestic Theatre)
Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour (Tickets on sale for the House of Blues tour date)
At the Movies
Other Mommy · A young girl forms a relationship with a sinister entity in her home that looks exactly like her mother in this horror title.
The Social Reckoning · A Facebook engineer and a reporter embark on a dangerous journey in this drama and thriller.
Ghost in the Cell · Enemy gangs and corrupt guards must work together in a prison as an invisible force begins killing inmates.
Digger · The most powerful man in the world tries to prove he is humanity's savior in this comedy.
Verity · A ghostwriter hired to finish a bestselling series discovers a mystery involving the author's husband.
Enjoy the fair food and the cooler Sunday morning air. We will see you next week.
A state fair is where the city and the country meet.
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