Dallas, TX · Weekend of 2026-10-09
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State Fair Ferris Wheels, Rivalry Football, and Magic
Between the annual fair traditions and the massive collegiate football showdown at the Cotton Bowl, there is no shortage of ways to spend the afternoon.
Expect sunny skies all weekend with daytime highs between 84 and 86 degrees and lows in the 60s. The best outdoor window is early Friday morning, featuring the weekend's coolest overnight low of 67 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 Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas; 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 at the Addison Improv with tickets starting at $31.40.
Pro move: The performance is listed at Friday 7:30 PM.
Sat 2:30 PM · Cotton Bowl Stadium
The Red River Rivalry collegiate football matchup between Oklahoma and Texas takes place at the Cotton Bowl Stadium.
Pro move: Arrive at the stadium before the listed Saturday 2:30 PM start.
Fri 7:30 PM · Will Rogers Auditorium (Fort Worth)
John Mulaney brings his Mister Whatever tour to Fort Worth for a one-night comedy performance at Will Rogers Auditorium.
Pro move: The performance is listed at Friday 7:30 PM.
Fri 6:30 PM · Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena (Fort Worth)
TCU Horned Frogs Women's Volleyball hosts the Arizona Wildcats at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth.
Pro move: The match is listed at Friday 6:30 PM.
Sat 2:00 PM · Addison Improv · $12.86-$74.66
An afternoon magic and comedy show designed for all ages at the Addison Improv.
Pro move: Tickets range from $12.86 to $74.66 for the Saturday 2:00 PM start.
Sat · DATCU Stadium (Denton)
The North Texas Mean Green host the UNC Charlotte 49ers for collegiate football in Denton.
Pro move: Kickoff times were unconfirmed at press time for the game at DATCU Stadium.
Choose Your Mode
Sporty
Stockyards Championship Rodeo · This championship rodeo competition takes place at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.
Family Fun
Day Out With Thomas (TM) · Kids can enjoy an outing with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.
Barnes & Noble Storytime Free [Toddler/Preschool/Elementary] · This free storytime is designed for toddlers, preschool, and elementary kids.
Weekend at a Glance
Sat 1:30 PM · Stockyards Championship Rodeo [Sports]
State Fair of Texas [Family]
Plan Ahead
Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour (Check for tickets at the American Airlines Center.)
At the Movies
Other Mommy · A horror film where a young girl encounters a sinister entity that looks exactly like her mother.
The Social Reckoning · A drama and thriller following a Facebook engineer and a reporter on a dangerous journey.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East · A chef travels to the Middle East to support his family in this drama and war film.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: Season 1 [Netflix] · The first season of this true-crime anthology series continues its run on Netflix.
#2 Ms. Rachel: Season 1 [Netflix] · A highly popular educational series for children that remains a top choice for families.
Have a wonderful time at the fairgrounds or the stadium. See you next week.
The state fair is a place for memories.
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