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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FRI
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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 Fair Days, Preseason Basketball, and Live Comedy
Between the final days of the state fair and a busy schedule of live comedy and sports, it is a prime time to be out in the city.
Expect sunny conditions all weekend with highs reaching 75 degrees and overnight lows dipping to 51. The best time to be outside is early Saturday morning, which brings the weekend's coolest temperatures.
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 7:30 PM · Addison Improv · $31.40-$260.06
Comedian Carlos Mencia performs a live stand-up set in Addison. The engagement features multiple showtimes throughout the weekend.
Fri 7:00 PM · American Airlines Center
The Dallas Mavericks host the Atlanta Hawks for a preseason basketball game at American Airlines Center.
Pro move: The game is listed for Friday at 7:00 PM.
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 Irving performance is listed for Friday at 7:00 PM.
Fri 7:30 PM · Cowtown Coliseum (Fort Worth)
The Stockyards Championship Rodeo brings traditional western competition to the historic Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.
Pro move: Events are listed for Friday at 7:30 PM in Fort Worth.
Fri 8:00 PM · Bruton Theatre
An evening of theatre and music performances held at the Bruton Theatre in Dallas.
Pro move: The performance begins at 8:00 PM on Friday.
Sat · Gerald Ford Stadium
The SMU Mustangs face off against the Virginia Cavaliers in a collegiate football matchup at Gerald Ford Stadium.
Pro move: Kickoff times were unconfirmed at press time for the Saturday game.
Choose Your Mode
Sporty
SMU Mustangs Womens Volleyball vs. Miami Hurricanes Womens Volleyball · Watch collegiate volleyball as SMU takes on the Miami Hurricanes.
Night Out
Carlos Mencia · Close out the weekend with a Sunday evening comedy set in Addison.
Family Fun
Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends · Take a train-themed outing to Grapevine for an event featuring Thomas and Friends.
Culture
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Beethoven and Strauss with Daniel Hawkins · Experience classical works by Beethoven and Strauss performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Weekend at a Glance
Sat 12:00 PM · Family Magic & Comedy for All Ages [Family]
Sat 1:30 PM · Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo [Sports]
Sat 4:00 PM · Marcus D. Wiley [Arts]
Plan Ahead
Dying Fetus w/ Sanguisugabogg (Tickets on sale now)
Borgeous - Ages 18+ (Tickets available for age 18 and over show)
At the Movies
Street Fighter · Ryu and Ken Masters return to combat as Chun-Li recruits them for a global tournament.
LA BOLA NEGRA · A drama exploring legacy and desire through the linked lives of three men across different eras.
Whalefall · A diver searching for his father off the California coast is swallowed by a whale in this thriller.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 A Different World: Season 1 [Netflix] · Revisit the first season of the influential series set at Hillman College.
#2 East of Eden: Limited Series [Netflix] · A new limited series adaptation of the classic drama arrives on Netflix.
#3 The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14 [Netflix] · Bakers return to the tent for another collection of competition episodes.
Enjoy the clear skies and the final run at the fairgrounds. See you next weekend.
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.
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